How To Build A Storage Shed?

11 September 2025

Storage is a global need! We all need a place to store supplies, equipment, or miscellaneous items. What better way to cater to this need than to build a storage shed? If you want to build a storage shed but are wondering how to get started, follow our guide on how to make a storage shed below.

Step 1: Define your Storage Shed goals

The size, style, and overall function of your storage shed will be primarily based on what you're going to be storing. So, before you even get started with designing your shed, you'll need to identify your needs. Do you need to store agricultural equipment, tools, building materials, or some floor space for a workshop, too? Here are some popular ideas for a storage shed:

Popular shed storage ideas:

• Basic tools

• Building materials

• Old furniture

• Vehicle maintenance tools

• Small machinery

• Agricultural equipment

• Animal feed

To design your storage shed appropriately, it's essential to list the items you want to store.

Step 2: Design your dream Storage Shed layout

Now that you have an idea of what you want to store, we need to consider some other practical aspects of your shed build, like how much space you have available, local council regulations that you need to follow, the internal design of your shed, and how to make it future-proof.

What to consider:

• Shed size: Consider whether you need a single, double, or triple bay shed or larger

• Roof style: What roof pitch will suit your shed the best? If you want a mezzanine, then you would need some ceiling space. A gabled roof frame might work best here

• Number and placement of roller doors, PA doors, and windows

• Ventilation and insulation for year-round comfort

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Step 3: Sort council approvals (or let us handle it)

Another step that we'll need to sort out before we start building is council approvals. Most storage sheds need to be approved by the local council before the building process can begin. You don't need to worry about this, though; we'll handle all the planning, engineering, and permits for you.

Step 4: Get your site shed ready

Once the local council gives its approval, site prep can begin. The shed will be built on a solid, level surface. Often, laying a concrete slab as a foundation is ideal. Our team can handle the site prep for you. We'll lay the slab and ensure everything is ready to start constructing the storage shed.

Step 5: Choose to build your own Storage Shed - or let us do it

If you're a hands-on kind of person, you can build your own shed. We offer a DIY shed kit with instructions that will guide you through erecting the steel frame, installing the roof frame, wall panels, and roof panels. Or, you can let us do it for you. Choose what works for you!

Step 6: Fit your storage shed out to suit your lifestyle & needs

Here's where things get really exciting! Your shed's exterior is just as important as the interior. Starting with colour, you can choose from a range of our COLORBOND® steel colours to match your storage building with the other buildings on your property. Customise the fit-outs on the exterior of your shed as well, whether you need lights, plug points, or even loading bays to make it easier to get to your stored items. Whatever you need for your storage space, we can do it for you.

Step 7: Fit out the inside of your Storage Shed

Now we need to kit out the inside of your new shed. The goal here is to think smart and make your storage shed as functional and convenient as possible. Let's turn this space into something that's truly yours and works for you. Here are some fit-outs you may want to consider for inside your storage shed:

• Power and lighting

• Insulation and internal wall frames

• Flooring, storage, and shelving

• Furniture, screens, and tech setup

• Mezanine to make use of the ceiling space

• Ladders

We can arrange for all the tradesmen (like plumbers and electricians) to do this work for you, so you needn't worry.

Storage Shed must-haves

Building a storage shed might seem like a basic task, but there are some essentials that separate a standard storage shed from a great one. Here are some must-haves that we recommend you install in your storage shed:

• Shelving units

• Wall hooks or pegboards

• Tool racks

• Lockable cabinets

• Weatherproof storage tubs

• Workbench

• Power points & lighting

• Ventilation or insulation

• Non-slip flooring

• Secure locks

From the start, we'll help you plan the best places for power outlets and the finishes of your shed so that when it's done, you can move it.

Step 8: Move in and make it yours

Once everything is finished, it's time for us to hand over the keys to you so that you're able to start moving in. Whether we built it for you, or you tackled this build yourself, you get to enjoy the benefits of your newly built storage shed!

DIY Storage Shed vs full-service build

Should you build your storage shed yourself, or let us do it for you? There are pros and cons to both approaches. If you tackle this building process yourself, you would need to have the necessary skills to complete it well, even with our instructions this still takes a little know-how. You would also need to do the council approvals yourself, the site prep, construction, and organise the trades and fit-outs.

We offer a full-service build, which means that we'll handle the designing, engineering, council approvals, site prep, construction, and all the finishes needed. You would simply need to move what you need into the shed upon completion. This takes the pressure and the risk off you and puts it on us. No matter which approach you take, we're here to help!

Start designing your Storage Shed

Do you have a shed design in mind? Maybe you want an idea of how much it'll cost to build? Try out our free shed designer app and customise your shed fully! When you're done, send your design to us and we'll work out a quote for you based on that design.

FAQs about building a Storage Shed

How much does it cost to build a Storage Shed in Australia?

Sheds in Australia vary in cost quite drastically. Their prices differ based on the size and complexity of the build. For instance, a large agricultural storage shed will cost far more than a single-bay storage shed for basic tools. So, to get a more accurate idea of how much your shed would cost, design it using our free app and send it to us so we can give you a quote.

Do I need council approval to build a Storage Shed?

Yes, most storage shed builds would require council approval before being built, especially if they are large and intended for regular use. We can handle this for you.

Can I customise the design of my Storage Shed?

Totally! Our free shed design app gives you the freedom to completely customise your own shed. From this design, we'll create a quote and use it as the inspiration to draw up the blueprints.

Can you build the Storage Shed for me?

Yes, we offer full-service options. We'll handle everything involved in the project, including assisting in the design, attaining council approval, prepping the site, construction, organising tradesmen for the fit-outs, and all the finishing touches.

Can I build the Storage Shed myself?

If you're a confident DIYer, then you can purchase a shed kit from us and follow the provided instructions to erect your own shed.

What is a good size shed for a Storage Shed?

Shed sizes all differ based on how much they are intended to store. We can build you a single bay, double bay, or triple bay storage shed, or a custom size more suited to your storage needs.