Professional Installation Of Shed Foundations In Mohawk Valley, NY
Site Prep is the go-to provider for shed foundation installation in Mohawk Valley, NY. Whether you’re looking for gravel foundations, concrete foundations, or other site preparation services, we offer it all! Our team is based in PA, enabling us to install shed foundations in Mohawk Valley, NY & in most of the tri-state area!
About Our Gravel Shed Foundations In Mohawk Valley, NY
Gravel foundations are the most commonly installed shed foundations in Mohawk Valley, NY. Gravel foundations are perfect for sheds as they provide the support needed for the structure and help drain any excess moisture. Our gravel shed foundations provide a quality & durable base for your sheds that keeps them protected in all seasons!
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 Mohawk Valley, NY
Site Prep offers concrete foundations in Mohawk Valley, NY. Concrete foundations are perfect bases for garages, pavilions, horse barns, and built-on-site-sheds. Our team of experts can install multiple variations of concrete foundations. Our services for concrete foundations include simple concrete pads, single-pour foundations with footers, foundations with concrete block footers, and concrete piers.
Types Of Concrete Shed Foundations In Mohawk Valley, NY
Floating Concrete Shed Pads In NY
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 NY
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 NY
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 NY
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 New York
We’ve installed shed bases for hundreds of happy clients! See what a few of lovely customers in New York have to say:
Excellent service by a excellent crew
Extremely Satisfied
Great Work
Did a great job putting down a pad for my shed. Worker was extremely friendly and on time. No issues at all, would use again.
Just as advertised. Amazing.
Service Area For Shed Site Preparation In Mohawk Valley
Site Prep services most of the New York area! We've built shed foundations in Mohawk Valley, Binghamton, Poughkeepsie, Rochester, Albany, Syracuse, Watertown, Staten Island, and beyond. At times, we’ve even done projects throughout Long Island! If you’d like pricing for a shed foundation in Mohawk Valley, don’t hesitate to request a free quote!
Other Site Preparation Services We Offer In Mohawk Valley, NY
Residential Excavation Services In Mohawk Valley, NY
Residential excavation services in Mohawk Valley, NY, are available as well! Our team completes the whole process from start to finish. For residential excavation services, you can expect to get site clearing, basement and footer excavation, water runoff and drainage, septic and drain field installation, concrete floors and flatwork, and lastly, the final grading.
Shed Demolition In Mohawk Valley, NY
Our team can do shed demolition services in Mohawk Valley, NY. Show us the building you'd like removed, and we'll do the rest! We do the whole job, including the demolition, clean-up, and removal of debris. Precaution and safety are taken into account; our team ensures the surrounding property is protected & and the site is cleaned up thoroughly after shed demolition projects.
All The Services Site Prep Offers In Mohawk Valley, NY
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.