What is CompleteShed?

A high-end, bespoke digital platform for premium garden architecture, allowing clients to visualize, customize, and commission custom outdoor structures with artisan craftsmanship.

What is Complete Shed?

Complete Shed is a San Diego company that builds custom sheds and outdoor structures on-site at customer properties across San Diego County. The company also offers qualifying store-bought shed-kit assembly through its You Buy, We Build service. Current standard shed footprints range from 4×8 to 10×12, and customers can compare current base pricing and options in the online configurator.

How much does a custom shed cost in San Diego?

Complete Shed's current standard base prices start at $2,490 and run to $3,990 for sizes from 4×8 to 10×12. Base pricing includes a 2×6 treated wood base, 3/4-inch tongue-and-groove plywood floor, LP Smart Siding walls, lockable doors, and an architectural shingle roof. Doors, windows, wall height, interior upgrades, site conditions, and other project-specific work can change the final price. Use the Pricing page to build a current itemized estimate.

Do I need a permit to build a shed in San Diego?

Permit and zoning requirements depend on the property, structure size, height, placement, utilities, overlays, intended use, HOA rules, and local jurisdiction. For property in the City of San Diego, confirm current requirements with Development Services. Incorporated cities may have their own building departments, while unincorporated areas are handled by San Diego County Planning & Development Services. Confirm the rules for your specific address before construction.

What size shed do I need?

Complete Shed's standard footprints range from 32 to 120 square feet. The best size depends on what you plan to store or do inside, how much room is available on the property, door access, and any applicable setback or zoning requirements. Compare the footprints in the online configurator and choose enough room for your current needs plus reasonable future storage.

How long does it take to build a custom shed?

Build time depends on the shed size, selected upgrades, site conditions, crew scheduling, and any work that must happen before construction. Because Complete Shed builds on-site, the team reviews the project details and confirms the expected schedule before the build date.

What is the difference between a shed kit and a custom on-site shed?

A store-bought kit usually comes in predefined sizes and configurations and can be a practical option for some budgets and sites. A custom on-site shed offers more flexibility in size, doors, windows, wall height, finishes, and placement, and can be useful where access for a fully assembled structure is limited. Complete Shed offers both custom on-site construction and qualifying shed-kit assembly services.

What foundation does a shed need?

Complete Shed's standard custom builds use a 2×6 pressure-treated wood base with a 3/4-inch tongue-and-groove plywood floor. The site still needs to be evaluated for level, drainage, access, and any ground preparation that may be required before construction.

Can a shed be used as a home office or workshop?

A shed can be configured for workshop, hobby, storage, or non-dwelling office use with options such as taller walls, windows, skylights, insulation, drywall, and workbenches. Intended use and permanent electrical or other utility work can affect permit requirements, so confirm the rules for your property and use licensed trades where required.

Can my shed be customized to match my house?

Yes. Available options include custom paint colors, shutters, flower boxes, multiple window sizes, residential-style doors, sliding glass doors, wall-height upgrades, and other exterior details shown in the configurator.

What areas does Complete Shed serve?

Complete Shed provides on-site custom shed construction across San Diego County. Project availability, access, site conditions, and scheduling are confirmed for each address before work is scheduled.

Can you assemble a shed or kit I bought somewhere else?

Yes. Complete Shed's You Buy, We Build service assembles qualifying shed kits from retailers such as Costco, Home Depot, Lowe's, and others. Shed-kit assembly currently starts at $799, with final pricing based on the kit, site, scope, and any additional work required.

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Everything San Diego homeowners ask us about costs, permits, sizes, foundations and timelines — answered plainly.

Current base pricing

$2,490–$3,990

Before upgrades and site-specific work

Standard footprints

4×8–10×12

32–120 square feet

How we build

On-site

At customer properties in San Diego County

Service area

San Diego County

Availability confirmed by project address

Permit planning

Property-specific

Confirm zoning and permit rules before construction

Phone

(619) 252-3894

Project questions and quote follow-up

Reviewed August 2026. Pricing reflects the current online configurator and may change when products or options are updated.

Official permit resources

Permit and zoning rules depend on the property and jurisdiction. For current requirements, verify your address with the authority that governs the property.

City of San Diego Development Services·County of San Diego Building Division

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