How Much Does a 2 Story Shed to House Cost? {1800sqft!} 

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I think I would have explored stand alone sheds for bedrooms, before abandoning what you've already got. At eleven or twelve, having my own "house" would have been awesome. It would have also promoted independence, especially if you let them help with the interior construction. It's also something the younger kids would look forward to. The transition to being an adult.

You need to keep in mind that bedrooms need a window large enough to get out of in case of a fire. This is a very important feature not to be over looked. Some people don't think about this very important fact when doing a DIY shed to home or simular project.

As a realtor in Texas I can tell you that it’s so much better to have the floor joists because Texas ground is always shifting. Unless you’re going to invest in a professionally engineered slab foundation with deep, poured peers, you’ll be better off in the long run with floor joists on a pier and beam foundation. It’s so much easier and less expensive to maintain that type of foundation. As I tell all my clients, “In Texas, it’s not IF, but WHEN and HOW BAD, a foundation shifts”

stoked to see y'all post this. we have been talking back and forth with nathanael for some time now. we've got a two story "built" online as i type this, but are still working specifics of our property and where to put the house. so far, we really like what upb has to offer. can't wait to get things settled and get our laredo!

I made a 18x60 in SIMS. 🤣🥰 We were told in MO you can't have anything bigger than 16 ft and for a second story we would have to have on site build which is 25% (understably) extra.

And y’all would be the first RU-vid channel to do a hole like this, I haven’t found anyone doing a 2 story house like this!

I so wish I could get my husband to jump on board with what you all are doing! It's so my desire for my kids to live in the country and run free! As you know with house prices many of them are just not worth the asking price and unfortunately my husband doesn't think a shed to home is going to last. I so wish he'd see your alls vision. I know the kids would absolutely LOVE it a 110% and think he and I would be happier as well. I love watching and seeing what all you have done! ❤

The best bet in my opinion would be an add on that was 2 story for kids bedrooms. Then the lofts could be utilized for the younger kids and storage. You and kelly could have a new bedroom downstairs and the kids would have a new space upstairs that would benefit you all. You could always utilize the lofts for other things like playroom space or in the future grandchildren or a married kid with wife to get started !! Just an FYI !!

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Have you thought about putting a one building on a cinder block basement/garage? It would give you a foundation and an extra floor in a house.

So exciting no matter what you decide to do. My dad built a 1,000 square foot home on the farm back in the day and then had 9 kids...yikes, I know!! I slept in a pull out couch with my brother and sister for WAY too long. Lol. So guys, sounds like you need to stay on that baby making for many many years! Lol. Sorry, just had to say it. The awesome thing about about having these extra buildings on your land is your kids can stay if they choose and live there forever...Lord help you...lol...just kidding OR you can air bnb them. That would be cool to do and show others how to farm and live a self sustainable life. I'm loving all of this. Bring it on guys! Greetings from Wisconsin. Karen 👍😊

@CJ Steadman I can see your point and there is good merit to it! But I would go down the same route as Bo. When your talking about your forever house there should be as little compromise as you can afford. This house looks fantastic and will add more enjoyment to their family lives for years to come. Also divide the expected years in the house by the cost of it, that will help to show the value they will be getting. $70K / 20 years = $3,500 per year, I know there is additional costs but that still represents fantastic value.

I love the two story idea I want to see if you do get it I'd love to see if it's something I would y'all do need more space

Wow thank you for this video I loved the home builder I was able to see what my little house would look like 😀 I’m so happy you did the home depot one cause that I’ve always wanted lol 😂 thank you for always teaching us .

Thanks for the vids. There is a lot of square footage under the covered porches and they are 25% built-out. Using part/all of those spaces would also go with the initial cost-efficient strategy. Planning the primary house as a core unit, from the start, with later: Build-outs under the porches And/or A planned second-floor full-height addition above a full height first-floor, at the current main-loft space, right-after delivery or later These could be slick. L

Hi... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍

Enjoyed. I am confused as to this type of home vs a double wide home or adding a hallway from your existing home to another shed home making an L shaped home. This 2 story is very nice. God bless you all.

the text message with Ricardo at timestamp 10:22 says 6 kids!! does that mean twins are on the way!!🤯 lets gooo!!

If you went with the larger kit, what would you do with your current shed to house? Make it a guest house? I can see the need for additional bedroom space for the kiddos, but I think if anything see if the company can help you to design an extension onto your current home.

I tuned in here expecting more detail about the total cost of a finished home. It would be interesting to see a comparison between this method and hiring your own framing crew (or contractor) to build out the shell onsite based on some plans you'd provide them (which can be purchased for $$ hundreds or thousands). Comparing the cost to (for example) a spec house that's already finished out, complete with builder markup, isn't a fair comparison. Frankly, I'm amazed that the shell is so expensive, given that fixtures, decor, finish work, the land and utilities (plus builder markup) are usually the expensive parts. Just like a boat... The hull is cheap. It's the fittings that ding you. Conceding, of course, that lumber was crazy at the time this video was put out.

