Sheds, coops, and pergolas for Erie yards
Erie has bigger lots than its neighbors and zoning that is friendly to backyard chickens. We build the sheds, coops, and pergolas that take advantage of the room, with site prep and landscaping handled by one crew if you want them.
What we build for Erie homes
Garden sheds, modern sheds, chicken coops, pergolas, playhouses, and custom structures. All designed for Colorado weather. All built by our crew.
We know Erie.
Panorama Sheds is based in Longmont and works across the northern Front Range. Erie is 9 miles south of us, about a 15-minute drive, and we are out there most weeks. Erie is one of our busiest coop and pergola markets because of two things: the lots tend to be bigger than what you find in Boulder or Lafayette, and Erie's accessory structure rules are more relaxed.
We build across the town. The larger original lots in Old Town and Erie Highlands. The newer construction in Vista Ridge and Colliers Hill, where HOA architectural review tends to be involved and we know what passes the first time. The rural-edge properties in north Erie where bigger structures, livestock setups, and chicken coops all make sense and the room is there to do them right.
Erie has been growing fast and the Town's Building Division has kept pace. We know what they expect in submission documents, where the easement gotchas are in newer subdivisions, and which HOAs require a separate architectural application on top of the permit. If you have a backyard project in Erie, the answer to "can we do that here" is more often yes than in any other town we serve.
What makes this different from buying a shed online.
Built for your yard.
One team, start to finish.
More than a shed company.
Built for this climate.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a shed?
Erie has a more lenient threshold than its Boulder County neighbors. Detached accessory structures over 200 square feet require a building permit. Anything under that, with no utilities, generally does not. Setbacks still apply, and structures cannot project into easements per Section 10.4.2A1.c of the Town's Unified Development Code. Erie also has subdivision-specific setbacks worth checking before placement. HOAs in newer Erie subdivisions often have their own architectural review even when the Town does not require a permit. The homeowner files any permits. We give you the construction documents and the right contacts at the Town. Verify the current rules with the Erie Building Division at 303-926-2780.
How much does a shed cost?
Erie projects often run on the larger end because the lots support it. Coops range from $2,450 for our standalone 6x8 to $3,250 for the 4x6 coop with attached run, both with delivery included since Erie is in our normal Boulder County run. Garden sheds with TimberTech decks and pergolas are $16,500 to $18,500 fully built. Custom Erie projects with site work, larger pads, or paddock fencing vary based on scope. We give you a firm number after we walk the property.
How long does it take?
Erie projects typically take 2 to 4 weeks once we start. Town permit review for structures over 200 square feet runs about 2 to 3 weeks, often quicker than Boulder or Louisville. HOA architectural review in newer Erie subdivisions can add another 2 weeks, sometimes longer in Vista Ridge or Colliers Hill. We sequence the permit, HOA review, and build so nothing waits on anything else. We give you a specific timeline upfront.
Do you handle site prep and landscaping, or just the structure?
Erie sites are usually flat and forgiving, which makes the build straightforward. We handle site prep, grading, crushed granite or concrete pads, the structure, and landscaping when you want it. One crew, start to finish. If your site is already pad-ready, we will build on what you have. Your call. Either way you get a finished yard when we leave, not a job site.
Where are you located?
Our shop is in Longmont, about 15 minutes north of Erie on County Line Road. We keep finished sheds on display at Hygiene Feed and Mercantile (7455 Hygiene Rd., Hygiene), a 25-minute drive from most Erie neighborhoods. Stop by during regular store hours. No appointment needed. If you want us on your Erie property to walk the yard, we come to you.
Want to see the details in person?
We keep finished sheds on display at Hygiene Feed and Mercantile. No appointment needed. Walk the lot, look inside, see the construction details for yourself.
Hygiene Feed and Mercantile
7455 Hygiene Rd., Hygiene, CO. Open during regular store hours. Self-guided.
