For years we dreamed of having a cottage-y studio shed in our backyard that would serve as an extra guest room and a she-shed. Then we found Ryan and Valerie's business- right here in Ojai - that suited our needs perfectly. Valerie was enormously helpful in helping us visualize how things would fit, and once the work got started, Ryan and his assistant worked tirelessly to get the job done. We could not be more impressed with the professionalism, honesty, and work ethic of Genuine Sheds: we feel very blessed to have found them, and are now the lucky owners of the sweetest shed in town! read more

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I loved working with the whole Genuine Sheds team to get a custom shed built at my local community garden. Its gorgeous, sturdy and just what we needed. Would definitely hire them again for another project. read more

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Ryan, Val and Summer made our custom shed experience a great one! From start to finish, the process took 2-weeks to complete and Genuine Sheds did a great job with communicating every step of the way. We're so happy with the quality of our shed and would recommend the Team to anyone! Thanks again! read more

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Ryan and his team did an amazing job with our home office ADU. even though we had some unexpected rain in the middle of the build, the project went smoothly and finished as planned. Ryan was super helpful every step of the way to coordinate with some other work were were doing in our backyard and we were really happy to choose a local, family-run company to support. highly recommend! read more

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Ryan and Valerie and their crew were great to work with, and I love the end results. I'm so glad I didn't go with a prefab shed from a big box store. They care about what they do, and are really good people. Highly recommend. read more

Simply awesome! Ryan and his crew do a fantastic job. Do not even think of buying one of those cheap pre-fab units from Home Depot or any other home improvement center. This option is a little more expensive, but what you end up with will be sturdy, beautiful, long lasting and made to your specifications. Super easy to work with, accommodating, and just nice people to work with. Who could ask for more? read more

I'd be careful if you want to work with this company. They tell you they will bring you on for an "assessment day" at minimum pay and when the project is done they will let you go. Seems like they bring people on to pay minimal during "assessment" time then they let you go with no communication. But want to act like it's hard for them to keep people. They don't keep people and that's the problem. read more

Ryan was awesome to work with. He did a great job listening to what I wanted, making applicable recommendations, and setting good expectations. I also just enjoyed having him around during the project. Overall, working with him was a pleasurable experience and I'm super happy with my office shed. read more

We recently had a shed/office built by Ryan and Joaquin and we are SUPER happy with the results. Not only are they great guys and a pleasure to have around, they worked quickly with a high level of quality and craftsmanship, exceeding our expectations. We are absolutely pleased with our office and totally would recommend Genuine Sheds. read more

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I googled local shed builders in Ventura and Ryann was one of three that popped up. I'm all about using smaller family businesses and like to shop locally. Ryann came out and personally met with me. I decided on a modern shed and am using it for the home office. He was willing to totally custom-make it and finish the interior. His helper Drew was great too. They showed up on time and were clean and fun to be around. You can reach out anytime and come see it if you would like. Super happy and these dudes are handy as heck. Thanks Ryann! read more

We were looking for a shed/office/in-law suite for our backyard. I talked to Ryan on the phone and immediately had a great gut feeling about him. I emailed him over what I was thinking and bing-bang-boom we had a plan and a start date. Ryan and Thomas arrived on time and got straight to work. They were receptive to ideas and were just pleasant and amiable people to be around. My wife thought so too. Sometimes she'd watch them work for hours. She was concerned that they were working too hard in the hot sun so she told them they could take their shirts off to cool down, but Ryan and Thomas are professionals and declined. As hot and sultry as it was, they knocked the shed out in a weekend! Looked beautiful! But after living with the shed for a day or two, my wife thought it would look even better with a porch so I called Ryan. He agreed and bing-bang-boom we had another plan and a start date. They came and knocked it out again! Although my wife was just as concerned about them overheating and did not take her eyes off of them the entire time. Even asked if they wanted to take an outdoor shower to refresh, but the professionals declined. "At least go get them some cold drinks," she told me. I drove to Santa Clarita from Ojai to get the obscure flavor of gatorade (Tunisian Boysenberry) she wanted. When I returned I could see she had made them take a break because they were laying around looking very relaxed in the air conditioning inside the house. Anyway, the "Bungalow" as we call it now looks AMAZING and far surpassed our expectations. We get compliments on it ALL THE TIME. Great experience and we highly recommend! read more

