I’m a first time homeowner in glen Allen and don’t know who I would contact to get this done. I just want to move it to a different place in my yard so hopefully a pretty quick job for someone with the right equipment. The shed is propped up on cinder blocks and is around 11’x7’. Any recommendations?
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SDstandchen t1_iu9tw33 wrote
Oh I did the same thing! Chris was great I think his number was (804) 878-2622. No idea if that is STILL his number though. It has been a bit. I would definitely recommend him.
Peach_n_Cake t1_iu64pla wrote
Get about 10 or so friends together and pick it up with those heavy duty moving straps. Probably dont even need that many people. What could go wrong.
BurkeyTurger t1_iu66wg5 wrote
>Get about 10 or so friends
That seems harder than moving a shed lmao
WontArnett t1_iu68lc5 wrote
Can I just get one friend? 😂
BobbyFuckingB t1_iu66kl5 wrote
You only need to lift the front, slide in some 4” pvc and use a roller system to move it pretty easily.
anonyngineer t1_iu67o77 wrote
It's really easy on pavement, but might be hard if the ground is rough.
Would probably need only 3-4 people and 3-4 pieces of PVC pipe (not corrugated drain pipe). Shed would also need floor joists of some sort both left-right and front-back so that the pipes don't simply drop between them when you try to turn the shed.
BobbyFuckingB t1_iu6htg2 wrote
I’ve never moved something as large as a shed but I’ve moved full raised planters, hot tubs, other dumb stuff over bumpy and uneven ground without much fuss.
If the pipes are longer than the shed is wide it’ll roll pretty well.
veloton OP t1_iu6zcji wrote
That last point is the main reason I’m looking for someone with machinery to move it. The bottom of the shed is 3 beams that run perpendicular to the direction that I want to move it. I think it would make the roller method a real pain unless I’m thinking about something very incorrectly.
WizeHen t1_iu8njq9 wrote
My wife and I moved our shed across an uneven backyard with pvc pipes. We jacked it up using our car jacks, attached a 2x6 board underneath the joists (basically gave the shed a ski on each side), slid the pvc pipes underneath, then pushed.
Pic so you can see the 2x6 ski.
anonyngineer t1_iu72bov wrote
I think you've got it. You'd somehow have to add a perimeter beam to the two open sides.
Might ask one of the companies that sell the sheds new.
1151am t1_iu68nhp wrote
> 10 or so friends
Whoa! Check out this cool guy with 10 friends!
RVAMS t1_iu6rir3 wrote
That’s how we moved a pool table when I was a kid. Bought a pony keg and the ticket to the party was helping move the thing.
skeevy-stevie t1_iu6ehfo wrote
I got my shed from Old Hickory on route 1 in Ashland. They were really helpful. Maybe call them and see if they can help you out?
gdtrfb804 t1_iu6su6m wrote
Try to locate a repo company that dabbles in sheds. They've got a forklift type piece of equipment specifically built for moving sheds.
lunar_unit t1_iu6jt8m wrote
Watch this video (and others on YouTube.). An 11x7 shed is easy if the yard is flat.
ApachePeacock t1_iu8kf6z wrote
Mast Transit Inc., Josh Mast, 434-547-6684. He contracts with a few local shed and barn retailers for delivery. Has the equipment.
dreww4546 t1_iu69v2v wrote
First you build a Derrick out of bamboo, then you use pulleys to help you lift and move the shed. Then disassemble the Derrick and...you don't need more than 1 friend and lots of rope
lunar_unit t1_iu6hm0h wrote
Antigrav pads or skyhooks!
dreww4546 t1_iu6hwxm wrote
How about those slick pads you put under a couch to move it. They are on sale at Lowes for under 10 bucks
lunar_unit t1_iu6jhd7 wrote
If they filled the whole yard with water, they could just float the shed to the new location. Easy peasy. 😋
dreww4546 t1_iu6lz9f wrote
Brilliant. So all they need is a handful of beavers to build a dam. No friends required
gabemcd1 t1_iu7h7q7 wrote
Tow Truck companies do that sort thing sometimes.
SDstandchen t1_iu9u5p0 wrote
I called around to a bunch of places that sold sheds and asked for numbers of people who did the moving. (804) 878-2622 Chris did a great job on my shed move. No idea if that number is still accurate. It has been quite awhile.
KiwiStack t1_iu6em8e wrote
Call around to the places who sell sheds and ask them if they move sheds they don’t sell. This is what my SO did and while the company didn’t move it, one of them gave us the contact information who does. Guy move an 10x12 shed from north side to south side in like 2 hours for $500. If you can’t find anyone, I’ll see if SO can find the contact info. Chris was such a legit dude.