Testimonials

I build your shed and I’ll make sure you’re happy with it

I take pride in building the best structure possible. Read what some of my satisfied customers have to say about their project

We found Mike on the internet and didn’t know exactly what to expect. From the initial planning stages through the finishing touches, the whole process went smoothly… and the shed is everything we wanted and more!

Mike is a great listener, clear communicator, and always showed up with a positive attitude. The shed—which had some challenges with its remote location and our unusual design—turned out beautifully. It is handsome, well made, and perfectly suited to our needs.

We would recommend Mike to anyone interested in a custom shed that’s built to last, aesthetically pleasing, and free of any financial surprises.

William and Kirstin Edelglass, Marlboro, Vermont

Briefly voiced, we could not be happierwith the workmanship, attention to detail, final product (12 x 16 Select Shed), and your personal work ethic.

The Shed is likely better made than our 45-yr old home! All aspects of the planning and construction were carried out professionally, and promptly! This is so often not the case with independent contractors in construction fields.

We will be making referrals whenever possible (assuming that you wouldn’t mind another trip to Southern NH?).

Thank you so much for taking on this project.

John and Lois Freeston, Windham,New Hampshire

We cannot say enough when it comes to how pleased we are with our shed built by Vermontcustomsheds. From the day that we first contacted Mike to the day that he completed our shed, Mike was always very informative, knowledgeable, and professional. Mike is a down to earth guy and you can tell he really cares about making his customers happy. The quality of Mike’s work is truly impressive and his attention to detailed is why we have already talked to Mike about building another unit to store our tractor in. We looked at a number of sheds from different sources prior to hiring Mike and we are extremely pleased that we chose Vermontcustomsheds! Many thanks!!!

Paul Welch Waterbury Center, Vermont

We are really pleased with the 12′ x 16′ custom shed you built for us. We had looked at a lot of sheds from various sources including local vendors, big building supply box stores, and a number of online vendors. We could not find a design that worked for our beekeeping and honey processing business. We were happy to find that you would build to fit our needs.

Your communication from beginning to end was excellent. That plus your willingness to adapt the details made this an easy project for us.

That part was good but what really surprised us was the quality of your construction. The window frames are doubled, the swinging door frames are tripled. The ceiling plates are doubled. The doors are super well braced. The shingles are high quality. The ceiling joists are 2×6″ on 16″ centers not 2×4″. Most of the kits we looked at had no ceiling at all and no collar ties or ceiling joists either but you were able to create an attic for us that we can use for beehive component storage! And those rugged ceiling joist add to the strength of the building. Your roof rafters are also 2×6″ on 16″ centers not the cheap 2x4s on 24″ centers like many of the pre-made sheds have. All of these details make a ruggedly built structure. The finish work and trim is precise and looks great. And the list of quality construction items goes on and on.

The cheaper built sheds from other sources don’t even come close to the quality of your shed. This made the final cost a much better value than the online kits, or those box store sheds, or other pre-built sheds from local vendors.

In the end, we felt really good about being able to support a local person who supports a local family by doing top notch quality work! We made a good decision to have you build our shed.

Thank you!

Fred Putnam, Jr. and Shan Ko Owners, Busy Bee Honey Brandon, Vermont

“Needing a new shed, I found Mike’s site from a Google search and was impressed immediately. He got right back to my inquiry, answered all my questions, and built me a beautiful, high-quality shed at a very fair price in just three days. Along with being a true pro, Mike is a straight-up, personable guy. He’s the way to go if you need some extra space.”

Drew Rozell. North Hebron, New York

“When I need another shed or structure built, I will hire Mike back immediately. In fact, he would be the first contractor I’d ever hire back. Living in California and having a vacation home in Vermont means I need someone I can trust and who will do the work as planned while unsupervised. While other contractors have stretched out a particular job and “milked” me through several projects, Mike is honest, dependable and a true professional!

What I like about him is that he is meticulously organized. When you choose the size of your shed or project, he knows exactly what he needs and will have it delivered to your site. He shows up on time , works through the day and finishes when he says he will finish. Mike has a comparative advantage in what he does. On the one hand, my contractor at the time, quoted me a price for my 12′ x 22′ shed of 33% more, while trying to justify three guys on the job and taking up two and a half weeks to complete. On the other hand, Mike worked brilliantly ALONE and took only two weeks to complete while always staying very flexible to my tastes and preferences for window, doors and other specific changes.

