Frequently Asked Questions

How do you Deliver and Install my Building into my backyard?

We deliver the building in whole built from a manufacturing facility, when we arrive on site we will either drop off the building with our special trailer using tilt bed hydraulics right to its final spot or if it’s a hard to get to area we can use our Shed Mule that we carry on the truck. We put dollies on one side of the building and use the Shed Mule to wheel your building into your backyard. To see video examples of this in use, See TheShedMule.com videos

Can building be built and wait on your property until we are ready for delivery.

Absolutely,  We recommend getting your building built ahead of time to beat any order rushes that are due to come in spring and fall. There is no charge for this.

This is common for waiting for a spring thaw or a level pad to be installed under your new building. When you are ready give us or our driver a call and we can usually schedule something within a week or two.

You don’t need to be onsite if we can see the pad or you give us directions to where it’s got to go.

Can you move private party buildings? Shed Hauling

Yes, If we can accommodate each other schedules, we will definitely move your building as long as it meets certain criteria for our specialized building moving equipment. Please visit buildingmoves.com for an estimate. We are also known as a shed hauler or hauling or delivery of portable buildings.

What kind of ground prep is necessary?

We recommend a Grade 5 Road Gravel base for good drainage and ease of packing & leveling. We currently do offer this too, however, it is something you could do yourself or hire a professional landscaper.

Look for our service pricing in the online design center under the flooring tab while designing and pricing your building.

The top of the gravel should be 4-6 inches above the surrounding grade and be at least 12 inches wider than the building on all sides. Your gravel must be packed, flat, and level.  Stay away from low areas, grass, and black dirt as this will void warranties and make your building mold and act like a sponge. For example, a 10×10 building should be a 12×12 pad, also note, if you’re getting a ramp. it is 4′ out from the building by the width of the door. Get extra gravel for this area.

Keep in mind if you don’t want winter heaving and spring sinking. I would seek advice from a professional landscaper. It is possible to set a building on concrete, however,  gravel is the least expensive and if you so choose, we recommend for new concrete be laser leveled or provide shims to get the building level on previously installed unlevel concrete.  Estimated costs are usually from a few hundred bucks to do your self which is very easy to do or for a professional installation depending on the size of the building see the flooring section of our online design center for a professional estimate for your size of the building. Try to get your pad foundation in ASAP so there is no delay in getting your building. Check this site for an amount of gravel estimation tool

 

Is the building prefab, pre built or built on site?

The buildings are Pre-built and delivered fully assembled. However, you can order to have the built on-site for a fee. To best figure out the extra charge, checkmark this feature in our 3D custom shed builder

What is the siding Warranty?

It is a Prorated 5o-Year Limited Warranty. Please check this PDF for more information.

What type of buildings do you offer?

Sheds, Storage Sheds, Wood Sheds, Mobile Sheds, Pre-built Sheds, Garden Sheds, Utility Sheds, Tool Sheds, Barns, Cabins, Garages, Portable Buildings, Portable Sheds, Storage Buildings, Metal Sheds, Trash Sheds, Outdoor Storage Boxes, Outdoor Storage Sheds for Schools, Storage for School Sports Equipment, Storage sheds for commercial, Storage sheds for residentials, Storage sheds for restaurants, Storage sheds for Cities & towns, Patio Furniture & Rent-To-Own sheds in

What are your outdoor showroom hours?

Our sheds are open for display 24/7 in Wisconsin Rapids, However, for the best experience, we prefer you to visit during daylight hours.

Is there a delivery charge?

As long as you are ordering a custom building to be built, the delivery is included in the price. If you purchase and inventory building there may be an additional delivery charge that you can see at check out.

Is a building permit required?

We recommend you check to see if a permit is necessary or not. In most areas, you can build a shed or buy a portable building up to 120 sq ft without a permit. If it is larger than that a permit may be required but this is your choice to seek this.

Sometimes building a permanent building vs a portable pre-built building has different statutes and permits. Each township, city, and county is different, it is recommended to contact your correct municipality for details.