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We love our new "shed"! Ryan and his crew were delightful to work with. Realistic time lines were met and a great finished project. Super professional all along the way with good communication. We ended up with a beautiful addition to our property and a space we are excited to work and be creative in! Lorie B read more

Ryan and his team are amazing. He met with us in advance and worked with us to arrive at a design that met our budget. He was clear about what work he did vs. what was outside his scope. Ryan gave us a fixed bid quote, laid out a schedule, then performed according to that schedule. He even made arrangements to do some of the work early to meet the final completion date. We are incredibly happy with the finished product, which added much needed square footage to our living space. read more

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Ryan and Thomas did a great job on our shed. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Ryan worked with us to customize the shed to our space and design. I think it was first time they'd build one to that height, but it's perfect and looks great. He even helped us customize it with redwood accents to match our gate and put in the windows that we wanted. Bonus points for showing up on time and working throughout without complaint! Finally someone who says what they do and does what they say. We're very happy with the result. read more

Ryan and Thomas crushed it. We had spoke for months about additional soundproofing specs to make sure I could use it as a music studio, and Ryan was open to all my suggestions, learning about soundproofing along the way. In the end, I have an awesome office/music studio. The build was more involved than their normal builds with two layers of drywall, cement siding, Rockwool insulation, and green glue and sealant all over the place. I'll be having them back to add a deck and second sliding glass door for that extra soundproof experience. Heck, I'd hire Ryan to build everything around my house. Part because he'd do a great job, and part because he's that much fun to hang out with. You'll be very happy hiring these guys. read more

So glad I kept searching and searching on the internet and found Ryan at Genuine Sheds. I needed it custom with my own selection of windows and doors to match our new home. He and Thomas were all set to go each morning and knew just what I wanted. The craftsmanship is superb. I also found that his prices are very reasonable and the quality exceeded my expectations. I can't say enough positive things about the whole experience. read more

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Great company and group of guys. Called them up, got a quote and set a date. The guys showed up in the morning and had our shed built by the end of the day. I won't hesitate to call again if we need another one built. Thanks! read more

Ryan and his team were great! They have this shed-building thing down to a science. Shed supplies were delivered on Friday, they showed up Saturday morning and by Sunday afternoon, we had a custom shed that fit the style and space built and ready to use. Did I mention that the cost was comparable to a shed kit from a big box store? All around, a great job, great product at the right price. Well done. read more

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Great Service and work, Ryan delivered ahead of schedule, everything worked out perfectly.

Ryan is a likable guy, however, some of his work was not good. 1) He charged $80 to install and trim out windows and air conditioners You can see that he did a decent job with the window, but did nothing with AC...(see pictures) 2) The door that he installed doesn't close properly and the threshold does not sit flush with the floor. He left me with instructions on how I could fix it (even though I paid him to install the door correctly. (see pictures- the top of the door meets sooner than the bottom) 3) He did not order enough wood trim for the inside, so I had to pick up (and pay for) the extra material. 4) As you can see, the pavers used to level were not even aligned. (see pictures) 5) For the roof, instead of using the correct material for the ridgeline, he simply folded pieces of roofing tile to lay across the 45degree top. Those tiles are not designed to be bent, and will fail soon. I will now have to hire a roofer to replace those tiles with the proper material. 6) Lastly, he finished at night, therefore there was no clean up. The yard was left with so much sawdust and pieces of discarded wood. As I said, Ryan is a nice guy, but the work he left me with is not what I expected, and is why I paid his asking price (including a $50/trip 'out of range' driving fee) read more

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Ryan and his team are the best!!!!! They are all so professional and kind and easy to work with. We love our new shed, it is beautifully built and the fact that it was done in 5 days was pretty incredible. We got to customize it and make it just how we wanted. I highly recommend Genuine Sheds : ) read more

