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Anyone have experience with moving a small building? I may have found a nice custom 8x12 workshop to put behind my garage. It's in Goldsboro and would be a 60 mile drive.

Here are my basic concerns and things I'm looking for recommendations about:

- How to properly strap down a small building on a trailer so that it's secure without damaging the structure
- What precautions need to be made to a shingled roof?
- How much do you reckon it weighs?
- I'd like to use my car trailer but it's only 6'10" between the fenders. I'm considering building a frame for it to rest on top of to clear the fenders. Thoughts?
- Or does anyone have access to a heavy equipment trailer that has a platform above the wheels that I could borrow?
- Seller says it's built "on skids" which I assume are 2x4 or 2x6. How should I plan to winch this thing onto a trailer?
- Who could move something like this and what would it cost?

I have to tell you that I asked Adam Ligon about this -- I really trust Adam's opinions about things involvling buildings and heavy stuff, he really "gets it" -- and he told me I shouldn't try to move it myself Which worries me, but it sounds like an interesting challenge

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Mike Whitney
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Please post whatever you find out.

I have a 12x12 building that I would like to move to a different spot in my yard.

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i would have to agree with adam...

you may be able to get it on the trailer.. you may be able to strap it down.. you may get it back with no problems... but if that thing falls off going down the highway, that wouldnt be good.

Listen to the Grizz.


If you're buying it from a guy who makes them, or deals in this type of building, doesn't he offer delivery service??

There seems to be at least 1 place in the Southside Shopper (that free newspaper printed in Garner- it's everywhere around here...) that advertises about moving storage buildings- might be worth a call.

Just think of how much a small stack of 2x4's weighs, then multiply that by whatever imaginary number you can think of to get an idea of what the whole building would weigh.

Maybe you could hire someone with a big rollback- preferably one with a greasy smooth steel bed...


Bret.

Well I'd estimate 3000 lb -- 20 sheets of plywood @ 50 lb = 1000 lb, about 1000 lb of siding, shingles, and trim, and 1000 lb of studs, foundation 4x4s, and roof rafters.

It's being sold by a private individual who built it himself and obviously (based on the pics) built it very well. I still think that if I can get a good trailer I'd be able to move it myself. There are four 4x4 "skids" underneath that can get strapped to the trailer.

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Mike Whitney
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I think 3000lb is a little on the low side for that size actually.

And how are those 4x4 skids attached? Nails, bolts? Neither, even if both, will provide the strength to offset the weight and wind load of the structure going down the highway.

IF you are gong to do this yourself the only way to hold it down properly would be with straps going fro the trailer over the top of the building and back down the other site. With normal wall heghts you are looking at 32'+ straps, and at least 4 of them. Then add a trailer, you will probabaly have to rent, and your time, and the risks, to the costs.

Bret has it right, get a rollback and pay someone the $150-200 to get it moved for you. Relax at home with a beer while it makes the trip and sweat a lot less

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Another thing to consider. Is the building over 8 feet wide at the widest point? You are allowed 102 inches wide 8' 6" on most major roads. If you are over that you are looking at over size permits. I would no worry if you were going across town but from Goldsboro someone with a badge might take interest in your project.They also might make you scale out. Is your tow vehicle tag have enough weight for the combination? At highway speed I would suggest a tarp covering the roof tightly to avoid shingles blowing off in hurricane Whitney.



The Rollback idea looks beter and better.


How good a deal did you get. I put a 10X13 shed in my backyard for around $1000.

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George Bright Member # 141
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yeah.. you also have to worry about being overheight... someone can attest to the bad things that can happen, i'm sure...

i would use some kind of plastic (black or clear) and staple it down around the fascia (along the edge of the roofline). that should hold the shingles down.

Well this thing already has built-in shelves, a workbench, lights, electrical, a 100A panel, and is painted close enough to match my garage. It looks better built than all of the commercial sheds I have seen. It's $1200.

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Mike Whitney
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Plus shipping and handling, it would seem....

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Rich
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Wow, that does sound like a good deal. How did you find it? There wouldn't be website would it?

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I would expect your 3000 lb estimate is low.

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George Bright Member # 141
One of the youngest of the old farts.
Yes I voted against you joining the club.

I had a 20X12 delivered several years back. It came on a rollback. I put down blocks where I wanted the unit to be placed. With the rollback, the guy put it right on the mark like it was effortless. I was amazed how easily he could manipulate that big unit.

Anyway, if you can find someone to do it, I'd let 'em do it. The name of the company that I used was Womack in Louisburg. I have no idea if they are still there or not. You can also check with some of the smaller independent towing businesses. They may be willing to help you out.

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Rob Harvey
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There is a place on Hwy 70 coming back from Clayton. It is just before you hit I-40 on the right. They have a sign that says we move buildings. They also sell wood sheds too.

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George Bright Member # 141
One of the youngest of the old farts.
Yes I voted against you joining the club.

rollback. sometimes it pays to pay a pro. this IMO would be one of those times.