How to Move a Shed to a New Location

Many shed owners decide that they want to move their shed to a different area of their yard. Relocating your shed is a difficult process that can cause damage to the structure if done incorrectly. While it’s possible to relocate a shed yourself, this process is best done by a team of professionals like Bristol Sheds. Homeowners can prepare the property for shed relocation, and Bristol Sheds can complete the difficult moving process. Below is a guide on what homeowners need to do when preparing to move a shed to a new location.

Check Local Regulations

You may be required to obtain permits if you are moving a shed. If you are moving a shed within the same yard it was in before, you generally don’t need a permit to do so. The exceptions to this are if you are changing the structure itself or violating any zoning regulations. If you live in a community with an HOA, they may have rules on where you can place a shed in your yard. Double-check zoning maps, regulations, and the HOA in your area to make sure you are not violating any rules.

Preparing the Shed

Empty the Shed

For the shed to be moved, heavy items will need to be taken out of it. You need to make the shed lighter for easier and safer transport. Take out lawn equipment, furniture, vehicles, etc. that are inside the shed. This will protect your belongings from being damaged as they may break inside the shed if they are inside it during transport. Since your belongings have been removed from the shed, now is the time to clean all your belongings before putting them back inside.

Detach Features

To make a lighter transport, safely detach any ramps from the shed. This will also protect your items so they don’t accidentally get damaged in the process. The final step in preparing the shed for moving is to disconnect any utilities you have running into the shed.

Clear the Yard

Once the shed is ready, you will need to clear the area surrounding the shed. Create a clear path that the shed mule can follow to transport the shed. Make sure the area is free of any rocks, debris, tree branches, bushes, and planters for a safe relocation. Doing this will ensure there are no obstacles that will get in the way of the moving process.

Prepare the Lot

Along with clearing the yard, you will also need to prepare the new lot for the shed. You will need to level the ground where your shed is going to be moved. When leveling the ground, you will need to determine if any underground obstacles or utilities need to be accounted for. Prepare for new utilities and drainage systems to be installed and set the shed’s foundation before relocating it to its new home. Homeowners can prepare the lot themselves or enlist Bristol Shed’s help to ensure the whole process is completed safely.

Move Your Shed with Bristol Sheds

When the lot is prepared, you are ready to relocate your shed. To not compromise the structural integrity of your shed, enlist the help of Bristol Sheds to move it for you. Bristol Sheds are Eastern Pennsylvania’s relocation experts and can move a shed in under five hours. We use a shed mule, a type of equipment that can lift heavy structures and move them safely through tight spaces, to transport your shed to its new location. To learn more about our relocation services, contact us with any questions you have. If you are looking for a new shed, browse our in-stock inventory or build a custom shed with Bristol Sheds today.