Ryan and his team did an awesome job. They build an 8x8 shed in one long workday and it's exactly what I wanted. I also found their prices to be far less than their competitors. The craftsmanship is outstanding. They were professional, hard-working, and kind. I will absolutely refer them to any of my friends looking for sheds. read more

After looking at sheds through Home Depot, Lowes and Tuff Shed, nothing seemed to fit the bill or the reviews weren't what we were looking for/comfortable with. Then we found Ryan Yates at Genuine Storage Sheds. Ryan was easy to work with and immediately agreed to build the custom size shed we were looking for. Ryan and George had the lumber delivered on Friday and they showed up on Saturday exactly when they said they would. They worked incredibly hard in hot conditions and built a perfect shed. The shed was completed on Sunday late in the day and it is exactly what we wanted - couldn't ask for anything more! Ryan and George clearly know what they're doing, were always courteous and professional, and we would call them first every time. We can't recommend them enough - they do great work at reasonable prices and deliver exactly what they say they will on time. read more

Hired Ryan to build a shed for my office in 2018. He was easy to work with and did a great job. I recommend Genuine Sheds:)

Ryan did a great job building our backyard office shed. He was friendly and really helpful from the planning stages, did a great job building, and was very thorough making sure everything was finished 100% to our satisfaction. Amazing how two guys can build a shed and finish the interior in just two weekends. read more

Ryan and his crew did an outstanding job! I highly recommend Genuine Sheds. Ryan is communicative, organized, efficient, and does terrific, solid work. We love our new shed that we are using as a backyard office. Ryan helped us choose a design and materials that best fit our needs and budget. Ryan, Evan and Garrett were professional, timely, polite and fun to have around. I have recommended Genuine Sheds to many friends and I hope to see more of their genuine, quality work around town. read more

Ryan build a shed for my office. He was great to work with on the planning and building. Always came when he said he would be in, regularly kept me updated on the next step of the job. I couldn't believe how fast it all went up. My neighbor was also impressed posted pics on his facebook. I would definitely recommend and refer Ryan for a these projects! read more

Ryan built my studio shed and I couldn't be happier. The construction is top quality and he was a real pleasure to work with. I agree with the other reviewers in that he was friendly and helpful at each stage of the project. He completed the exterior and interior for my shed and it's exactly what I wanted. I recommend Ryan and Genuine Storage Sheds without any hesitation. There are small things that can really make a big difference-- like when he was building on Sunday, he took a lunch break at the time my 2 year old naps so he wouldn't have to skip a nap due to the noise. What a nice and understanding person! Thank you, Ryan! read more

If I could give six stars, I would. Ryan and his team built the ultimate studio shed I was dreaming of. Not only was it expertly crafted but he continuously offered great insight and advice on many of the finer details I hadn't thought of myself throughout the process. He genuinely cared that I loved the finished product and put the kind of dedication into the quality of the studio as if it was being constructed for himself. In just five days, he and one assistant built it from the ground up, completely custom with puck lighting, hardwood floors, a heating/cooling unit(which he advised on), full electrical and high speed internet connection. Whenever I had a question he was quick to answer and offer in depth information to make sure I knew exactly what was being done and why. Due to the studio being built on the upper tier of our back yard, getting power and internet service was going to be a challenge but as a licensed electrician, Ryan knew multiple solutions and was able to offer the best possible solution that fit our needs. Special shoutout to Joaquin who ran the electrical and internet cable along almost our entire back yard wall, super neatly and secured within metal piping to protect it from the elements. Ryan's wife, Valerie whom I corresponded with throughout the process for contracts, billing and general questions was also super professional and a pleasure to work with. There are a lot of larger studio shed companies that have popped up in the last couple years as more people have begun working from home, offering similar products but for a much higher price and more hassle. Working with Ryan and Valerie couldn't have been easier and they represent exactly why you should look into hiring small businesses for projects like this. I would highly recommend Genuine Sheds and Studios to anyone(and I have). read more

