Our Mission
To Build Relationships And Stronger Communities Through Our Personal Sales Process, Our Growing Builders Network, And Our VoTec Training Program
Urban Sheds | Our Story
About Jeremy Horning
My first “real” job was at a Massachusetts-based shed manufacturing plant in the early 2000s—it was a new company, I was 16 yrs old, and its first employee. Having grown up in my father’s (and grandfather’s) furniture business, I had a love for good craftsmanship and beautiful finished products.
In 2014 I moved to a new community in Boston and started a handyman business with one of my friends. It was the first time I had started a business that I solely depended on for my income, and the first few years we had to overcome the initial challenge of finding our place within the Boston market. Along with the handyman work, we naturally got into building a few sheds since I had many years of experience in shed building.
I knew that we had the skills to do amazing work, but just as the challenge can be for many small businesses start ups, getting the word out, and getting the ball rolling, was the main bottleneck. The 3rd year the business took off and became a successful business. I knew there are many builders out there who, like us, have creative skills and abilities, but the thing that keeps them stuck in a day-job is the high risk of start up.
So...
In the fall of 2017 I sold out of the handyman business and started Urban Sheds which has 3 main objectives.
1. To build an informative, personal, and straight-forward shed buying process for our customers, as well as the ability to create personalized sheds with unique details and sizes by working directly with your builder.
2. To build a professional marketing, sales, design, billing and customer relations platform for our hand-picked independent builders to use, as well as establish a network of shed builders for community and support. (We choose our builders on the grounds of experience and integrity)
3. To invest in local communities by training young men to be skilled craftsmen and small business owners through a hands-on VoTec program. This gives the next generation an opportunity to work side by side with our builders and learn to navigate the ups and downs of life and business.
About Urban Sheds
Urban Sheds is different than other shed companies. We don’t have any large manufacturing facilities, and we don’t have large trucks or trailers to haul sheds across long distances. We don’t have a large salesforce, nor do we have pre-built product or inventory.
Every single one of our sheds are built onsite by hand-picked local carpenters. We firmly believe in creating high-quality products and providing world-class service to each of our clients—and we don’t cut corners. We take the time to get to know our customers and focus on your needs, instead of just building a standard one-size-fits-all product and selling it to as many people as possible. And our workers are some of the most passionate builders you’ll find.
Urban Sheds was founded on good craftsmanship and strong connections. A local craftsman building one or two sheds a week in their neighborhood cares much more about the end product—and the customer—than a big-box retailer ever could. While other companies may simply try to sell you a product and move onto the next opportunity, Urban Sheds has a vested interest in the complete satisfaction of every single customer.
Building Your Perfect Shed
Have you ever bought some clothes off the shelf that didn’t quite fit? Or ordered a product online that just didn’t look right when it arrived? Too often, this is the experience that buyers have when working with mass-production shed manufacturers. Fortunately, Urban Sheds has taken all of the complexity out of designing and creating your own custom shed.
We’ve invested in powerful and easy-to-use 3D modeling software to ensure you can design and build the perfect shed for your needs. It’s a simple and straightforward process with no hidden tricks or surprises, and you can even request a site visit with one of our builders to design your perfect shed on-location. That means you can design your perfect shed without needing any technical expertise or knowledge.
And when you purchase from Urban Sheds, you aren’t just buying a product—you’re making an investment that will last for many years to come. We don’t use cheap materials or slash prices to compete with others because we know what it’s like to get burned by a bad deal or a bait-and-switch. We have total confidence in the quality of our products and stand behind every shed we build.
Small businesses offer unique talents, capabilities and perspectives that can’t often be found in big factories or large enterprise organizations. We take pride in every single shed we create and are proud of the network of builders and extremely talented individuals we’ve created. Urban Sheds partners with builders who truly care about the work they’re doing for you. They’re your neighbors, after all.
Ready to learn more? Join our public Facebook group or visit one of the links below!
Download Our Buyer’s Guide--this free resource provides helpful recommendations to ensure you understand the shed-purchasing process and are finding the perfect shed for your needs.
Design Your Dream Shed--use our simple 3D configuration wizard to start crafting your perfect shed today.
Contact Us—ready to build? Get in touch with us today and one of our experts will setup a personalized consultation.
In my lifetime, I’ve literally had my hands on thousands of sheds—and I look forward to helping you build yours.
