Lynchburg Transport, Inc.

Your Shed MUST be empty.  For our safety, the integrity of your shed, property and our equipment it is necessary to have your shed empty. Objects inside the shed will shift during the move resulting in damage to your shed or could result in the shed rolling over causing the truck/trailer to roll over.  Also added weight in the building will make loading more difficult and increase the chances for damage from winching.  The shifting of weight when the trailer is tilted to off-load can cause siding to be busted out or change the center of gravity of the shed and roll off of the trailer.  If you need your items moved, we can arrange a second trip with a cargo trailer to deliver your items, however, you must load and unload both the shed and the cargo trailer.  The driver is not responsible for items damaged in transit if they are not properly secured.

Most Pre-manufactured sheds and garages have 2 to 7 pressure treated 4x4 runners that are used for blocking and strapping for delivery.  This is important because the tracks on the bed of a shed delivery trailer are 6 feet apart, therefore the runners that ride in the trailer must not be further apart than 6 feet (72 inches) outside to outside of the 4x4.  We have moved many buildings that did not have runners or were not properly spaced.  We can add runners if necessary but it must be figured into the cost of the move and the driver needs to know ahead of time in order to bring the runners with him.

If you want your building set up on a block foundation and leveled when moved we can absolutley do that for you.  Most people get us to reblock for them because they do not have the equipment to do so.  Some of our customers have the time and the tools to do it and would prefer that we just set it where they want it and leave so they can save a little money on the cost of moving.  We will do as much or as little as you want, it is after all your shed and your property.

Currently we only accept cash or check, and full payment must be made at the time of delivery.

We are working on taking Credit/Debit cards.  Coming soon you will be able to use your Paypal account to pay by Bank draft, Credit, Debit card.

We do most of our business in the central VA area (Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville, Richmond, Charlottesville) but we have blanket permits to move oversized loads anywhere in the state of VA and we can obtain single trip permits to any state you may be moving to and from.  We have moved buildings from NC, DC, MD, NY, PA in the past.

There are two main reasons that there is not a phone number on our website.

1. We are a family owned company that works during daylight hours.  We cannot afford to be distracted with multiple calls for moving quotes while driving an oversized load or while setting a building.  It's just TOO dangerous.
2. When you email us with your info it gives us a chance to check on bridge weight limits, overpass height restrictions, construction zone detours for overwidth vehicles as well as plan a route, determine the mileage and cost of moving your building so that we can accurately quote you.  These things cannot be done over the phone immediately.  This also gives both the customer and us a hard copy of the quote so that there is no confusion or miscommunication on what services are to be performed or the charges that were discussed.

Once your email is submitted, we will reply back with your quote and our business phone number.

Buildings up to 14 feet wide and 30 feet long can be moved with minimal premove planning.  These moves are done on a truck and shed trailer combination.  We have the means of moving buildings 16 feet wide but proper permits must be obtained ahead of time.  Buildings up to 14 feet wide and 52 feet long can be moved by tractor trailer and require a lot of planning.

• Measure the Shed from the ground to the peak and add 3 feet to this measurement, this is the height of the building once it is on the trailer.  Check the height of powerlines, tree branches, and porch or house overhangs to verify that the shed will clear them when driving under.  It is not uncommon for trees to be trimmed back to make room for the move.
• Next measure the width of the shed at its widest point and add 1 foot to clear gates, fences, utility poles, trees, etc. to access your property.
• For tight turns it may be necessary to add 3-5 feet more width than that of the building to prevent the tail swing of the building from hitting objects.

1. The best foundation for any building is a level concrete slab that is approximately 4 inches thick.  The pad should be at least 1 foot wider and longer than the building to prevent rainwater runoff from splashing mud onto the building.
2. A Gravel or Crushed Stone base that is packed and level will be much less expensive than concrete and will provide a solid continuous base for the buliding to sit on while still allowing water to be drained away from the building.
3. The most common and most economical foundation is concrete block piers.  The building is set on the ground and then jacked up to place blocks under the runners of the building.  Typically blocks are placed every 4-6 feet and on 2-3 runners depending on the width and length of building.
4. Some county jurisdictions require additional foundation work that may include concrete footers, concrete pillars, or a continuous footer.  Check with your local county building inspector to determine if anything extra will be needed.