I am very proud and happy with my new shed!! “

Emilio Gomez. Goshen, Vermont

“When we needed to expand our business we started looking at sheds, barns and sugar houses. That’s when we found Vermont Custom Sheds and Mike. In the planning phases, we emphasized that look was important. But the structure also needed to be solid enough to hold a half ton printing press as well as other heavy, yet fragile equipment. Moreover, it all needed to be protected from tough Vermont winters. Mike delivered. In addition to creating a beautiful structure, Mike built a solid house! Solid is the word – Solid structure and a solid upstanding guy. He was a pleasure to work with – stopping to explain what he was doing and why. Mike got the project done within the timeframe and budget. We couldn’t be happier with our sugar house and can’t say enough great things about Mike and Vermont Custom Sheds.”

Ross and Laurie Sigmund. Warren, Vermont

I knew I didn’t want a run of the mill shed from one of the big box stores. And the Amish built sheds are not much better. If you look closely at these mass produced sheds you’ll see shortcuts everywhere. And while these shortcuts won’t matter in the short term, they will be a problem in the long term. I felt frustrated since I wanted a quality built shed that I could count on for years to come and I was beginning to think building it myself was my only option. Then I stumbled on Mike’s website and knew I had a winner. Clear examples of his construction practices, upfront pricing and many pictures of the sheds that he has built. I immediately emailed Mike and scheduled a date. He was dependable, honest, flexible and hard working. He was neat, took no shortcuts and the shed is constructed exactly as his website shows. I ended up with a great shed at a fair price and I can not recommend his work enough. Thanks again Mike.

Tim Johnston. South Glens Falls, NY

Mike,

I just wanted to send you a quick thank you and testimonial for your web site. We are very pleased with the shed you built for us this fall. The shed is not only beautiful but structurally sound. You do high quality work with attention to the type of detail only a skilled craftsman can accomplish. The price was very competitive especially based on the quality of the product. You built it by hand, on site, and completed it when you said you would. I would highly recommend anyone in need of a shed get in touch with you.

Thanks again and Happy New Year.

Andrew Nicholson. Sunderland, Vermont

“Here are six reasons why I appreciated having Mike Lucie build
our shed:
6. his willingness to gladly “fix” a problem which I created;
5. his clear and open communication with no ‘surprises’…
“here’s what I will deliver, how, the cost, and approx when”;
4. his working when promised…in good weather and bad;
3. his cleanliness…he cleaned up daily and left the work site
in great shape;
2. his craftsmanship…his experience, care, and attention to detail
show…high quality construction at a reasonable price;
1. his integrity, affable nature, and positive ‘can-do’ attitude.

What’s not to like? Mike exceeded my expectations!”

FYI, I firmly believe all of the above, appreciate your work, and will
gladly recommend you to anyone who asks.

Bill Whitman. Williston, Vermont

Mike,

We’re writing this letter to share our pleasure in working with you on our shed project this fall. Of course, when we look at your website, we see all sorts of compliments in the testimonials about your work and your professionalism. There is really very little to add to the glowing reviews you’ve received in the past. Nevertheless, we want to thank you for your professionalism, your craftsmanship, and your commitment to quality and customer service. We love the beautiful shed and have received endless compliments about the quality and aesthetics of the structure. We appreciated your sensible and experienced advice when making decisions about the details of the project. We also noticed and loved the attention to detail: from protecting the floor while working on the project to washing the windows when the job was complete. As mentioned before, we’d be happy to talk to anyone looking for information about our experience. Feel free to use any or all of this letter on your website or other promotional materials.

Thanks again.

Laurie Wattles and Joan Carson, Huntington Vermont

Mike – I just wanted to send you a note to say that my shed looks as good today as it did the day you finished it. I l had it stained the summer that you built it and it is a truly great addition to my back yard. Thanks again for working with me to create such a great little building.

Barry Ross, Rutland Vermont