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Queensland · Reviewed October 2026

Compare Shed Builders in Townsville

We checked 31 shed companies across Townsville, Thuringowa and the Burdekin and listed 8 local operators, from turnkey commercial builders to rural and acreage shed specialists. Every fact is sourced, mostly from each builder's own website and official registers.

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Shed builders in Townsville

In our editorial order. No builder has paid to be listed or placed. How we compare

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ShedEx Townsville

Independent

Mount Louisa

Best for Businesses and rural owners who want one licensed builder to handle design, approvals, slab and construction.

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Why it made the list

  • Turnkey package covers custom engineered design, building and council applications, earthworks, concrete and construction, with standard approvals included.
  • Has its own in-house concreters and handles site levelling, retaining and footings.
  • ShedEx says its builders have worked with clients from small businesses to large multinational corporations and many government departments, using cold form and hot form steel.
  • Director Paul Lowis is a licensed builder and qualified roof plumber. QBCC licence 1059156 is shown on its site.
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Rural & farm
  • Shed homes
  • Turnkey
  • In-house concreting
  • Hot form steel
Build model
Design & construct or kitTurnkey design, approvals, slab and build, or kit only
Operating since
Over 25 years building experience (as stated)
QBCC licence
1059156Builder – Low Rise, plus sheds trade licence Active on the QBCC register, October 2026
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More about ShedEx Townsville

ShedEx Townsville is locally owned and run by directors Paul and Clancy Lowis, who are both from the Burdekin. Clancy Lowis has 14 years of residential, commercial, mining and gas construction experience. ShedEx also lists locations in Gladstone and Mackay and agents in Bowen, Cairns and Gympie.

Farm sheds cover plant and equipment, machinery, grain, hay, shearing and poultry sheds. It states all its sheds are fully engineered and cyclone rated, and caps homeowner deposits at 10%.

Service area
Townsville (residential, rural and commercial sectors, as stated)
Address
16 Carroll Street, Mount Louisa QLD 4814 (display centre)
People
Paul Lowis and Clancy Lowis (directors)
Licensee
Wilsarose Trading Pty Ltd (trading as ShedEx Townsville)
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R&F Steel Buildings Townsville

R&F Steel Buildings distributor

Townsville

Best for Rural, acreage and light commercial buildings where you want hot-rolled frames and one builder-owner accountable from design to handover.

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Why it made the list

  • Run by husband-and-wife owners Patrick and Reiannan Kenna, who also run JKC Building, a family-owned building company that dates back to 1972.
  • Manages design, site-specific engineering, approvals and construction, with concrete slabs and footings, or supports owners who want to do parts themselves.
  • Offers hot-rolled steel frames and lists cyclone-rated buildings for coastal and high-wind zones.
  • JKC's commercial work includes office buildings for Energy Queensland built as a steel portal frame on a slab. It is a Master Builders Queensland member.
  • Commercial
  • Rural & farm
  • Large & custom
  • Hot-rolled frames
  • Cyclone-rated
  • Builder-owned
Build model
Design & constructDesign, engineering, approvals and construction to handover
Operating since
Family business since 1972 (JKC Building)
QBCC licence
1069118Builder – Low Rise, plus plumbing and drainage Active on the QBCC register, October 2026
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More about R&F Steel Buildings Townsville

R&F Steel Buildings is a Queensland network of independent, locally owned distributors using a welded and bolted portal frame system. The Townsville distributor is run by Patrick and Reiannan Kenna, who also run R&F Steel Buildings Hughenden.

Its range covers acreage, farm and custom sheds, garages, hangars and structural sheds. Through JKC Building it also does small-to-medium commercial work for councils, government, education and rural operators. QBCC licence 1069118 is shown on both sites.

Service area
Townsville and surrounds, plus North and Western Queensland from depots in Richmond and Hughenden
Address
Townsville QLD 4810 (no street address published)
People
Patrick and Reiannan Kenna
Licensee
JKC Building Pty Ltd

Wide Span Sheds Ayr (Palmco Engineering)

Wide Span Sheds authorised agent

Ayr

Best for Burdekin farm, machinery and workshop sheds from a long-running local engineering firm that can also manage the build.

