Site Prep Options for Sheds & Outdoor Structures
A solid foundation is essential for obtaining maximum performance and lasting durability for your structure. When it comes to choosing which pad is best for your shed, we are here to help.
Why do sheds need site prep?
- The entire structure must be level for the windows and doors to open and close properly.
- A structure placed directly on the ground will rot and deteriorate a lot faster than one placed on a solid pad with proper drainage features.
- If a shed is placed directly on the ground, it may void the warranty of the structure.
What to Expect if Myerstown Sheds Does the Site Prep.
When you hire Myerstown Sheds to install a stone base for your structure, here's what to expect. Unless your yard is perfectly flat, we will need to do a little excavation. First, we will level the site with our Bobcat. Then we will put down a stone base of 3-4” of 2-A modified stone. The pad will most likely be a little wider than the shed on all sides to ensure proper drainage and to reduce splash-back. Our site prep crew uses laser leveling to ensure the pad is 100% level. Check out the video below to see how the site prep is done.
*Myerstown Sheds & Fencing will NOT be held responsible for any settling or shifting of pads done by the customer, a landscaper, etc. When a pad is not level, neither will the structure be level, and the windows and doors may not work properly.
Cinder Blocks
We DO NOT recommend placing the structure on cinder blocks. This may be a cheaper way to build a base but most likely will cause settling issues early on. This may also void the warranty of the structure if it is not leveled properly. A stone base is the recommended way to go and the most cost-effective.
Stone Pad
We recommend a stone base for the pad. The ideal pad consists of 3-4” of 2-A modified stone. (You can also use 2-B stone or something similar.) The pad should be a minimum of 6” wider than the shed on all sides to ensure proper drainage and to reduce splash-back.
The surface of the pad MUST be level to ensure that all doors and windows will work properly. To get the pad completely level, sight it and smooth out any rises or low spots. Sometimes the site will have to be excavated beforehand to ensure a level surface for the stone base and prevent washout. Our delivery personnel are NOT responsible for leveling the pad on delivery. If leveling is needed, additional charges will apply.
*Myerstown Sheds & Fencing will NOT be held responsible for any settling or shifting of pads done by the customer, a landscaper, etc.
Digout & Stone Pad
If your yard/site is not level, we recommend a dig-out and stone base for the pad. The site would be excavated and leveled with dirt, and a stone base of 3-4” of stone would be installed on the leveled surface. This type of pad should also be a minimum of 6” wider than the shed on all sides to ensure proper drainage and to reduce splash-back.
Concrete Pad
A concrete pad will provide a very solid base but will most likely be the most expensive option. If doing a concrete pad, make sure it is the exact dimensions of the structure to ensure a watertight seal. We do not offer concrete pads as a service but would recommend the following contractor(s):
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Springside Concrete
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- Address: 709 Schaeffer Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
- Phone: (717) 454-5369
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