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Got Your Quote?Here's What's Next.

You're likely here because you received a quote from our team here at Amish Outdoor Buildings. We know you can have questions, and we wanted to help answer some of them on your own time.

Some of you reading this have already checked with your township. Some of you might still be picking a spot or walking the path to it, and some of you might already have a pad ready. Start wherever you are.

(P.S. Don't forget, we're always happy to answer any questions. Just reply to your quote email.)

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Amish Outdoor Buildings

Building
Lofted Barn
Size
12' x 20'What does 12-wide mean?
Base
Prepared by customerWhat should it sit on?
Delivery
Mule deliveryWill the Mule fit?
Next
Ready when you areWhat happens after yes?

What Will Your Building Sit On?

For quite a few of our customers, the answer ends up being a gravel pad. Customers build their own base or hire a local contractor, and we can tell you what your building needs. Our driver will set and level it on your prepared base.

See what each base needs
  • A white lofted barn on a gravel pad edged with a block wall
    Gravel pad, block edge
  • A tan garden shed on a white stone gravel pad with a wood ramp
    Gravel pad
  • A green lofted casita with a porch on a gravel pad
    Gravel pad
  • A gray garage with a roll-up door on a concrete pad
    Concrete pad

What about permits?

We don't handle permits ourselves, but we're more than happy to help you be prepared for yours. Most municipalities only need a zoning compliance permit for a building up to a 200 square foot footprint, and at times they require a building permit above that. Every township is a little different, so confirm with yours before you build.

At times, your local municipality decides what your property and building size require, and at other times they let you make the choice. We always recommend checking with them first.

What Does 12-Wide Actually Mean?*

* 12, 14, and 16 wide buildings are governed by hauling limits. Read below to see how that shapes the size of your portable building.

A 10-wide building is measured at its corners, with the roof overhanging past them. A 12-wide building is measured across the eaves, so its floor and corners are a little narrower.10' on your quote12' on your quotefloor and corners: a little narrower
8 and 10 wide: measured at the corners12, 14, and 16 wide: measured at the eaves

At 8 and 10 feet wide, the size on your quote is measured at the corners of the building, and the roof overhangs a bit past them. At 12, 14, and 16 feet wide, the size on your quote is measured at the eaves, so the floor and corners are a little narrower.

A delivered building has to travel down the road, and hauling rules limit how wide a load can be, eaves included. So once buildings reach 12 feet wide, they are sized by their widest point.

Either way, the size on your quote is the building footprint. If the exact inside width matters for what you plan to store, ask us before you order.

How Does It Get to Your Spot?

Your building arrives fully built on a trailer, and the Mule carries it off the trailer and across your lawn to the spot, reaching places a truck cannot.

The Mule needs a clear path about a foot wider than the building on each side, so a 10-foot-wide building needs roughly 12 feet of clearance.

Seen from above: a 10-foot-wide building needs a clear path of roughly 12 feet, about a foot on each side.10' building1'1'about 12' of clear path
A leather tool belt with a hammer, level, square, and tape measure on a wood deck

What if the Mule can't reach it?

When the Mule can't reach your spot, our crew can build the building right on your property instead. Your base still needs to be ready before they arrive.

Before you book a build on site

If a fence is the only thing in the way, temporarily taking out a few slats or a section can potentially let the Mule through and save you hundreds of dollars over a build on site fee.

How build on site worksWhere we deliver

What Happens After You Say Yes?

You can finish your order in person at either of our two locations, or by phone or email.

If you've already visited and just wanted time at home to settle your design and where the doors go, you don't have to come back to the lot. We're happy to take care of everything remotely. Let us know when you're ready to move forward, and we'll get it started and keep it as easy as we can.

Adrian

2301 E. US 223, Adrian, MI

517-673-5120Directions

Carleton

12849 Telegraph Rd, Carleton, MI

734-767-6011Directions

  1. Your paperwork

    Once you order, you'll have your order paperwork in hand.

  2. A call from the builder

    Most customers get a follow-up call from the builder to review their information.

  3. A call to schedule delivery

    Closer to the window on your quote, you'll get a call to set your delivery day.

  4. Delivery day

    Our driver will set and level it on your prepared base.

Custom builds are typically 3 to 4 weeks, up to 5 to 6 weeks in peak season.

Is there a deposit?

Pay at delivery: Not using rent-to-own? There's no deposit. You can pay by cash, check, or card when your building is delivered.

Rent-to-own: Start with your first month's payment. It includes tax and delivery. No security deposit. No credit check. 90 days same as cash is available.

How long is my quote good for?

A quote is typically good for 60 to 90 days. Prices can change with fuel and supplier conditions, but we work to keep them as stable as we can.

Do you have questions?

Anything this page did not answer, please feel free to reply right in your quote email thread, anytime. It keeps everything about your building in one conversation, which makes it easier for both you and our team to keep track of, so you get the right answers at the right time.

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