6 facts about kitset sheds

What are advantages of doing a full build vs ordering a kitset shed?

At Wide Span Sheds, we know our sheds. We’re are able to put them up quickly and safely making it cheaper in the long run due to efficiency. We project manage shed builds from start to finish taking the hassle out of organising and sub-contractors.

When we manage your build it also saves you having to:

• Read and understand plans
• Hire equipment
• Pay for extra insurance (we have builders insurance)

Once the shed is completed our licenced building practitioners provide you with a Producer statement construction (PS3) to confirm that the building work is in accordance with the consent plans and building code. This is often required for your council for code of compliance.

Ultimately, you get your steel shed build completed faster.

Which sheds does Wide Span Sheds provide kitsets for? 

All of them! Please check out our sheds. The bigger you go, the more cost effective your shed build will be. See our shed options below: 

Sheds, Garages, Industrial, Rural, Horse.

How easy is it to set up a kitset shed? 

If you are able to read and understand council plans and a construction manual and have a building background you should be fine but it is always easier and faster for us to do this as we do it every day and know our products inside out.

What do I need to consider if I’m doing a kitset build? 

• Machinery hire
• Insurance
• Tools
• Safety of location of kit until you’re ready to build
• Time allowed to build it
• Sign off of council required items/inspections
• Booking inspections
• Liaising with subbies:
  • Concrete
  • Drainage
  • Earthworks
  • Electrician 

What is the process of planning and installing a kitset shed? 

1. Arrange insurance and machinery/tool hire
2. Read and understand plans
3. Check the items against the bill of materials and understanding the components of the shed.
4. Source reliable and local contractors that are available and working in timing with them all as well as yourself.
5. Book in council inspections as required in the process.
6. Book in council sign off.
7. Measure flashings and send to Wide Span Sheds to order them
8. Book roller door company in
9. Order windows.

What tasks and costs are not included in the kitset price? 

Windows, earthworks, lights, drainage, council fees, and down pipes.