Shed Prices in Tasmania.
Most custom steel sheds in Tasmania fall between $5,000 for a small kit and $50,000+ for a large farm shed or barn. Here is what moves the number, and how to get an exact price for your site.
What a custom steel shed costs.
Most custom steel sheds in Tasmania fall between $5,000 for a small kit and $50,000+ for a large enclosed farm shed or American barn, supplied. A single 4m x 6m lock-up garage typically starts around $13,000–$15,000 installed, and a double garage around $16,000–$20,000. The jump from a kit price to an installed price covers three big items: the building itself, the concrete, and the installation labour. The exact figure depends on size, wall height, your site's wind and snow rating, doors and windows, and whether you want a kit only or a fully erected shed.
Every Tassie Sheds building is custom-designed in 1mm increments and individually quoted based on the wind speed for your exact building location, so there is no fixed price list. Use the ranges below as a guide, then design your building in the 3D shed designer and send it to us to price, or request a detailed written quote.
Quick price guide by building type
- Single garage: $5,000 – $8,000 supplied. 6m x 4m, one roller door.
- Double garage: $8,000 – $11,000 supplied. 6m x 6m, two roller doors.
- Carport: $4,000 – $8,000. Single, double or caravan/boat height.
- Farm shed: $8,000 – $45,000+. Open-front or enclosed, machinery and hay.
- American barn: $15,000 – $50,000+. Central gable with lean-tos each side.
- Workshop: $9,000 – $30,000. Vehicle storage and workshop area.
Ranges cover common sizes; larger spans, higher wind ratings and extra openings push the price up. Concrete slab, council permits and delivery outside the free zone are usually separate, see below.
What drives the cost of a shed.
Two sheds the same size can differ by thousands of dollars. A good value shed is not always about price. These are the factors that move the price roughly in order of impact.
- Size and span. Floor area is the headline driver, but the span (the clear width between wall columns on the gable or skillion end) matters more than length. Wider spans need heavier framing, so a 12m-wide farm shed costs more per square metre than a long one.
- Wall height. Every extra metre of height adds wall sheeting, extra girts, taller columns and, often, a heavier frame. Caravan and machinery clearance (3.6m+) costs more than a standard 2.4–3.0m garage.
- Wind rating and site engineering. A shed engineered to a higher wind speed due to high wind exposure or to allow for snow loading will use more steel and heavier framing than a residential shed located in a protected suburban backyard. This is why it's important we have your location when we quote your building, as the location can vary the price by thousands.
- Doors, windows and openings. Roller doors, sliding doors, PA doors, windows and extra-wide openings each add cost. An opening also changes the framing around it and will require extra flashings and fixings, all adding to the cost.
- Cladding and colour. While all 22 standard COLORBOND® colours are the same price, ZINCALUME® is a bit cheaper if it suits the project or if the colour is not important.
- Extras. Insulation, roller door motors and whirlybirds can also quickly add cost to a project.
- Slab vs piers. A concrete slab/pier is the standard install method, but we can also build on concrete piers only. This can help reduce the overall project price and is perfect for hay sheds where a floor is not required. If you are intending to first build on piers and then install a slab later, just note that this often leads to a higher project price in the long run.
- Kit only vs supplied and installed. One way to save money is to install the kit shed yourself. It's very common for clients to have a contractor do the slab and then install the building themselves, saving on the install costs.
- Council and permit costs. Depending on size and use, you may need a building permit and possibly a planning permit. Permit-free thresholds and what they cost are covered on the Tasmanian shed approval cheat sheet.
- Delivery. Tassie Sheds delivers free across most of Tasmania (the main areas we don't service are south of Smithton and Waratah, down to Strahan, and across the Central Highlands). Remote site delivery might still be possible, so please contact us with your location and we can look at options and costs.
Honest ways to save money on your shed
- Buy the kit and erect it yourself. If you (or a builder mate) are handy, you save on installation labour.
