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You will need to advise some basic details about the proposed shed so it meets your specific requirements. These will include;

1. Building site location/address - The building site location will determine the relevant wind, snow and earthquake zone applicable for your site (confirm details with your local council)
2. Budget -An approximate budget will help guide your building design and where savings can be made if needed.
3. Size -What size shed do you need? What will be stored in the shed? What size area can you build on and does it have good vehicle entry/exit and access if needed?
4. Access -Do you require roller doors, personnel access doors or open bays? What size doors are needed for vehicles, boats, trailers, equipment or bulk items (height, width and depth)?
5. Use -What will the shed be used for now and potentially in the future? Are there relevant design considerations such as power, natural lighting and/or electrical lighting fixtures, natural and or mechanical ventilation, personnel doors, windows or ranch sliders or concrete floors.

Yes, all of our sheds are designed to the customers’ requirements. Please note, after your plans have been designed and working drawings prepared any additional changes may incur a charge.

Our sheds are all custom designed to customer specifications. Please refer to our website for design ideas or we can quote based on your own sketch drawings.

Most sheds use profiled steel roofing and cladding as they are fast to install, reliable and economical. However, please advise if you prefer another option to be quoted.

Please refer to our glossary for an explanation of common shed building terms.

Request a free quote on our website.

For most sheds we can provide a quote within 24-48 hours of receiving all the information required. Request a free quote on our website.

All materials will be supplied as quoted. This will usually include the drawings, poles, timber, roofing and cladding, hardware, doors and windows. Items such as flashings, concrete and any concrete related components will not be included unless specifically requested and included in the quote.

Yes, we provide the working drawings and a producer statement (PS1).

Yes, our sheds don't require a concrete floor; but we can include a concrete floor if requested. To the whole floor or selected bays only if required.

Farm buildings will usually require a building consent. Exceptions include sheds < 30m2, a carport 40m2 or less or if you are building within the footprint area of a previous shed that you are replacing or repairing. In many cases, non-habitable farm sheds in rural locations under 110m2 will be exempt from needing a building consent. Read our blog or contact your local council for confirmation.

We highly recommend you contact your local council to discuss your building project. Firstly, confirm the building project is permissible, then confirm the relevant wind, snow and earthquake zones and finally obtain the relevant application forms and checklist.

For lodging the building consent you will need the following:

• A completed consent application form with checklist completed.
• Plans and PS1 for the shed (Your Harrier store will provide this);
• A site map indicating the location of the new structure;

Our team can often provide you guidance that will save you hours of time with this process.

Councils aim to process a building consent in 20 working days or less depending on how busy they are or the complexity of the project. Sometimes they will request further information (RFI) to process the consent. If so, the clock is stopped until the information is received. Our team will assist where possible to make this process as quick and smooth as possible.

Once building consent is approved, we can usually deliver your shed materials within 2 weeks. Let us know if you require materials more urgently or if materials need to be delayed so we can manage your deliveries accordingly.

Contact your local store for information. While Harrier specialises in non-habitable sheds they may have contact details for builders or designers who can assist with habitable sheds.

Harrier supply nationwide through local merchants. We specialise in timber, building and hardware supplies so can source materials at the most competitive rates.

Most Harrier merchants can refer local tradesmen who are qualified to construct your shed. Please note these tradesmen are independent contractors who will contract directly to you for the building works.