Choosing a shed comes down to four questions: how much space you need, which style fits the job, whether your site and driveway can take delivery, and how you want to pay. Work through them in order and you’ll land on the right building without second-guessing.
1. Start with the size
List the biggest things going inside, then leave room to walk around them — most people fill about two-thirds of the floor and keep the rest as working space. Our size guide maps common jobs, like a riding mower, a workshop, or a she-shed, to real Cook footprints from 6×6 to 12×32.
2. Pick a style
Once you know the size, choose a shape. Lofted styles give you a gambrel roof and an overhead loft; Utility styles give you taller walls and an open floor. Cook also builds cabins, garage buildings, and specialty structures like greenhouses and coops. Shed Styles Explained walks through all sixteen.
3. Check your site and delivery access
Cook builds your shed off-site and delivers it whole on a truck and trailer about 50 feet long, needing roughly 14 feet of clearance and a mostly level spot. Before you order, measure gates, low branches, and tight corners. Your dealer will do a free site check to confirm everything before delivery.
4. Decide how to pay
Cook keeps pricing straightforward — the cash price for every size and style is listed on its size page. Rent-to-Own is also available through local dealers, with no credit check; terms vary by state, so ask your dealer for details. Read the full Rent-to-Own terms.
5. Customize and order
Most styles can be customized — windows, doors, shelving, colors, and more. Design yours and request pricing through the online configurator, or find your local dealer to see buildings in person and place your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get pricing on a Cook shed?
The cash price for every size and style is listed on its own page. For a customized building, design it in our online configurator to request pricing, or contact your local Cook dealer for a quote.
Is Rent-to-Own available?
Yes. Rent-to-Own is offered through local dealers, with no credit check. Terms vary by state — ask your dealer for details, and see our full Rent-to-Own terms.
Can I customize my shed?
Yes. Most styles let you choose sizes, doors, windows, shelving, colors, and other options. Use the online 3D configurator to build yours exactly, or ask your dealer what's available for a given style.
How long does delivery take?
It depends on the season and your dealer's current build-and-delivery schedule. Because Cook buildings arrive fully built, there's no on-site construction once the truck reaches your spot — your dealer confirms a delivery date with you when you order (weather permitting), and a site check or mule delivery can extend the window.
Do I need to prepare my site before delivery?
Have a reasonably level spot ready with clear access for a 50-foot truck and trailer and about 14 feet of clearance. Remove obstructions like low branches or tight gates. Permits and anchoring, where required by local code, are the customer's responsibility.
Ready to start?
Browse the full lineup at Shed Styles, size it with our size guide, or find your dealer to walk through your options.
