7 Highly Rated Garden Sheds From Costco, According To Real Reviews

A good garden shed goes a long way. Even if you aren't looking to convert it into a cozy hideaway, they do wonders for keeping your other living spaces clear of outdoor tools and junk. While some high-end sheds can get very pricey, Costco has several affordable options to peruse. We've scoured the Costco reviews for the best-rated Costco storage sheds and compiled them here for you to check out.

Garden sheds are outdoor features that can transform your gardening routine. They tackle clutter, keeping tools neatly stowed, while protecting your investment in expensive lawn equipment. If you have the tools and carpentry skills, you can ditch pricey storage and DIY your own affordable backyard shed instead, but for the rest of us, an affordable shed is worth saving on time and effort. Costco has a number of sheds at different price points and sizes — from small vinyl sheds to nearly garage-sized cottages with windows and tiled roofs. Some come with installation included, while others are strictly DIY.  So if you're in the market for a premade shed or kit, see what customers have to say about these Costco units. 

The Suncast 6'x4' vertical shed from Costco sells for $549, and has a 4.6-star rating from more than 1,200 reviews. Customers liked the ease with which they put it together as well as the shed's functionality. Many say it's sturdy and will hold larger items like lawnmowers. One negative review said the vinyl didn't hold up to intense summer heat, so this shed might not hold up as well under intense sun. Putting it in the shade might help, but if it gets hot-hot where you live, maybe hold off.

The Suncast 6'x5' modern shed is a crowd favorite with a 4.5-star rating and more than 3,000 reviews. It offers small windows and ventilation slats at the top near the roof, so sunlight and air filter in even when the doors are closed. Satisfied customers said it was relatively easy to put together, but some felt an electric screwdriver or drill was a must since the kit came with so many screws.

With 277 5-star ratings and an average total rating of 4.3 stars, the Keter Cortina 9'x7' premium modern shed gets good marks. For those who live through snowy winters, you'll be glad to know that its reinforced steel roof can hold up to about 400 pounds of snow. Many customers liked that they could put it together in about five hours. Some noted, however, that it tended to trap heat in the summer and get hot inside.

Another shed high on some customers' lists is the Gorilla 10'x12' elite shed, whose $5,299.99 price tag also includes delivery and installation. This shed comes in two other sizes: 8 foot by 12 foot and 12 foot by 16 foot. It averages a 4.2-star rating from 251 customers, with 161 buyers giving it 5 stars. Most gave the installers good marks, but a few customers complained of delays in scheduling and workers who were slow to complete the job. At least one customer was not happy with the quality of the wood used.

Customers seem to think that the Lifetime resin outdoor 8' x 12.5' storage shed is a good investment. With an average rating of 4.3 stars and more than 1,500 5-star ratings, most homeowners were happy with their purchase. Some even said that the plastic looked better than they anticipated. Several pointed out that a concrete foundation was a must, as it's good practice to securely attach the shed to the ground.

The Suncast Modernist 10' x 7' sliding door storage shed has a modern look to it, and a row of narrow windows for natural light. Its sliding door on wheels means you don't have to worry about a door on hinges being battered about by the wind while you're trying to store tools or yard equipment. With more than 600 reviews, this shed averages a 4.2-star rating. It gets high marks for being well-designed and sturdy. Some customers said complicated assembly was one drawback, but most were pleased with the results.

If you're looking for a garden shed big enough to fit a car in, then maybe the Yardline Upton 12' x 24' wood shed could work for you. Customers on average gave it a 4-star rating. They said its $6,499 price tag was actually much cheaper than hiring a contractor to build a similarly-sized structure, and so many liked the comparative cost savings. However, some customers complained that it was complicated to put together. Costco does offer professional installation as an add-on if desired.