FAQ

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Below are answers to some of the most common questions about our sheds. If you don’t see what you’re looking for,

feel free to contact us and we typically respond the same day.

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What areas do you service?
• Bloomington Sheds services many cities and towns throughout Central Ontario and cottage country, including areas such as Orillia, Barrie, Innisfil, Beaverton, Port    Perry, Midland, Tiny Township, Muskoka, Bracebridge, Haliburton, the Kawarthas, Peterborough, Lindsay, Caledon, and surrounding regions. We regularly deliver       sheds across Ontario, and if you’re unsure whether we service your location, feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to confirm delivery availability.

Do sheds require permits in Ontario?
​  • In Ontario, sheds under approximately 15 square metres (approximately 161 square feet) do not require a building permit, but larger sheds may require approval.      Regulations can vary by municipality, so we always recommend checking with your local building department before installing a shed.

How long do wooden sheds last?
• With proper care and maintenance, a well-built wooden shed can last 20 years or more. Our sheds are built using solid pine lumber, metal roofing, and heavy           timber framing designed to handle Ontario weather conditions.
 

Can I paint or stain my shed?

• Yes, you can paint or stain your shed. Because your shed is freshly built, we recommend waiting about one week after delivery to allow moisture in the wood to escape before applying paint or stain. Keeping the windows open for airflow during the first few days will help the drying process.
   

How much space do I need for delivery?

• We deliver our sheds using a 22-foot flatbed trailer and pickup truck. We typically require at least 14 feet of width and 14 feet of height clearance, along with enough space for the truck to maneuver. Please ensure tree branches are trimmed and obstacles removed. For tighter spaces, we can also use a mule delivery system. We review access requirements with you before delivery.
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Can sheds be customized?

• Yes. Our standard sheds include a man door, double barn doors, two windows, a steel roof, and solid pine flooring. You can also customize your shed with additional windows, different door placement, roof styles, roof colours, and other options.
   

What other products do you make?

• We specialize in sheds, lean to sheds, bunkies, chicken coops, horse shelters, porch sheds, greenhouses, and more.
   

How long does it take to get my shed?

• Typically, every season, we have a large inventory ready to go and delivery lead time is about 1-2 weeks. If your shed requires to be built from scratch, lead times vary depending on the time of year. 
   

What kind of base do I need for my Shed?

• You do not need any special base or concrete pad. In fact we recommend against a concrete pad. Our sheds are built on 2-6” x 6” pressure treated posts, keeping your shed off the ground and makes for easy levelling. If your ground is not level, you may lay down some clear stone.
   

My property is too small, do you sell kits?

• We do offer kits in certain sizes (typically up to 8x12) that can be dropped off on a driveway, these kits come with the walls and floor preassembled, but please note that assembly of these kits does require a skill set and plenty of help as the parts are very heavy.
   

How do you build and what makes your shed different?

• Our sheds are a timberframe build, using 4” x 4” framing, unlike other sheds that use 2” x 4” framing, making our structure extremely durable. We do not use any plywood, our floors are solid tongue and groove pine. Roof is metal which will outlast asphalt shingles, and all our walls are 1" thick pine board and batten.
   

Can Animals get into my shed?

• Although we can’t guarantee little critters won’t get in, we take every precaution to make sure the shed is built tight, with enclosed soffits, we even add styrofoam in the ripples of the metal roof helping to prevent entry.
   

What makes your pricing competitive?

• We have cut out the middleman and sell direct to consumer.
   

Do you have a showroom?

• We do have display sheds to view located in Holland Landing, all viewings are appointment only.