Kitset Sheds FAQ – DIY Kits, Turnkey Builds, Materials & Support
Q: Do you have builders to construct your shed kits, or do you only supply them for DIY?
A: Absolutely! Kitset Sheds Ltd provides full turnkey solutions with our custom-designed garages and sheds. We specialize in supplying, delivering, and constructing steel sheds anywhere in New Zealand. We can also handle site preparation and install your concrete floor if required. Prefer the DIY kitset option to save some money? No problem — we can deliver just the kit and provide phone support, guiding you step by step through the build, so you get the best shed at the best overall finished cost.
Q: How long will it take to complete the project?
A: Once your deposit is received, we typically need up to 10 working days to prepare a producer statement with engineering calculations, along with a comprehensive set of building plans and support documents for submission to the local authority for building consent. The consent process legally takes no more than 20 working days, assuming there are no unexpected delays. Once your building consent is granted, your shed kit can be manufactured, usually within 10–15 working days. Concrete floors and foundations are generally completed in 2–3 weeks, depending on shed size. The shed can then be erected — small garages typically take around 2–3 weeks, while larger sheds and commercial buildings can take 4–8 weeks.
Q: How difficult is it to build one of your sheds?
A: It’s easier than you might think! With basic building or engineering skills and a bit of physical work, assembling a steel shed or garage can be a satisfying experience. Our proven, builder friendly plans are simple to follow, whether you’re putting up a large storage shed, a farm shed, or a 2 or 3 bay car garage at home. Kitset Sheds Ltd is the only shed and garage supplier in New Zealand that provides full phone support and expert guidance from a shed-building professional at every step. We make sure your garage or shed is assembled correctly, efficiently, and exactly to plan, helping you avoid mistakes. This not only saves you money but also gives you the satisfaction of building a solid, high-quality steel garage, shed, or barn yourself.
Q: Why are Kitset Sheds Ltd sheds better than others?
A: Kitset Sheds Ltd garages, sheds, and barns are designed through a unique collaboration between a large independent engineering firm and a real professional shed builder with over 20 years of hands-on experience—up the ladder, on the roof, and constructing sheds across New Zealand. This real-world combination of expertise ensures every shed is stronger, smarter in design, and far more durable than the cheaper, no-frills sheds sold by some Australian software providers “Fair-Dinkum”. Our sheds are built solidly while maintaining a classy, professional appearance. Stand inside one of our sheds, and you’ll immediately see that other so-called high-quality sheds and garages don’t compare—no bull here, just real, true quality. Don’t fall for the shed software salesman’s pitch—see it for yourself and trust the word of a seasoned shed professional.
Q: How thick is the cladding, roofing iron, framing materials, and brackets?
A: We only discount on price — never on materials. Some of the larger franchise shed brands have big overheads, so they trim costs wherever they can — including the thickness and quality of materials and even processing time. At Kitset Sheds Ltd, we don’t cut corners.
We use at least 0.4 mm cladding and always supply 0.55 mm thick flashings. All of our COLORSTEEL® products are made from genuine New Zealand steel, using NZ Steel’s latest COLORSTEEL Maxam® — the next generation of COLORSTEEL® featuring Activate™ technology for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance.
Every bracket is laser cut and CNC folded from G450–Z450 galvanized 3 mm plate, and we use 6 mm hot-dipped galvanized base connections for extra rigidity at the most critical connection points. Our main portal frames use large, single heavy-duty roll-formed steel members between 18 and 30 gauge, with deep longitudinal swages for superior torsional strength — a proven formula that eliminates deflection at the apex and knee.
That’s why every Kitset Sheds Ltd building stands solid, straight, and strong for decades — built the way sheds should be.
We build and supply quality NZ made sheds.
