ConceptGarage & Hobby
Storage Shed
Storage that is built like a building, not a kit.
Orton Companies builds storage sheds and utility buildings in Minnesota that outlast big-box kits — real posts or footings, real doors, and snow-load roofs. We deliver backyard and farmyard storage sized for mowers, tools, and household overflow.
Who we build this for
Property owners who need more than a 10x12 retail shed but do not need a full shop — lawn equipment, storm overflow, and organized yard storage.
What we offer
- Engineered snow-load roofs for Minnesota winters
- Walk-through and optional overhead doors
- Shelving walls and loft options
- Steel or residential siding to match nearby buildings
- Gravel or slab floors depending on use
- Fast construction with a permanent look
How we build it
We treat a storage shed as a small post-frame building: proper embedment or footings, a roof that sheds ice, and doors that still operate after a heavy snow year.
The process
01
Your site and how you will use it
Orton Companies walks the property, maps access, drainage, and utilities, and locks how you will use the building so it fits Minnesota code and your daily work.
02
Design and materials
We produce a clear layout, how the building will look from the street, and a steel-and-timber package sized for snow load, wind, and the way you will actually use the space.
03
Construction
A licensed crew sets posts or frame, encloses the shell, and finishes doors, roof, and interiors on a schedule built for Minnesota seasons.
04
Walkthrough
You walk the finished building with us, we close the punch list, and you get a space ready for equipment, animals, customers, or living — from the same team that designed it.
Built for Minnesota
Storage sheds by Orton Companies are built across Minnesota yards and farmsteads, including Big Lake, Sherburne County, Wright County, and Twin Cities-area lots that need permanent utility storage.
Questions people ask
How is an Orton storage shed different from a kit shed?
Orton sheds are site-built with structural posts or footings and Minnesota snow-load design, not lightweight kits that rack or leak after a few winters.
Do I need a permit for a storage shed in Minnesota?
It depends on size and township rules. We help you confirm thresholds in your city or county before we build.
What sizes do you build?
From compact backyard buildings up to farm-scale utility sheds. If you have outgrown a kit, we can usually match the footprint you actually need.
Can a shed later become a shop?
If we plan power, door height, and insulation paths up front, many storage sheds can grow into hobby shops later.
More garage & hobby buildings
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Heated or cold-storage buildings for cars, trucks, trailers, and collections.
Detached Garage
Standalone garages that match the house and add parking, storage, or a studio.
Recreational
Buildings for boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, campers, and lake-country gear.
Backyard Office
Insulated backyard offices and studios with real heat, power, and quiet.
Ready to build?
Tell us about your land, use, and timeline.