Delivery Process
Whether the building is custom built or you buy it from our lot, we’ll contact you to schedule a delivery date and time when your building is ready to be delivered, so there is no need for you to call us to set up delivery. Quick note: if your building was custom built, please allow three to four weeks for construction. Your assigned driver will call you when en route the day of the delivery.
Please be present when your building arrives.
Site Preparation
Proper site preparation is an important part of your investment in a building. A level site is critical for your building location.
Block site preparation has become common to the storage building industry. Your site should be no more than 8 inches off of level for the block site prep to be installed by your delivery driver. 2-inch up to 4-inch thick concrete blocks are placed on the ground starting on the uphill side of the building, then leveled from there. Blocks are placed approximately every 6 feet under every 4×4 runner. Shims and treated wedges are used when needed. The mule (the machine used for moving/placing storage buildings) will usually be used to set your building on the leveling blocks. A 6-foot area on each end of the building is needed to maneuver the building.
It is very important that you know where you want the building before it is delivered. You should also consider an alternate location. Marking the 4 corners – whether with flags or paint – will give you a good idea of how the building will fit at your location. Keep in mind that the delivery driver will need a clear path for access – 2 feet wider than your building and 14 feet high.
Site Selection
Selecting an appropriate building site is one of the most important aspects of preparing to place a shed on your property – regardless of the size of your backyard. Here are some “don’ts” you should consider:
- Don’t place the shed at the bottom of a slope or in a low-lying area where water will drain and collect. The constant moisture will rot wood, blister paint, and cause mold and mildew to grow inside, even on the items in storage.
- Don’t place your shed into a far corner of the yard. It may look nice there but it makes retrieving tools inconvenient. Place the shed closer to the house or garage to make it easier on yourself.
- Don’t place the shed in a densely shaded location. Direct sunlight and warm breezes will help prevent moisture buildup, wood rot, and mildew.
- Don’t position the door of your shed to face a downward sloping area unless it can’t be helped or you prefer climbing stairs every trip to the shed.