Manchester, NH. Existing wood deck, garage and shed with a proposed structure and full boundary dimensions.
Permit-ready shed
site plan
We draw your proposed shed onto a clean, scaled site plan using county GIS data and satellite imagery. Delivered to your inbox in 24 to 48 hours, ready to submit.
Choose your tier — from $89Revised free until your building department accepts it, or your money back
On every shed plan we draw
- Your proposed shed, drawn and dimensioned
- Setback to every property line
- Lot-coverage context
- Real property boundaries
- 11 × 17 sheet
- Drawn by a drafter
- 24 to 48 hours
- All 50 states
Three tiers. Pick what your department asks for.
Every tier includes your shed drawn and dimensioned on the plan. The difference is how much of the rest of the lot comes with it.
Basic
$89
- Property lines
- Lot dimensions
- House roofline, drawn to scale
- North arrow
- Scale
- Parcel ID
- Driveway
- Your proposed shed drawn and dimensioned
Standard
$169
- Everything in Basic
- Setback dimensions labeled on plan
- Sidewalks
- Trees
- Accessory structures
- Fence (if present)
- Swimming pool (if present)
- Measurements between major features
- Vicinity map
Premium
$259
- Everything in Standard
- Impervious surface calculations
- Topographic contour lines
- Easements shown on plan
- Shrubs and paths
- Well and septic system (if present)
- Distances labeled from all existing structures to property lines
- Adds DWG file (CAD format)
Backed by our approval guarantee
Order today and we draft your site plan within 24 to 48 hours. If your reviewer asks for changes, we revise it free, usually within one business day, until your building department accepts it. In the rare case we cannot make it work for your jurisdiction, you get a full refund.
Trusted by contractors
Plans professionals are comfortable submitting.
Deck builder serving Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio.
PermitsGuide may cost a little more than some providers, but the quality is worth every cent. Their plans are clearer and more professional than the alternatives we've used, and every plan we've submitted has been accepted.
About 40 plans now, zero rejections. The DWG in the Premium tier works with my CAD setup.
Carlos T. · Contractor, Austin, TXI run a fencing crew and most of my clients have no survey. Fifteen so far this year and none rejected.
Dwayne F. · Fencing contractorIt comes back overnight, permit goes in the next morning. Keeps my schedule from slipping.
Ashanti M. · Deck builderWhat Your Building Department Checks on a Shed Site Plan
Most shed rejections have nothing to do with the shed itself. They happen because the site plan for a shed permit does not prove the placement rules are met. Reviewers check these five things.
Setbacks to property lines. The distance from the shed to your rear and side lot lines. Small accessory structures usually have their own setback table, and the reviewer verifies your dimensions against it.
Separation from other structures. The distance between the shed and your house, garage, or other buildings. Many codes require a minimum separation, or fire-rated construction when it is not met.
Shed footprint. The shed's dimensions and square footage, drawn to scale. Permit exemption thresholds like 120 or 200 square feet are checked against the drawing, not just the application form.
Easements. Utility and drainage easements. A shed placed inside one is the classic avoidable rejection, because moving it later means moving the whole building.
Lot coverage. Your lot size and existing structures, so the reviewer can confirm accessory buildings stay within the coverage and count limits for your zone.
Show all five clearly and the placement review becomes a formality. Every shed site plan we deliver includes them, dimensioned and to scale. Not sure if your shed even needs a permit? Check the shed permit rules by state first. New to site plans? Start with the complete guide to site plans for permits.
Hear it from a homeowner
A surveyor quoted me $650 and a three week wait for a site plan. For a drawing of my own backyard. Then I found PermitsGuide for $169. The form took maybe five minutes, and the finished plan was in my inbox the next day. Property lines, setbacks, my deck drawn exactly where I wanted it. Every single number the city reviewer needs. I submitted it. Permit approved on the first try. First try. And if the city rejects your plan, they fix it for free. Still rejected? Full refund. You cannot lose. Need a permit? Stop overthinking it. PermitsGuide.com
Homeowners Who Got Their Shed Approved
A few recent shed-permit orders.
"The county wanted the proposed shed and impervious calculations. The Premium tier had everything they asked for in one PDF. The building department said it was one of the cleanest residential plans they had seen that week."
"My 12x16 shed was over the size that needs a permit here. They drew it with setbacks to both side lines. Approved without a single comment."
"I needed to prove the shed stayed under the lot-coverage limit. The plan showed every structure so the reviewer could add it up. Worth it."
"Accessory-structure permits are easy with these plans. Setbacks and coverage labeled, delivered overnight. I order them for clients all the time."
"The county wanted a site plan with the shed on it plus the impervious calculations. Premium tier had everything they asked for in one PDF. The lady at the counter said it was one of the cleanest residential plans she'd seen that week."
"Good overall. Took a day longer than I expected, though that was over a weekend so probably on me for ordering Friday night. Shed permit approved first time and the drawing was clear."
How it works
Three steps. No phone calls. No back and forth. Submit details today, hold your plan tomorrow.
Choose your tier
Pick Basic, Standard, or Premium based on what your building department or HOA needs.
Submit your details
Enter your property address, shed dimensions, and where on the lot you plan to build. Takes about 4 minutes.
Receive your plan
We draft, review, and email your finished plan within 24 to 48 hours. Submit to your building department or HOA.
Questions
Shed site plan FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does my shed permit require a site plan?
Yes in most cases. Building departments want to see where the shed will be placed on your property, how far it sits from property lines, and its relationship to the existing structure. A site plan with your proposed shed drawn on it provides all of this in a format they can review quickly. For a full breakdown of when sheds require permits and the rules in your state, see our shed permit guide.
Is the proposed shed drawn on the plan?
Yes. Every plan we prepare includes your proposed shed drawn and dimensioned in its correct position on the lot. You provide the shed dimensions and planned location when you submit your order details and we draw it onto the plan based on your property's GIS data and satellite imagery.
How close to the property line can my shed be?
Setback requirements for sheds vary by jurisdiction, typically ranging from three to ten feet from property lines. Some areas have different setbacks for side versus rear property lines. Your site plan will show where the shed sits on the lot so your building department can verify it meets local setback requirements.
Will my building department accept this plan?
Our plans are prepared to meet standard building department requirements. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and some building departments require plans to be stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect. We recommend verifying your local requirements before ordering.
Which tier should I choose?
Basic covers what most building departments need for a standard shed permit application. Standard adds more existing property detail and impervious surface calculations which some jurisdictions require. Premium adds setback dimensions and distances labeled directly on the plan and a DWG file, useful for strict jurisdictions or complex lot configurations.
What information do you need to prepare my plan?
After selecting your tier you will complete a short form with your property address, your proposed shed dimensions, and where on the lot you plan to place it. If you have an existing survey you can upload it to improve accuracy. We handle everything else using GIS data and satellite imagery.
How do revisions work?
Once we send your draft plan you can review it and request changes. We will update the plan at no additional charge within your revision allowance. Premium orders include unlimited revisions. If your building department requests specific changes after submission, contact us and we will update the plan.
Before you go
The permit office wants a shed site plan. We draw it overnight.
- Your shed dimensioned to every property line
- Revised free until your building department accepts it
- 98% pass review with no correction notice
Delivered in 24 to 48 hours
