The short answer is yes. A fenced yard, a narrow gate, a steep slope, or a driveway with a sharp turn does not automatically disqualify you from getting a storage building. It does change how we get the building there.
Most sheds are delivered fully assembled on a flatbed truck. That works well for a lot of properties. But there are plenty of homes in Columbus and the surrounding area where the lot layout, gate width, overhead lines, or terrain makes a truck delivery impossible. That is where build-on-site comes in.
Why Delivery Does Not Work for Every Property
Our delivery truck needs a clear path that is at least 12 feet wide and 14 feet tall to move a shed safely. For a lot of properties, that is not a problem. But here are the situations where delivery typically fails:
Narrow gates: Standard privacy fence gates are often 4 to 6 feet wide. Even double gates top out around 10 to 12 feet in many cases. A fully assembled 10x12 shed being moved by equipment needs significant clearance, and a gate that is too narrow blocks the path entirely.
Fenced yards with no wide access point: Some yards are fully enclosed with no gate at all wide enough to bring in a large building or even the mule equipment we use for in-yard placement. If there is no way in, a delivery does not work.
Trees, power lines, and overhead obstacles: Low-hanging branches, utility lines, carports, and other overhead structures can make maneuvering impossible even if the ground path is clear.
Sloped or uneven terrain: A steep grade or soft ground in key areas can make it dangerous or impossible to position a shed by truck. Some lots simply cannot support the weight or angle required for standard delivery.
Long or winding driveways: A sharp turn, a blind corner, or a driveway that is too short for the truck and trailer combination can block access before you even get to the back yard.
What Build On Site Actually Means
Build-on-site means our crew comes to your property with the materials and builds the shed right where you want it. There is no fully assembled building being moved around. The materials arrive in manageable pieces, the crew carries them through whatever access you have, and the shed goes up on location.
This works even if your gate is only 36 inches wide. Boards and panels fit through a standard door opening. The framing goes up in place. The roofing goes on in place. At the end of the process, you have the same quality shed you would have gotten through delivery -- it just got built in your yard instead of at the factory.
Build-on-site is available for most of our custom wood shed styles. These are the same LP SmartSiding buildings with the same shingle roofs, the same 70-inch double doors, and the same 5-year warranty. Nothing is compromised because of how it got built.
How Long Does a Build-On-Site Take?
For most standard sizes, a build-on-site job takes one to two days. The crew arrives with materials, levels and prepares the base, frames the floor and walls, installs the roof, and finishes the exterior. Larger or more complex buildings may take a bit longer, but a straightforward 10x16 or 12x20 is typically a two-day project at most.
We will give you a realistic timeline before we schedule the build. Weather is the main variable -- an unexpected rainstorm may push things back a day -- but in normal conditions, your crew will show up, do the work, and be done within the expected window.
Do You Pay More for Build On Site?
Build-on-site does carry an additional labor cost compared to a standard delivered shed. The crew is spending more time on your property than a delivery requires, and the material staging is more involved. The exact cost depends on the building size and your site conditions.
That said, for customers who simply cannot get a delivered shed into their yard, build-on-site is not optional -- it is the only way to get a building in. The cost is usually worth it compared to tearing down a section of fence or regrading a slope.
What We Need From You Before Scheduling
Before we schedule a build-on-site, we will ask about your site conditions so we can plan the crew, materials, and timeline accurately. You will want to know the gate width, the approximate slope of the area where the shed will go, and whether there are any overhead obstacles the crew needs to plan around. If you can send us a few photos, that helps us give you a more accurate quote upfront.
Call us at 706-568-0500 or fill out a quote request at BannerBuildings.com. If you are not sure whether your property qualifies for delivery or needs build-on-site, we can help you figure that out before you commit to anything.