If your shed is under 200sqm on rural land, approvals are often not required. First Sheds are experts at designing workshops and garages to be DA-exempt where possible. In such cases, only a straightforward Building Approval (or CDC) is needed. If you haven’t built on more than 40% of your block, are 6m from the front boundary, less than 8m of wall within 900mm of a side boundary, 3m off the rear boundary, and below 3.5m high on the side boundary (1.8m on southern side), your shed may qualify as DA-exempt. This can save 4–6 months and significant costs. Contact us or request a quote for a detailed block assessment.

As the landowner, it is your responsibility to ensure all buildings are approved by the relevant authorities. When you engage First Sheds, we handle approvals and ensure your structure is engineered and constructed correctly. Without approval, you risk removal notices, insurance complications, and disclosures in property reports when selling.

Shed sizes vary based on intended use. Workshop sheds and garages can range from 15sqm up to several thousand square metres. Contact a consultant to design the perfect shed or garage for your space, needs, and budget.

Yes! Every shed is built to order and fully customisable. Non-standard dimensions, windows, doors, insulation, roof pitch, internal walls, and more can be added to suit your requirements.

No — part of the shed can be a workshop or garage, while the remaining area is designed for other purposes. Multipurpose sheds are common, particularly for clients managing multiple builds under a single council approval.

Absolutely! Multiple structures can be designed and approved together, including carports, storage sheds, or Scandi sheds, ensuring a cohesive and seamless layout on your property.

Don’t be misled by cheap online kits — a pile of steel isn’t a full build. Site plans, approvals, earthworks, stormwater, slab, and erection are required. A full build for an oversized double garage (50–72sqm) typically costs $45,000–$70,000. Contact us for a tailored quote and site visit.

Duration depends on approvals. Quoting and design usually take 1–2 weeks. DA-exempt approvals take 6–8 weeks. Material supply: 4–6 weeks. Including construction, the total build time averages 14–16 weeks.

Everything! Base build includes shed materials, earthworks prep, concrete slab, shed construction, and drafting/approval fees. Extras such as electrical, plumbing, fencing, or supply-and-erect-only options can also be included.

Absolutely! All materials are backed by a 30-year Bluescope warranty. Sheds built under our licence include a 7-year structural warranty. We are fully licensed and insured with public liability and professional indemnity coverage.