Bike Storage Shed
A bike shed keeps bicycles out of the hallway and out of the weather, locked and ready to ride. This one is sized for a small family's bikes with room to wheel them in and out, and includes ventilation to keep frames and gears dry.
AED 5,950 – 7,550
A planning guide from the live bill of materials — not a quote. Costs vary with materials and finish; our UAE team can review your design before quoting.
- Recommended size
- 2 × 1.5 m · 7 × 5 ft
- Footprint
- 3 m²
- Size (W × D × H)
- 2 × 1.5 × 2.1 m
- Est. material weight
- ~874 kg
Why this size for a Bike Storage Shed
Bikes need floor length more than width — an adult bike is around 1.8 m long, so you want at least 2 m of clear run to wheel one in without lifting it over another. A 2 × 1.5 m footprint takes two or three bikes with wall space for helmets, pumps and a rack. Narrower sheds force you to stack bikes and scratch frames.
What to include
- check_circleVentilation to keep humidity, chain-oil smells and damp off your bikes.
- check_circleLevel-1 reinforcement and solid framing so a ground anchor or wall lock has something strong to fix to.
- check_circleA single wide door with room to wheel bikes straight in and out.
These options are reflected in the estimate above — add, remove or change them any time in the 3D planner and the cost updates live.
Cost breakdown
| Category | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Cladding | AED 2,295 |
| Timber Frame | AED 694 |
| Reinforcement | AED 130 |
| Sheathing / Skin | AED 575 |
| Roofing | AED 452 |
| Fixings & Trims | AED 937 |
| Windows | AED 448 |
| Door & Hardware | AED 720 |
| Foundation | AED 486 |
| Extras & Finishing | AED 25 |
| Total (materials) | AED 6,762 |
What you’ll need
- Cladding area
- 16.8 m²
- Framing timber
- 99.2 m
- Wall area
- 13.8 m²
- Roof / ceiling area
- 3 m²
- Estimated weight
- ~874 kg
Bike Storage Sheds: Protecting Your Ride
Building this in the UAE
A garden shed this size is often a minor structure, but rules vary by emirate and developer — check before you build. For the climate, choose heat- and humidity-tolerant materials and plan for ventilation and shade.
Frequently asked questions
How many bikes fit in a 2 × 1.5 m shed?
Around two to three adult bikes with some wall storage, depending on how you rack them. Wall hooks or a floor rack roughly double the capacity. Resize the footprint in the planner if you need to fit more.
How do I keep bikes secure in a shed?
Use a shed with strong framing, a solid lockable door, and a ground or wall anchor to lock frames to — a shed door alone isn't enough for valuable bikes. This build uses reinforced framing; see our shed security guide for locks and anchors.
Do bikes need ventilation in storage?
Yes — trapped humidity rusts chains and cables, especially in a humid coastal climate. A couple of passive vents keep air moving. This estimate includes ventilation, which you can extend in the planner.
Design your Bike Storage Shed
Open this configuration in the 3D planner — change the size, materials, doors, windows and extras, and watch the bill of materials update live.
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