Shed Wired Right - Sub Panel, 20-Amp Circuits, and Exterior Power

A lot of sheds sit out back doing half the job they could. No power, no lighting, maybe a long extension cord running across the yard. That's not a workspace - that's a storage box. This one needed to be something more, so we set it up to actually function.

We ran power out to the structure, installed a dedicated sub panel inside, and wired up 20-amp circuits throughout. That means no tripped breakers every time you plug in a saw or a compressor. The circuits are sized to handle real loads, and every outlet placement was thought through before a single staple went in.

The outside of the shed got a weatherproof exterior outlet too - mounted low on the siding, protected and ready to use. And the lantern-style exterior light by the entry door ties it all together. Good lighting at the door matters whether you're coming and going at dusk or just need to see what you're doing.

Inside the framing, you can see how clean the rough-in work is. Wire runs are organized along the rafters and down the walls, boxes are set at consistent heights, and the sub panel is mounted in a logical spot near the entry. This is new construction wiring done the way it should be - planned out, not pieced together.

If you've got a shed, detached garage, or backyard workshop that needs power, this is exactly the kind of work we do. Getting it right from the rough-in stage means no headaches down the road when the drywall goes up and everything has to just work.