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Start With the Right Foundation
A properly prepared site is an important part of any steel building project. Here's what to handle before installation day so everything comes together the first time.
1. Level the Installation Area
Your pad should be reasonably level across the full footprint of the building. A sloped or uneven site can mean added leg height, extra fill, or a delay on installation day. Clear brush, stumps, rocks and debris well beyond the building footprint.
2. Decide on Concrete, Gravel or Ground
Fully enclosed buildings are typically installed on a concrete slab. Open carports and some coverings can be anchored to gravel or directly to the ground with the appropriate anchors. If you're not sure which applies to your building, ask before you schedule the pour.
3. Size the Slab Correctly
The dimensions and layout of your concrete should correspond to the building being installed so everything lines up on installation day. Confirm the slab dimensions with us before the pour — this is the single most common thing that holds a job up.
4. Plan for Access
Our crew needs room to get a truck and trailer to the site and space to work around the building. Watch for low limbs, overhead power lines, soft ground, narrow gates and tight turns. Larger commercial buildings require the use of a 6k-7k Lull/Telescopic Forklift (Telehandler).
5. Check Local Requirements
Some counties and municipalities require a permit, setback distances from property lines, or an engineered drawing for certain sizes. Check with your local building department early so it doesn't slow your project down.
6. Be Ready on Install Day
You're not required to be there when our crew arrives, but we encourage it. Setup time depends on the size of the building. Once the crew is gone, you can start moving in.
Before You Schedule
Site Prep Checklist
- ✓Site cleared and level across the full footprint
- ✓Slab dimensions confirmed against the final building order
- ✓Anchor type known (concrete, asphalt, gravel or ground)
- ✓Clear truck and trailer access to the pad
- ✓No overhead lines or low limbs above the work area
- ✓Any required permits pulled
- ✓Property lines and setbacks verified
If you're unsure what your concrete contractor needs, ask us before the slab is poured. Also worth reading: building options and the FAQ.
Questions Are Part of the Process
Send us the size you're considering along with a few details about how you plan to use it, and we'll help you take it from there.
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