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mojo43
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# Posted: 19 Mar 2025 02:53pm
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Hello, it's been a while!
My neighbour ended up building a massive house right next to my 9X12 which are on post and pier. Like 10 feet away. I now would love to move to another part of the property, but I am not quite sure how to do it. I was thinking of lifting it with jacks and removing the piers and then settling it down some type of sled so that I can pull it. Does anyone have any ideas how this can be done?
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Brettny
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# Posted: 19 Mar 2025 06:37pm
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My 10x14 shed was built on 6x6 runners. It was pulled via tractor up a very loose and steep gravel driveway.
If no large tractor is available you can use an electric winch..or just call a shed mover.
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mojo43
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# Posted: 19 Mar 2025 06:59pm - Edited by: mojo43
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Sorry I forgot to mention that it is insulated and pine interior and 13 feet high with a loft. Also it was built on a slope so the back is about a foot high on the post and pier and in the front it's around 5 feet. I have attached a picture.
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MtnDon
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# Posted: 19 Mar 2025 08:20pm
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Here's the old thread on the cabin construction. Lots of slope. Large nearby trees. But mainly I look at that slope and cannot come up with a safe DIY method of moving that. If the ground was flat and level it would be a big enough challenge. With the slope a professional home mover might be the only safe solution. Or just get used to having a nearby neighbor.
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mojo43
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# Posted: 19 Mar 2025 08:21pm - Edited by: mojo43
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Hmm ok. I have cleared out all the trees, but yes the slope makes it difficult. I guess a crane could move it, but I assume that wouldn't be cheap. I was hoping to have jacks lift it up and install a sled and then remove the piers and then lower it.
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FishHog
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2025 07:32am
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I'm sure its technically possible, but not sure its worth it. Might be cheaper to make it the guest cottage and build a new one where you want it.
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Brettny
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2025 09:55am
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Call some local shed moving companies. The piers will prob need to be removed. You shouldnt need a crane for this job. However you may need to hire two different people. Someone to jack it up and remove the piers then someone to move it. Height dosnt really matter if it's never going on the road.
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2025 11:36am
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A local pre-built shed mover can come take a look and tell you what can be done.
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travellerw
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2025 11:59am - Edited by: travellerw
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I would be just crazy enough to attempt something like this move myself.
At 9X12 its not giant and should be movable with DIY type stuff. However, depending the ground you are pulling it over you will need some horsepower. I don't think a truck cut it (assuming you are using a sled with no wheels). I think you would need a tractor so you have the traction and low end torque to get it moving with skids. Steel skids would make a WORLD of difference, but if you had to buy them it would be cost prohibitive.
The real problem is that slope. A 4ft difference is pretty big and it will be darn tricky to lower bottle jacks in unison. Not impossible, but you will need a small crew and REALLY good communication.
Good luck.. and please post back with an update.
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DRP
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2025 07:34pm
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I'd level-ish the trailer on cribbing and ramps under it, then lower building and crossbeams onto the trailer that is on a ramp to level it, secure and drive away.
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DaveBell
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2025 10:15pm
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This is the Canadian guy with the crumbling piers built in a drainage ditch. Look at the previous thread, Foundation Problems for better pictures. Many boulders.
Mojo, jack it up on cribbing, knock out those bad piers, lower it down on skids and I guess tow it downhill? Don't know how you could turn it across hill without turning over. Can you post some better pics of the projected path and final resting area?
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DaveBell
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# Posted: 20 Mar 2025 10:41pm
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Looking at MtnDon link to Mojo's pics. He's sloped all the way down to water.
Mojo, you may want to think about the simplest way to make it better.
I think moving it is risking an accident.
Dig out between the piers and uphill to make a big level spot.
Like 7ft x 16ft. 4 ft uphill for a french drain or just to slow rain water.
Shovel in 3-4inches of gravel. Level.
Jack it up onto cribbing that is in the new dug out area.
Dig out the piers and remaining dirt. Add gravel level with previous gravel.
Lower it down onto PT skids or concrete blocks.
Plant evergreens between you and the neighbors.
Towing that thing in any direction on that slope seems dangerous. If you decide to do this, lets discuss what evergreens to use.
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Brettny
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# Posted: 21 Mar 2025 07:20am
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Quoting: travellerw I would be just crazy enough to attempt something like this move myself
I would also and have move things like this my self. I moved a 10x12 cedar shed about 4yrs ago. It was mostly flat but we literally just hooked a truck to it and pulled. At first the tires slipped. I lowered the tire pressure to about 10psi and in 4x4 low it pulled it fine. I dont think we even put anything under the 4x4 runners. This was on damp grass with crappy AT tires on a 1998 dodge truck. You really dont need alot of power to do this, just traction.
We did try a old 60hp 2wd tractor at first with no luck.
I believe the OP would be pulling the building down hill? If so that would make it that much easier.
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Brettny
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# Posted: 21 Mar 2025 07:25am
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Quoting: DaveBell Plant evergreens between you and the neighbors
This is a really good idea Dave. Large trees nearby will slow growth of any tree but...the best time to plant a tree was 30yrs ago, the second best time is today.
Spring of 2020 I planted 50 12in bare root Norway spruce. There 5' now. Last year I got 16-18in of growth out of them. They cost $1.25 each via NYS DEC.
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mojo43
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# Posted: 21 Mar 2025 07:43am
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Thanks for all of the suggestions!
Update to the thread that MtnDon linked to. I put freestanding blocks underneath the cabin and everything is better now save the proximity to the neighbour (who is really nice, but just too close for us).
The resting location is 50 feet downhill directly in front of where it currently is.
I agree, it could be pretty dangerous trying to get it off the piers. I have contacted a building mover. Will update when I find out more info.
Thanks again!
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 21 Mar 2025 11:10am - Edited by: gcrank1
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How about this:
Empty the building; 'stuff' is heavy!
Jack and crib enough to get it lifted off the piers
Run long 'slider' beams underneath with the downhill side blocked up 'almost level'/some downhill slope to get the building moving and going
Knock out the piers and lower the building onto sliders
Once you get to the end stop and repeat until you get to your New Well Prepared site
If you have a nice higher than grade 'foundation' there to slide to and up on it will help minimize the grade you have to deal with.
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paulz
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# Posted: 21 Mar 2025 11:22am
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That sounds good..
So the neighbor built a massive house 10’ away? Must have had a way to haul materials?
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 21 Mar 2025 01:34pm
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And No 'setback' rules from a proper line? Any building codes there?
If he is in violation for distance to your building he might be responsible for the costs to move yours rather than move/tear down his 
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mojo43
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# Posted: 22 Mar 2025 07:18am
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Yeah I wish! He unfortunately got a variance and it passed through the town. Thanks for the suggestions gcrank! I am looking into it this weekend.
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