Utility Barn | United Portable Buildings | Side Shed for Houses

Tips for Choosing a Size

Sizing the right side utility starts with careful consideration of how you plan to use it. Will your structure serve as a dedicated workspace or essential storage? It could even be a cozy tiny home! Carefully measure the items or planned layout to make sure there’s enough space. When considering side sheds for house storage solutions, factor in both future needs and current belongings.

Planning for an alternative dwelling unit or office? Be sure to account for furniture and walkways. Headroom is also critical. A well-selected side utility shed should offer about 25% more room than you initially calculate. This accounts for its versatility and ease of movement.

Sizes and Prices

View our list of building sizes and prices below.
All builds over 16×52 in Mississippi and 16×56 in Texas have to be built on site.

6″

6×6

^$2,756

6×8

^$ 2,833

6×10

^$ 3,441

6×12

^$ 3,724

6×14

^$ 4,007

8″

8×8

^$2,895

8×10

^$ 3,497

8×12

^$ 3,786

8×14

^$ 4,373

8×16

^$ 4,708

8×20

^$ 5,902

8×24

^$ 7,035

8×30

^$ 8,524

10″

10×10

^$4,460

10×12

^$ 4,584

10×14

^$ 5,176

10×16

^$ 5,501

10×18

^$ 6,175

10×20

^$ 6,428

10×24

^$ 7,633

10×28

^$ 8,822

10×30

^$ 9,610

10×32

^$ 10,128

12″

12×12

^$5,490

12×14

^$ 6,294

12×16

^$ 6,556

12×18

^$ 7,262

12×20

^$ 7,664

12×22

^$ 8,354

12×24

^$ 9,044

12×28

^$ 10,136

12×30

^$ 11,197

12×32

^$ 11,598

12×34

^$ 12,463

12×36

^$ 12,783

12×38

^$ 13,396

12×40

^$ 13,818

12×44

^$ 14,910

12×48

^$ 15,991

12×50

^$ 16,738

12×52

^$ 17,248

12×54

^$ 18,031

14″

14×10

^$5,398

14×14

^$ 7,066

14×16

^$ 7,427

14×18

^$ 8,174

14×20

^$ 8,555

14×22

^$ 9,559

14×24

^$ 10,213

14×26

^$ 10,893

14×28

^$ 11,531

14×30

^$ 12,525

14×32

^$ 13,169

14×34

^$ 14,045

14×36

^$ 14,590

14×38

^$ 15,353

14×40

^$ 15,847

14×44

^$ 17,109

14×48

^$ 18,391

14×50

^$ 19,236

14×52

^$ 19,715

14×54

^$ 20,554

14×56

^$ 21,311

14×58

^$ 22,072

16″

16×10

^$5,562

16×12

^$ 6,675

16×14

^$ 7,787

16×16

^$ 8,369

16×18

^$ 9,106

16×20

^$ 9,925

16×22

^$ 11,063

16×24

^$ 11,742

16×26

^$ 12,644

16×28

^$ 13,071

16×30

^$ 14,142

16×32

^$ 14,781

16×34

^$ 15,620

16×36

^$ 16,177

16×40

^$ 17,922

16×42

^$ 18,819

16×44

^$ 19,725

16×46

^$ 20,379

16×48

^$ 21,012

16×50

^$ 22,079

16×52

^$ 22,671

16×54

^$ 23,670

16×56

^$ 24,262

16×58

^$ 25,504

16×60

^$ 26,291

18″

18×12

^$10,096

18×20

^$ 16,826

18×24

^$ 18,378

18×26

^$ 19,523

18×28

^$ 21,025

18×30

^$ 22,527

18×32

^$ 24,028

18×34

^$ 25,530

18×36

^$ 27,032

18×38

^$ 28,534

18×40

^$ 30,035

18×42

^$ 31,537

18×44

^$ 33,039

18×46

^$ 34,541

18×48

^$ 36,042

18×50

^$ 37,544

18×52

^$ 39,046

18×54

^$ 40,547

18×56

^$ 42,049

18×58

^$ 43,551

18×60

^$ 45,053

18×62

^$ 46,551

18×64

^$ 48,056

18×70

^$ 52,561

18×80

^$ 60,070

20″

20×20

^$16,542

20×22

^$ 18,695

20×24

^$ 20,394

20×26

^$ 22,094

20×28

^$ 23,793

20×40

^$ 33,050

20×48

^$ 39,418

20×50

^$ 42,845

20×52

^$ 44,493

20×56

^$ 45,984

20×60

^$ 51,858

20×66

^$ 57,047

20×80

^$ 66,744

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Our premium paint system, featuring Sherwin Williams colors, deliver lasting beauty and protection.

The paint we use is a high-quality exterior paint designed by Sherwin Williams.

