If you are wanting to build a backyard shed. There are certain processes that need to be followed.
First decide if you’re building a DIY shed or you’re using a contractor.
Steps to building your backyard shed.
Council Approval has to be obtained. If you are using a qualified builder who specializes in sheds, they will generally do that for you.
A certifier has to approve the work. Once again your builder will have the right contacts for that.
There may be the need for some earthworks to prepare the site where the shed is being built.
Usually that is an extra cost to the homeowner. In most cases your shed contractor will have a firm who he is used to working with to do that work.
However if you have a contact of your own then it will be up to you to organize them.
Naturally if you wish to have a powered shed then the homeowner is responsible for engaging the electrical contractor.
That is something that can be done after the shed has been built and approved by the certifier.
Sheds come in a variety of sizes and it’s important to determine if the size that you would like is able to be built in your back yard.
Decisions you need to make before building
- If you wish to have it insulated.
- How many windows you would like in it.
- How many doors are required?
- Where you would like it positioned so that you are able to access it easily.
In a typical shed 9 meters by 5 meters, a window 90×1510 is the usual size.
There will be one personal access door of standard size of 2040×820 and one roller door 2.8×3.6 meters which will gives ample access and light.
The floor will normally be concreted but that is usually included in the price of the quote from your builder.
Don’t forget to vermin proof
The contractor usually include vermin proofing in the build.
Most shed come in kit form. They are built to cyclone standards in the Southern Hemisphere, and tornado proof for the Northern Hemisphere.
In some areas they are required to be snow proofed.
Usually the contractor will ask for a 10% deposit upon signing of the contract. That is standard practice.
Sheds come in several colours and you will be given a choice as to what colour you would like.
Most contractors will encourage you to select a colour that will blend in with your house colour.
At the end of the day when you build a backyard shed. Its important to plan to make sure you get what you want and need in your backyard.
