As a supplier of sheds and other outdoor buildings, one of the most important questions we get asked is usually, "How long is it going to take to install my shed or garage if I decide I want it today? Or, how long is it going to take and what's the process you go through to do that?" So depending on what type of shed or carport or whatever the structure is that you're getting, the actual building time can take anywhere from half a day through to several months.
For a large building like an industrial shed, it can take many months compared to a small structure which might only take one to two days to complete. But looking at a small structure like the one your probably thinking about, that means from when you get a quote, to signing a contract, and then getting your final Council approval can take roughly six weeks with everything going to plan.
And by smoothly, I mean if there's no build-over-sewer permission or boundary relaxations needed, or no extra investigations needed by Council, or the town planning guys, or anybody else involved in the process. And for some projects there are environmental and native title concerns, water and drainage problems, and other things to work through. But on balance, it's normally around six weeks before you see your shed being built on your property from the day you signed off on the contract.
It's very important to be careful of shed builders and salesmen who tell you they can get your local Council to approve any building work quickly. There are always a few shady contractors who will offer you some special 'insider' deal in a bid to get the work. It's the same everywhere in all industries - there's always going to be a few people who will try to bend the rules. You just don't want to get caught up in their scams if you can help it.
That's because if you want to deal with somebody who does the right thing and follows the correct legal processes, it is more than likely going to work out costing you less, and everything is going to be done correctly. That way you'll know that what they build for you meets the requirements for your local Council, and will pass all the inspections you have to go through before you get final approval.
But if you go to somebody who says they can put the rubber stamp on your approvals within a day or two, then you take the risk that the certifier or the approval you have hasn't been given the appropriate consideration, which can cause major problems for you in the future. For example, neighbors rights and Council regulations may have been overlooked, and that could come back to haunt you in the future.
So while it takes quite a while for the various departments of your local Council to get through everything they have to do, it pays to be patient. That way you can have some peace of mind knowing that everything has been done correctly. So don't rush things - get things done by a professional who follows the local rules and guidelines - you'll get a better shed and you'll be much happier with the outcome.
For a large building like an industrial shed, it can take many months compared to a small structure which might only take one to two days to complete. But looking at a small structure like the one your probably thinking about, that means from when you get a quote, to signing a contract, and then getting your final Council approval can take roughly six weeks with everything going to plan.
And by smoothly, I mean if there's no build-over-sewer permission or boundary relaxations needed, or no extra investigations needed by Council, or the town planning guys, or anybody else involved in the process. And for some projects there are environmental and native title concerns, water and drainage problems, and other things to work through. But on balance, it's normally around six weeks before you see your shed being built on your property from the day you signed off on the contract.
It's very important to be careful of shed builders and salesmen who tell you they can get your local Council to approve any building work quickly. There are always a few shady contractors who will offer you some special 'insider' deal in a bid to get the work. It's the same everywhere in all industries - there's always going to be a few people who will try to bend the rules. You just don't want to get caught up in their scams if you can help it.
That's because if you want to deal with somebody who does the right thing and follows the correct legal processes, it is more than likely going to work out costing you less, and everything is going to be done correctly. That way you'll know that what they build for you meets the requirements for your local Council, and will pass all the inspections you have to go through before you get final approval.
But if you go to somebody who says they can put the rubber stamp on your approvals within a day or two, then you take the risk that the certifier or the approval you have hasn't been given the appropriate consideration, which can cause major problems for you in the future. For example, neighbors rights and Council regulations may have been overlooked, and that could come back to haunt you in the future.
So while it takes quite a while for the various departments of your local Council to get through everything they have to do, it pays to be patient. That way you can have some peace of mind knowing that everything has been done correctly. So don't rush things - get things done by a professional who follows the local rules and guidelines - you'll get a better shed and you'll be much happier with the outcome.
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