Watch. Learn. Set Up Your First Layout in Minutes.
Setting up the GetXed™ Batter Board System is simple. If you can measure and pull string, you can do this. No cutting. No nailing. No complicated assembly. Just straightforward steps that get you to accurate layout fast.
Watch the video below, then follow the quick guide. Your first setup might take 40minutes. By your third job, you’ll be done in 20
See It In Action
Quick Reference: 6 Simple Steps
We believe great construction starts with great communication. That’s why our process is built around transparency, trust, and timely execution — so you always know what to expect.
Use your plans to mark the corner locations. Place a stake or marker where each corner will be. Double-check your measurements before you start.
Time: Approximately 15 minutes, if not already done
Place the T post outside your corner marks as desired. Push or drive them into the ground. Adjust the height so the tops are level or match your grade.
No digging. No measuring wood. Just adjust and lock.
Time: 25 minutes
Slide 2×2 boards into the metal brackets. Click them onto the T post. The boards should form an “L” shape at each corner, extending past where your actual corner point will be.
No tools needed. Everything locks by hand.
Time: 10 minutes
Use your laser level to make sure all corners are level. Adjust the string lines using the slides on the boards until everything is perfect.
Make small changes without pulling and reinstalling nails, making it easy for a one-person crew. That’s the advantage.
Time: 3-5 minutes
Attach string to the boards using the sliding bracket. Pull the string tight across the layout to establish your corner square. The string lines represent your building corners and edges.
Time: 10 minutes
Once everything checks out, give the brackets a final check. Your layout is set. The string lines won’t move. Go ahead and dig, form, or pour.
When you’re done, pull the stakes, pack the system in the case, and it’s ready for the next job.
Time: 5 minute to verify
Total Setup Time: 45-60 Minutes
We believe great construction starts with great communication. That’s why our process is built around transparency, trust, and timely execution — so you always know what to expect.
Common Questions About Setup
No.
Brackets are adjustable without tools.
You can, but two is faster. One person can set stakes and attach boards. Two people make running and checking string lines easier.
Just adjust. Loosen a bracket. Slide the bracket. Move the string. You’re not tearing apart wood and starting over. You’re making a quick fix and moving on.
By pulling a tape measure on the diagonal. If it is a true square, it will equal the same amount in feet.
Pull the posts out of the ground. Wipe off any mud or concrete. Pack everything back in the storage case. Done. The system is ready for your next job.
Tips for Your First Setup
Don’t skip it. Watch the whole thing. You’ll see exactly how everything goes together.
Before you start, open the cases and see what you have. Get familiar with the pieces.
The system will hold whatever layout you give it. Accurate marks mean accurate results.
First time? Try a simple rectangle or square pad. Save the complex multi-corner foundation for your second job.
Check your corners. Catch mistakes.
Pull the posts out of the ground. Wipe off any mud or concrete. Pack everything back in the storage case. Done. The system is ready for your next job.