* NOTE: Haute Pink is only available for the Hideout Playhouse. Custom ordering is available.

Paint Colors

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* If a customer wishes for a custom paint color, they must provide us a color code from Lowe’s, Home Depot, or Sherwin Williams. There will be a $150 fee for this service.

Quality Metal Building Options

All metal buildings come standard with 29 gauge, Lifetime Warranty Metal. (See chart for colors available) Metal may be upgraded to 26 gauge but upgrade fees will apply. * Extra fees that apply below.

NOTE: Metallic Copper assumes an additional $125 upgrade charge.

Metal Roofing Colors

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Quality High Performance Stain Colors

All urethane-stained buildings are sprayed with a high-quality urethane stain. The urethane stain is a specialty product which was designed only for use on the LP Smart Panel siding and trim and has a projected life expectancy of 15-20 years.

Urethane Stain Colors

Quality Architectural Shingles

Our high quality shingles are 30 year architectural shingle style.

Shingle Roofing Colors

Our Extra Priced Options

We compliment our portable buildings with extra priced options specifically for all of our high quality buildings. Whether Doors, Exterior, Windows, Electrical to Interior options – we have all the options to make your building exactly like you want it.

Doors

All buildings have optional doors to choose from.

Custom Height

Raise 48″ Door to 7′ (only available on buildings with 8′ wall heights)

Custom Height

Raise Double Door to 7′ (only available on buildings with 8′ wall heights)

Garage Door

Add 6′ Roll-up Door

Garage Door

Add 9′ Panel Door With Hardware and Windows (Wood Buildings Only)

Garage Door

Add 9′ Roll-up Door

Garage Door

Change Angles on Top of Door Frame to a Square Door Frame

Garage Door

Add 6′ Panel Door With Hardware and Windows (Wood Buildings Only)

Metal Door (Shop Built)

Add 36″ Single

Metal Door (Shop Built)

Add 48″ Single

Metal Door (Shop Built)

Add Double Doors

Pre-Hung 9 Light Walk-in Door

Add

Pre-Hung Solid Walk-in Door

Add

Transom Door (Wood Buildings Only)

Add 36″ Single

Transom Door (Wood Buildings Only)

Add 48″ Single

Transom Door (Wood Buildings Only)

Add Double Doors

Wooden Door

Add 36″ Single

Wooden Door

Add 48″ Single

Wooden Doors

Add Double Doors

Exterior

We offer a variety of exterior options to meet your specific requirements. Review our extensive set of options below and contact us or one of our dealers for information on how this can help you with your specific design.

5% of Building Base Cost

26-Gauge Metal Upgrade – For Roof

5% of Building Base Cost

26-Gauge Metal Upgrade – Siding & Trim (Only For Metal Buildings)

2X6 Adult Ladder

3rd Color Option – for 1-9Lite Door or 1Solid Walk-in Door (Add Color to Notes and Floor Plan)

3rd Color Option for Double Wooden Doors (List Color in Notes and on Floor Plan)

3rd Color Option for One 36″ or 48″ Wooden Door (List Color in Notes and on Floor Plan)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Door and 2 Windows BLACK PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows CHESTNUT BROWN PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows GP CREAM PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows HUNTER GREEN PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows JAMESTOWN RED PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows RONKS GRAY PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows URETHANE-STAIN CHESTNUT)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows URETHANE-STAIN DRIFTWOOD)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows URETHANE-STAIN NATURE WALK)

3rd Paint Color Option ( 1 Doors and 2 Windows WHITE PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option (1 Doors and 2 Windows MOUNTAIN RED PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option (1 Doors and 2 Windows NAVAJO WHITE PAINT)

3rd Paint Color Option for Multiple Items, more than 1 Door and 2 Windows ($35 per Item, Enter the amount of Items that get the 3rd Color into Quantity)

5% of Building Base Cost

6/12 Roof Pitch – for 14′ or 16′ Wide (Mississippi Only)

5% of Building Base Cost

7/12 Roof Pitch (not available for 14′ or 16′ Wide in MS)

8′ Walls

Upgrade for 8′ wide UT or SUT Building (Wooden Buildings Only)

8% of Building Base Cost

8′ walls – Upgrade for Metal Lofted Building (not available in MS for anything over 10′ wide)

7% of Building Base Cost

8′ Walls – Upgrade for Metal Utility Building (Not For Use on Metal Lofted)

3% of Building Base Cost

8′ walls – Upgrade for Wooden Lofted Building (not available in MS for anything over 10′ wide)

Cape Cod Dormer

Add 15 Lite (No 8′ Wide Buildings, must add 7/12 Roof Pitch Option)

