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Garden shed building cost Netherlands 2026 — price per m² including labour
Current overview of garden shed building costs in the Netherlands 2026. What does a garden shed or outbuilding cost including labour, which types are available and when is a permit needed? With cost tables.
Quick answer
Having a garden shed built in the Netherlands in 2026 costs on average € 800 to € 4,000 depending on type, size and finish. A prefab wooden garden shed (6–10 m²) costs € 1,200–€ 2,500 including installation.
Garden shed building costs by type
1. Price per type including installation
| Type | Size | Cost (incl. VAT + installation) | |---|---|---| | Prefab wooden storage shed (basic) | 4–6 m² | € 800–€ 1,500 | | Wooden garden shed (standard) | 6–10 m² | € 1,200–€ 2,500 | | Garden office / hobby room (insulated) | 10–15 m² | € 3,000–€ 7,000 | | Custom wooden outbuilding | 15–25 m² | € 6,000–€ 15,000 | | Brick shed / garage | 15–25 m² | € 8,000–€ 20,000 |
2. Cost components
| Component | Cost | |---|---| | Foundation (concrete slab per m²) | € 50–€ 120/m² | | Materials + construction | € 600–€ 5,000 | | Installation / assembly | € 300–€ 1,500 | | Electrical connection (optional) | € 500–€ 1,500 |
3. Additional costs
| Item | Cost | |---|---| | Roofing (EPDM or shingles) | € 15–€ 50/m² | | Insulation (walls + roof) | € 20–€ 60/m² | | Extra windows / doors | € 200–€ 800/unit |
Tips for garden shed building
- Do not skip the foundation — a prefab shed without a concrete base will tilt; adjustable feet only work on stable ground; a proper base costs more but lasts 30+ years
- Permit-free rules — check dimensions — shed < 15 m², behind the front building line, max. 3 m high: no permit needed; above 15 m² or in a special area: environmental permit required
- Insulate for a hobby room or office — standard sheds are uninsulated; for year-round use: minimum 60 mm PIR insulation in walls and roof
- Use pressure-treated or thermally modified timber — standard spruce rots in 5–8 years without annual treatment; choose pressure-treated or thermally modified wood (25+ years)
- Electrical work by a certified electrician only — using an extension lead is a fire hazard; a dedicated circuit with RCD protection is required for a fixed installation
Permit for garden shed
Garden shed < 15 m² in back garden (behind front building line, < 3 m high): no permit required. Above 15 m², on the side of the plot, listed building or protected townscape: environmental permit required — check omgevingsloket.nl.
Conclusion
Building a garden shed in the Netherlands costs € 800–€ 4,000 for a standard shed. For a garden office or custom outbuilding, a coordinated project brief saves time and cost.
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