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Why it made the list

  • Palmco Engineering has been a Wide Span Sheds agent in Ayr since 2009 and has worked across North Queensland since 1979.
  • Publishes clear spans up to 30 m, heights up to 9.5 m and lengths beyond 200 m, depending on site design criteria.
  • Licensed builder that can manage the project through to the build stage if required. Its site shows QBCC contractor licence 1265107 and supervisor licence 517841.
  • Listed on the ShedSafe accredited seller register, and designs for cyclonic wind regions with site-specific engineering.
  • Commercial
  • Rural & farm
  • ShedSafe
  • Spans to 30 m
  • Engineering workshop
Build model
Design, supply & erectCan manage the build, or tailor a service package for a kit
Operating since
Agent since 2009; in business since 1979 (as stated)
QBCC licence
1265107Structural metal fabrication and erection trade licence Active on the QBCC register, October 2026
ShedSafe
On the ShedSafe register
Clear span
Up to 30 m (published)
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More about Wide Span Sheds Ayr (Palmco Engineering)

Palmco Engineering is an Ayr engineering business with over 44 years of boilermaking and steel fabrication experience. Alongside sheds it supplies pumps, PTO parts and fencing, and works with builders, farmers, aquaculture, mining and government clients.

Wide Span Sheds is a national steel kit brand. Palmco is its authorised agent for the Burdekin and is popular for farm and machinery sheds, larger garages and steel workshops.

Service area
Based in Ayr; services the Burdekin, Townsville, Thuringowa, Charters Towers, Ingham and Bowen
Address
25 Rossiter Street, Ayr QLD 4807
People
Peter Palmer
Licensee
Palmco Engineering Pty Ltd
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NQ Sheds and More

Ranbuild dealer

Garbutt

Best for Buyers wanting a ShedSafe-listed Ranbuild dealer covering both Townsville and the Burdekin, with supply and install available.

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Why it made the list

  • Ranbuild dealer for Townsville and Ayr, run by Chris and Jaime Lerch from Garbutt.
  • Range runs from garages and farm and machinery sheds to light industrial buildings, aircraft hangars, covered outdoor learning areas and steel kit homes.
  • Can supply and install, or supply kits for DIY. Ranbuild designs cover all wind categories, including cyclonic.
  • Listed on the ShedSafe accredited seller register.
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Rural & farm
  • Shed homes
  • ShedSafe
  • Townsville and Ayr
  • Hangars & COLAs
Build model
Supply & install or kitSupplies and installs, or DIY kit
QBCC licence
Not published online
ShedSafe
On the ShedSafe register
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More about NQ Sheds and More

Ranbuild is a national shed brand from Lysaght Building Solutions. This Garbutt business is its local dealer, and the same team is listed as Ranbuild Ayr for the Burdekin. The Townsville dealer page also uses the name Australian Steel Kits.

Ranbuild buildings are fully bolted with BlueScope steel and a modular portal frame, so a shed can be extended later. No QBCC licence number is shown on the dealer pages, so ask who holds the licence for the build.

Service area
Greater Townsville region, from the coast to central Queensland, plus Ayr
Address
29 Hamill Street, Garbutt QLD 4814
People
Chris and Jaime Lerch
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Fair Dinkum Builds Townsville

Fair Dinkum Builds store

Kirwan

Best for Residential acreage sheds, workshops and shed homes where you want design, approvals and install from one local store.

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Why it made the list

  • Previously traded as Townsville Sheds and Garages, with the same local team.
  • Offers supply-only kits or full supply and install, and can handle council approvals.
  • Its gallery shows a shed home built start to finish with one bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen and living area.
  • States its sheds are designed for cyclonic conditions and that it is ShedSafe accredited.
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Rural & farm
  • Shed homes
  • Shed homes
  • Approvals handled
  • ShedSafe (stated)
Build model
Kit or supply & installSupply-only kit, or full supply and install
Operating since
30+ years of knowledge and experience (as stated)
QBCC licence
Not published online
ShedSafe
Accredited (as stated)
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More about Fair Dinkum Builds Townsville

Fair Dinkum Builds is a national shed network that is part of the Fletcher Building Group. The Kirwan store is the former Townsville Sheds and Garages, and builds everything from single-bay sheds to multi-bay farm and commercial sheds and large industrial workshops.

No QBCC licence number is shown on the store page, so ask who holds the licence for your build.

Service area
Townsville
Address
40 Kern Brothers Drive, Kirwan QLD 4817
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Shedquarters

Independent

Kirwan

Best for Custom rural and small commercial sheds built by a small family team, including council and school jobs.

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Why it made the list

  • Family-run and building custom sheds in Townsville since 2014.
  • Builds every job with its own small team and handles wind ratings and council approvals.
  • Takes on council, school and small business projects as well as residential and rural sheds.
  • States it is a ShedSafe member and an HIA member. Its site shows QBCC licence 80954.
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Rural & farm
  • Family-run
  • Council & school work
  • ShedSafe (stated)
Build model
Design & buildBuilt by its own team, approvals handled
Operating since
2014
QBCC licence
80954 Active on the QBCC register, October 2026
ShedSafe
Accredited (as stated)
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More about Shedquarters

Shedquarters describes itself as a small, locally owned family business with over 30 years of combined experience. It builds residential, rural, commercial and industrial sheds, plus garages, carports and patios, and says its sheds are engineered for North Queensland's cyclonic conditions.

