The Hidden Cost of Your New Shed
You need a ramp to get your lawnmower inside. That’s essential. Some shelves for organization would be nice, too. Maybe an extra window for more light. You start adding these simple options, and suddenly, the price on the screen jumps by $500... $800... even over $1,000.
Sound familiar? This is the dirty little secret of the shed industry. The real financial damage isn't always in the base price of the structure; it's in the outrageous price gouging on essential options.
The "Option Inflation" Game
Many shed companies lure you in with an attractive sticker price on the base model. They know that once you're mentally committed to buying, you'll likely accept inflated prices for the add-ons you need to make the shed truly functional. It’s a classic bait-and-switch, and it’s costing customers a fortune.
Think about it: how much do a few pressure-treated boards and screws for a ramp really cost? How much is a simple 8-foot shelf worth? Companies bet you won't do the math, and they turn these simple components into massive profit centers.
We did some quick research on a few popular national shed websites, and the numbers are eye-opening:
A simple 5' or 6' Ramp: We found prices ranging from $385 to over $450. This is for a basic wooden ramp that is a necessity for anyone with rolling equipment.
Built-in Shelving (per foot): Prices often start at $35-$45 per linear foot for a simple 16" or 24" deep shelf. To add 16 feet of shelving, you could be paying over $600.
Basic Workbench: A simple 2x8' workbench can easily add another $250-$300 to your total.
When you add it all up, a customer could easily spend an extra $1,000 on just a ramp and some shelves—items that have a real material and labor cost of a fraction of that price.
At Infinite Sheds, We Believe in Fair Pricing
This model is broken, and frankly, it's unfair to you. At Infinite Sheds, we built our business on a different philosophy: transparency and reasonable pricing on everything, not just the base shed.
We see options like ramps, shelves, and windows not as an opportunity to squeeze more profit, but as essential components that make your shed work for you. Our prices are based on the real cost of materials and the labor it takes to build them. That's it.
Our Ramps? Priced to cover costs, not to be a profit center ($170 for a 5ft Ramp).
Our Shelves? Fairly priced so you can afford to get organized ($3.25 Linear Ft).
Our Windows and Workbenches? The same story. No gouging, just good value.
When you buy a shed, you deserve to know that you’re paying a fair price for the entire package. The excitement of getting a new storage space shouldn't be ruined by the feeling of being nickeled and dimed on the essentials.
Before you buy your next shed, look past the sticker price. Dig into the cost of the options and ask yourself if you’re being overcharged. Then, get a quote from us. At Infinite Sheds, you’ll get a great building at a great price, with options that make sense for your wallet, and the same Amish craftmanship.