Move Your Shed Aurora · 2026 Cost Guide

Shed Moving Cost in Aurora, CO

Most Aurora shed moves cost $550–$1,650 . Below are 2026 price ranges by shed size and distance, plus what Colorado permits add.

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Average cost to move a shed in Aurora

Small (≤ 8x10) $325–$875 Medium (10x12 – 12x16) $875–$1,650 Large (12x20+) $1,650–$3,300

Aurora (395,052 residents) is a large urban market, so local hauling rates run about 10% above the national baseline. Fast-growing eastern metro with acreage properties toward Bennett and Strasburg driving larger-building volume.

Shed Moving Cost Calculator — Aurora

1. Shed size 2. How far is it going? 3. Site access Estimated cost in Aurora, Colorado $875–$1,650

Ballpark only. Real quotes depend on the hauler, permits, and your exact sites — most homeowners get competing quotes within 24–48 hours.

Aurora shed moving cost by size

Local Aurora-area move with normal access. Long hauls, tight lots, and cranes add to these numbers.

Shed size	Footprint	Typical Aurora cost	Size guide
8×8	64 sq ft	$375 – $1,000	8×8 in Aurora
8×10	80 sq ft	$450 – $1,100	8×10 in Aurora
8×12	96 sq ft	$500 – $1,200	8×12 in Aurora
10×10	100 sq ft	$550 – $1,325	10×10 in Aurora
10×12	120 sq ft	$600 – $1,550	10×12 in Aurora
10×14	140 sq ft	$650 – $1,650	10×14 in Aurora
10×16	160 sq ft	$725 – $1,875	10×16 in Aurora
12×16	192 sq ft	$825 – $2,100	12×16 in Aurora
12×20	240 sq ft	$925 – $2,425	12×20 in Aurora
12×24	288 sq ft	$1,050 – $2,750	12×24 in Aurora
12×32	384 sq ft	$1,200 – $3,300	12×32 in Aurora
14×24	336 sq ft	$1,325 – $3,525	14×24 in Aurora
14×32	448 sq ft	$1,550 – $3,950	14×32 in Aurora
16×32	512 sq ft	$1,750 – $4,400	16×32 in Aurora
16×40	640 sq ft	$2,100 – $4,950	16×40 in Aurora

Cost by distance from Aurora

Distance is the single biggest price driver after size. These bands assume a mid-size (10x12–12x16) building.

Same-town move in Aurora (under 15 mi) Single trip, good driveway access, no permit in most cases. $500 – $1,050 Across the Aurora metro (15–40 mi) Typical local haul here runs 15–40 miles. $725 – $1,550 Regional Colorado move (40–150 mi) Longer drive time, more likely to need an oversize permit. $1,200 – $2,650 Long distance (150+ mi) Priced per loaded mile, plus permits and escorts where required. $2,200 – $4,950+

Haulers working Aurora typically route via I-225, E-470, I-70 and Colfax Avenue toward the eastern plains. April through October; spring snowstorms and frozen ground complicate winter moves.

Permit costs for a Aurora shed move

Colorado treats a shed on a trailer as an oversize load once it exceeds 8'6" wide or 14'6" tall. Permits come from the CDOT Permits Office and generally run $15–$150 per single-trip move. Mountain corridors often require escorts above 12' wide. Escort vehicles, when required, typically add $250–$600 per day on top of the haul price.

In Aurora specifically: City of Aurora traffic engineering review alongside the CDOT oversize permit. Newer east-side subdivisions are wide open; older northwest Aurora lots are smaller with mature trees.

Your hauler pulls the permits and folds the cost into the bid, so the quotes you compare on MoveYourShed are the all-in number. See full Colorado permit rules.

What raises or lowers your Aurora quote

Site access

Gate width, slope, soft ground, and overhead lines at both ends. Colorado crews price extra time for high-altitude passes and Front Range wind exposure.

Foundation and blocking

Re-leveling on new blocks or a gravel pad is usually included; a new concrete pad is not.

Disassembly

Sheds wider than the legal limit may need the roof removed or be moved in sections, which adds labor.

Scheduling

April through October; spring snowstorms and frozen ground complicate winter moves

Backhaul luck

Haulers already running near Aurora bid lower to fill empty miles — posting early exposes your job to more of them.

Number of bids

Comparing three or more bids on the same job is the most reliable way to bring the price down.

Aurora shed moving cost FAQ

How much does it cost to move a shed in Aurora?

Most Aurora homeowners pay $550–$1,650 for a local shed move in 2026. Small sheds (8x10 and under) run $325–$875, mid-size buildings (10x12–12x16) run $875–$1,650, and 12x20 or larger buildings run $1,650–$3,300. Aurora is a large urban market, so pricing sits about 10% above the national baseline.

What affects shed moving cost in Aurora?

Distance, shed size and weight, site access at both ends, and permits. In Colorado the biggest local factors are high-altitude passes and Front Range wind exposure, plus newer east-side subdivisions are wide open; older northwest aurora lots are smaller with mature trees.

Do I need a permit to move a shed in Aurora, CO?

Colorado requires an oversize permit once a load exceeds 8'6" wide or 14'6" tall. Permits are issued by the CDOT Permits Office and typically cost $15–$150 for a single-trip shed move. Mountain corridors often require escorts above 12' wide. Locally, City of Aurora traffic engineering review alongside the CDOT oversize permit.

Is it cheaper to move a shed or buy a new one in Aurora?

A local move in Aurora usually costs $550–$1,650, while a comparable new building often runs several thousand dollars. Moving is almost always cheaper unless the shed is structurally unsound or the haul distance is long.

How do I get an exact price for my Aurora shed move?

Post your move on MoveYourShed with the shed size, both addresses, and access notes. Local haulers who already run Aurora send free bids so you can compare real prices instead of estimates.

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