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    Sunny Side Home Shell

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    Colorado's Turn-Key Home Shell Builders

    Faster, Smarter Construction

    Skip the inflated costs and endless delays of traditional custom homebuilders. We deliver an affordable, streamlined solution that takes your lot from raw dirt to a fully weathered-in shell in a fraction of the time and cost.

    Offering everything from dirt work to structural shell construction to most Colorado Counties. We handle the heavy lifting and structural work, giving you a blank canvas to wire, insulate, and finish the interior exactly how you want it.

    What We Handle

    Permitting

    We navigate local county codes, zoning approvals, and paperwork (including drawings and engineering) so your build starts without a hitch.

    Site Prep & Excavation

    Professional ground preparation, grading, and heavy dirt work tailored to rugged Colorado terrain.

    Concrete Foundations

    High-strength, engineered concrete foundations—including custom slabs, 4' stem walls, basement, and residential monolithic—built to last.

    Shell Construction

    Precision-built framing, roofing, siding, doors, and windows to create a rock-solid, weather-tight home shell.

    Flexible Build Packages

    Want to pour your own foundation or manage your own dirt work? No problem. Our services are fully customizable. Choose exactly what you need, and we'll seamlessly step in to handle the rest.

    Real Deliveries

    Recent Builds Delivered to Customers

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    The 1/1/5 Protection Advantage

    Targeted, transparent coverage on what we actually build — 1 year weather-tight envelope, 1 year shell workmanship, and 5 years major structural. No inflated markups for finishes, plumbing, or HVAC you aren’t buying from us.

    Watch: How the Process Works

    A quick overview of our home shell process — and how you can pick and choose the services you need, from dirt work to a finished structural home shell.

    The Shed Yard Difference

    We Don't Just Sell Structures. We Build & Stand Behind Them.

    Occasionally, a client asks us why our pricing is higher than a competitor, a national company, or a random contractor without a business name. We love answering that question, because the price difference isn't just a number — it's a reflection of how we build, how we treat our people, and how we protect your investment.

    At The Shed Yard, we operate on a completely different set of business ethics. We choose superior materials, utilize heavy-duty building practices, and pay our employees what they are truly worth. Because when you treat craftsmen right, they put genuine pride into every single cut, nail, and truss.

    The Shed Yard Value

    Fairly Paid, Skilled Craftsmen (No Vanishing Subcontractors)

    We never pass the buck to low-bid, out-of-town contractors who disappear when you need them. Our dedicated, in-house crew handles your build with pride, professionalism, and local accountability.

    Premium-Level Materials & Construction

    We build for Colorado's heavy snows, high winds, and harsh seasons. From heavy-duty framing to top-tier materials, we construct every building to last — never to hit a cheap, corner-cut price point on a spreadsheet.

    Warranties Backed by Real Action

    We don't just hand you a structure and walk away; we stand behind our work for the long haul. We protect your investment with a 1-1-5 Limited Warranty on our 2-car garages and home shells, and a Limited Lifetime Warranty on our sheds, barns, coops, loafing sheds, and 1-car garages.

    Total Ownership & Zero Excuses

    Because we oversee your project from the ground up, there is no middleman to blame and no passing the buck. If you ever have a question or need support, our local team is right here in Colorado to take care of you.

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    Ordering Guide

    How Ordering a Home Shell Works

    Seven straightforward steps from design to build day — deposits, draws, permits, foundation, and what to expect when our crew arrives.

    01

    Design Your Dream Shell

    Working with our friendly, patient, and knowledgeable design team, you will start and finalize your dream home design and quote. During the design, we also inform you of our scope of work and how the overall process works. Once you are confident in the design, product, and process, you are ready to make your deposit.

    Current Lead Time: 4 to 6 months from deposit. This varies based on weather, permitting, and time of year — always ask your rep for the most up-to-date timeline.

    02

    Deposit & Payment Schedule

    Let's get things moving! A $5,000 deposit officially kicks off your project. After your deposit is placed, your sales rep will send over a Purchase Order featuring a milestone-based payment schedule. You will only pay "draws" (a request for a portion of your due balance) as specific phases of work are completed, such as:

    • Permit approvals
    • Foundation start
    • Construction start
    • Job completion

    Transparent Cancellation Policy

    We understand that life happens and plans can change. Should you need to cancel your project, your $5,000 deposit is refundable on a tiered basis depending on how far along the process is.

