Glide That Shed Smoothly to Its New Home with Our Moving Roller System

Moving a shed to a new location in your yard can be a daunting task. Even small sheds can weigh hundreds of pounds and be nearly impossible to push or drag across the ground. But with the right tools, you can smoothly transport even heavy storage sheds to a new home right in your own backyard.

Our moving roller system takes the backbreaking work out of relocating sheds. With a set of rotating cylinders underneath and a straight track ahead, you can seamlessly glide that shed anywhere you want it.

Make Sure Your Shed Can Handle the Move

Before deciding to move your shed on rollers, the first step is determining if it can actually handle being transported this way. Consider the size, construction materials, and estimated weight of the structure. Typical wood sheds under 10 x 12 feet are often good candidates for shed roller moving. Larger steel and resin sheds may be too heavy or wide for typical roller systems.

The surface your shed sits on also plays a role. Rolling your shed works best on flat, level ground with firmly compacted soil or gravel underneath. If the ground is wet, muddy, or has large dips or slopes, it may be safer to disassemble the shed or hire professional rigging crews.

Choose the Correct Roller System

Once you've determined your shed can be safely rolled, next choose the right moving roller system for the job. Key factors to consider are:

• Roller weight capacity - Select rollers rated for at least 1.5x your shed's weight
• Roller width - Must be wider than the shed's base
• Roller type - Pneumatic, polyurethane, or solid metal depending on surface
• Track length - Slightly longer than the shed is ideal

Consult our handy size chart and capacity calculator to find the perfect rollers, axles, and tracks tailored to your shed.

Set Up Stable Tracks

The rollers need a straight, flat track to move along. For DIY shed movers, a pair of 2x8 or 2x10 planks make ideal tracks. They are rigid enough to support heavy sheds without bowing or cracking under the rollers.

Be sure to level the tracks and brace them firmly in place before loading your shed. Any dips or shifts during transport can cause damage or derailment.

Get Your Shed in Position

Now comes the tough part - loading your shed safely onto the rollers. Using ramps, lever bars, and helpers, carefully slide the shed up onto the rollers aligned perfectly with the tracks. Center its weight evenly over each roller.

Depending on your shed's size, you may need to lift up one side or end at a time using wooden blocks, car jacks, or other aids. Take it slowly to prevent structural damage.

Lubricate for Smooth Rolling

Before you start moving, lubricate the roller axles with silicone spray, bearing grease, or other approved lubricants. This dramatically reduces friction and rolling resistance.

Reapply lubricant periodically for long moves. A dry, unlubricated roller system may resist rolling or get permanently stuck.

Transport Your Shed to Its Destination

With help from friends or shed moving tools, slowly start pushing or pulling your lubricated, loaded roller system across the tracks. Maintain gentle, steady pressure to keep the rollers aligned and prevent hopping off the tracks.

Avoid using excessive speed or force during transport which can cause damage. Place blocks behind the wheels as you progress to prevent backwards sliding.

Secure Your Shed in Its New Home

As you reach the destination, use ramps to gently lower your shed off the roller system onto blocks or its new foundation. Make sure it is level and solidly supported.

Before detaching the shed, brace exterior walls from the inside to prevent collapse when the rollers are removed. Fully anchor your shed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Congratulations - thanks to your moving roller system, your heavy shed is now safely settled into its new home!

If you encounter issues moving your shed, here are some common problems and solutions:

• Jammed rollers - Lubricate thoroughly and pry rollers loose with a long lever bar
• Shed shifting - Realign shed over rollers and tighten track braces
• Sunken tracks - Fill holes/gaps with gravel and relevel tracks
• Weather issues - Avoid moving shed in rain, snow, or mud

With some care and patience, your storage shed will be moving quickly. Our moving roller systems have relocated thousands of sheds - let us help move yours today!