Homestead Designs Sheds, Gazebos, and Pergolas
Homestead Designs
Amish Craftsmanship In Every Shed

Purchasing Tips

  1. Building Permit – Before buying a shed or deciding on a shed size, call your town/city building department to learn about zoning law restrictions for sheds. Regulations vary from one town to another, but restrictions on shed placement are common. For example, you may be required to keep your shed 3′ from your property line. The overall height of a shed is another zoning issue. We can submit the required insurance certificates to your town in order for them to issue you a permit, but it is crucial you check to see what the regulations will allow for your area and for your particular situation.
  2. Get Enough Storage Space – Visit the shed lot and look at several different size sheds to get a feel for the storage space they offer. Determine the items you need to store and the floor space they will require including whether you will need a loft or shelving to add storage space in your new shed. Underestimating the storage space you actually need is common.
  3. Foundation – Our free site check can determine what foundation is best suited for the size of the shed and the area you want to place the shed. You will need to keep setbacks in mind–the distance from property lines and other buildings. Patio blocks placed under the pressure-treated runners that the shed is built on may be adequate. If you have poor drainage or you are getting a large shed, you may find that a crushed stone pad is the best option.
  4. Access – Our free site check will also assess the best way to bring in a fully assembled shed or whether we need to build on-site. We will inform you what obstacles may need to be moved—tree branches, fencing, etc. We can bring your building in on our shed mover that is easily maneuverable and eliminates the weight of truck and trailer in your yard.
  5. Shed Details – Decide what type of door access your shed needs. Is one set of double doors adequate or would another entry door be required? Will you need a ramp to get your equipment into the shed? How wide do your doors need to be to get your lawnmower and other items through? Do you need extra windows for light or do you not want any windows?