FAQs

All our homes feature high raked ceilings, stunning decks, and can be easily built on sloping blocks.

We combine shed-building techniques with traditional construction methods to create unique designs perfectly suited to rural and hinterland environments.

Our EVO range is designed to grow with your family’s needs and budget—you can start small and expand later without messy or costly internal renovations.

Yes! The key is completing all the preliminary steps in the correct order.

Start by creating a formal design, consult a certifier, make a compliance checklist, select your building materials, choose a builder, request trade quotes, and create a schedule—then stick to your budget and selections. Following these steps can save you a significant amount during construction.

We’re experts at guiding homeowners through this process—talk to us today to get started.

Stage 1: Initial Estimate & Brochure Pricing
Provides a cost guide to help you create a realistic starting budget.

Stage 2: Preliminary Agreement – Site Assessment & Detailed Estimate
We place your selected design on your property, complete all required site reports (including soil testing and energy efficiency assessments), and request trade quotes where necessary. A site-specific estimate is then provided.

Stage 3: Engineering & Approvals Agreement
If the site-specific estimate is accepted, we proceed with engineering and council approvals. Once complete, we provide a final fixed price construction quote.

Stage 4: Fixed Price Contract
Upon acceptance of the fixed price construction quote, we enter into a fixed price contract—giving you peace of mind with no budget blowouts during construction.

Yes! All our homes meet strict energy efficiency standards and come with a 7-star energy rating. Our designer combines smart building materials with clever design principles to maximise comfort and efficiency.

Hinterland building experts – Building in rural and hinterland locations is more complex than estate builds. We’ve systemised this process, allowing us to deliver custom homes at affordable prices.

Unique design range – Every home is thoughtfully designed to suit your land, lifestyle, and future plans.

Systemised process with integrated design and engineering – Our streamlined approach reduces delays, minimises errors, and avoids unnecessary costs.

Unique, personalised aesthetic – Homes that feel considered, timeless, and distinctly yours.

In-house selections process – Guided selections from our display make decision-making simple and enjoyable.

Online project management system – Track progress, documents, and key milestones all in one place.

Clear and consistent communication – You’re kept informed at every stage of your build.

Lifestyle-focused design – We design homes that enhance the way you live, not just the way they look.

Quality, locally sourced materials – Selected for durability, performance, and finish.

Attention to detail – It’s the small finishing touches that make a big difference.

A team that genuinely cares – We love what we do and understand this is a significant investment for you. We take the process seriously while keeping your building journey smooth, transparent, and enjoyable.

Flexibility – Frame only, kit, lock up kit and turn key options allow you to choose how you wish to build your new home!

Control – We control the entire process: design, approvals, engineering, frame manufacturing, construction, project management. This allows us to provide you with clarity about your project at all times.

Yes, we do.

TrueCore® Steel frames and trusses.
Colorbond Steel cladding and roofing
GJames windows and doors made on the Sunshine Coast.

All internal materials are purchased from local suppliers and the work is completed by local trade professionals.

Frame – site specific warranty – up to 50 years
Cladding – supplier dependant – up to 20 years
Turnkey jobs =
i. 6 year 6 month builders structural warranty
ii. 6 month minor defect period

You can view all our steps on our Why Build With Us page.

Yes, to receive access to pricing please fill in the enquiry form on the contact us page. This will provide you access to our brochures which contain more information about our design ranges, inclusions, process and indicative pricing.

We do! The 2 bedroom Granny Flat display is located on the Sunshine Coast. Viewings are by appointment only. Talk to us about arranging a time to walk through.

View our service area map on our contact us or homepage. If you are unsure please send us an enquiry and we will get back to you.

We offer a flexible approach to building providing our clients with the option to choose from frame only, kit, lock up and turn key options.

Frame only - Perfect for owner builders and carpenters who wish to source their own lock up materials.

Lock Up Kit – Perfect for owner builders and carpenters. Lock up materials supplied, ready to build.

Lock Up - Ideal for those who want to personalise the final touches. We build the shell; you add your own style. Available within our construction service area only.

Turn Key - From start to finish, we handle everything. Move in and enjoy an effortless building journey. Available within our construction service area only.

