Any urban shed over 30m² or rural shed over 110m² requires a building consent -  but this depends on factors including your property type, zoning, and proximity to boundaries. The rules differ between urban and rural properties - we can guide you through what applies to your situation and help with the consent process.

This depends on your specific address and council district. In some cases a resource consent is required -particularly in areas with heritage overlays, height-to-boundary restrictions, or specific zoning rules. A quick call to your local council with your address will usually answer this. Our team can help you understand what to expect.

Each job is address specific. A phone call to the Council with your address will answer this question. Not all jobs require a Planning Permit.

Yes. We can assist with the council process and provide all the paperwork you need, including job-specific engineering drawings - usually printed and ready within 15 minutes of your request. If you prefer to manage consent yourself, we'll give you everything required to do so.

Yes - our preferred and standard method is slab first. NZ Steel will void their warranty if wall sheeting is used as formwork at any point during construction, so the slab must be in place before your shed is erected. We can advise on slab specifications for your build.