My dad built a shed home that was 30 meters long 10 meters wide I can’t remember the roof height but it was around 6 meters. I asked him what he’d do different if he where to do it again and the answer was same size but go 2 story. Man I miss that place but things happen for a reason.

Your video on mistakes basically said that the foam insulation was an option. Based upon your experiences with you and your friends what was the best and worst insulation? When you installed it did you pre set the outlets and junction boxes between the studs?

Are these shed houses strong enough for the elements?? Strong wind etc..

I would love a blue door 🚪 💙

Teach your boys to build and do addons

I’m so glad to hear this! Me and my wife are planning to do a 20x50 9 foot ceilings 2 story as well! Glad y’all are doing it first 😂 we are in the planning sage right now

So cool.. Now that we moved from Idaho to San Antonio area my wife and I want to do this but we would build it ourselves. This is great information for sure. BTW I don’t know if you remember me from your earlier years on RU-vid but I used to joke around a lot and mentioned having family in New Braunfels. You guys have accomplished a lot.👍🏻

How do you get sponsors. Do you have to find them my asking around. Or fo they make an offer ? I'm interested in getting affiliated.

Dude, where can I get that shirt? Love it

I wish they shipped to Michigan

Do you have a video regarding the details of the floor framing system? Many sheds built are at the max width for the spacing.

always do what is best for your family, but id hate to see people starting to sleep in different building......Id also selfishly love to see you guys put one of these two stories together on the slab. Ive had my eye on the very same model for when im ready to make the move onto my own land, and would just love to get to see how it turns out......im also super curious how you guys financed these since id guess the bank doesnt view them as a home and thus you wouldnt get a mortgage....did you guys save a pay for it outright, were there in house financing via united or did you guys go get some other personal use loan

Have you thought about modular buildings

How do you plan to have it brought into your property? Is the footprint of your driveway big enough? You may need to cut back a lot of trees/branches.

The only thing about building bigger is when all the kids move out u r left with a big house of which u really don’t need think of heating n cooling it ect

So what are you looking at grand total after everything complete.

A manufacturer house could be in play, and would also be like a real home 3-4 room and really detailed inside? Idk

did u ever get the quote for the 20x 60?

What about spray foam insulation? How much is that running?

I know y'all are gonna hate on this... but if you moved your tanks (yeah, I know).... You could erect an addition (two story or otherwise) capping off between your two existing sheds on that end, connecting all three together in a 'C', hacienda style, and have a contiguous building with a neat little courtyard.

Bro that's amazing, one thing and you kept repeating it, dream home 🏡, I watch Jared Crockers shed to house build and he's doing kind of the same as you, spend the money if anyway possible because you’re probably not going to build again unless you and Kelly are planning on repopulating the world with more kids lol sorry couldn't resist lol I love your family your kids are amazing. I'm eventually going to get some land and do something with it. You guys take care and keep putting out the awesome content, God bless you and your family and our entire RU-vid family 👪 ❤️ 🙏 💙 ♥️ 💜 👪

Do you know what companies are in the southwestern Virginia area?

Would you be cheaper for a Doublewide

Can you put brick exterior on? Is it already sided?

Did you consider side by side? Is this possible with these bldgs?

Is it possible to put the shed on top if a basement? I've been looking for an answer. It seems like it should be possible. But can someone tell me yes or no and why?

Pooh, they don't deliver to Colorado. 😪

My dad built a workshop with a small 1 bedroom apartment for 40,000. Too many companies ripping people off nowadays.

Wow 70K I'm glad my husband can build, that's crazy.

Do make two story. With second story deck in the.v.of.the.roof

A Good question will be if this will meet construction codes in the city?

You can buy a bran new 4 bedroom 2bath ready to move in mobile home for $83k in TX. This cost $71k and that is just for the shell. You still have to pay to finish it and for all the appliances.

Or what about metal with good insulation? Less wood cost.

Thanks for the video :) I was wondering if anyone out there knew how difficult/expensive it is for an electrician to hook up a shed/tiny in house of that size. I have the shell of a house my father built before he passed, but I am so confused on how to finish it..... Lost my mom shortly after so don't have any family anymore to ask for info... If anyone has any advice I would greatly greatly appreciate it.

It sucks they don't deliver in California :(

Found your channel this past weekend. just tries joining the shed to house facebook group wouldn't let me answer the question asked.

Lumber went back down how much now?

How does the financing work for something like this, though? You're probably looking at almost doubling the shell price after finish out plus concrete. This turns into a 175-200K house real quick. That's still cheaper than going to a custom home builder and asking for a 2400sqft home, but is a bank going to put a 30 year mortgage on it?

