Site Prep for Storage Barns in Ohio
A Clean Area for Your Shed
Preparing a Site for a Shed
How to Prepare Your Site for Your Shed
We deliver to your prepared site. If site prep is needed and you prefer not to do it yourself, you can work with one of our site prep partners (see below for contact info). Here are some different options for how to prepare your shed site.
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Our Site Prep Partners
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Types of Shed Foundations
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 either concrete blocking or treated wood.
Gravel Pad
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. It should be wider and longer than your building to allow an apron around it.
Piers
Setting your building on piers is a good option if you have a sloped site or if zoning regulations require a foundation. We offer pier foundation services for an extra fee alongside our on-site building services. Our crew can usually install your pier foundation the same day they construct the building.
Concrete Pad
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.
Treated Timber
In some cases, you may want to use treated timber skids rather than blocking for your shed’s foundation. For this option, simply place 4×4 or 4×6 treated timbers in the opposite direction to the shed skids, and ensure they are level with each other. If you choose this option, simply ask us for details about skid placement and quantity, so you know how many timbers to have on hand when your shed is delivered.
Do it Yourself
DIY Gravel Pad
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. Make sure the pad is square and level to ensure the building will sit correctly, prevent the frame from warping, and allow the doors and windows to open and close smoothly.
FAQs
Site Prep FAQs
Testimonials
What Our Customers are Saying
10/10 this company has very customizable products and easy to work with. Their quality is top tier. Their communication is even better.
Excellent service. Excellent product!
The quality of the building is top-shelf and the color match is exact. Frankly, my wife and I couldn’t be happier!
Thanks Kevin!
I was also really impressed with the crew that came out and built the shed on site. They were extremely efficient and had the entire shed built in just a few hours.
We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. The quality and workmanship are excellent, and it looks great in our yard. I would definitely recommend Beachy Barns.
Love my new barn she-shed from Beachy Barns. Perfect addition to our new home.
Easy to work with, good communication and a good looking shed.
Easy to work with, good Quality, excellent delivery personnel did a wonderful job on installation. Very happy with our experience.
High quality shed, smooth on site build process, flexible design options, excellent communication. Columbus is lucky to have such a builder nearby.
I would highly recommend Beachy Barns.
Excellent service,great product. They know what they are doing. The shed looks great!
Site Prep
Get Your Site Ready the Right Way
A shed is only as good as what it sits on. If you’re planning a new building, we’ll help you choose the right foundation and get your site prepped so everything goes in clean, level, and ready to use from day one.