Preparing for delivery

Having your new cabin delivered and in-place means that some thoughtful planning needs to go into preparing for delivery. When the big day comes, you’ll want to be ready to have your cabin set up in the perfect location and be ready to use.

Tips for Delivery

Let’s look at some helpful tips that assist you with preparing for delivery in order for it to go as smoothly as you’d like.

• Check local regulations and ordinances.

It’s important to check your local city and county ordinances, as well as homeowners' association regulations regarding buildings of this type. Make sure you have any necessary permits. The last thing you want to do is get your unit in place and stocked up and find out you’re not in compliance with regulations or ordinances.

• Select the location for your shed.

It’s very important that your site is relatively level. Avoid areas that are very wet or suffer from poor drainage. If you have an in-ground sprinkler system, move or divert the heads to keep water from being sprayed directly on your shed. Send us some pictures if you are unsure of your site.

• Have your foundation ready.

This sounds like a no-brainer, but if you’ve created a gravel pad or poured a concrete foundation, you’ll want to be sure it’s set before you place your building on top of it. This means not waiting until the last minute before you pour your concrete or level out the gravel. If you’re using a gravel base, be sure the base is as level as possible and ready to go.

• Check the delivery path carefully.

Before arrival, you’ll want to have spent time walking the area and looking for:

• Overhanging trees/tree limbs
• Ditches
• Fences
• Overhead wires/power lines
• Overhanging eaves

It’s your responsibility to remove any obstacles before delivery. Be sure to have this done well in advance of the arrival of your delivery team.

Keep in mind that our all-terrain forklift machine (called the Mule) will be transporting your unit to its permanent location. Make sure the pathway is clear and that there’s ample clearance on each side and above where the Mule will be driving. If you have tree limbs in the path, be sure to trim those back before arrival. If your site is open, we can often place the building on its foundation without using the mule.

• Be there.

You’ll want to be sure and clear your calendar the day your cabin is being delivered. Your delivery team will want to double-check with you to make sure they’re placing your building exactly where you want it to go. They’ll also want to make sure that everything is level and lined up correctly, including all of the windows and doors. A final check will be completed with you to ensure that the setup and delivery have been finished to your complete satisfaction.

Torreya Tiny’s team of professionals will not only help you select the perfect building to meet your needs, but we’ll also consult with you about everything you need with preparing for delivery. Don’t hesitate to ask us any questions you have; we’re always happy to help.