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How Much Does a Shed Cost to Build?

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Calculate shed building or buying costs by size, material, and features. Compare DIY, kit, and pre-built options.

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Shed Costs by Size and Method
DIY vs Kit vs Pre-Built

Kosten

Holz-Gartenhaus (6 m²): 1.500-5.000 €. Metall: 500-2.000 €. Blockbohlenhaus: 3.000-10.000 €. In Deutschland: Gartenhaus bis 10-30 m² (je Bundesland) genehmigungsfrei. Darueber: Baugenehmigung noetig.

Material

Nordische Fichte: Standard. Douglasie: langlebiger. Blockbohle 40+ mm: winterfest. In Deutschland sind Gartenhaeuser in Schreber-/Kleingaerten durch Bundeskleingartengesetz auf 24 m² begrenzt.

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Frequently asked questions

Kosten fuer 9 m²?▾

Holz: 2.000-6.000 €. Metall: 800-2.500 €.

Genehmigung noetig?▾

Je Bundesland: bis 10-30 m² genehmigungsfrei. Kleingarten: max 24 m² (BKleingG).

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