THE 10 × 12 SHED FOOTPRINT

Room to organize. Space to find things.

A 120-square-foot exterior footprint with a ten-foot front and twelve-foot depth, an alternative orientation to the original Backlot build. The final specification identifies actual internal dimensions, overall height, and the approved floor and roof systems.

Illustrative footprint · not a setback or construction plan

Make the space work.

Start with the reference-inspired single door and larger front window; add the optional front porch if you want one.
Measure shelving with the items stored on it, including any overhang.
Keep the route from the door clear when placing bikes, a mower, or stacked containers.

Ten by twelve is exactly 120 square feet. That arithmetic does not establish a permit exemption. Oakland source wording differs at this boundary, and the website sends it to jurisdiction review.

One useful question

What does your jurisdiction count toward area, including roof projections or the separate covered entry?

The optional Backlot front porch projects beyond the enclosed shed. Its final dimensions, foundations and setbacks are reviewed for your design and property. Compare the original 12×10 Backlot footprint for the founder’s confirmed reference dimensions.

Thinking beyond storage?

A full build adds a finished interior for an office, studio or personal space. Start with your desk or work surface, then leave room for the chair, door swing and a clear route through the room. Insulation and wall finishes reduce the usable interior dimensions from this exterior footprint. Explore our backyard office options and confirm the layout, electrical connection and intended use in your project review.

ONE THOUGHTFUL BUILD. TWO WAYS TO MAKE IT YOURS.

Room for your things.
Or room for you.

Conventional wood framing, considered exterior details and a space shaped around your life. Choose the level of finish that fits your plans.

A PLACE FOR WHAT YOU KEEP

Shed build

A premium built space for storage, with the flexibility to plan a more personal interior later.

Starts at $125 / sq ft

10′ × 12′ enclosed · standard foundation · from $15,000

Your starting space

Unfinished interior for storage
Framed floor, walls and roof
Configurable windows and doors

Explore the construction

With a front porchFrom $200 / sq ft

120 sq ft enclosed + 15 sq ft porch = 135 sq ft · from $27,000

Choose shed build

A SPACE TO MAKE YOUR OWN

Full build

A premium built space with a finished interior, planned around your office, studio or personal space.

Starts at $350 / sq ft

10′ × 12′ enclosed · standard foundation · from $42,000

Your finished interior

Electrical with four recessed lights
Insulation
Smooth-finish drywall
Primer and paint
Trim and baseboards
Flooring

Explore the finished interior

With a front porchFrom $425 / sq ft

120 sq ft enclosed + 15 sq ft porch = 135 sq ft · from $57,375

Choose full build

THE SAME CONSIDERED EXTERIOR

Painted lap or board-and-batten sidingYour choice of exterior colorsBuilt on your property

Base package prices include the standard foundation. The concrete foundation upgrade adds a flat $5,000 to the starting price, regardless of shed or porch area.

Starting prices are based on your selected package, area and foundation. Final specifications, site work, other upgrades and applicable taxes are confirmed in your written quote.

Porch rates apply to the enclosed exterior footprint plus the porch area. Examples include the Backlot’s 5′ × 3′ porch; it is optional and separate from the enclosed floor space.

How the starting prices work

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Choose a proposed roofline to start with the 10′ × 12′ footprint.

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YOUR SPACE. LET’S START THERE.

Could a 10′ × 12′ Backlot fit your plans?

Tell us your city and what you have in mind. We’ll review your idea, the site and the next steps toward a written scope and quote.

No finished design, account or payment needed.

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