Alternative Portable Buildings

After researching sheds and storage solutions we found that Alternative Portable Buildings had the best product and price. The price list is on their web site - no hidden charges. Better quality then Tuff shed and the owner Ralph is a pleasure to work with.  We ended up with the ranch style shed 12' x 16', added a turbine, 2' x 3' window, and ramp (get the ramp - it's a must). Ralph and crew showed up on time and finished building the shed within 7 - 8 hrs. We are using it for storage but it could easily be converted into a studio or workshop.

We are having a  shed built. We were going to use tuff shed, because that's who home depot recommended. We had nothing but problems with tuff shed. This company did not complain or use any of the excuses tuff shed did. Talking with him they have been in business for over 30 years. I  found this company on the internet and was a little leary due to there website but oh my goodness I  am beyond happy! We placed the order Saturday (of a holiday weekend) and they are here installing it on Tuesday! I'm pretty sure that he is just old school and having a  website presence is just hard to maintain. They are  professional. They are  friendly. They are putting the shed right where we want it! Even though they have to do some careful maneuvering around our pool. They were finished within hours. I would recommend this company any day!

We put down a $2,500 deposit for Alternative Portable Buildings to install an 8x14' shed on our property.  The person we were told would be building the shed was recovering from hip surgery, so we waited a few weeks for his recovery prior to the installation being scheduled.  Having worked in the insurance industry for 15 years, I know the risks associated with having work done on your property and know you want to ask for proof of insurance (the document is called a certificate of insurance and is typically readily available in the construction business).  He responded, and I quote, You can get someone else to build you're shed.  If you need proof of insurance, find someone else. I'm not doing it.  And then he hung up.  I was absolutely flabbergasted.  I gave him a couple hours to calm down and called back -- first to apologize for offending him (though the conversation certainly raised all kinds of red flags) and then to explain the reason insurance is important.  If the person doing work on your house gets hurt (and our builder had just recovered from hip surgery!) and they don't have business insurance, you can be legally responsible, and many homeowners policies will not cover someone doing work on your house.  However, he never even gave me a chance -- he said I don't want to do your job; I refunded your money.  And he hung up again!  I checked my credit card multiple times, and the refund of the deposit hasn't hit, but we shall see.  I feel confident that the credit card would fight it on our behalf even if he didn't refund the deposit, so I'm not too concerned about that.  And I'm thinking we dodged a bullet because this is obviously not a reputable company.  We originally found them through their positive reviews on yelp, but now I'm wondering if their reviews are from friends and family!!  I can't imagine that hostile of a personality getting positive reviews.  However, he did just recover from hip surgery, so maybe that's a factor.  Or maybe he's just covering for not having business insurance.  Hard to say but regardless, now that the initial blow of the frustration has passed, me and my husband feel content - bullet dodged.  Imagine if we had to call about an issue AFTER he had installed the building?!  Or God forbid he did get hurt while constructing the structure?!

These Guys are Great. Ralph and crew built a 10X12 Shed in my back yard. This is Quality work at a Very Reasonable price. Very professional and the job was completed super fast.
Thanks again Ralph and crew; anyone in my neighborhood needing a shed will send your way.  Terry

Highly recommend!!!   Quality work, fast, dependable, and very reasonable prices. Zero complaints.

Absolutely awesome group!  Ralph and his crew are working beasts, out here putting my 10x12 shed up in 117 degrees.  I felt awful but they were simply awesome. Product totally sound, built to last for years and they performed as promised. So glad we went with them instead of Tuff and so glad to support local business!!!!

Alternative Portable Buildings.  I was looking to put a medium-sized shed  (8 feet by 12 feet)  in my backyard to store mostly chairs and tables for large family events.  I had researched several shed companies listed on Yelp, and the reviews of the other companies were mixed at best.   I found Alternative Portable Buildings reviewed on another website similar to Yelp, and the company had glowing reviews.  Alternative Portable Buildings has an excellent website where you can discover most everything that you need to know about the building styles and options, and the prices for all of the possible combinations.  I didn't want to make a major purchase like this without seeing one of their sheds in person, so I went down to the business location to see the buildings that they had constructed on the premises so you can get a better idea of the style, quality, and dimensions.  The company was located a fair distance from where I live, but I would recommend taking a trip out there so that you can see what you are buying.  Based on what I saw at the business location and on an in-depth conversation with owner who is extremely knowledgeable with many years of experience, I scheduled the construction of a shed.  The owner and his son arrived on time.  They did an AMAZING job of putting together a solid storage shed that will probably outlive me.  Even though they had the entire building constructed in about 7 hours, the quality of construction shines through.  The building is perfectly symmetrical, and all of the corners are super tight.  I had considered going with a smaller shed, and the owner suggested getting a larger size.  Boy, am I happy I got the larger size.  It is absolutely perfect - no too big, not too small.  I am completely satisfied with quality, value, and service of Alternative Portable Buildings.  Before you have a shed built by another company, do yourself a favor and visit Alternative Portable Buildings.  There are cheaper companies out there, but you will probably compromise on quality if you go with a less-expensive option.  I am thrilled to be first customer to review this company on Yelp.