The Best Suncast Sheds For Small Yards, According To Reviews

Putting together a DIY shed in your yard or garden can give you some much-needed storage space. Suncast is a well-known brand that's available at many retailers, making it a popular choice for both horizontally and vertically aligned sheds. However, if you have a small space available, consider a shed design with a vertical alignment.

Before discussing the best-rated Suncast models for small yards, let's discuss some of the potential drawbacks of installing a vertically aligned shed. It certainly has a risk of tipping over in strong winds, so you may need to anchor it properly on a sturdy slab. Suncast does not recommend placing its sheds on bare ground or grass. If you don't have a sturdy foundation to place it on, the company recommends building a 4-inch concrete slab to provide support and a secure space for anchors. You can DIY a concrete pad in your backyard, or you can hire a pro and expect to pay $4 to $8 per square foot for the pad. Labor costs are about one-third to one-half of the cost of the pad, so you can save quite a bit doing it yourself.

Ultimately, choosing the right size of storage shed for your backyard can be tricky in a small space. It's helpful to stick with highly rated products that other customers like. Here are some of the highest-rated Suncast models for small yards, based on the amount of space you have available for a pad.

When you have an extremely small space to devote to the shed in your backyard, Suncast's resin Vertical Shed is a highly rated option. It occupies only 2 feet and 8.25 inches by 2 feet and 1.5 inches of space on the ground for its footprint, or 5.71 square feet. It gives you quite a bit of storage capacity, though, as it measures 6 feet in exterior height, for 22 cubic feet of interior storage space. Its configuration is best for long-handled tools and garden accessories, as it doesn't come with shelving. Reviewers at Home Depot, where it costs $299, have given it an average of 4.4 stars out of 5. Reviewers like the spacious interior of the shed and appreciate that it doesn't need much of a footprint.

The Suncast Everett Storage Shed has a footprint of 6 feet and 2.75 inches by 2 feet and 9 inches, occupying 17.13 square feet. It has a peaked roof with a maximum height of 7 feet, 8.75 inches and an interior capacity of 94 cubic feet. It costs $674.41 at Wayfair, where it has an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5. Reviewers at Wayfair appreciate how easy the shed is to assemble and the significant storage space that's available in the interior. One reviewer felt the weight of the unit (at about 157 pounds) allows it to easily withstand heavy winds and rough weather. It is wind-rated for up to 50 miles per hour.

A highly rated model from Suncast with a little more capacity is the Extra Large Vertical Shed. It has dimensions of 5 feet and 10.5 inches by 3 feet and 8.25 inches for a footprint of 21.66 square feet. With an exterior height of 6 feet, 5.5 inches, it offers an interior storage capacity of 106 cubic feet. It uses a double-door configuration on the front, making it easier to access items from the full interior space of the unit. It costs $799 at Home Depot, where it has an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. Reviewers at Home Depot love the storage capacity of the unit, even though it doesn't have a large footprint. At 162 pounds, it can stand up to rough weather.

For an even larger capacity, the Suncast Vista Storage Shed is a highly rated option. It has a footprint of 29.93 square feet, with base dimensions of 7 feet and 4 inches by 4 feet and 1 inch. With a height of 8 feet and 2 inches on its peaked roof, you receive 187 cubic feet of interior capacity with this model. It costs $799 at Lowe's, where it has an average rating of 4.4 stars out of 5. Reviewers appreciate the large capacity with this shed, allowing it to hold a variety of garden tools. This shed's design is more stylish than some other options, thanks to its peaked roof, two skylights, and double doors with a curved top.