--- title: "Backyard Buildings — Specialty Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/backyard-buildings-pfvwus-pf~721844970 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~721844970.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Backyard Buildings" category: ["Specialty Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5dd365c4019cbfed_2974-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1000 Ternes Drive, Monroe, Michigan 48162, United States" latitude: 41.9293 longitude: -83.4448 phone: "(855) 853-8558" website: http://www.backyardbuildings.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 157 last_updated: 2026-08-20 --- # Backyard Buildings Original Houzz profile: [Backyard Buildings](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/backyard-buildings-pfvwus-pf~721844970) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Specialty Contractors - **Location:** Monroe, MI - **Serves:** Monroe, South Monroe, West Monroe, Woodland Beach, Carleton, Detroit Beach, South Rockwood, Stony Point, Luna Pier, Ida, Maybee, La Salle, Newport, Samaria - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2021), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Backyard Buildings has over 35 years of experience in building high quality wooden sheds, greenhouses, play sets, gazebos and garage buildings. Our outdoor structures commonly feature traditional styling with a splash of modern flair, customizable to your backyard. We love all things sheds and we are not afraid to show it. How can we help solve your storage dilemmas today? ### Services Provided - gazebo installation - play set installation - shed installation ### Areas Served - Monroe - South Monroe - West Monroe - Woodland Beach - Carleton - Detroit Beach - South Rockwood - Stony Point - Luna Pier - Ida - Maybee - La Salle - Newport - Samaria ### Typical Job Cost $1 - 8,299 Varies by shed size and homeowner's location. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Backyard Buildings | | Address | 1000 Ternes Drive, Monroe, Michigan 48162, United States | | Phone | (855) 853-8558 | | Website | http://www.backyardbuildings.com | | Followers on Houzz | 157 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/BackyardStorage - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/YardBuildings - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/backyard-products - Blog — http://www.backyardbuildings.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Backyard Buildings](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/backyard-buildings-pfvwus-pf~721844970) - **Website:** http://www.backyardbuildings.com - **Phone:** (855) 853-8558 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2021), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — momsoap, Nov. 2013** > Backyard Buildings is a professional company. The company and its employees strive to deliver a quality product, excellent services and accessible, friendly, customer service. This company is one that I would never hesitate to do business with. **★★★★★ — tyfraser, Aug. 2013** > I personally have worked with the team at Backyard Products on a multitude of projects, and their expertise and quality is second to none. I would not recommend another company for anything related to sheds. They know their stuff, and their products back that up! **★★★★★ — jeaninecentuori, July 2013** > I purchased Backyard Buildings Sheds for our university design/build program in the architecture program at Woodbury University. We worked with the sheds as a teaching tool for students to design and build full-scale custom adaptations of readymade structures. > > The staff was incredibly helpful and enthusiastic about our non-traditional work. They were very professional and informative. I highly recommend this company. **★★★★★ — Dean Jones, May 2013** > I've worked with Backyard Buildings on several occasions and always find them to have a very professional manner and provide the right shed solutions for my clients. The quality of their products is top of the line and consistent. ## Selected projects - [Yoga Shed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yoga-shed-pj-vj~1362609) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Sheds have escaped the stigma of just being a wooden box to store stuff. Creative minds have come together to transform sheds into extravagant buildings that are truly an extension of their home. In this case, a customer transformed one of our sheds into a Yoga studio. As you can see, this is not your grandpa's old shed... It's a relaxing place with plenty of natural light and space to rejuvenate your soul. Inspired yet? Give us a call and we can help you get started. - [Bar Shed / Man Cave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bar-shed-man-cave-pj-vj~943314) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Bar Shed / Man Cave - The Ultimate Sanctuary for Men. A shed can do so much more than just storing stuff. How about a home away from home? Or in this case, the ultimate sanctuary for men. Don't believe us? Just look at these photos to see our 16x24 Aspen transformed into the Bar shed / man cave that men everywhere dream about. With a can do attitude, this young man fully customized his shed into an unique masterpiece that must be seen to believe. I only