    Project stageDeposit refund
    No work performed$4,850 refund
    Site visit complete & county investigation done$4,200 refund
    Drawings complete$3,350 refund
    Drawings & engineering complete$2,500 refund
    Permits approved & all work above done$0 refund
    03

    GC Introduction & Site Visit

    You've made your deposit, received your Purchase Order, and now the fun begins! Within a week, your General Contractor (GC) will reach out to introduce themselves and schedule a site visit. During this visit, your GC will shoot the grade, verify that your location aligns with county regulations, and answer any big-picture questions you might have.

    Pro Tip: Have your floor plan finished before this site visit so your GC can immediately get started on your drawings.

    04

    Drawings, Engineering, & Final Approvals

    Following the site visit, your GC will draft layout drawings for your final approval before sending them off for engineering. Once engineering comes back, the foundation and excavation estimates on your Purchase Order will be finalized. If these costs fluctuate up or down, we will present you with the new numbers for your approval before the job continues.

    Pro Tip: Double-check that your design is perfect before signing off. Any changes made after your final approval will be subject to a Change Order Fee.

    05

    Permit Application

    Now that the GC has the final plans that you signed off on, he will submit to your county for a building permit. Permit process time varies from county to county. Once your building permit is approved, the permit fee will be added to your purchase order, your project will be scheduled for production, and your first large draw (40% of order total) will become due.

    Important: If the customer pulls their own permit and does their own foundation, there is still a $1,900.00 fee to redraw and coordinate with 3rd party contractors. We do not build off outside drawings.

    06

    Laying the Foundation

    Your GC will coordinate and schedule the foundation work. You have the flexibility to use your own concrete contractor or rely on our expert crew! The foundation will be poured, cured, and officially inspected. Once it passes inspection, your site is primed and ready for the building.

    07

    Construction Day!

    This is where the magic happens! Our crews will arrive on your delivery date ready to construct your dream home shell. Depending on the size and options you have chosen, the build typically takes just 3 to 7 days.

    After completion, we will schedule a final framing inspection. Once that passes, our job is done! You are now ready to finish the interior, connect your utilities, secure your Certificate of Occupancy (COO), and live your best life — without breaking the bank.

    Please Note: If you decide to hire our GC to finish the interior of your building, that work falls outside of our company's scope and requires a separate, direct agreement between you and the GC.

    Home Shell Cost & Process FAQs

    Service Area

    Serving the Front Range, the Mountains, & Beyond

    Below are the Colorado counties we frequent the most. But our reach doesn’t stop there! We provide delivery and installation to most of the state, so please reach out if your county isn’t listed. We’re happy to help.

    • Pueblo County
    • Park County
    • El Paso County
    • Fremont County
    • Douglas County
    • Adams County
    • Arapahoe County
    • Jefferson County
    • Larimer County
    • Custer County
    • Teller County
    • Elbert County
    • Huerfano County
    • Chaffee County

    Foundation to Finish

    See the complete building process from the foundation up to your finished Sunny Side Home Shell.

    Foundation & Sub Floor — Sunny Side Home Shell build process
    1. Foundation & Sub Floor
    Wall Framing — Sunny Side Home Shell build process
    2. Wall Framing
    Crane & Roof Set — Sunny Side Home Shell build process
    3. Crane & Roof Set
    Siding & Windows — Sunny Side Home Shell build process
    4. Siding & Windows
    Structure Complete — Sunny Side Home Shell build process
    5. Structure Complete
    Interior Shell Ready to Finish — Sunny Side Home Shell build process
    6. Interior Shell Ready to Finish
    Doors & Openings — Sunny Side Home Shell build process
    7. Doors & Openings
    Finished Home Shell — Sunny Side Home Shell build process
    8. Finished Home Shell

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    What Our Customers Are Saying

    Worked Like A Well Oiled Machine

    "Just had the ShedYard build me a small cabin (sunny side) and couldn't be happier! Ben and his crew were amazing!! They showed up and immediately got to work. Everyone knew what their particular jobs were and the 5 man crew worked like a well oiled machine! Great quality and quantity of work!"

    — John J.

    Worked Through Lots Of Changes

    "Ben and the Shed yard have done a great job creating and installing our new cabin in the mountains. They worked through lots of changes and the finished home is awesome! Thank you Ben and your team!"

    — Doug C.