By its own description it focuses on practical, custom work rather than mass-produced kits or very large commercial projects.

Service area
Townsville and nearby areas
Address
27 Ferntree Street, Kirwan QLD 4817
Licensee
Matthew Scott Knight (individual, same Kirwan address)
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Affordable Steel Buildings NQ

Independent

Garbutt

Best for Workshops and industrial sheds from a long-running Townsville supplier offering either a DIY kit or a full install.

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Why it made the list

  • Has served North Queensland for over 35 years and has over 15 local team members.
  • Supplies DIY kits or complete installations, including oversized industrial workshops.
  • Its process includes an on-site assessment, building permits and a formal contract before the build.
  • States it uses strong hold-down systems to meet cyclone standards, with Stramit and BlueScope products.
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Display centre
  • Permits prepared
  • Kit or install
Build model
Kit or full installDIY kit, or complete install with permits
Operating since
Over 35 years (as stated)
QBCC licence
States it is a QBCC registered builder; number not shown
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More about Affordable Steel Buildings NQ

Affordable Steel Buildings North Queensland (ASBNQ) is a locally owned Townsville business with a display centre on Bayswater Road. It builds sheds, garages and carports for domestic, commercial and industrial use.

It states it is a QBCC registered builder but doesn't show a licence number, so ask for it with your quote.

Service area
Townsville and North Queensland
Address
427 Bayswater Road, Garbutt QLD 4814 (display centre)

Perennial Sheds

Independent

Currajong office, Woodstock

Best for Farm and commercial storage sheds where you deal with one person from first quote to final installation.

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Why it made the list

  • Family-owned, with one point of contact from the first quote to final installation.
  • Can concrete, supply, erect and fit out a shed.
  • Commercial range covers warehouses, vehicle fleet storage, storage complexes, aircraft hangars and cold storage.
  • States its sheds are built to cyclone-rated standards. Its site shows QBCC licence 15183216.
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Rural & farm
  • Slab to fit-out
  • Farm sheds
  • One contact
Build model
Supply & buildConcrete, supply, erection and fit-out
Operating since
More than 20 years of experience (as stated)
QBCC licence
15183216Builder – Low Rise Active on the QBCC register, October 2026
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More about Perennial Sheds

Perennial Sheds is a family-owned business based in Townsville, with an office in Currajong and a second address at Woodstock. It designs and builds farm, residential, industrial and commercial sheds, stables, garages and carports using Australian steel and COLORBOND steel.

It also takes calls on 1800 PERENNIAL.

Service area
Townsville and North Queensland
Address
24 Punari Street, Currajong QLD 4812 (office)
Licensee
Enright Builders Pty Ltd

Facts are as published by each company or on official registers. Licence numbers are shown as each company publishes them, so check them on the register before you sign. ShedSafe status is checked against the ShedSafe seller register. Something wrong? Tell us.

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Before you compare quotes

Kit, build or design and construct?

Brisbane shed companies sell three different things. Knowing which one you're being quoted on is the easiest way to avoid comparing apples with oranges.

Kit / supply only

Engineered frame, cladding, doors and drawings delivered to site.

Your job: You organise the slab, erection, approvals and a licensed builder if the work is over $3,300.

Supply & build

The company supplies the kit and its own team or contractors build it.

Your job: Check whether the slab and approvals are in the price, and whose QBCC licence covers the build.

Design & construct (turnkey)

One company handles design, engineering, approvals, slab and construction through to handover.

Your job: Usual for commercial and industrial work. Compare inclusions line by line, not just the total.

Costs

What sheds cost around Townsville

Published starting prices and industry ranges. Real quotes depend on wind region, site, slab, doors and how much of the job the builder takes on.

ItemPublished price
6 × 6 m double garage (kit, engineered)from $10,670[1]
9 × 24 m farm and machinery shed (kit)from $30,470[1]
30 × 12 m farm shed (kit)from $51,420[1]
36 × 15 m commercial shed (kit)from $98,090[1]
Machinery or hay shed, kit only$115–$160 per m²[2]
Commercial shed, structure only$250–$300 per m²[2]
Industrial shed, structure only$220–$300 per m²[2]
Commercial shed with office, services and external works$1,000–$1,500 per m²[2]
Building approval fees$150–$500, plus certifier and inspection fees[3]
  1. Wide Span Sheds, shed prices, checked October 2026. National 'from' kit prices; vary by location, design and materials.
  2. Central Steel Build, large shed pricing guide, 2021 guide, updated for 2026. Indicative only; kit and structure figures exclude erection and site preparation.
  3. Fair Dinkum Builds, council approval for sheds in QLD, updated June 2026.

