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Man Cave & She Shed

Modern Shed Man Caves and She Sheds -

Whether he needs a space to watch the game and have the guys over for beers, or she needs a space to spread out her favorite hobby or gather with her friends for a glass of vino, a Man Cave or She Shed studio from Modern Shed is the bonus room your family needs.

Your Private Backyard Getaway +

From “offices” that could double as a pub or tasting room to state-of-the-art media rooms, and from quilting corners to meditation dens, the possibilities for a dude or dudette-only enclave are endless. And couples agree, both men and women benefit from a Man Cave or She Shed sanctuary or room inside or outside of the home that provides them with a place to de-stress, indulge in their hobbies or generally “do as they please” without upsetting their partner.

A Customized Modern Shed Solution +

Here at Modern Shed, we fully believe in having the personal space to nurture creativity and decompress from our hectic lives. Our Man Caves and She Shed studios give both men and women the opportunity to have a hideaway chamber that they can deck out with creature comforts, such as a big-screen TV, a plush couch, or a mini-refrigerator and cocktail bar.

Worth Every Penny +

“When I’m at home, I’m always in it,” says Katherine. “It’s where I don’t have to justify anything or make any excuses. It’s perfect, my little hideaway, my escape. If friends are over, I say, “Let’s have a drink in the she-shed.”

Quiet Retreat or Gathering Space +

Our clients love lounging about their Modern Shed Man Caves, whether it’s to watch this week’s big game or cuddle up with a loved one to steal a private moment away from the kids. Having the personal space to relax after a busy day at work is invaluable, and building a Modern Shed Man Cave in the backyard is a less costly option than adding on to a home.

Banish the Basement 'Cave' +

There’s no need to be banished to the basement for a private moment! A Modern Shed studio space is truly an extension of your home, with all the creature comforts. Create a fully customized Man Cave or She Shed your family needs and deserves to set the mood, quietly reflect or create, or just jam out with your pals away from the distractions of your home. Let Modern Shed bring you back out of the ‘cave’ and into your new backyard studio.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions, Clear Answers
The most frequently asked questions regarding adding a Modern Shed to your property are below. These will help you determine the feasibility and legality of doing so.

FAQs

Yes, adding a bathroom takes your man cave or she shed from a great hangout to a true all-day retreat. No more pausing the game or stepping away from your hobby for a trip back to the house. Options range from a half bath with a sink to a full bathroom with a toilet and shower, plus non-traditional solutions like composting or incinerating toilets that don’t require a sewer connection. Because plumbing rules vary by municipality, the right setup depends on where you live and the type of bathroom you want. Visit our FAQ to learn more, or ask our design consultants what’s possible in your backyard.

The process for an unpermitted shed is very simple and straightforward:

  • Phone or video meetings with our design consultants to plan your design will result in an initial quote.
  • A deposit will move you forward to receiving a set of drawings (not for permitting) and the final design process.
  • Once you approve this design, you’re ready to pay a 50% down payment to move your Modern Shed into production!
  • Fabrication time varies based on window and door availability and customization, anywhere from 2-6* weeks.
  • Delivery and installation can be scheduled and arranged. Departure from our factory must occur within 2 weeks of completion.
  • Installation can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks depending on several factors such as ground conditions, weather, electrical and interior finishes.

*custom design or certain windows and doors may increase this timeline.

Timelines:

  • Design your shed alongside our consultants (Included unless bathrooms or kitchens are involved—permitted below) Timeline varies dependent on the customer’s needs and priorities.
  • Pay initial deposit. Timeline: varies dependent on customer
  • Approve the design and pay a 50% deposit and select colors. Timeline: varies dependent on customer
  • Material including doors and windows are ordered specifically to your design. One day after above is received.
  • Fabrication of hand carry-able panels takes a couple of weeks. But windows and doors are on a widely varied timeline which can change daily. Timeline: varies dependent on current availability of certain products such as doors and windows.
  • Once the estimated time of completion in our plant is known, delivery and installation can be scheduled with the installer. This will occur between our logistics person, the customer, and the installer. Timeline dependent upon customer.
  • Once all panels are fabricated and all windows and doors have arrived, the material is readied for shipping. Methods of shipping vary from load and delivery in our enclosed trailers to LTL (less than a truck load commercial carrier). Timeline: dependent upon distance and weather.
  • Delivery and installation. The installation team should unload and stage the material and prep the site for the installation (sometimes the groundwork is done prior to arrival of the package). Installation of the base components, once the prepared surface is ready for a 10×12 shed, takes 2-3 days with extra time needed for interior finishing and on-site paint if that is selected by the customer and electrical work.

