Are Shed Repairs Worth It?
With proper maintenance, the right shed can last for decades, providing you with the solid backyard storage you need. But what happens if your shed has a problem that puts it — and all of your belongings — in jeopardy? If you’re in that position now, you’re probably wondering, “Are shed repairs worth it?” or if you should just replace your shed already.
At Glick Woodworks, we’re an Amish shed builder who crafts a wide range of high-quality sheds that generally last 20 years or more without problems. Not only do we build sheds that homeowners rely on, but we also provide much-needed info about sheds and backyard storage as a whole. Read our blog to learn if shed repairs are worth it for you — and to get a quote on a brand new shed!
Garden Shed: Repair vs Replacement
This decision can be harder to make than you’d expect. On one hand, you want to save money wherever you can — yet on the other hand, your time is valuable and your shed may not ever be reliably fixed. Ultimately, choosing whether to replace or repair your garden shed depends on a few key factors:
- The Age of the Shed: If your shed is already on its last leg, then you probably want to go ahead and cut your losses. While you can count on a Glick shed to last about 20 years, some sheds just don’t have that long of a lifespan.
- The Shed Quality: Shed quality is an important factor in how long your shed will last and if you’ll have to contend with a variety of damage. If you bought a super cheap shed, your time and money are probably better spent on a better shed. Learn about the differences between Amish shed quality and the big box stores.
- If You’d Like to Upgrade: Your shed was probably big enough when you bought it, but since then you’ve accumulated a lot more stuff and it doesn’t provide quite enough storage anymore. Rather than go through with a full shed repair, upgrade to the new shed you need.
- What Specifically is Wrong with It: A small, cosmetic issue or a massive structural problem — whether you decide to repair your shed or not should depend on what’s wrong with it. We’ll break down the simple repairs that can be fixed over an easy Saturday afternoon — and the damage that should have you shopping for a new storage shed instead.
Shed Issues to Repair
These are the simple shed repairs that you or a handyman can easily fix. Generally, if this is all that’s wrong with your shed and it’s otherwise doing its job, you’ll find it’s worth keeping.
- Door Trim: The door trim on your shed is primarily cosmetic and isn’t too important, practically speaking. You can easily leave this alone or spend a few hours fixing it up again.
- A Few Roof Shingles: While serious shed roof leaks are a major reason to replace your shed, if only a handful of shingles are missing, you or a handyman can nail them back in place. However, if you leave this alone for too long, the roof will leak and mold will start to grow.
- Damaged Windows: A few cracks in the windows of your shed might look rough, but swapping the windows out is a fairly simple fix. The hardest part of this repair will be finding someone who carries the right windows for your shed.
- Non-Serious Mold: If you see mold growing on the inside or outside of your shed before it has a chance to spread, you can remove individual patches and treat it by hand.
Planning to keep your shed? Learn more about shed maintenance.
Signs You’re Better off Replacing Your Shed
These are the issues that you’re better off not trying to repair. If you see one of these problems, we recommend getting a price quote on a new shed.
- Serious Roof Leaks: While you can repair a few missing shingles on your own, a serious roof leak probably signifies the end of your shed. Not only will replacing the roof on your shed be challenging and costly, but roof leaks lead to countless other problems that will destroy it as well.
- Wall Leaks: If you find the walls in your shed leak after it rains, that’s a sign you need to upgrade. Leaking in the shed siding tends to be extremely widespread and lead to rapid mold growth. Read more about the importance of good shed siding.
- Shed Floor is Cracked: While it might look like all of your belongings were too heavy for the wooden floor, the main reason a shed floor cracks is that it was weakened by leaks. Not only is this a challenging and expensive shed repair, but if your floor is cracking, there are likely other problems you haven’t found yet.
- Serious Mold Infestation: While treating a few rogue spots of mold is all in a day’s work, remedying a widespread mold situation is really too much for most people. If mold covers the inside of your shed, save yourself some time and shop for a new one.
These issues not only cause rapid damage to your shed but can also actually destroy or damage the valuables you have stored inside, too.
Get Your Free Amish Shed Quote
If shed repairs aren’t an option for you, don’t worry — we’re here to help. At Glick Woodworks, we build a wide range of shed styles, each meant to provide you decades of watertight storage.
See our most popular shed styles right here.
Whether you have questions about the best shed for your needs or you want to get your shed quote, we encourage you to reach out and start the conversation today. Contact us to get started!
