If your barn is under 200sqm, approval is generally not required. Larger barns usually need either a full DA & CC from your NSW council or a Complying Development Certificate from a private certifier. First Sheds handles everything for you — architectural plans, engineering, site plans, form lodgement, and full approval management.

As the property owner, you're responsible for ensuring all structures are properly approved. Without approval, you may receive a notice to remove the building, especially if it obstructs utilities like sewer access or power poles. It can also create insurance issues and appear on building reports when selling. First Sheds manages the entire approval process to ensure compliance and peace of mind.

A common exempt Barn size is 10m wide (4m centre bay + two 3m wings) by 20m long. If additional space is needed, another 10m × 20m barn can be built 6m away and still remain exempt. Non-rural blocks can be fully customised. Sizes can range from 15sqm to several thousand square metres depending on your needs — our consultants can design the ideal barn layout for your space and budget.

Absolutely. All barns are made to order. You can customise dimensions, add windows, doors, insulation, internal walls, adjust roof pitch, include openings, and more — everything can be tailored to your layout.

No — barns can be multipurpose. You can mix barn space with garages, storage areas, workshops, or even create barn-style living zones. Layouts can be fully blended depending on your needs.

Yes — we can design and approve multiple structures together, such as barns, storage sheds, carports, and other buildings, ensuring they integrate seamlessly and progress under the same approval.

A Barn is much more than a kit delivered to your driveway. Costs include drafting, approvals, earthworks, stormwater, slab, erection, and optional extras like plumbing or electrical. A full 200sqm barn with 4m eaves typically ranges from $110,000–$140,000. If you want to reduce costs, a traditional gable shed is usually a cheaper alternative.

If your barn is under 200sqm and DA-exempt, the process takes roughly 10–14 weeks. This includes design, material supply (4–6 weeks), earthworks, slab, and construction. If a DA & CC is needed, current NSW council wait times extend the timeline by about 6 months.

Packages include shed materials, slab preparation, concrete slab, construction, drafting, and approval fees. Optional additions include electrical, plumbing, fencing, subfloors, and more. We can also supply-only or supply-and-erect depending on your project needs.

Yes — all materials come with a 30-year Bluescope warranty, and builds completed under our licence include a 7-year structural warranty. We are a fully licensed builder with public liability and professional indemnity insurance.