Jeremy
About Jeremy Horning
My first “real” job was at a Massachusetts-based shed manufacturing plant in the early 2000s—it was a new company, I was 16 yrs old, and its first employee. Having grown up in my father’s (and grandfather’s) furniture business, I had a love for good craftsmanship and beautiful finished products.
In 2014 I moved to a new community in Boston and started a handyman business with one of my friends. It was the first time I had started a business that I solely depended on for my income, and the first few years we had to overcome the initial challenge of finding our place within the Boston market. Along with the handyman work, we naturally got into building a few sheds since I had many years of experience in shed building.
I knew that we had the skills to do amazing work, but just as the challenge can be for many small businesses start ups, getting the word out, and getting the ball rolling, was the main bottleneck. The 3rd year the business took off and became a successful business. I knew there are many builders out there who, like us, have creative skills and abilities, but the thing that keeps them stuck in a day-job is the high risk of start up.
So...
In the fall of 2017 I sold out of the handyman business and started Urban Sheds which has 3 main objectives.
1. To build an informative, personal, and straight-forward shed buying process for our customers, as well as the ability to create personalized sheds with unique details and sizes by working directly with your builder.
2. To build a professional marketing, sales, design, billing and customer relations platform for our hand-picked independent builders to use, as well as establish a network of shed builders for community and support. (We choose our builders on the grounds of experience and integrity)
3. To invest in local communities by training young men to be skilled craftsmen and small business owners through a hands-on VoTec program. This gives the next generation an opportunity to work side by side with our builders and learn to navigate the ups and downs of life and business.
About Urban Sheds
Urban Sheds is different than other shed companies. We don’t have any large manufacturing facilities, and we don’t have large trucks or trailers to haul sheds across long distances. We don’t have a large salesforce, nor do we have pre-built product or inventory.
Every single one of our sheds are built onsite by hand-picked local carpenters. We firmly believe in creating high-quality products and providing world-class service to each of our clients—and we don’t cut corners. We take the time to get to know our customers and focus on your needs, instead of just building a standard one-size-fits-all product and selling it to as many people as possible. And our workers are some of the most passionate builders you’ll find.
Urban Sheds was founded on good craftsmanship and strong connections. A local craftsman building one or two sheds a week in their neighborhood cares much more about the end product—and the customer—than a big-box retailer ever could. While other companies may simply try to sell you a product and move onto the next opportunity, Urban Sheds has a vested interest in the complete satisfaction of every single customer.
Building Your Perfect Shed
Have you ever bought some clothes off the shelf that didn’t quite fit? Or ordered a product online that just didn’t look right when it arrived? Too often, this is the experience that buyers have when working with mass-production shed manufacturers. Fortunately, Urban Sheds has taken all of the complexity out of designing and creating your own custom shed.
We’ve invested in powerful and easy-to-use 3D modeling software to ensure you can design and build the perfect shed for your needs. It’s a simple and straightforward process with no hidden tricks or surprises, and you can even request a site visit with one of our builders to design your perfect shed on-location. That means you can design your perfect shed without needing any technical expertise or knowledge.
And when you purchase from Urban Sheds, you aren’t just buying a product—you’re making an investment that will last for many years to come. We don’t use cheap materials or slash prices to compete with others because we know what it’s like to get burned by a bad deal or a bait-and-switch. We have total confidence in the quality of our products and stand behind every shed we build.
Small businesses offer unique talents, capabilities and perspectives that can’t often be found in big factories or large enterprise organizations. We take pride in every single shed we create and are proud of the network of builders and extremely talented individuals we’ve created. Urban Sheds partners with builders who truly care about the work they’re doing for you. They’re your neighbors, after all.
Ready to learn more? Join our public Facebook group or visit one of the links below!
Download Our Buyer’s Guide--this free resource provides helpful recommendations to ensure you understand the shed-purchasing process and are finding the perfect shed for your needs.
Design Your Dream Shed--use our simple 3D configuration wizard to start crafting your perfect shed today.
Contact Us—ready to build? Get in touch with us today and one of our experts will setup a personalized consultation.
In my lifetime, I’ve literally had my hands on thousands of sheds—and I look forward to helping you build yours.
Jeremy
Values
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Responsiveness
Quick to respond to emails and customer communication. |
Quality Workmanship
Skilled, efficient craftsmen and beautiful designs. |
Customer Satisfaction
Knowledgeable, local, solution oriented, builders. |