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We try to make site prep easy for you. For many sites, all that is needed is a relatively level, clean spot in your yard. Included in our pricing is leveling up to 8” with concrete blocking.
We try to make site prep easy for you. For many sites, all that is needed is a relatively level, clean spot in your yard. Included in our pricing is leveling up to 8” with concrete blocking.
A gravel pad is a very good option for a shed pad since it provides a solid, porous foundation for your shed. The gravel pad can either be above ground or be dug out at ground level. We recommend 4” of #57 crushed gravel or crushed 411 for your pad. Either remove 4” of sod or build a level frame above ground using 4×4’s. Your gravel pad should be wider and longer than your building to allow an apron around it.
A gravel pad is a very good option for a shed pad since it provides a solid, porous foundation for your shed. The gravel pad can either be above ground or be dug out at ground level. We recommend 4” of #57 crushed gravel or crushed 411 for your pad. Either remove 4” of sod or build a level frame above ground using 4×4’s. Your gravel pad should be wider and longer than your building to allow an apron around it.
A concrete pad is a long-term, quality option for a shed foundation. While it may be overkill in many cases, it certainly provides a stable, solid foundation. If you have a contractor install a pad, just ensure that it is square and level.
A concrete pad is a long-term, quality option for a shed foundation. While it may be overkill in many cases, it certainly provides a stable, solid foundation. If you have a contractor install a pad, just ensure that it is square and level.
Tips for Shed Delivery
Let’s look at some helpful tips that assist you with preparing for shed delivery in order for it to go as smoothly as you’d like.
Check local regulations and ordinances.
It’s important to check your local city and county ordinances, as well as homeowners association regulations regarding storage buildings. Make sure you have any necessary permits. The last thing you want to do is get your shed in place and stocked up and find out you’re not in compliance with regs or ordinances.
Select the location for your shed.
It’s very important that your site is level. Avoid areas that are very wet or suffer from poor drainage. If you have an in-ground sprinkler system, move or divert the heads to keep water from being sprayed directly on your shed.
Have your foundation ready.
This sounds like a no-brainer, but if you’ve created a gravel pad or poured a concrete foundation, you’ll want to be sure it’s set before you place your shed on top of it. This means not waiting until the last minute before you pour your concrete or level out the gravel. If you’re using a wooden shed floor on a gravel base, be sure the gravel base is as level as possible and ready to go.
Check the delivery path carefully.
Before your shed arrives, you’ll want to have spent time walking the area and looking for:
Overhanging trees/tree limbs
Ditches
Fences
Overhead wires/power lines
Overhanging eaves
It’s your responsibility to remove any obstacles before your shed can be delivered. Be sure to have this done well in advance of the arrival of your delivery team.
Keep in mind that our all-terrain forklift machine (called the Mule) will be transporting your shed to its permanent location. Make sure the pathway is clear and that there’s ample clearance on each side and above where the Mule will be driving. If you have tree limbs in the path, be sure to trim those back before your shed arrives.
Be there.
You’ll want to be sure and clear your calendar the day your shed is being delivered. Your delivery team will want to double-check with you to make sure they’re placing your shed exactly where you want it to go. They’ll also want to make sure that everything is level and lined up correctly, including all of the windows and doors. A final check will be completed with you to ensure that the setup and delivery have been finished to your complete satisfaction.
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