wish I had more pictures to share...This b… - [Motorcycle Shed - Cafe Racer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/motorcycle-shed-cafe-racer-pj-vj~3120289) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: This shed is a motorcycle enthusiasts dream. Labeled the "Cafe Racer", this shed is decked out with vintage signs, overhead cabinets and an ultra-functional workbench. This shed is worthy of the amazing motorcycle that will be housed within. Measuring 8'x12', there is plenty of space for your favorite bike with room leftover to do what you do best. Be the king of the road and your backyard too! - [Office Shed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/office-shed-pj-vj~1371344) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Make your office commute a matter of steps - not miles with an office shed. For many professions, working from home is a possibility thanks to technology. To compensate for the lack of space or distractions inside their home, many individuals are installing sheds in their backyard and transforming them into a home office. Office sheds can save you thousands and give you the freedom to customize to your specific needs. Here are a few things you might need: - Window for natural light - Access to e… - [Cedar Gazebos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-gazebos-pj-vj~419417) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Gazebos are one of the most beautiful outdoor structures in the world. They are the perfect backyard relaxation space and fit splendidly next to gardens and ponds. They also make the perfect centerpiece for wedding and other special occasions. - [Greenhouse Sheds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenhouse-sheds-pj-vj~419189) - Location: Monroe, MI - Photos: 6 - Description: The Aurora can be called many different things. A potting shed, greenhouse shed and a solar shed. With the four large roof windows, this solution can be used by professional gardeners and artists to practice their crafts daily without any artificial lighting. Be sure to add the power ventilation system for complete control over the temperature inside your greenhouse. Best of all, for functional outdoor storage the Greenwood provides 509 cubic feet of storage. It's a storage shed and potting shed… - [Potting Shed - Greenhouse with Additional Storage Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/potting-shed-greenhouse-with-additional-storage-space-pj-vj~1145582) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: The Aurora has so much built-in functionality that it can be called many things. Potting shed, greenhouse shed, solar build, greenhouse half shed and garden shed. Regardless of what you label it as, it gives you the power to store garden tools/ equipment and control the environment your plants live in. It is truly the perfect combination of storage for today's ecologically minded backyard gardeners. It also would make the perfect sun-filled room to complete your favorite hobbies and crafts. See… - [Storage Sheds & Garage Buildings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/storage-sheds-and-garage-buildings-pj-vj~240407) - Location: Monroe, MI - Photos: 51 - Description: We have a beautiful assortment of sheds that can be used for traditional storage and much more. We even have a solar shed that can function as a storage building and greenhouse to help your plants thrive. Can be customized as a pool shed, workshop, hobby room, man cave, home office or garage, bar shed or even a she shed. The question is what could you use our sheds for? - [Customized Sheds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/customized-sheds-pj-vj~1180515) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: We always challenge our customers to dare to be bold. Don't be afraid to think outside of the box when it comes to a storage shed. A shed is more than a wooden box that can store stuff. Sheds can be easily transformed into just about any type of sanctuary that your creative mind can imagine, from a man cave to a she shed to an outdoor office. Recently we challenged the architecture students at Woodbury University to transform our sheds into something truly unique. As you can see in the gallery b… - [Garage Sheds - Gambrel Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garage-sheds-gambrel-style-pj-vj~419208) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Shed with Storage Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shed-with-storage-loft-pj-vj~1180514) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: A storage loft is an unsung hero when it comes to outdoor storage. Lofts eliminate wasted space at the peak of storage sheds and help keep items off the ground. Lofts are perfect for storing seasonal items such as Christmas decorations, collectibles and items you do not use on a weekly basis. Show lofts some love and consider adding a loft to your storage solution - [Cool Painting on a Shed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cool-painting-on-a-shed-pj-vj~731837) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: A lot of people ask us, "What color should I paint my shed?". Usually we respond with the best color is one that matches your home and unique taste. Often customers end up choosing a more conservative