To view a full list of inclusions for each option please check out our inclusions brochure by submitting an enquiry.

All our preliminary agreements and construction contracts are Master Builder documents. We pride ourselves on providing you with as much information upfront as possible to avoid any unexpected costs or time wasting.

 
To get started we sign a preliminary agreement which covers site-specific design, reports and selections. This allows us to provide you with an accurate site-specific quote.

Absolutely! All our turnkey projects can be funded by a traditional construction loan with staggered payments, in accordance with Master Builder contracts.

Kit only and lock up projects may be more difficult as most banks have different rules for owner builder lending. Chat to your bank or broker to find out more.

Yes, we do. We will help you through the design, engineering and approval process, which are often the most confusing steps.

We offer two design pathways:

Express – Ideal if you’re happy to choose one of our standard designs with no structural changes, and select from our range of standard inclusions.
Custom – Perfect if you want to tailor one of our designs to your needs while selecting from our range of standard inclusions.

Any customization is discussed and confirmed before we begin the preliminary steps.

Yes, we do! We specialise in building on sloping sites. Our experienced team and steel frame floor systems make it easy to maximise your views and capture the refreshing hinterland breeze.

Our selection process is guided by our interior designer, Briana. She’ll guide you through our range of premium options to help you create a space that reflects your personal style and design vision.

We encourage clients to use our preferred options to keep the process efficient and pricing consistent, but if you have custom selections in mind, these can be discussed before we begin the preliminary steps.

Traditional Shed Frames Explained
Sheds are built using portal frames which are great for achieving large spans internally with no internal posts.
Portal frames consist of large steel members which are usually spaced every 3 - 6 meters apart.
Top hats are run horizontally on the outside of the portal posts which act as bracing and allow for vertical steel sheeting to be attached.
To install smaller doors and windows openings are cut into the sheeting on site.
This system of construction is engineered to Class 10A standards which is only suitable for storage.
Concrete slabs are also only engineered to Class 10A standards which means it is not compliant to be used as a residential home at a later date.

Pros
Large open spaces
Steel frame and cladding
Low maintenance

Cons
Additional frame required internally to line
Portal framing protrudes into internal area
Nuts and bolts make it difficult to line internally
Engineering not compliant to Class 1A standard

Traditional House Frames Explained
House frames are traditionally constructed using stud framing with vertical studs at 450 or 600 centres making it easy to line internally.
Roofs are constructed using trusses allowing for custom roof shapes and finishes and level internal ceilings to keep the cost of internal lining and painting down.

Pros
Easy to line and fit off
Quick site construction
Compliant with Class 1A engineering

Cons
Expensive to create large openings or high raked ceilings
Difficult to build on sloping sites
Often high maintenance

The Shed House combines both shed and traditional house engineering principles. Key features include:
90mm TrueCore steel frames
Easy to line internally and externally
Service holes for electrician and plumber already punched
Achieve high raked ceilings and large open living areas easily and cost effectively
Class 1A engineering compliance
7 Star energy rating compliance
Easy to build on sloping sites
Low maintenance

Yes, you can. There are some conditions. To legally live in a shed you need to ensure that it complies with your local councils housing guidelines as well as the housing standard. In order to achieve this you need the following items:

i. Class 1A slab and frame engineering
ii. Energy efficiency compliance
iii. Certified Class 1A building plans
iv. Class 1A certification from a building certifier
v. Smoke alarm compliance
vi. Glazing compliance
vii. Plumbing approval and compliance
viii. Bushfire compliance
ix. Waterproofing certification

If you are thinking of building a new shed it is important to consider all of the above factors. You will also need to talk to your local building certifier to have them assess your plans and site so they can inform you of the exact requirements to have your new shed approved as a house.

If you live on the Sunshine Coast, Gympie, or Moreton Bay, The Shed House Team are experts at this and can help you each step of the way. Saving you time and money!
If you have an existing shed you would like to convert into a house you would need to attend to all of the above items before your local authorities would change the classification. You may struggle unless the concrete slab was designed and poured to comply with Class 1A requirements. Most shed slabs are not inspected and are not designed to comply with this standard making it almost impossible or very expensive to convert an existing shed into a legal house.