••Porches/decks- Modern Shed does NOT provide decks or porches or steps. This should be done by someone of the customer’s choosing. If time allows, our recommended install crew may be able to offer this under a separate contract.

Our largest Modern Shed structures are a true investment in your property and lifestyle. We take great pride in providing a premium experience along the way, and as such, these projects take a measured amount of time longer than a less complex un-permitted structure. While the quality of all our Modern Shed projects is always held to the highest standard, the planning process is much more comprehensive, often requiring deeper levels of customization for our clients. Please allow a minimum of 9-20+ months (estimates based on actual projects). Click More to view each individual step and the anticipated timeline.

Planning and building a structure requiring a building permit is broken into 6 steps:

  • Design: Designing a full-blown ADU vs an oversized office, both requiring a building permit vary widely. We offer both services. Allow a minimum of 2-4 weeks. There is a design fee for these services. You may also employ your own designer or architect.
  • Drafted plan sets: Our draftsman can create (charged separately) a set of plans required for engineering and permit acquisition. Allow a minimum of 3-4 weeks.
  • Engineering: We can provide to you, structural engineering requirements for permitting with a wet stamp set of plans. Allow a minimum of 3-6 weeks.
  • Pricing: Even though all our structures are built to base IBC (international building code) specifications, each jurisdiction may still require engineering and wet stamp and may cause certain add-on or changed items within the building envelope based on design and specific geographic location. Therefore, our structures are ALWAYS repriced after engineering. Allow a minimum of 2 weeks.
  • Fabrication: Once you have signed off on updated pricing and plans, fabrication can take anywhere from 6-16 weeks depending on availability of materials (especially doors and windows).

••Installation: Due to the nature of a larger structure, delivery and installation costs are considerably higher than smaller non-permitted structures. Larger structures may require full semi-truck delivery with forklift for example. All jurisdictions require a licensed general contractor or homeowner/contractor of record. This person is responsible for all aspects of installation after the Modern Shed material package is delivered. This includes but is not limited to, unloading, staging, groundwork, foundation, trenching, assembly of the Modern Shed, electrical, plumbing (if needed), interior finishes including sheetrock, flooring, paint, cabinetry, etc.. It is highly recommended that you establish firm contractual agreements with your contractor of choice. Modern Shed is in no way responsible for any work done by any contractor, whether recommended by anyone at Modern Shed or not. Allow a minimum of 4-12 weeks (depending on size and availability of inspectors).

Ask your Modern-Shed representative about options to connect your Modern-Shed with utilities. We pre-drill all our wall framing to accommodate electrical wires. Final electrical work is completed by installers on site. Electrical permits are typically easy to obtain and can fall outside the scope of a typical building permit.

Modern Shed recommended installers are often able to arrange electrical work as well, however, your Design Professional will confirm your location and let you know if you will need to work with a separate electrician at the time of installation. We are happy to support you in finding the right contractor for your area.

Traditional plumbing requires additional planning, permitting, groundwork, and of course: time and budget. Modern Shed can design the openings in the floor system as needed, or we can make suggestions for non-plumbing options to minimize cost and speed up your delivery depending on your priorities.

Permits and groundwork for plumbing (incoming water and outgoing sewage), as well as inspections for above, must be completed prior to scheduling the delivery and installation of your Modern Shed structure. Getting water to your building is easy. It is getting the waste water out of the building that requires planning and possible permitting and is where the expense lies.

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