I would love to find a company around Wisconsin that would do this for that price or a little bit more!! I am desperate to get out we have the land but not shed….ughh

On a fix income would need a 0.5 acre of land maybe 980 one level would be a blessing but do not see it

Everything just keeps getting more expensive

How do you beat the building code requirements for a residential structure when you trying to move into a shed? My county says that you can’t legally use a shed for living in.

I wonder how code applies to these shed to houses

I like it. I want to build one. Will the county allow it?

You will need at a bare minimum windows area that is 10% of what you have for floor space, otherwise you will be living in a cave. We have about 20%. Also, trick is to have windows on 2 sides of a room, (not the same side) of possible. If you cant have 2 sides, make sure the window is at the 20% mark. Trust me, you will hate living in a darkened box otherwise.

The cost for some of these are almost as much as a house. Get a pre fab or modular so all the appliances are there.

I live in louisana.I wonder if you could apply for a loan to get one of these built and if your allowed to live in them in louisana etc

Try Tuff Shed! Way better prices!!

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So why not just get 2 smaller sheds and make bedrooms out of them kind of like detached bedrooms

Why not enclose the huge front or back porch. You’ve got the structure and you could get two rooms out of it at least

A few tips for when your in the planing stadge; window placement is very important, to call a space bedroom in a building you must have two egress!!!! Bedrooms typically must have two means of egress; the door is one and the window is another. Also must have a means of getting out from the other end of the building. DON'T BUILD A DEAD END!!!! The National Building Code, (BOCA) Chapter 10, Section 1010.4(1999) lays down the following requirements for egress windows: Sill height - not more than 44 inches above the floor. And remember the size of a windows has been changed for firefighter to be able enter through the window with full gear so called Firefighter Rescue: Rapid Removal Through a Window: This applies to all living space. Just a tip from a 203K consultant inspecting for minimum Property Standards.

Does anyone know of a company that would build a two story shed like this in Wisconsin?

United portable buildings doesn’t deliver to my area

Not offered in Virginia..... :(

Go to home Depot I saw a 2 story for 13,000

Do they ship all over the USA?

😂😆🤣😆😂 outrageous!!!

Think you could build post frame/ pole building way cheaper

I’m confused on how I’m saving myself money.. if what you showed, shows an estimated price of upwards to almost 2000$ monthly im not saving anything. Example I have an older Victorian style house 2100sq ft. 815$month is a mortgage that includes my taxes and insurance. Now granted the walls are lath and plaster but electrical and plumbing have all been updated within the last 20-15yrs Legitimately curious. Not trying to sound or come off as rude so I do apologize.

I bought my first four bedroom two car garage traditional home. Because I wanted my children to have the space as well. 10 years later they were in college. All of that hind site was truly waste. I found out that we have parents or more less satisfying our wishes when the kids can care less just a thought 🤔❓

*I nearly fell on the floor when I calculated the "FINANCING" interst rate. 37.5% OUTRAGEOUS! Their not in the building business they are in the LOAN SHARK business!*

Miss me on that 35% interest rate scam on a shell

At $70k completely unfinished, you're in the ballpark of completely finished and set up modulars.

Does anyone in California make these?

Doesn't make sense to use sheds when you are building something that extensive. You would be much better off doing a standard site built house. It will have much more value when you sell. Shed houses are for people with very small budgets....

Just say that you get money from the affiliate links. You're only helping yourself, and that's okay.

$70,000 just for the shell but that’s not the total cost. You left out so much.

Or you could go buy your own wood and do it for half that price

At that price you would be better off building a barndominium .........

I dont listen to anyone with an apple mouse

Needs gutters

Lmao. An affiliate link allo2s you to G3T PAID by 5hem. It has literally nothing to do with us. Other than an alternate, direct link. Which if we use to purchase, u get a percentage of th3 sale. Smh

This issue has been discussed many different times and rehashed on many different forms. The point is and will continue to be, NOTHING is better then real “real estate”. You can buy all the land you can afford and place all the sheds/tiny houses you like till your heart is content. But still won’t meet the definition of “real estate” nor own everything on that land. Until you fixate that building to the ground, then that becomes fee simple absolute real estate. I care less on how you want to circumvent or redefine, fee simple absolute real estate with tiny houses or Home Depot sheds. Your not going to succeed. Fee simple absolute real estate has been in place for thousands of years. What makes people think they can change or redefine the term or definition because they can’t for whatever reason meet the criteria of property ownership. A bank will not lend on these types of property’s. You can glamorize all you like, but it still not meeting the definition of “fee simple absolute real estate”. Now if you wanted the explore deeper meaning of real “real estate” acquire the mineral rights on that land. Now you own the house, the land, the mineral of rights all the way to core of the earth. Even the air space above that land too. Now That’s real real estate.