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Any advice for moving a shed?
Posted on 10/9/20 at 10:07 am
Posted on 10/9/20 at 10:07 am
There’s a shed in my backyard that sits in the back center of the yard. We have a nice bay window and that’s the view we get when we sit at the kitchen table.
I’d like to move the shed to the far corner so it’s out of sight.
Any tips on doing this? What kind of worker would I even call to help?
I’d like to move the shed to the far corner so it’s out of sight.
Any tips on doing this? What kind of worker would I even call to help?
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Posted on 10/9/20 at 10:19 am to StringedInstruments
I would think a landscaper with access to a bobcat/etc could help with this. Would probably be who I'd call. I imagine you can get under it with forks.
Could always empty it, run some boards under it, gets some baws over, and move it the old school way.
Could always empty it, run some boards under it, gets some baws over, and move it the old school way.
This post was edited on 10/9/20 at 10:21 am
Posted on 10/9/20 at 10:28 am to TheNolaClap
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Could always empty it, run some boards under it, gets some baws over, and move it the old school way.
this ^^^^^^^
3 or 4 friends is all you need to get this done
have the spot ready to go, empty shed of everything, get four 2x4s longer then the shed, put two under the shed and two as sliders for it to slide onto like railroad tracks, then move the boards as you go to get it where it needs to go.
then use the 2x4s to build extra shelves in the shed or just return them to store and get your $12 back for them
This post was edited on 10/9/20 at 10:30 am
Posted on 10/9/20 at 10:30 am to StringedInstruments
I’ve never done this myself but I listen to a home improvement radio program in New Orleans where the radio host was asked this question by a caller and the host had first hand experience of doing this a couple times at houses he owned.
He said he hired tow truck to move the shed to the location in the yard he wanted to. I can’t remember if they placed some round “logs” under the shed to make it easier to roll it or just dragged it along the lawn to location he wanted. Worth looking into as an option.
He said he hired tow truck to move the shed to the location in the yard he wanted to. I can’t remember if they placed some round “logs” under the shed to make it easier to roll it or just dragged it along the lawn to location he wanted. Worth looking into as an option.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 11:00 am to StringedInstruments
Moved a small shed a few years ago using pvc pipe. It was ridiculously easy once the pipes were under the shed skids. One person could push the shed like it was nothing.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 11:35 am to StringedInstruments
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Posted on 10/9/20 at 12:05 pm to footballdude
quote:
1. Jack up
2. Put rollers under
3. If small shed - push. If big shed - use a 2x4 as a lever to push
This is not the fast way, but it will get it done.
Guy I know used this method, used PVC pipes for the rollers.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 12:09 pm to WPBTiger
quote:Was his name Simon?
Guy I know used this method, used PVC pipes for the rollers.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 12:19 pm to The Nino
quote:
Was his name Simon?
Negative.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 12:50 pm to WPBTiger
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Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:50 pm to footballdude
You will have less friction scooting on say 4 inch
Pvc pipe
Pvc pipe
Posted on 10/9/20 at 4:28 pm to StringedInstruments
Yep 4” pvc pipe is the way to go. Moved a 10x16 shed a couple hundred feet maybe a couple weeks back. The yard was alittle lumpy so we laid down a couple 2x4’s to roll pipes on and you had to have people on both sides to hold it so if did not roll on it’s own.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 10:02 pm to CheEngineer
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Yep 4” pvc pipe is the way to go. Moved a 10x16 shed a couple hundred feet maybe a couple weeks back. The yard was alittle lumpy so we laid down a couple 2x4’s to roll pipes on and you had to have people on both sides to hold it so if did not roll on it’s own.
This, really easy to do.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 10:51 pm to footballdude
quote:
1. Jack up
2. Put rollers under
3. If small shed - push. If big shed - use a 2x4 as a lever to push
This is not the fast way, but it will get it done.
This. I had a shed made and delivered. It was pretty heavy but they put strong PVC pipes down and rolled it into place. It was remarkable that it was so easy.
Posted on 10/10/20 at 8:06 am to cajuncarguy
Or just hire someone with a mule.
It's like a mini fork lift.
Sold a buddy the shed out of my backyard this way. Think they charged him $300 total with moving it across Nashville.
Bet it'd be a lot less just moving.
It's like a mini fork lift.
Sold a buddy the shed out of my backyard this way. Think they charged him $300 total with moving it across Nashville.
Bet it'd be a lot less just moving.
Posted on 10/10/20 at 10:36 am to StringedInstruments
I have a large Graceland shed in my backyard. When they delivered it they had a mule and a dolly. It was 300 bucks to deliver from the dealer and set it in my yard. This included securing it with heavy steel straps and long auger type anchors. The guys that did the work told me if I ever needed it moved it would only be 150 bucks. I'm in Slidell, they were out of Picayune, Ms.
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