Custom Pool Sheds Ontario
Storage, change rooms, and poolside bars. Built to fit your backyard.
You put the money into the pool. Now the backyard needs to match it. We build custom pool sheds across Ontario: Mississauga, London, Hamilton, Windsor, Tillsonburg, and dozens of other communities. Every build starts from one of our core models and gets shaped to fit your yard, your style, and your budget. Storage, change rooms, poolside bars, or a combination. We build it, we install it, and we are done in a day. Scroll down to see what we have built for homeowners across the province.
Why Build with Backyard Escape Studios?
- Built and installed in one day. No multi-week disruption to your backyard.
- Custom footprints sized to your available space. No standard sizes forced on you.
- Premium eco-friendly stain in your choice of colour. Holds up through Ontario winters.
- Add a roll-up bar and turn your pool shed into a bar and entertainment space. See our cabana page for examples.
- Tyvek Housewrap on every build. Your pool equipment stays dry and protected year-round.
- Full 8' front walls give you more overhead storage than a standard gable-roof shed.
Pool Sheds Built Across Ontario
The Clean and Sharp Cube Shed
This 10x10 Cube Shed in Mississauga gets referenced by new clients more than almost any other pool shed build we have done. He styled our existing Cube design and got it just the right size to store his pool equipment while still allowing space for a lounge area out front and a steel pergola that matched the cube style to the side. Simple and functional, no over-the-top design choices, just an elegant pool shed with a sturdy design to keep his expensive pool equipment safe for generations.
See a similar build here.
A Refreshing Pool-Side Bar
This Tillsonburg pool shed is built on our Essential model. The clients kept the changes simple and the result is one of the most visited posts on the site. Our clients in Tillsonburg kept things simple, changing only a few things from our Essential model as a base. The beautiful blue stain they chose really managed to compliment the Jet Black steel while adding a relaxing and calming vibe to the whole backyard.
Read more about this project.
The Twins
This Hamilton project solved a problem we hear often: how do you get a change room and equipment storage without triggering the permit process for a single large structure? Just contact Backyard Escape Studios and place an order for two identical mirrored units that look sleek and beautiful, meet your every need, and keep the city off your back! These Cubes feature French doors on the front with stained glass for privacy and a large casement window on the side. Fortunately for you, the Ontario government has since raised the allowed accessory structure limit to 160sqft before needing a permit.
Read more on the bylaw update.
The Essential Pool Shed
Our Windsor client needed a pool shed that could hold pool equipment, patio furniture, and a pile of kids' floaties without looking out of place in a well-landscaped yard. The upgrade to double barn doors makes access a breeze, you never have to worry about carefully maneuvering heavy patio furniture for winter storage or struggling to find things in the dark with the flood of natural light that comes when both doors are open.
Read more here.
The Advanced
This 10 x 8 Advanced pool shed in London shows what you can do with a smaller footprint when the design is not starting from a standard template. Using our Advanced model as a starting point she opted to upgraded to shiplap pine on the front side and flat stock steel on the side to get those nice clean lines. Our Advanced model features transom windows above the barn door for more natural light and an increased roof overhang that give it a more commanding presence. Our 8' front wall height means a lot more space for overhead storage than a traditional Mennonite or gable roof style shed.
A Fully Customized Centre Piece
More new clients have shown us this Hamilton pool shed on their phones than any other build in our history. Our customer in Hamilton came to us with a truly unique vision and it was our pleasure bringing it to life. This pool shed features a swing door for secure entry, a pool-side bar, a single transom window for added natural light, an extended roof overhang above the bar to provide a little shade, and the most unique configuration of steel and pine siding we've seen to date. This an excellent example of form meeting function. A real center piece for the backyard that makes hosting guests for drinks by the pool so much more enjoyable.
Read more here.
An Ultra-Wide Storage Shed
This London pool shed had one specific requirement: a wide enough opening to fit a TV and seating area so the owners could watch the game from the pool deck without worrying about the weather. An unusual footprint of 20 x 5 to give them us much width as possible while still staying under the permit limit. That width was to achieve one goal: make room for an ultra-wide opening that would accommodate a TV and seating area so they could enjoy the game by or in the pool without having to worry about the elements getting at their patio furniture or electronics. The 5 foot depth was tight, but just deep enough to fit a mini-bar in as well.
Read more about this project.
How the Build Process Works
Every Pool shed starts with a conversation about how you use your pool area and what you want the structure to do. From there the process is straightforward.
Step 1: Get a Quote
Tell us your dimensions, the features you want (roll-up, change room, dividing wall, door style), and your preferred model as a starting point. We put together a detailed quote with no obligation.
