How Much Did a 12x20 Amish-Built Shed Cost?

By Jon Waraas - First Published: September 2nd, 2024

Behind the Build: Costs and Considerations of Purchasing an Amish-Built Shed

Hello everyone :)

Currently, I am turning an Amish-built shed into a cabin in Gilmore, Idaho, and one of the questions that I get asked a lot is...

...how much did your Amish shed cost?

So, I wanted to write a quick blog post about it to help anyone considering turning a shed into a cabin in the future.

The Backstory

I bought the land where this "shed" is located in Gilmore back in 2021, and it took me a couple of years to save enough to purchase the shed itself.

I purchased the shed on May 29, 2023, and it was delivered on July 17, 2023. It took less than two months for the Amish builders in Baker, Idaho, to construct and deliver the shed :)

Since the Amish do not drive semis, the shed was delivered by a third-party company, which added a delivery fee to the total cost.

The total cost of the Amish-built shed was $7,754.00 - this includes some extra upgrades such as adding five extra windows and a door with glass. The cost for these extras was $625.00. The delivery fee was $150.00, and I gave the driver an additional $160.00 as a tip.

If I were to order another shed, I would include headers over all the windows and doors. That's my only regret with this shed; however, it's not a major issue as I plan to add them myself next year when I start working on the interior.

Below is a video of the shed being delivered, along with some photos of the inside and outside of the shed. Note that I installed a clay dirt foundation.

First look at the Amish-built shed being turned into a cabin, unseen during construction

^ Above: Here is my first look at the shed, which I am turning into a cabin. I didn't get the chance to go look at the shed when it was being built.

Shed being prepared for unloading from a specialized trailer designed for transport and positioning

^ Above: Here, the shed is being prepared for unloading from the trailer. This specialized trailer is designed specifically for safely transporting and positioning sheds.

Trailer at work positioning the shed in the approximate location for final placement

^ Above: Here you can see a clearer photo of the trailer at work. The trailer positions the shed in the approximate area where it will be placed; then, a small forklift is used to maneuver it into its final position.

Mini forklift specifically designed for relocating sheds, now maneuvering the shed

^ Above: In this photo, the trailer has been moved out of the way, and the shed is now being maneuvered by a mini forklift specifically designed for relocating sheds.

Shed shown in its final location, perfectly positioned and ready for use

^ Above: Here, the shed is shown in its final location, perfectly positioned and ready for use.

Exterior view of the shed with Liberty Gulch in the background, providing a picturesque backdrop

^ Above: Here's another view of the shed's exterior, with the stunning Liberty Gulch providing a picturesque backdrop.

Interior of the shed showing areas where headers above the windows could have been added

^ Above: This photo shows the interior of the shed. I do wish I had requested headers above the windows during construction.

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How Much Did a 12x20 Amish-Built Shed Cost?

Behind the Build: Costs and Considerations of Purchasing an Amish-Built Shed

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