From Design to Installation: The Best Custom Shed Services in Melbourne

design a shed

When it comes to sheds, one size does not fit all. The freedom to customise your shed is essential so it meets the exact requirements you need. While a shed kit may provide the basics, a custom shed ensures you won’t compromise size, design or functionality.

Melbourne Garages has been a trusted supplier of cost-effective, custom-built sheds specific to your needs for over twenty years. The options are endless, and you can customise all elements, including size, style, colour, and additional features. This guide will help you narrow down the choices and design a shed.

1. What use will the custom shed meet?

When you design your shed, you must identify all the potential uses. The uses for a custom shed can include:

  • Storage space
  • Garage
  • Studio
  • Workshop
  • Garden shed

The purpose of your shed will be essential in determining every other element, from the size and colour to the style.

2. Where will the shed be located?

When deciding where the shed will be located, consider what items you’ll store. A large enough area will be needed to manoeuvre large items like caravans or trailers in and out of the custom shed. It’s also essential that the shed is on relatively flat ground, has enough clearance, and complies with council regulations. As part of Melbourne Garages building services, we conduct site assessments and ensure the custom shed complies with the Building Code of Australia. All our sheds are ShedSafe accredited.

3. What style of shed would you like?

We offer a wide range of shed styles that include:

4. What size shed do you need?

The size of your shed will be determined by what you want to keep inside it. We recommend measuring the items and adding additional space for walking between them. If you store vehicles in the customs shed, you must have enough room to open the car doors and boot.

5. What height shed do you prefer?

The height of your shed will impact its practicality and aesthetic appeal. For example, the average roller door height is around 2.2m. To comfortably accommodate a door this height, we recommend the shed height be approximately 2.7m.

6. Window and door placement

Decide where the objects will be stored to determine where the doors should be. If the shed space is used as a garage, you may want the door closer to one side to allow maximum storage space along the other. 

When deciding where to place the windows, we recommend determining where the ideal natural light and ventilation will be. If you plan to use the space in the morning or afternoon, then east-facing or north-facing windows may be preferred.

7. Select custom features

Popular custom features for your shed can include:

  • Installing a skylight
  • Adding shelving solutions
  • Including more lights
  • Adding insulation and air conditioning.

8. Colour selection

Melbourne Garages offers various long-lasting colours from BlueScope Steel, and Colorbond shed options. When selecting your preferred colour, consider whether you want this to match or complement your property. 

Design your custom shed with Melbourne Garages

At Melbourne Garages, our expert team can create an affordable custom build. Using our advanced Multibuild engineering program, you can easily design and view a model of your project, including a floor plan, 3D images, and the frame structure.

Your design will consider every element to ensure smooth functioning and an aesthetic look, with our team guiding you every step of the way. Contact us today to find out about our shed prices.