color like brown, gray or tan. This customer decided to do something quite different. As you can see in the pictures, it turned out extremely well. Painted by John Jennings, this shed is a piece of art. In fact, it belongs in a museum somewhere. Perhaps we should start a museum for Backyard Buildin… - [Shed Installation - Before and After Photos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shed-installation-before-and-after-photos-pj-vj~1131136) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: Many customers question what our built on site shed installation process is like. So, a member of our marketing department decided to tag along one of our experienced installers. It was a hot summer day, but this installer managed to build this 10x8 shed in just one day. Just another day at the office for Backyard Buildings and More. Join us as we turn many pieces of lumber into a strong and durable storage shed masterpiece. - [Garage Buildings - Gable Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garage-buildings-gable-style-pj-vj~419394) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Our garage buildings were born to accomodate big storage needs. We even offer a steel roll-up door in case you want to store your restored sports car inside. We have sizes ranging from 16x16, 16x20 to 16x24. Think of our garage buildings/sheds as an extension of your home. - [University of Texas Micro Farm Shed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/university-of-texas-micro-farm-shed-pj-vj~418637) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 35 - Description: Architecture students from the University of Texas have the opportunity to learn hands on through a design-build project for the non-profit UT Micro Farm. UT Micro Farm is a start-up project by students at the University of Texas at Austin, utilizing a portion of the ‘Green Funds’ from the university. The site of the UT Micro Farm is a blank lot on the East Side of Austin with two slab on grade foundations left on it. The Micro Farm was in need of a shed for storing tools and a shade structure t… - [Kid Cave Sheds - Wood Playhouses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kid-cave-sheds-wood-playhouses-pj-vj~1397688) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Who said a shed can't be fun and magical? Just look at this adorable wood playhouse that was recently completed. Exterior features beautiful decorative trim, with shutters, windows and a door. Inside there is 64 square feet of storage space to play around in. Add a shelf, some hooks to hang coats, chairs, chalkboard and you got a multi purposeful playhouse. Hint: There should be enough room left over to store boring adult stuff too! [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/backyard-buildings-pfvwus-pf~721844970) ## Ideabooks - [Cool Painting Ideas for Sheds](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32793753/list/cool-painting-ideas-for-sheds) — 1 idea - [Living Roof Sheds](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51538338/list/living-roof-sheds) — 1 idea - [Customized Sheds](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11762848/list/customized-sheds) — 5 ideas - [New home designs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16012482/list/new-home-designs) — 2 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/backyardproducts) ## Community Q&A **Q: what are the dimensions of the space?** *(in Photo Questions)* Space dimensions A: That's a 8x12. Please let me know if you have any other questions. **Q: price/delivery** *(in Photo Questions)* hi there, what's the price of this shed. how long it takes to delivery in LI. please advice. ty jakob A: Good Morning Jakob, Unfortunately, that building was discontinued. We do have other models that are similar. Get a quote on sheds on our website. Feel free to give us a call at 855.853.8558 if you have any other questions. Have a great day! Sincerely, Brennan Deitsch Online Marketing Manager **Q: Garden shed** *(in Photo Questions)* I just had a very grungy garden shed interior painted. It looks great but I need a system/way to hang shovels, rakes, garden tools. Ideas? A: Good Morning Lynn, That's an excellent question. Here are a few articles you can take a look at that will help you! Enjoy! Please let me know if you have any questions. Do's and Dont's of Shed Organization 7 Shed Organization Hacks Organize your Shed with Pegboards **Q: What is the size of the shed?** *(in Photo Questions)* I would like the shed dimensions, please. A: This is a 8x8 Shed. More information about this shed can be found at Seneca 8x8 Shed. **Q: Adding electric?** *(in Photo Questions)* Any possibilities to add insulation and electric to make a year round building? A: Sure, that is certainly possible. The only limits is your own imagination. **Q: How can I get plans for this Shed? What are the measurements?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This building is only offered with professional installation on our direct website. www. BackyardBuildings.com. Were you interested in building the shed yourself? Common Size (w x d x h): 10-ft. x 8-ft. x 9-ft. Actual Foundation Size (w x d): 10-ft. x 7-ft. 8.625-in. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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