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Local considerations

Building a shed in Townsville

Even small sheds need approval here

Queensland's small-shed exemption (10 m², 2.4 m high, 5 m any side) does not apply in Wind Region C, the tropical cyclone area. Burdekin Shire Council says garages, carports and sheds, including DIY kits, need building certification because the shire is in a cyclonic region. On the coast, plan on approval for any shed.

Engineer for Region C and your site

The Queensland Reconstruction Authority classifies coastal areas north of Bundaberg as Wind Region C, designed for 250 km/h cyclonic winds. Exposed sites need a higher classification (C1 to C4). Its guidance says sheds should match the home's wind classification, be anchored against uplift and allow for internal pressure if a door fails. Ask each builder for the classification on the engineering.

Check Townsville flood mapping

The Townsville City Plan flood hazard overlay maps four flood hazard areas and can apply to some building work. Council's online flood mapping shows flood depth or the 1% AEP height for a property. Check it before settling on a shed site or floor level.

Burdekin council can arrange a certifier

Burdekin Shire Council doesn't certify building work itself, but can arrange its contracted certifier if you can't engage one, at the certifier's price plus a 20% on-cost and admin fees. Its floor-height flood policy doesn't apply to sheds or carports. Farm buildings valued up to $27,500 can be built by the owner.

Licence check

How to check a shed builder's QBCC licence

  1. Ask for the licence number

    In Queensland, building work valued over $3,300 needs a QBCC licence. Get the number and the licensee's name in writing with your quote.

  2. Check the class covers your shed

    The 'Sheds, carports and garages' trade licence only covers Class 10a buildings up to 100 m². Bigger sheds and commercial buildings need a builder licence class, such as Builder – Low Rise or Builder – Open.

  3. Search the QBCC register

    Confirm the licence is current and matches the company on your contract.

    Open the QBCC licence search

  4. Check home warranty on residential jobs

    Residential outbuildings with a roof, like a garage or large shed, generally need QBCC Home Warranty Insurance when the work is over $3,300. Commercial work and owner-builder work aren't covered.

FAQ

Shed builders in Townsville: common questions

How much does a large shed cost in Townsville?

We found no published Townsville shed prices, so the table uses national published figures. National kit prices start around $30,000 for a 9 × 24 m farm and machinery shed and around $98,000 for a 36 × 15 m commercial shed, before the slab and erection, and vary by location. Get quotes engineered to your site's wind classification so they compare on the same basis.

Do I need council approval for a shed in Townsville or the Burdekin?

Yes, in most cases. The Queensland exemption for very small sheds doesn't apply in Wind Region C, which Queensland Reconstruction Authority guidance says covers coastal areas north of Bundaberg. Inland blocks toward Charters Towers may sit in a different region, so confirm it with your builder. Approval is usually through a private building certifier, and Burdekin Shire Council can arrange its contracted certifier if you can't engage one.

What licence should a Townsville shed builder hold?

Building work over $3,300 in Queensland needs a QBCC licence. The 'Sheds, carports and garages' trade licence only covers sheds up to 100 m², so larger rural, commercial and industrial sheds need a builder licence class. Check the number on the QBCC register before you sign.

What does ShedSafe accreditation mean?

ShedSafe is a third-party accreditation program run by the Australian Steel Institute. It reviews a shed company’s engineering, steel products and site specification against the National Construction Code. Where we show ShedSafe (register), the company is on the ShedSafe seller register. Where it says stated, the claim is from the company's own site.

What's the difference between supply only and supply and build?

Supply only means you receive an engineered kit and arrange the slab, erection and approvals yourself. Supply and build adds construction. Design and construct means one company runs everything from design to handover, which is normal for commercial work.

How did you choose these builders?

We searched for shed companies across Townsville, Thuringowa and the Burdekin, found 31, and removed garden shed retailers, online kit sellers, network enquiry pages and businesses with no local presence. The 8 listed are genuine local operators with published evidence of the shed work they do. Google ratings don't decide who is listed.

Do builders pay to be listed?

No. Nobody on this page has paid to be listed or to be placed. If we add paid placements later they will be clearly labelled as sponsored and won't change the editorial order.

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