Customers are responsible for seeking their own permits. Sheds Delivered nor our delivery drivers are responsible for incorrect permitting. Ultimately if you decide to buy a building, it’s yours and we assume you have done your due diligence.

Do you require a down payment?

Just like any big box store, and with the ever-changing supply & demand in this fluctuating market we require a 100% payment to secure building materials and your installation, build, and delivery date. However, there are certain circumstances in a business or situation where this may be adjusted but final payment would still be due at a minimum of 45 days prior to delivery. For most buildings from order to delivery is 2-4 weeks. Please contact us with your inquiry but we kindly prefer & wish you to pay 100% in full. This saves on office accounting and gives us a sense of security building your custom building and while delivering it throughout the state to and to your property. We also accept Rent to Own, Financing, Cash, Checks, & Credit Cards.

Do I have to be home?

No, sometimes our delivery time changes for unforeseen circumstances, such as flat tires, or the previous customer taking longer than expected.  We will call you prior to delivery to give you roundabout times either way. We prefer you to be there and if not the area can be marked where you want it set.

How long does it take from the order to when the shed is delivered?

We work on a first come first served. It is usually 2-4 weeks between the order and delivery. However in July through November months, we tend to be 3-5 weeks. Call us to see where we are currently. The best safe scenario is to order the building earlier than you need it by.

However, we never want to over-promise any estimated completion times. Once the building is completed fully, we will notify our delivery crew that it is ready for delivery. At this time, the crew will call you to schedule a date that works best for you and the haulers for delivery.

The building can stay on our lot after it is built until you are ready for delivery. I would say, book your travels at your perfect timing and we will ship your building when it’s best for you.

Is there a Credit Card Fee?

We are sorry to say, Yes, on large building purchases like this, we just can not eat the credit card fees but this also allows us to have near the lowest prices in this industry.

At the time of check out and if you choose to pay by credit card, the processing fees of 3% is added automatically. However, some customers tell us they get 5% cashback and they would still be ahead by 2% on this purchase.

How far do you deliver? What States?

As of right now we only deliver anywhere in the entire state of Wisconsin. And Partially 15 miles into UP Michigan, MN, and IL. No other states at this time. It may be possible for us to meet other delivery drivers at the state border but with license and permitting we will not deliver a building into another state at this time other than the 15 miles across the border. There could be acceptations, please call.

How are the floors of the shed built? Can I have no Floor?

Our standard sheds come with floors on many treated 4 x 6 skids. Most of the time the skids are notched to allow 2×4 treated lumber floor joists with an option to choose for every 16 or 12 inches on center, and standard 5/8 LP ProStruct Tongue/Groove Fungal/Termite Treated Floor plywood on top.

In our “3D Shed Builder” under the Flooring and Interior tab, we also offer to upgrade to 3/4 Floor and Floor Joists upgrade to 2×6 treated and all models sizes are 12″ on center.

You can also choose to remove the flooring altogether in your building up to 200 square feet in our design center or more with a custom quote by our staff, however, there are costs for the extra bracing to the structure of the building, and for time-consuming delivery setup and placement. See the Flooring and Interior in the 3D Shed Builder

Can I have a shed custom built? Can the windows or doors be placed where I want?

Yes, Please build and customize your building on our 3D Shed Builder the best you can, it does not need to be symmetrical, we will make sure it is at the time of build. Place your windows and doors and leave special instructions at the time of order. Otherwise, call us and we will mark up your order prior to building.

How far apart are are the wall studs and on the roof rafters spaced?

They are wall studs and rafters are spaced every 16″ on center. You can choose to upgrade from 2×4 to 2×6 stud walls in the interior section of our design center

What Brand Paint or Urethane stains do you use?

We use Haley Paints for both Paint and Urethane stains

What are my choices of exterior Siding and Roofing?

