How to Ensure a Successful Building Installation

Review Your Estimate
  • Double-check your estimate to ensure it lists everything you've ordered.
  • For changes or questions, call us at 508-398-1900 or email [email protected].
Building Dates
  • If you need to postpone or cancel your delivery, we will accommodate if possible. A $100 rescheduling fee applies if notified less than 7 days in advance.
  • If the site is not properly prepared on your building date, a $100 fee will be added to your balance.
We reserve the right to reschedule due to unanticipated circumstances, including weather.

​Weather Notes
  • Inclement Weather: Severe weather (rain, snow, high winds, extreme temperatures) may require adjustments to your schedule for safety.
  • Material Shortages: Pandemic-related delays may affect the availability of materials such as shingles.
Final Payments
  • The final balance is due on the day your shed is completed.
  • If you are unavailable, we’ll send electronic photos via email or smartphone.
  • Payments accepted: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, cash, and checks.​​
Shed Location and Ground Services
  • Ensure the site is clear and level to avoid stability or accessibility issues.
  • Need help? Schedule a free site inspection by calling 508-398-1900 after your deposit is secured.
Options
  • We recommend hiring a contractor to grade the area. Referrals are available.
Building Locations
  • A 2 to 3-foot perimeter is required for building. Clear any trees, stumps, limbs, or fences before the crew arrives.
  • We use solid concrete blocks as a foundation for buildings under 20' long. Additional foundation options are available on our website.
Additional Notes
  • Layout the shed size with stakes, flags, or lumber to visualize placement.
  • Changes after building begins will incur a charge.
  • If we’re removing an existing shed, it must be empty, debris-free, and disconnected from power.
Stone Base Option
  • Install a ¾” native stone base before your building date or have us install it for an additional fee.
Conservation Areas
  • In conservation or high-wind zones, check with your town for sonotube requirements before building.
Site Access and Delivery Requirements
  • Delivery trucks are 8 feet wide and 12 feet tall and include shed materials and tools.
  • Materials will be carried up to 25 feet from the truck’s parking spot as part of standard pricing.
    • Additional charges apply for distances beyond 25 feet, steep terrain, stair climbing, or obstacles.

Zoning and Permits
  • In Massachusetts, sheds under 200 sq. ft. are exempt from permits, but zoning forms are required.
  • The client is responsible for all necessary permits and compliance with setback requirements.
  • Salt Spray Sheds can assist with paperwork for a fee.​​

On Your Building Day

Safety
  • Children and Pets: Keep children and pets at a safe distance during construction.
  • If landscaping or site preparation isn’t completed, a $100 rescheduling fee will apply.
Power Access
  • A 14-amp compressor and Skill-Saw require a power outlet within 100 ft.
  • If outlets are further, let us know in advance to bring extension cords.
  • A $75 generator fee applies if no power is available.
Important Site Preparation
  • Sites not ready for safe construction will require rescheduling for the next available date.
  • Travel and overnight fees may need to be reapplied if rescheduled.
  • Construction zones may have small debris; we will do our best to leave the site clean and safe.
Landscaping Tip
  • Avoid piling dirt or mulch near the shed’s siding. Need ideas? Download our landscape design options.
Important Information on Permitting 
In Massachusetts, all accessory structures under 200 square feet are exempt from permitting. However, every town requires zoning registration forms to be completed before building begins. It is the client's responsibility to secure all necessary permits and approvals from local regulatory agencies and boards, as well as to ensure compliance with local "setback" requirements. We build the shed according to your specifications and cannot be held responsible for delays caused by unmet local regulations. Additionally, we will not be responsible for relocating the structure or making any structural changes once construction has commenced. Salt Spray Sheds offers assistance with processing your paperwork for a fee and is always available to answer any questions you may have regarding the permitting process.
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Thank you for taking time to review these guidelines to insure a successful installation.
​We find both professional and personal satisfaction in installing back-yard structures for our clients who appreciate the intense and concentrated effort required to install a complete shed in less than a day, on a previously unfamiliar site.