Free delivery is included for all sheds purchased from Hoosier Sheds up to 40 miles from the dealer location. We deliver your shed to your site and level it with the concrete blocks you provide. We also setup and attached the ramp if you purchased one. We provide the following free delivery information to assist you in get your site ready for your new shed. Site Preparation is important to ensure a smooth delivery process.
Choose Your Site: The site you choose for your new shed should be a firm, solid base. If your site is not solid, the shed may settle over time and will cause the doors to bind so that you will not be able to open them. You will want the shed setup so you have easy access in and out of the doors. If it is on a slope, it is best to have the doors on the uphill side so there is not a big offset from the shed floor to the ground after the shed is blocked level. This is especially important if you are wanting to setup a ramp to use for your lawn mower as the incline will be too steep. If possible you will also want to flag or mark the site so the driver can see exactly where the shed needs to be placed.
Building Permits: Obtaining the required building permits is your responsibility. We recommend checking with your local/county planning and building department to determine whether you need a permit. Usually it depends on the size of the shed and the intended use on whether you will be required to purchase a permit. If applicable, check with your HOA (Home Owner Association) to confirm there are no restrictions. Also check to see what your setback requirements are. (Distance you need to stay back from your property line.)
Remove Obstacles: Please have all obstacles removed from the delivery path and building site before the delivery company arrives, for example: trash cans, vehicles, lawn equipment, boats, trailers, etc.
Trim Tree Limbs: If there are trees on your property that the delivery company will need to take the building underneath, please make sure their limbs are trimmed up to about 13’6”. This is the clearance needed on the highway, so it is a good rule of thumb. We mention tree limbs because they will damage your building. You will want to measure the width of the path higher off of the ground as well as the overhanging tree branches must be trimmed or they will damage the roof
Fences & Gates: If there are any gates that they will have to go through, be sure they are a minimum of 1′ wider than the building. Fences must be removed; they cannot move a building over a fence. We will also need more room if we will need to go through the gate at an angle. Please also make sure the roof eave of your house or other building is not in the path of the shed delivery.
Overhead Wires: If there are any low overhead wires, such as power lines, telephone lines, cable TV, etc., please inform the delivery company when they call ahead so that they can work around them. Overhead Power lines are generally high enough they will not interfere with the delivery of the shed.
Leveling and Blocking: While it is usually not required if your site is level, we highly recommend you place your shed on concrete blocks or gravel to keep the skid runners off of the ground. Although the skid runners are pressure treated, setting up your shed on concrete blocks will greatly extend life of your shed by keeping out of the moisture and dirt.
Gravel Pad: Although it is usually not required, a gravel pad is a good option as it will provide a porous surface for water to drain away from the shed. If you are installing a gravel pad, we recommend using crushed limestone gravel. Please make sure the pad area is large enough as well as being level.
Concrete Blocks
Hoosier Sheds provides treated wood blocking for leveling up to 8’’. If the site is more than 8’’ unlevel, you will need to provide concrete blocks. The best concrete blocks for leveling a shed are the 4x8x16 inch Solid Cap Concrete Block and the if the site is over 12’’ unlevel you will also need 8x8x16 inch Standard Cored Concrete Block (Cinder Block). We do not recommend using 2’’ paver/patio blocks because they break easier from the weight of the shed. Please note that the Free Delivery only includes 1 delivery attempt. If you do not provide adequate concrete leveling blocks at the time of delivery, there will be a $150 trip charge if you request driver return later. If you are using concrete blocks, please place them beside the marked site. Do not place them on the shed site. The driver will place them under the shed after it is set in place.
Hoosier Sheds provides treated wood blocking for leveling up to 8’’. If the site is more than 8’’ unlevel, you will need to provide concrete blocks. The best concrete blocks for leveling a shed are the 4x8x16 inch Solid Cap Concrete Block and the if the site is over 12’’ unlevel you will also need 8x8x16 inch Standard Cored Concrete Block (Cinder Block). We do not recommend using 2’’ paver/patio blocks because they break easier from the weight of the shed. Please note that the Free Delivery only includes 1 delivery attempt. If you do not provide adequate concrete leveling blocks at the time of delivery, there will be a $150 trip charge if you request driver return later. If you are using concrete blocks, please place them beside the marked site. Do not place them on the shed site. The driver will place them under the shed after it is set in place.
