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In order to better serve our customers we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions. Whether your question is before or after delivery we are here to help. If your question is not answered below, please feel free to contact us by calling (330) 893-4212 between 8am and 4pm EST to speak with a representative, or you can send us an email.Enjoy your playhouse with a lifetime of memories!
Kits can be generally be assembled by 2 adults in 2 days time, or less, depending on the size of the unit. This may not include Shingling and Paint.
D-I-Y Kits: Our DIY Kits come with everything preassembled, labeled, primed and ready to assemble. NO EXTRA CUTTING. Customer will be responsible for the shingles, drip edge and paint. Detailed Picture Manual will be included.
Pre-cut: Our Pre-cut Kits come with everything precut, labeled, primed and ready to assemble. NO EXTRA CUTTING. Customer will be responsible for the shingles, drip edge and paint. Detailed Picture Manual,with Wall Layouts, will be included
Pre-Built: Our Pre-built Units will be delivered to you by our driver (special delivery charges apply). When the unit arrives it will be fully assembled, painted, shingled, and ready to move into!
When you order a Pre-Built unit, it will arrive ready to use, by our truck and roll back trailer. Sufficient access to the delivery area is need, if this is not possible you will need to order in kit form. Please call for a quote.
When you purchase a kit from Little Cottage Co., it will arrive to you on a securely packaged pallet. Please be sure to note any damage with the driver. Kits can be generally be assembled by 2 adults in 2 days time or less depending on the size of the unit. This may not include Shingling and Paint. The pieces on the pallet will weigh anywhere from 25 to 60 pounds each (some larger kits, especially Greenhouse Panels, may weigh up to 95 lbs each piece). Panelized walls and alphabetized directions will make for an easy assembly!
Delivery of DIY Kits:
Little Cottage Co. kits are shipped nationwide via common carrier. When your shipment is expected to be delivered via common carrier, you will be required to have 2 people there to help unload. Your shipment will arrive on a pallet (number of pallets will vary with size of building). The truck driver will help remove the bands and wrapping on the pallet, the 2 people will then be required to unload each panel piece by piece from the truck.
However, when you purchase a Playhouse, 4×6, 6×8, 8×8, 8×10, 9×8, 11×8, 11×10, 11×12 sizes, will be delivered with a LIFT-GATE service. When lift-gate is available, the truck will pull up to the end of your driveway, and using the lift-gate will simply lift the pallet off the back of the truck and into the end of your driveway. When lift-gate is used you will only be required to have 1 person available to sign for the shipment.
Kits: Most units are made as they are ordered. Depending on the type of unit, most kits will arrive within 3-4 weeks from date of order. Kits will arrive by common carrier (see above for further delivery instructions).
Pre-built: The Pre-built units can take between 4 and 6 weeks to deliver, this is due to the custom nature of these units. Pre-Built units will be delivered by our driver.
Little Cottage Co. does ship nationwide! Call for quote.
The most important thing is that the site is level. We recommend a crushed stone 3-4″ thick, patio block, or concrete pad to form a base, however the base of our playhouses are constructed of treated lumber and may be placed directly on the ground. When preparing a base you should make the base one foot wider on all sides of the unit. For further information please go to our Site Preparation page.
Each playhouse differs in height. Depending on which playhouse you are interested in you can go to the specific page and the height will be listed there. (the small playhouse 4×6 is roughly 6’ high. The 6×8, 8×8, and 8×12 are roughly 8’ high. The 10×12 cape cod and Victorian are roughly 9’ high).
Drip edge is an aluminum piece that will be installed along the edge of the roof of the structure. The shingles will be installed over top of the drip edge. This can easily be purchased at your local home improvement store or lumber yard. This is NOT needed for Greenhouses. For further information please go to our Items needed for assembly page.
If you want the ability to move your playhouse in the future, it will be necessary to purchase and install the 4×4 runners. If your playhouse has the 4×4 runners you can call a local towing company, with a flatbed and a winch, and they will be able to move the unit. If it is necessary to move your playhouse from one area of the yard to another, you can use heavy wall pvc pipes, you can call Little Cottage Co. for more information 330-893-4212.
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