INFORMATION
SITE PREP & SCHEDULING
At Better Built Barns, we want our customers to be pleased with their new shed or outbuilding purchase. Below is the site requirement information and answers to general questions regarding our installations and site preparation.
Site Requirements
- We need 2 ft clearance around and 5 ft above the entire building for construction.
- The site must be within 6 inches of level and free of obstruction, debris, or pet feces.
- We need to park our truck within 150 feet of the building location.
- We need to be able to use a power outlet within 150 feet of the building location.
Site Preparation
- We do not excavate or do groundwork of any kind.
- If the site is more than six inches off level, the customer must excavate, fill, and level the ground before assembly. Otherwise, we must review the site and pre-approve pier blocks or post-to-pier installation methods.
- We can install our buildings on dirt, grass, gravel or concrete. We recommend a gravel pad for a more solid foundation and better drainage but do not require it for installation. We will happily build for you on dirt or grass.
- If you decide to put gravel down, we recommend 3-4 inches of 3/4-minus gravel. You may consider using a pressure-treated 2x4 perimeter to hold gravel in place.
- A block charge will automatically apply unless you have a concrete slab foundation.
- We will use paver blocks and shims under the 4x4 skids to level out your building before constructing the floor.
- If we arrive on the scheduled install date and the site is not ready, we must return later, and A return trip fee will apply. Rescheduling will be subject to our current lead times.
Scheduling
- Better Built Barns schedules the installation date. The lead time is two to four weeks and may be extended during busy seasons.