Siding

  1. LP Smart Siding (50 Year Warranty)
  2. LP Lap Siding
  3. Vinyl Siding
  4. 30 Year Steel Siding
  5. 40 Year Steel Siding

Roofing

  1. Architectural Shingles (Lifetime)
  2. 30 Year Steel
  3. 40 Year Steel

The Garden Shed

Our outdoor garden buildings combine an attractive design and many useful features to create an ideal building for your property. The Garden Shed is a tall, open building designed with 7′ 4″ side walls that give you plenty of wall area for storage. It can easily be customized and turned into your dream man cave, yard shed, or hunting cabin.

You probably have lots of ideas for how you might use one of our outdoor buildings. Check out our available custom shed options including extra windows and doors, ramps, or a porch that can help to make a Garden Shed just right for your situation.

The Garage

Are you looking for an outdoor building to keep your car out of the weather? Or maybe you need a space to work on your car or pursue your hobby. Our garage sheds are perfectly suited for storing your car or working on your projects.

With one of our garage buildings your parking and storage needs are solved for many years down the road. Because all of the foundation lumber we use is pressure treated, your outdoor building will be protected from rot and decay. Add to this our 50 year siding and trim and 30 year shingles and you get a building that will last well into the future.

The Garage

Are you looking for an outdoor building to keep your car out of the weather? Or maybe you need a space to work on your car or pursue your hobby. Our garage sheds are perfectly suited for storing your car or working on your projects.

With one of our garage buildings your parking and storage needs are solved for many years down the road. Because all of the foundation lumber we use is pressure treated, your outdoor building will be protected from rot and decay. Add to this our 50 year siding and trim and 30 year shingles and you get a building that will last well into the future.

Lofted Dutch Barn

Our lofted outdoor barns give you the most overhead storage space when compared to our other buildings. You’ll have room for large heavy items (or a workshop) on the floor plus lots of extra overhead space for those small boxes. This portable storage building is available in a wide range of sizes to meet your needs.

This outdoor building could be turned into your favorite hobby space or it may simply become a highly functional storage area. The possibilities for how the Lofted Dutch Barn could be used are nearly endless.

The Utility Shed

Our utility building is an excellent choice for storing your garden tools, lawn mowers, and just about anything else you might imagine. It’s a good option for you if you’re on the market for a utility building at a lower cost and don’t need all the features in our “Garden Shed orLofted Barn” line.

When it comes to outdoor buildings, this utility shed is built to last. It features 50 year siding and trim and 30 year shingles. In addition, all of the floor components that can come in contact with moisture are pressure treated to protect against rot and decay. You can expect our utility buildings to last for many years.

The Utility Shed

Our utility building is an excellent choice for storing your garden tools, lawn mowers, and just about anything else you might imagine. It’s a good option for you if you’re on the market for a utility building at a lower cost and don’t need all the features.

When it comes to outdoor buildings, this utility shed is built to last. It features 50 year siding and trim and 30 year shingles. In addition, all of the floor components that can come in contact with moisture are pressure treated to protect against rot and decay. You can expect our utility buildings to last for many years.

Which Outdoor Building Do You Need?

One of the first things you need to do when shopping for an outdoor building is to think about how your building will be used. Once you’ve made that clear in your mind then we can direct you to the wooden garden shed that is best suited for your intended use. The following chart highlights the most common use of our different building types.

Garden Shed Lofted Barn Garage Utility Shed
General Storage X X X X
Auto/Boat/ATV Storage X
Cabin X
Office X
Workshop X X X

Compare Our Outdoor Building Features

Sometimes keeping track of all the details when you’re shopping for an outdoor building can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created this simple chart to make it easy for you to see which features are included in our portable wood buildings.

Garden Shed Lofted Dutch Barn Garage Utility Shed
Heavy Duty Wood Double Doors X X X
2×8 Top Wall Plate X X X X (except 8′ wide)
36″ House-Type 9 Lite Entry Door X
8×7 Garage Door X
Heavy Duty Floor System X X X
4″ Wraparound Roof Overhands X X X
Roof Ridge Vent X X X
Window w/Shutters X (2) X (2) X (1)
Shelving Package X X
Full Overhead Loft X