Step 2: Approve Your 3D Design Sketch
We produce a personal 3D sketch of your exact pool shed in your chosen configuration and colours. You see it before we build it.
Step 3: We Build It in Port Stanley
Your pool shed is pre-fabricated in panels at our shop. Every component is built to precise measurements in controlled conditions before it reaches your property.
Step 4: One-Day Install
Our crew delivers and installs in a single day. No crane, no heavy equipment, no torn-up lawn. We do a full walkthrough at the end and leave the site clean.
Pool Shed Questions
Do I need a permit for a pool shed in Ontario?
In most Ontario municipalities, you can build an accessory structure up to 160square feet without a building permit. That is the provincial baseline.
But that number is not guaranteed everywhere. Every city and municipality in Ontario can set its own rules on top of the province's, and many do. Some require a permit regardless of size if the structure is within a certaindistance of the pool, the property line, or the house. Some have stricter limits in specific zones. A 160-square-foot shed that requires no permit in one city may require one in the city next to it.
Before you order, we look up what applies in your specific municipality. We have done this for hundreds of projects across Ontario and we know the rules for. We will tell you upfront what you are dealing with so there are no surprises after installation.
For a city-by-city breakdown, see our local bylaws page. Or call us and we will look it up together. Some require a permit regardless of size if the structure is within a certain distance
Contact us to start the process.
What size pool shed do I need?
It depends on what you are storing and whether you want a change room or a bar. Here is a practical guide:
Pool equipment only: an 8 x 8 or 10 x 8 footprint covers most equipment setups. Our Essential model is the most common starting point for straightforward pool equipment storage. It is clean, solid, and does the job without over-engineering.
Equipment plus extra storage: step up to a 10 x 10 or 12 x 10. Our Advanced model is worth considering here. It has a larger roof overhang, transom windows above the barn door for natural light, and an 8-foot front wall that gives you real overhead storage. Customers who use the shed year-round, not just for pool season, usually prefer the Advanced.
Change room plus equipment storage: two separate 10 x 10 units is the solution most customers use. One unit handles the change room, one handles the equipment. Each unit comes in under the 160-square-foot permit threshold in most cities, so you avoid the permit process entirely. See the Twins project above for a real example of this.
Bar or seating area: a non-standard footprint sometimes works better than a square unit. A 20 x 5 shed gives you maximum width for a bar counter or TV area while staying under 100 square feet. See the London ultra-wide project above.
If you are not sure, call us or send a message through the contact form. We will look at your yard and tell you what makes sense.
Product pages for the models mentioned above:
Essential Shed: backyardescapestudios.ca/product-pages/essential
Advanced Shed: backyardescapestudios.ca/product-pages/advanced-garden-shed
Cube Shed: backyardescapestudios.ca/product-pages/the-cube-shed
Suburban Shed: backyardescapestudios.ca/product-pages/the-suburban
Cabana / Bar page: backyardescapestudios.ca/poolside-bar-cabanas
How long does it take?
Every shed is built in our shop and installed on-site in one day. That is not a sales line. We show up in the morning with the structure mostly pre-assembled, and by the end of the day it is standing in your backyard.
Lead time from order to installation depends on the season. In winter and early spring we can usually schedule within two to four weeks. In summer, lead times stretch. Pool shed season is our busiest time of year. If you want a pool shed ready for the start of summer, contact us in April or May at the latest.
If you need a permit, add time for that process. Permit timelines vary by city and can add weeks. We can tell you what to expect for your specific municipality.
Can I add a change room or bar to any of your models?
Yes. Every model we build supports customization. Here is what you can add or change:
Doors: barn doors (single or double), swing doors, or a combination. Barn doors give you wide access. Swing doors give you secure entry with a lock.
Windows: transom windows above the door, casement windows on the side wall, or stained glass for privacy in a change room.
Interior walls: we can add a dividing wall to split the shed into two separate spaces, for example pool equipment on one side and a change room on the other.
Roll-upbar: We install a high-quality aluminum roll-up door on the front wall.Available with a manual crank or a motor. This is what turns a storage shed into a bar. See our cabana page for dedicated bar examples.
Siding combinations: you choose the steel colour and the pine stain. You can run them in any combination across different walls and sections. Some of our most referenced builds use two or three different siding configurations on the same structure.
Our Essential, Advanced, Cube, and Suburban models all support the above. If you have something specific in mind, tell us. Most things are possible.
Still need to know more? Check out our FAQ for some some answers or give us a call! We'll do our best to answer any technical, design, or permit questions and can help walk you through the planning process.