Professional Installation of Shed Foundations in New Jersey
If you’re wondering where to get shed foundations in NJ, you’ve found the right place! Site Prep is a shed foundation contractor working throughout New Jersey and the surrounding area. We provide gravel shed bases, concrete garage foundations, and shed demolition services across the Mid-Atlantic region.
About Our Gravel Shed Foundations In New Jersey
Our gravel (crushed stone) shed bases are our most popular form of shed site prep in New Jersey. A gravel shed foundation is best for prefab sheds and other buildings with pre-built wooden floors. We use compacted “clean” stone, which provides a firm base for your shed while allowing water to drain through.
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 New Jersey
We build concrete foundations for garages and sheds in New Jersey. Whether you need a small pad for one car or a large foundation for several vehicles, our skilled teams work throughout New Jersey and nearby areas. Ask for a free quote to get started on your garage foundation today!
Types Of Concrete Shed Foundations In New Jersey
Floating Concrete Shed Pads In NJ
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 NJ
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 NJ
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 NJ
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 Jersey
We have 100s of happy customers who have purchased our shed foundations in NJ and the surrounding area. Here’s what some of them wrote:
Great job
Did a great job very courteous and helpful one highly recommend them just wish they didn’t come so early in the morning
Extremely satisfied
Blown away!
100 percent satisfied!!! Great job! Extra professional and very understanding.
Shed Pad
Sam, Brandon and AJ did a great job setting up my 11×26 Shed Pad. Couldn’t be happier with it. Definitely recommend Site Preparations, LLC!!!
Cities Where We Install Shed Pads In New Jersey
Our shed site prep crews are based in southeast PA and can serve all of New Jersey. We install shed bases around Newark, Paterson, Edison, Lakewood Township, Toms River, Trenton, Vineland, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Wantage, and beyond. In fact, we even build shed foundations around the greater NYC area! Request a free quote to see if we service your area!
Our Service Area Map
We offer commercial excavation across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. Our service areas include sections of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, and West Virginia. Find out if we offer commercial excavation in your area on our service area page.
Other Site Preparation Services We Offer In New Jersey
Residential Excavation Services In NJ
The site Preps team also provides multiple other services, including residential excavation in New Jersey! Our team does everything from start to end to ensure a seamless & stress-free process for you! What's included in our residential excavation service? The process includes site clearing, basement & footer excavation, water runoff & drainage, septic & drain field installation, concrete floors & flatwork, & lastly, the final grading. We ensure that the site will match your building plan for a flawless finish!
Shed Demolition In NJ
Need to remove an old shed from your property? We also offer full-service shed demolition in New Jersey. Just show us the building you want removed, and we’ll get it out of your way! We’ll not only demolish the shed, but we’ll also clean up the debris and safely remove it from the property. Our crews are fully insured and trained to protect your property throughout the entire shed demolition process. Once your old building is removed, we can also install the foundation for a new shed.
All the Services Site Prep Offers in New Jersey
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.