Cape Cod Dormer

Add 20 Lite (No 8′ Wide Buildings, must add 7/12 Roof Pitch Option)

Cape Cod Dormer

Add 25 Lite (Must add 7/12 Roof Pitch Option)

Cape Cod Dormer

Add 30 Lite (Must add 7/12 Roof Pitch Option)

Custom Paint Color

Service Fee

Custom Shingles

Service Fee

Deadwood and Additional Framing

8′ or 10′ Wide Buildings

Deadwood and Additional Framing

Add to 12” Wide Buildings

Deadwood and Additional Framing

Add to 14′ or 16′ Wide Buildings

Deadwood and Additional Framing

Add to 18′ Wide Buildings

2.5% of Building Base Cost

Floor Joists – Upgrade from 16″ on/Center to 12″ On/Center

Frameout For A/C Unit

Customer Must Supply Dimensions

Frameout For Garage Door

Customer Must Supply Dimensions

Frameout For House Door

Customer Must Supply Dimensions

Frameout For Window

Customer Must Supply Dimensions

33% of Building Base Cost

Lap Siding Package for 8′ or 10′ Wide Building

30% of Building Base Cost

Lap Siding Package on 12′ Wide Building

27% of Building Base Cost

Lap Siding Package on 14′ or 16′ Wide Building

24% of Building Base Cost

Lap Siding Package on 18′ Wide Building

2% of Building Base Cost

OSB – Upgrade regular OSB on Roof to Radiant Barrier OSB

Overhangs

Upgrade to 6″ on the Gable Ends

Porch

Upgrade to 6′ Porch (Regular Cabins Only)

Porch

Upgrade to 8′ Porch (Regular Cabins Only)

Ridge Vent

Add 4′ Section (Shingles Only)

Shutters

Add a Set (1 Set Per Window)

2% of Building Base Cost

Synthetic Felt Paper for Shingled Roofs

3% of Building Base Cost

Tar Paper/Felt Paper – Add Onto 8′ or 10′ Wide Building

2.5% of Building Base Cost

Tar Paper/Felt Paper – Add to 12′ Wide Building

2% of Building Base Cost

Tar Paper/Felt Paper – Add to 14′ or 16′ Wide Building

1.5% of Building Base Cost

Tar Paper/Felt Paper – Add to 18′ Wide Building

Tie-Down Strap and Anchor

Add One

Trim – Change Angled Trim Around Doors and Windows to Square Trim

6% of Building Base Cost

Tyvek Housewrap – Add Onto 8′ or 10′ Wide Building

4.5% of Building Base Cost

Tyvek Housewrap – Add to 12′ Wide Building

3.5% of Building Base Cost

Tyvek Housewrap – Add to 14′ or 16′ Wide Building

3% of Building Base Cost

Tyvek Housewrap – Add to 18′ Buildings

Electrical

Looking to have your portable building already wired? We offer several electrical optional packages to choose from. Contact us or one of our dealers for information on how this can help you with your specific usage.

Breaker Box – 100 AMP

Use for 10 Drops or Less

Breaker Box – 200 AMP

Use for Anything 11 Drops or More

Ceiling Fan Drop

Electrical Package

10 Drops with 100 Amp Breaker ( No 220, GFCI, or Exterior Outlets Included)

Electrical Package

15 Drops with 200 Amp Breaker ( No 220, GFCI, or Exterior Outlets Included)

Electrical Package

20 Drops with 200 Amp Breaker ( No 220, GFCI, or Exterior Outlets Included)

Electrical Package

25 Drops with 200 Amp Breaker ( No 220, GFCI, or Exterior Outlets Included)

Electrical Package

30 Drops with 200 Amp Breaker ( No 220, GFCI, or Exterior Outlets Included)

Electrical Package

5 Drops With 100 Amp Breaker ( No 220, GFCI, or Exterior Outlets Included)

Light Drop

For Exterior Light

Light Drop

For Interior Light

Light Fixture

Add a 4 Ft. LED Shop Light

Light Fixture

Add one Exterior Wall Lantern

Light Switch

1 Switch in Box

Light Switch

2 Switches in Box

Light Switch

3 Switches in Box

Light Switch

3 Way Switch

Light Switch

4 Switches in Box

Light Switch

4 Way Switch

Outlet

110 Outlet (Standard)

Outlet

220 Outlet (Must Specify What the Outlet Will be Used for)

Outlet

Exterior 110 Outlet

Outlet

GFCI (For Areas Exposed to Moisture, Kitchen, Bathrooms)

Interior

We offer simple upgrades to complete build out models. Contact us or one of our dealers for information on what level of interior options you desire.

