Frequently Asked Questions
Zoning codes vary by location. It is up to you to contact your town or city hall and find out if your local zoning board requires you to obtain a permit.
Free delivery is available for deliveries within 150 miles of Versailles, Missouri, where Rock Island Sheds is located.
Your order will be delivered via truck-trailer to its new home.
We use special equipment to unload your portable structure and install it exactly where you want it, if accessible.
Our portable barns, garages, sheds, chicken coops, cabins and other products are made in the USA. We are a small local business located in the country outside of Versailles, MO.
No. Our products are built, delivered and installed by our own employees for consistent quality control.
In most areas, no property taxes are due on our products because they are built on skids, making them portable buildings.
We offer garden and utility sheds, portable garages, small barns and other portable building options. Custom placement of windows and doors means you can alter a structure to suit your needs.
Most purchases take two to three weeks from order to delivery. Please allow a little more time for cabins. Orders placed during the spring or fall may take a little longer, as these are our busiest times of the year.
Many households are interested in growing or raising their own food and becoming less reliant on others for their daily needs. Whether you’re a homesteader or simply want to save money and live a healthier lifestyle, Rock Island Sheds can help you become more independent with USA-built chicken coops, garden sheds, barns and other property tax-free portable buildings.
*Please note that most counties and municipalities do not require you to pay property on these structures. Please check with your local zoning entity regarding local laws.
The lumber we use is higher-grade than what the big-box stores use. It’s even of a better quality than the wood used in high-end home construction. However, you won’t pay more than you have to for quality materials; we strive to offer the best value possible.
No. We are a local family business with the authority to make all our own decisions.
Make sure the site is accessible for our delivery equipment. The ground must also be level for the doors on your portable building to work properly. We can assist with leveling the building up to three inches, there may be a charge for blocking.
We require a down payment of half your purchase price in order to build your structure. The other half is due upon delivery. We normally charge a two-percent processing fee for credit and debit card orders; this fee is waived for online purchases. We also accept checks, and you may pay with a combination of check and credit card. Of course, you may pay the full amount upfront if you prefer.