- Keep the span sensible. Width is expensive; length is cheaper. A 20m wide x 20m long building (400 square metres) will often cost more than a 12m wide x 34m long building (408 square metres).
- Right-size the height. Only pay for caravan, truck or hoist height clearance if you actually need it.
- Stay under the permit threshold where it suits. Smaller or farm sheds can be building-permit-free in Tasmania. Check the approval cheat sheet before you settle on a size.
- Shop the slab around. The slab is often quoted separately, and concreters' prices can vary a lot between operators. This often is not because of inferior workmanship; it could simply be that they are closer to the jobsite or have teams available.
How to get an exact price.
The 3D designer opens with ten starter templates, TAS-1001 to TAS-1010, that you can resize and customise to make getting a quote quick and easy. Every template is a starting point. Because the designer works in 1mm increments, you can stretch, shorten or raise any of them, add your options, and send the finished design to us to price.
Ranges are useful, but your real number depends on your site. There are two ways to get it, and both are free.
- Design it yourself in the 3D designer. The 3D shed designer lets you start from a template or from scratch, adjust every dimension in 1mm steps, add doors and windows, choose COLORBOND® colours, and when happy, send us the design and we will endeavour to get a price back to you the same day or next morning.
- Request a detailed written quote. If you would rather we do the numbers, ask for a written quote. Tell us the site, the size, and what you want to store, and we will come back to you with a price, including the wind and snow assessment for your address.
For location-specific guidance, the Hobart and Launceston pages cover delivery and local considerations in those regions.
Shed price questions, answered.
How much does a shed cost in Tasmania?
A custom steel shed in Tasmania typically costs between $5,000 for a small kit and $50,000+ for a large enclosed farm shed or barn, supplied. Most standard garages and workshops land in the $7,000–$30,000 range. The final price is set by size, wall height, your site's wind and snow rating, doors and windows, and whether you buy a kit or a fully installed shed.
How much is a single or double garage in Tasmania?
As a guide, a single lock-up garage starts around $5,000–$7,000 supplied and a double around $8,000–$11,000, before concrete slab and any council permits. Extra height, a third bay or additional doors increase the figure.
How much does a farm shed cost?
An open-front farm shed for hay or machinery generally runs $8,000–$25,000, while a larger enclosed, high-clearance farm shed runs $15,000–$45,000+. The clear span and wall height are the biggest cost drivers on rural sites. The number of bays, and the length and height of the building, have a big effect on the price of the final design.
Is a kit shed cheaper than an installed shed?
Yes. A flat-pack kit you erect yourself is cheaper than a supplied-and-installed shed because you are not paying for erection labour. You could also consider doing the build yourself and outsourcing the slab and foundation work.
Does the price include a concrete slab?
Usually not. A concrete slab is commonly quoted separately, often by a concreter, and can be one of the largest single added costs to a project. Sheds can sit on concrete piers, which can also help save on costs.
Do I have to pay for council approval, and how much?
It depends on the size and use of the shed. Some smaller garden sheds and some farm sheds may be building-permit free in Tasmania. Some buildings under 36 square metres may also be exempt if they meet the planning scheme. Outside of that, most buildings will require planning and building permits, which attract council fees. Even if you believe your building is exempt, we always recommend having a conversation with your council before you build. The Tasmanian shed approval cheat sheet on our site explains the permit-free sizes and when approval is required.
Why don't you just publish a fixed Tasmania shed price list?
Because every Tassie Sheds building is engineered to its site. The same-size shed costs more on a high-wind coastal block than a sheltered residential one, and doors, height, and solar and snow loads can change the total. A fixed list would either overquote the simple jobs or underquote the hard ones, so we give indicative ranges here and an exact price through the designer or a written quote.
How do I get an exact price for my shed?
Two free options: design it in the 3D shed designer and customise the design to create your desired building, or request a written quote and we will send a quote engineered and designed for your exact address. Made Tassie Tough.
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