THE SHED GONE FIELD GUIDE
Leaning walls, narrow gates and other awkward shed jobs
Give the estimator the details that a front-facing photo hides.
THE SHORT ANSWER
Show the estimator the problems a front photo misses: leaning walls, a tight route, difficult terrain and nearby property to protect.
A deteriorated or leaning building
Photograph it from a safe position and describe what has changed. Do not enter an unstable structure to improve the estimate. It needs a site-specific assessment rather than a promise of a standard dismantling method.
A shed against a fence or house
Show the gap on every side and any apparent attachment. Explain whose fence it is and whether neighbouring access is available. Protecting adjacent property and establishing permission belong in the plan.
A long or restricted route out
Record gates, steps, slopes, soft ground and the distance to loading. Include parking restrictions and overhanging obstacles. If there is no clear route, an estimator may need a site visit before giving a firm scope.
Your quote checklist
- Photograph the relevant details from a safe, accessible position.
- Describe what should be removed and what must remain.
- Put unresolved details in the quote notes for review before work.