Professional Installation Of Shed Foundations In Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Looking for the perfect shed foundation in Lancaster, PA? Site Prep is here to help you achieve that goal. Over the past decade, we’ve installed thousands of shed foundations in Lancaster, PA & its surrounding regions. We’ve become the favorite shed foundation contractor in Pennsylvania, and our completed projects & client testimonials are here to back that statement up! At Site Prep, we specialize in gravel foundations, concrete foundations, and we also offer shed demolition as well. Explore your options today & get a free quote; discover how quality & durable shed foundations are made!
About Our Gravel Shed Foundations In Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Gravel foundations are the most common shed foundations in Lancaster, PA. Gravel foundations are popular due to the benefits it offers. It’s perfect for shed support as the foundations provide support for the whole structure. Gravel foundations provide superior drainage, preventing water from pooling under your shed & helping excess moisture to drain away. Gravel provides a durable & top-quality shed foundation that sustains for many years without degrading in quality.
Step 1
Topsoil is removed, and the ground below is compacted.
Step 2
A pressure-treated lumber perimeter is built and staked.
Step 3
A construction-grade stabilization fabric is installed over the dirt.
Step 4
3/4″ clean crushed stone is added (minimum 4″) and compacted.
About Concrete Shed Foundations In Lancaster, Pennsylvania
If you’re looking to concrete foundations in Lancaster, PA, Site Prep also offers that service! Concrete foundations can be used for various purposes such as Garages, pavilions, horse barns, & built-on-site-sheds. Site Prep offers multiple types of concrete garage foundations, including Simple concrete pads, single-pour foundations with footers, & concrete piers. Our team of experts is here to guide you every step of the way in the process. You can count on us to provide a foundation that fits your needs perfectly while adhering to all relevant local codes and regulations.
Types Of Concrete Shed Foundations In Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Floating Concrete Shed Pads In PA
Foundation Includes:
- Ground Leveled With Skid Loader
- 4″ to 5” Clean Stone under Concrete Pad
- 4” Thick Concrete (3500 PSI)
Floating Concrete Shed Foundations In PA
Foundation Includes:
- Excavation for Foundation
- 4’’ Thick Concrete Floor (3500 PSI)
- Saw Cut Control Joints to Minimize Cracking
- Fiber Mesh OR Wire Mesh in Floor
- 6-Mil Moisture Barrier
- 4’’ to 5” of Clean Stone Prepped for Concrete
- 12” Deep by 10″ Wide Footer
Monolithic Concrete Foundations In PA
Foundation Includes:
- Excavation for Foundation
- 4’’ Thick Concrete Floor (3500 PSI)
- Saw Cut Control Joints to Minimize Cracking
- Fiber Mesh OR Wire Mesh in Floor
- 6-Mil Moisture Barrier
- 4’’ to 5” of Clean Stone Prepped for Concrete
- 36” Deep by 10″ Wide Concrete Frost Wall
Block Shed Foundations In PA
Foundation Includes:
- Excavation for Foundation
- 4’’ Thick Concrete Floor (3500 PSI)
- Saw Cut Control Joints to Minimize Cracking
- Fiber Mesh OR Wire Mesh in Floor
- 6-Mil Moisture Barrier
- 4’’ to 5” of Clean Stone Prepped for Concrete
- 8’’ Masonry Block Used to Build up to Required Height
- Concrete Footer, 8” Deep x 20” Wide to Required Frost Depth with #4 Rebar
Reviews From Past Shed Foundations In Pennsylvania
We’ve installed shed bases for hundreds of happy clients! See for yourself what a few lovely customers in Pennsylvania have to say:
She’d Prep
Site Prep guys were great! Did a very good job site looks wonderful. Very happy with the work done Would recommend
gazebo pad
met with Ritchie this morning, walked through the layout for the gazebo and made some positioning adjustments. very pleased with the work completed.
Shed foundation
Great Job!
Service Area For Shed Site Preparation In Lancaster
Our team is based out of southeast PA & we can service most of Pennsylvania. We install shed foundations in areas including Philadelphia, Allentown, Norristown, Bethlehem, Reading, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Easton, King of Prussia, and beyond. In fact, we’ve done projects as far west as State College & we also build shed foundations around the greater NYC area! Request a free quote to see if we service your area!
Other Site Preparation Services We Offer In Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Excavation Services In Lancaster, PA
Our team can also provide residential excavation services in Lancaster, PA. Our team starts & finishes everything; we do the whole process! For residential excavation service, you can expect to get site clearing, basement & footer excavation, water runoff & drainage, septic & drain field installation, concrete floors & flatwork, & lastly, the final grading.
Shed Demolition In Lancaster, PA
Our team can provide shed demolition services in Lancaster, PA. We offer the complete service for demolitions, meaning we do the demolition, clean up the property & remove any remaining debris. We take all the necessary precautions to guard the surrounding property & afterward, we clean up thoroughly. Once the old shed is removed, we can install a new gravel or concrete foundation.
All The Services Site Prep Offers In Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Recently Completed Shed Foundations In Lancaster, PA
FAQs
Yes, those terms can be used interchangeably. Our pads are built with crushed stone but are often referred to as “gravel” shed foundations, so we often refer to them that way as well.
Yes, there are. However, we recommend gravel shed foundations due to their combination of affordability, durability, and ease of installation.
In some cases, local ordinances may require that gravel shed foundations be modified with frost-proof footings such as shed foundation piers. For even more foundation types, check out our comparison of the top 13 shed foundation options here.
Not technically. Gravel actually refers to round river stone, which is not suitable for a foundation. Our shed foundations are built with crushed stone. Crushed stone is ideal for a shed foundation because its uneven shape allows it to be tightly compacted into a firm base while still allowing water to drain away from the shed.
However, many people refer to crushed stone as “gravel”, so we often do too!
Absolutely! There are two primary ways of building a shed foundation on uneven ground:
- Building up – This involves building a retaining wall of pressure-treated lumber and bringing the shed foundation up to level. You can see an example of a built-up shed foundation here.
- Digging out – This involves excavating into the slope and then building a retaining wall of pressure-treated lumber to protect the shed. You can see an example of a dug-out shed foundation here.
- You can also use a combination of building up and digging out to place the foundation at a specific height. This is especially useful if the doors will be on the side of the shed. You can see an example of a combination shed foundation here.
Alternatively, some types of sheds and other buildings can be supported with concrete piers built up from a slope, such as in this example.
We don’t recommend installing your shed on blocks as this can create problems for your building down the road. Potential issues include:
- Floor joists are supported unevenly.
- Possible settling over time.
- Binding windows and doors.
- Space for critters to get under the shed.
In fact, many shed companies now require that their buildings be placed on a gravel shed foundation in order for their warranty to stand.
This article explains why shed foundation blocks are a bad idea in more detail.
Yes, gravel tends to be cheaper than concrete.