SITE PREPARATION

Site preparation and selection is very important. Some considerations you need to think about include: levels; tree overhangs; ground water drainage; space for doors to swing open; access to underground pipes; soil type; clearance required to install the shed.

As well as offering help when it comes to the assembly of your new SteelChief product, we can also organise site preparation to ensure everything goes smoothly when you put your product up. Request a quote and we'll come and see you to survey your area. Site preparation may include excavation and retaining walls. The cost of a site preparation consultation is $100, which will be credited against the project costs if completed by our team.

Setting up a site so that it is level and suitable for a concrete slab, wooden floor or direct to ground installation requires more work that you might first think. You must use an accurate level to check the grades on your site. Also consider how water will drain around your shed. If your shed is larger than 10m2 it may need a permit. You can check with your local council or just ask us and we can find out for you, and then obtain the permit on your behalf.

A properly prepared site will have all soft materials and plant matter removed and a bed of compacted, crushed rock laid. The site must be level (be sure to use a spirit level) and slightly raised above the surrounding ground. This ensures the shed's concrete slab or wooden floor will be founded on a hard, flat and level base. The level of the shed floor will be approximately 100mm above the surrounding ground.

The SteelChief team can organise a site preparation quotation, just ask your nearest distributor or call 03 3534 1954.