We contacted Ryan in June of this year to see if he could build a custom shed for us sometime in July. At the time of our initial contact, our family was still living in Northern California and the shed was for a house in SoCal. We informed Ryan that in order to build the new shed, an existing structure needed to be removed and he recommend a friend of his -George- who did a fantastic job! When the time came to build the new shed, Ryan and his crew arrived on time, worked hard and completed the project on time. They also tactfully navigated around a curious six year old girl, a nosey neighbor and my father-in-law who decided he wanted to barbecue a chicken right in the middle of their confined work area. Sorry about that guys! Throughout the entire process it was very easy to communicate with Ryan, and everyone involved with the project. In the end, Ryan was able to realize our vision for the shed (which feels more like a mini house than a backyard shed) and he worked with us to keep the cost down. I would highly recommend Ryan if you are looking for someone who can build a quality structure. Thank you Ryan, George and Leo! read more

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I love my workshop, and Ryan did a great job building it. I gave him the specs that would best fit my space and my needs and he constructed it accordingly. He had a reasonable pricing for installing windows of my own choosing; that allowed me to pick larger than normal windows, purchase them myself off Craigslist, then he installed them very nicely. He built the structure in October of 2018, and I wanted to wait with my review until I could go through the winter rains--turns out there was no leakage whatsoever, including around the windows. He installs a thick floor, and there has been no give in it whatsoever. Yes, over the months there has been a small amount of shift around the door and I had to minor adjustments to the lock to get it to continue to line up correctly, but that's about it for any sort of "fix." Ryan built it in two days on a weekend with another laborer, and cleaned up well after himself. I later painted everything to match my home, added electrical, build shelving and two storage lofts (although I could have contracted with him to do this if desired). It looks sharp, has shown to be constructed of higher quality materials but at a similar price range to the commercial sheds at Lowes, and it fetches many compliments. I'm very pleased--thanks Ryan! read more

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I am so grateful that I found Ryan from Genuine Storage Sheds! My now lovely little garden shed is no longer known as the garden shed from hell. I hired not 1 but 2 licensed contractors that I found on Craigslist. 1st guy a licensed framing contractor from Ventura was living proof that you don't need to know jack about building to get a license. 2nd guy - licensed contractor from the Valley but with 40 years experience - how could I go wrong? We basically had to tear down the mess from guy number 1 - he was a competent builder but never have I ever met a more unpleasant individual. The kind of person that just sucks the life right out of you. When he said that his original time frame to complete the job would need to be doubled I decided that life was too short and I said thanks but no thanks. Months behind schedule and thousands of dollars over budget I decide to wrap the monstrosity in tarps and forget about it for a while. It was two months later before I could look at the shed and not hear the 2nd guy complaining and whining so maybe it was time to try again? 3rd time was the charm. I found Ryan's posting on CL and emailed him to ask if he would consider taking a look at my mess to see if he could finish it and he said he would. If I had only found Ryan's posting 1st - I know my experience would have been completely different and WAY more affordable. First of all - he is nice. You don't realize just how important a quality that is in a person until you spend some time with the alternative, so save yourself the trouble and take my word for it - nice matters ALOT. He is patient. I know what I want and like and I know what I don't want and like. Trust me - if I don't like it today - I am not going to like it tomorrow and he seemed to get that. He is honest and trustworthy. HUGELY important for a single woman that lives alone and I have never felt anything but comfortable him. And he is professional - I saved this for last because as the owner of a shed building company he should know how to build a shed. And unlike the licensed framing contractor that does not know how to frame Ryan knows how to build a shed. He took my shed from hell and turned it into a little gem that I look forward to seeing every morning. If you are thinking about building a shed give him a call you will be glad you did - I know I was. read more

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Ryan and his team were efficient and created a great looking shed in a matter of days. Highly recommend.

Very disappointed, was given a date and approximate amount, waited for a month then 10 days before was told he was to busy would have to wait 2 more months. This is not good busy to me. If we didn't contact him we probably wouldn't of known until he didn't show up. If a business does not want the job, they should be honest. read more

Ryan is a skilled carpenter and builds a great shed. He custom built mine in a space that was on a slope adjacent to my driveway - not your typical spot. It fits the space like a glove and the finished product was exactly as promised. You will not be disappointed. read more