Shed Site Preparation
Learn how to prepare the site for your new structure.

Congratulations on your new structure! To ensure you have the smoothest delivery and maximize your shed’s life, it’s important to prepare the site. Don’t worry, we got all the shed site preparation details you need! Let’s get started!
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External Factors

First and foremost, please make sure there is enough room to get your new structure in place and you have all the necessary permits from your local officials.

If a property line is to be crossed, the customer is required to make necessary arrangements with the neighbors prior to the delivery of a storage shed. Any sprinklings, septic tanks, pipes, should be clearly visible and marked prior to delivery.

It’s not just the ground that needs prepped, look up too! Look for any branches that might be in the way and either trim or tie them back. Keep an eye out for low hanging wires as well and please make the delivery driver aware of them on delivery day.

Ground Preparation

Ground prep is required to ensure the shed remains level and has a good foundation for its entire lifespan.

We recommend a leveled 1-3” base of ¾ crushed rock or gravel. A cement pad is recommended for larger sheds buildings.

Smaller sheds can be placed on the ground and shimmed; however, we recommend still installing crushed rock or cement pad when able.

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What Does Delivery Look Like?

Want to know what’s next after prepping for your new building? Check out some important need-to-knows regarding our Delivery Process below!

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How Delivery Works

You bought a shed! What’s next? Discover our delivery process and what you can expect between now and using your brand new building from Quality Storage Buildings!

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Unloading

Discovery how our experienced shed delivery team unloads your new building! We’re always impressed how they do it!

Want to see how the sheds come off the truck? Check out this video!

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Shed Mule Delivering a Storage Shed
Shed Mule

What is a Shed Mule? This incredible piece of machinery can easily move your new building to ensure it is placed safely and exactly where you’d like it.

Check out this video about the Shed Mule in use!

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Delivery & Site Placement Charges

All charges are set at our discretion. Sites that take longer than normal to navigate or buildings that take longer than normal to situate, could incur an extra charge. You will not be charged extra unless informed by the driver or logistics coordinator prior to the shed being placed.

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Free Delivery

As a local business, we do our best to serve our customers throughout South Dakota in as many ways as we can. One way is by offering 50 miles of free delivery from our home site location in Alexandria, SD. We want to make it as painless as possible to get the storage shed you need!

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Rent-To-Own

Our Rent-To-Own option is ideal for budgets and offers easy payment payments towards owning a shed or garage; not all cabins qualify for the Rent-To-Own program. Comparable to self-storage costs, you can invest in your own garage or storage shed building in 36 months or less!

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Shop in Person

Want to see our products before you choose the right one for you? Visit one of our many Shed Lot locations in the South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa areas. Find a Shed Lot near you!

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Harrisburg SD

106 E Willow St, Harrisburg, SD 57032, USA

Columbus, NE

2269 44th Ave Columbus, NE 68601

Spearfish, SD

4425 E Colorado Blvd, Spearfish, SD 57783, USA

Brookings, SD

3100 US-14 BYP, Brookings, SD 57006, USA

Freeman, SD

409 439th Ave Freeman SD 57029

Sioux Falls, SD – Southwest/Tea

46984 271st St, Tea, SD 57064, USA

Sheldon, IA

519 2nd Ave Sheldon, IA 51201

Sioux Center, IA

1951 South Main Avenue Sioux Center, IA

O’Neill, NE

404 US-20 O'Neill, NE 68763

Norfolk, NE

1303 Pierce St Norfolk, NE 68701

Sioux Falls, SD – East

5300 E Arrowhead Pkwy Sioux Falls, SD 57110

Sioux Falls, SD N – Cliff Ave

3110 N Cliff Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Yankton, SD

3010 Broadway Ave, Yankton, SD 57078, USA

Winner, SD

909 W 2nd St Winner, SD 57580

Wagner, SD

524 W Highway 46 Wagner, SD 57380

Rapid City, SD

3086 SD-44 Rapid City, SD 57703

Mitchell, SD

804 E Spruce St Mitchell, SD 57301

Madison, SD

400 S Washington Ave Madison, SD 57042

Huron, SD

Lincoln Ave SW Huron, SD 57350

Chamberlain, SD

1700 E King St Chamberlain, SD United States

Alexandria, SD

42663 SD-38, Alexandria, SD 57311