Moving Your Storage Shed the Proper Way

The process of moving a storage shed can be very complicated or very straightforward, depending on the size of the shed, construction type, what the shed is made of, where the shed is located and where it will be moved, and the contents of the shed. However, in this case, we are talking about moving the shed in the confines of your backyard at your new home after the movers have dropped it off with the rest of your belongings. There are a few steps you can take to get your shed where you want it and American Van Lines is here to walk you through it. All we ask in return is your personal American Van Lines testimonials so we know if our tips helped when you moved your shed.


Instructions on Moving Your Shed

1. Locate the area on the property where the shed will be moved.
2. Determine the route the shed will travel and make sure that there are no objects in the path, including rocks, debris and any other items that could possibly block the path and moving process.
3. Place the plywood or 2-foot by 4-foot boards on the ground if the ground is not already paved. These should be placed on the first part of the pathway in front of the shed, leading to the shed's ultimate destination.
4. Obtain at least 3 pieces of 2-inch diameter pipe, preferably metal or heavy duty PVC, that are slightly longer than the width of the shed. Be prepared to use them when we get further down into more instruction.
5. Lift the end of the shed, using a strong pry bar.
6. Have a helper place one piece of pipe under the lifted edge of the shed about 2 feet from the edge. If the ground is not paved, place plywood or 22-foot by 4-foot runners under the piece of pipe perpendicular to the pipe so the pipe will roll on the runners.
7. Lower the shed so that it is resting directly on the pipe.
8. Go to the other end of the shed, and with the pry bar or a helper, push the shed until it begins to roll on the pipe.
9. Stop the rolling of the shed before the pipe is about a 1/3 of the distance under the shed. The shed should be on an angle with the leading end slightly higher than the end being pushed on.
10. Place another piece of pipe under the front end of the shed.
11. Begin pushing on the shed so it starts to roll again.
12. Repeat this process moving the pipes to the front of the shed as they come to the back of the shed, always keeping 2 pieces of pipe under the shed and moving the third pipe. If it is rolling on boards, you will have to add plywood or 2-foot by 4-foot runners as needed.
13. Continue moving the shed until you reach the new location.
14. Hire a crane and operator if the shed is too large or heavy to move manually. Make sure that there is enough room and access for the crane to maneuver to be able to move the shed.