Start with three separate scopes
Treat the outbuilding, its contents and the ground elements as three decisions. A request to remove a shed does not explain whether stored items leave, whether a slab stays or whether footings are within the scope. Make each decision explicit even when the intended result appears obvious from the next use of the yard.
Describe attachments and connections
Describe any connection to the house, fence or neighbouring structure. Note visible services without trying to disconnect or trace them. Share the relevant professional or property information already available. A small structure is not a reason to assume connections, structural relationships or approval questions have been resolved.
Show the route and next use
Show how the outbuilding relates to the street, gate, side passage or lane. Include retained landscaping and the proposed loading position. Explain whether the next use is a garden, a replacement structure or a retained slab, but keep the demolition scope separate from new construction and landscaping. Access permission must be checked for the actual route.
Record the outbuilding decisions
Use the three-part sheet to compare what stays and goes. It serves both garages and sheds without assuming they have identical construction. Bring it to the garage and shed enquiry; use the limited-access guide if the route includes tight turns, shared land or building restrictions.
Outbuilding decision sheet
Copy these headings into your own working document and complete the rows for your property. The prompts are not findings or approval of work.
| Scope | Keep / remove / confirm | Unresolved dependency |
|---|---|---|
| Walls, roof and doors | Fill in | Connections and assessment |
| Stored contents | Fill in | Owner instruction and special items |
| Slab and footings | Fill in | Next use and removal boundary |
Keep your completed record private. Bring the relevant scope questions into the optional project planner or discuss them directly with Clearpath.