How fast can you build a shed?

Small sheds (8x12 to 10x10) typically complete in 2-6 hours including cleanup. Larger custom builds finish within days of pad preparation.

Do you handle permits?

Yes. Scott personally manages municipal code and bylaw requirements, handling permit research and applications for customers.

What if I want changes to the design?

The Shed Guy accepts custom modifications and one-off requests; customers report changes were handled smoothly and builds matched quoted specifications.

The Shed Guy Ltd.

Updated 2026-09-16 · 8,283 reviewed · 302 listed · Scored from 22 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(22) 79 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices

Detached Garage ConstructionGarage Doors & OpenersGarage Design & Permit DraftingCustom Finishes & Heated GaragesGarage Additions & Conversions

Location: Thunder Bay
Services: Detached Garage Construction, Garage Doors & Openers, Garage Design & Permit Drafting
Reviews: 22
Ranking: #90 in Detached Garage Construction
Best for: Homeowners wanting same-day shed builds with hands-on service and no cleanup hassle.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-16). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-16.

What recent reviews say

The Shed Guy builds sheds and garages in Thunder Bay with consistent five-star reviews. Scott and his crew arrive on schedule, finish fast (often same day), clean up thoroughly, and stick to quoted prices. Customers praise their knowledge of permits and willingness to customize builds.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for

on-time delivery and completion
clean worksites
professional and friendly crew
fair pricing
customization and responsiveness

on-time-completionclear-quotingfair-pricingskilled-craftsmanshipclean-worksiteresponsive-supportpermit-handling

Best for: Homeowners wanting same-day shed builds with hands-on service and no cleanup hassle.

Where this business shines

Fast completion, often single-day builds
Scott and crew personally manage jobs
Thorough site cleanup
Transparent quoting and permit expertise

Worth knowing

Scott leads projects and handles permit knowledge personally
8x12 shed built and cleaned in 2 hours
8x16 shed completed in 6 hours
10x14 shed customized and completed within days
Custom modifications accepted during builds

How it compares

Rated 5 against a 4.68 average across the 276 detached garage construction businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Our Rubric

Star rating 89

Review volume 59

Review recency 97

Review sentiment 65

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

How fast can you build a shed?: Small sheds (8x12 to 10x10) typically complete in 2-6 hours including cleanup. Larger custom builds finish within days of pad preparation.
Do you handle permits?: Yes. Scott personally manages municipal code and bylaw requirements, handling permit research and applications for customers.
What if I want changes to the design?: The Shed Guy accepts custom modifications and one-off requests; customers report changes were handled smoothly and builds matched quoted specifications.

Contact

Address: #4119, Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1A2
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Last verified 2026-09-16

Opening hours

Monday: 06:00-23:00
Tuesday: 06:00-23:00
Wednesday: 06:00-23:00
Thursday: 06:00-23:00
Friday: 06:00-23:00
Saturday: 06:00-23:00
Sunday: 06:00-23:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Shed buildingGarage buildingBuilding permitsCustom builds

Published prices

Shed: $1800
Garage: $7125

Credentials claimed:Fully insured, WSIB compliant

Operating:since 1998

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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