Move Your Shed Somerville · 2026 Cost Guide

Shed Moving Cost in Somerville, MA

Most Somerville shed moves cost $450–$1,350 . Below are 2026 price ranges by shed size and distance, plus what Massachusetts permits add.

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Average cost to move a shed in Somerville

Small (≤ 8x10) $275–$725 Medium (10x12 – 12x16) $725–$1,350 Large (12x20+) $1,350–$2,700

Somerville (80,407 residents) is a small-city market, so local hauling rates run about 10% below the national baseline. Extremely limited indoor and outdoor space in a dense, high-cost urban environment makes small-footprint sheds a valued commodity..

Shed Moving Cost Calculator — Somerville

1. Shed size 2. How far is it going? 3. Site access Estimated cost in Somerville, Massachusetts $725–$1,350

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

Somerville shed moving cost by size

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

Shed size	Footprint	Typical Somerville cost	Size guide
8×8	64 sq ft	$325 – $800	8×8 in Somerville
8×10	80 sq ft	$350 – $900	8×10 in Somerville
8×12	96 sq ft	$400 – $1,000	8×12 in Somerville
10×10	100 sq ft	$450 – $1,075	10×10 in Somerville
10×12	120 sq ft	$500 – $1,250	10×12 in Somerville
10×14	140 sq ft	$550 – $1,350	10×14 in Somerville
10×16	160 sq ft	$575 – $1,525	10×16 in Somerville
12×16	192 sq ft	$675 – $1,700	12×16 in Somerville
12×20	240 sq ft	$775 – $1,975	12×20 in Somerville
12×24	288 sq ft	$850 – $2,250	12×24 in Somerville
12×32	384 sq ft	$1,000 – $2,700	12×32 in Somerville
14×24	336 sq ft	$1,075 – $2,875	14×24 in Somerville
14×32	448 sq ft	$1,250 – $3,250	14×32 in Somerville
16×32	512 sq ft	$1,450 – $3,600	16×32 in Somerville
16×40	640 sq ft	$1,700 – $4,050	16×40 in Somerville

Cost by distance from Somerville

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

Same-town move in Somerville (under 15 mi) Single trip, good driveway access, no permit in most cases. $400 – $850 Across the Somerville metro (15–40 mi) Typical local haul here runs 5–15 miles. $575 – $1,250 Regional Massachusetts move (40–150 mi) Longer drive time, more likely to need an oversize permit. $1,000 – $2,150 Long distance (150+ mi) Priced per loaded mile, plus permits and escorts where required. $1,800 – $4,050+

Haulers working Somerville typically route via I-93, MA-28 and Mystic Valley Parkway. Late spring to early fall (May-October) avoids winter snow, street parking bans, and frozen ground that complicate placements..

Permit costs for a Somerville shed move

Massachusetts treats a shed on a trailer as an oversize load once it exceeds 8'6" wide or 13'6" tall. Permits come from the MassDOT Permits and generally run $40–$200 per single-trip move. Boston-area moves frequently need a route survey. Escort vehicles, when required, typically add $250–$600 per day on top of the haul price.

In Somerville specifically: Somerville Department of Public Works and MassDOT. Access is extremely difficult due to very high density, triple-decker homes, minimal setbacks, and narrow, often one-way streets..

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 Massachusetts permit rules.

What raises or lowers your Somerville quote

Site access

Gate width, slope, soft ground, and overhead lines at both ends. Massachusetts crews price extra time for low-clearance parkways and dense colonial street grids.

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

Late spring to early fall (May-October) avoids winter snow, street parking bans, and frozen ground that complicate placements.

Backhaul luck

Haulers already running near Somerville 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.

Somerville shed moving cost FAQ

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

Most Somerville homeowners pay $450–$1,350 for a local shed move in 2026. Small sheds (8x10 and under) run $275–$725, mid-size buildings (10x12–12x16) run $725–$1,350, and 12x20 or larger buildings run $1,350–$2,700. Somerville is a small-city market, so pricing sits about 10% below the national baseline.

What affects shed moving cost in Somerville?

Distance, shed size and weight, site access at both ends, and permits. In Massachusetts the biggest local factors are low-clearance parkways and dense colonial street grids, plus access is extremely difficult due to very high density, triple-decker homes, minimal setbacks, and narrow, often one-way streets..

Do I need a permit to move a shed in Somerville, MA?

Massachusetts requires an oversize permit once a load exceeds 8'6" wide or 13'6" tall. Permits are issued by the MassDOT Permits and typically cost $40–$200 for a single-trip shed move. Boston-area moves frequently need a route survey. Locally, Somerville Department of Public Works and MassDOT.

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

A local move in Somerville usually costs $450–$1,350, 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 Somerville shed move?

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

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