I have looked through the archives/past threads for a while now on shop builds. Not just turning a basement/garage/shop into a studio, but for a "from the ground up" type of info.

I'm buying a home soon and have a perfect spot for a shed to build a studio in the backyard. I want to do it right as I'll probably be working from this studio for a while. I have set up many studios over the years, so I'm not worried on the "guts" of it all. I'm curious as to what people have done (completely fabricate their own shed, buy a kit, hire a contractor, etc.) and how it has fared for them. Also, if you laid concrete, or did concrete planks, wood or whatever for the foundation.

I live in Oregon, so I need to make sure the shed isn't going to leak.

Also, curious to know what cost was involved with your shop, if you're comfortable sharing that info. I don't know for sure what I need to budget but I was hoping somewhere in the $2k-$3k range would be doable.

Thanks in advance and if anyone has any referrals to someone who does this type of contract work in Portland-ish area I'd appreciate it. I may end up going that route and I'm big on referring people myself.

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