Double Shelves

8′

Double Shelves

Add 10′

Double Shelves

Add 12′

Double Shelves

Add 14′

Double Shelves

Add 16′

Double Shelves

Add 20′

3% of Building Base Cost

Flooring – Upgrade from regular 5/8″ Flooring to 3/4″ Legacy Flooring (Garages already include 3/4″ Legacy Flooring)

Individual 5′ Ramp Section

Individual 6′ Ramp Section

7.5% of Building Base Cost

Insulation and Plastic under the Floor

22% of Building Base Cost

Insulation In Walls and Roof – 8′ and 10′ Wide

19% of Building Base Cost

Insulation in Walls and Roof – for 12′ wide

17% of Building Base Cost

Insulation In Walls and Roof – for 14′ or 16′ Wide

15% of Building Base Cost

Insulation In Walls and Roof – for 18′ wide

Interior walls

Per Linear Ft (Enter Total Combined Length of Walls to Quantity)

Loft

Add 4′ in 8′ Wide

Loft

Add 4′ to 10′ Wide

Loft

Add 4′ to 12′ Wide

Loft

Add 4′ to 14′ wide

Loft

Add 4′ to 16′ Wide

Loft

Add 4′ to a 18′ Wide

4% of Building Base Cost

Loft – Upgrade Loft Floor from OSB to 3/4″ Legacy Flooring.

3.5% of Building Base Cost

Loft – Upgrade Loft Floor from OSB to 5/8″ Pro-Shed Flooring.

Stairs with Handrail

Stairs with Landing and Handrail

Threshold and 5′ Ramps for 48″ Door

Threshold and 5′ Ramps for Double Doors

Threshold and 6′ Ramps for 48″ Door

Threshold and 6′ Ramps for Double Doors

Threshold for 6′ Garage Door with 5′ long ramps

Threshold for 6′ Garage Door with 6′ long ramps

Threshold for 9′ Garage Door with 5′ long ramps

Threshold for 9′ Garage Door with 6′ long ramps

11% of Building Base Cost

Walls – Upgrade from 2X4s to 2X6s – 8′ or 10′ Wide

9% of Building Base Cost

Walls – Upgrade from 2X4s to 2X6s – For 12′ Wide

7.5% of Building Base Cost

Walls – Upgrade from 2X4s to 2X6s – For 14′ or 16′ Wide

2.5% of Order Sub-total

Walls – Upgrade Studs from 24″ On/Center to 16″ On/Center – Metal Buildings

Workbench

8′

Workbench

Add 10′

Workbench

Add 12′

Workbench

Add 14′

Workbench

Add 16′

Workbench

Add 20′

Windows

We offer several window options for your portable building. You can see our options below. Contact us or one of our dealers for information on what window option best fits your build.

14X21 Playhouse Window

Bronze Windows

Add 2X3 Bronze Window

Bronze Windows

Add 3X3 Bronze Window

Bronze Windows

Add Bronze Transom Window (29″ 5 Lite)

Horizontal Sliding Window

2X3

Horizontal Sliding Window

3X3

Standard Window

Add 2X3

Standard Window

Add 3X3

Thermal Pane Window

Add 2X3

Thermal Pane Window

Add 3X3

Thermal Pane Window

Add 3X4

Thermal Pane Window

Add 3X5

Transom Window

Add 29″

Transom Window

Add 35″

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About United Portable Buildings

Since 2017, we’ve been your trusted source for reliable portable buildings, including adaptable cabins, lofted barns, and modern tiny homes. We focus on providing durable and customizable buildings for all your needs. High-quality craftsmanship is the goal. You can design the perfect side shed for your house with our 3D tool. Contact a dealer and enjoy the conveniences of fast, on-site construction and free delivery (within a 50-mile radius).

FAQ

What makes this Side Utility different from a regular shed?

A side utility typically has a taller profile or loft space for greater cubic footage. This offers versatility, ideal for more than just storage. You can convert this into a workshop, home office, or more. The barn’s structural integrity supports such alternative applications.

Can a side shed for a house be used as a legal alternative dwelling unit (ADU)?

Potentially, yes. Local zoning regulations and building codes will determine the legality of converting a side shed for a house into an ADU. Keep in mind that your building will need to meet certain standards for insulation, plumbing, electrical systems, and more. We recommend consulting your local permitting office before you start.

Are side utility shed construction projects usually DIY or full service?

Both options are available for your side utility shed. Many buyers select ready-to-assemble kits as a cost-effective DIY project. Detailed instructions are included. We do provide complete, on-site construction services. Enjoy the hassle-free experience of us handling the entire build from foundation to finishes.

How do I select the right foundation for my new side utility?

The proper foundation depends on the size and planned use. Smaller storage units work well on gravel pads or concrete blocks. For conversions like a workshop or dwelling space, a poured concrete slab or permanent pier foundation is best for stability and longevity.

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