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Spartan Sheds

Simply...Better Sheds. We are fully licensed builders with over 25+ years hands on experience we have the solution to all your shed needs.

Commercial-Rural-Residential We are specialists in the shed industry. We can supply and build any shed you can imagine. We can do everything from -
- Design and planning.
- Engineering.
- Council approval and certification.
- Concrete slab
- And erection of shed. We can even do alterations and repairs to existing structures. You can speak directly with the builder, not just a salesman, for piece o

f mind. We are a fully insured and QBCC Licensed builder. We also offer a range of other services -
- Roofing , new and re-roof
- Asbestos removal
- Patios
- Concreting
- Electrical

Sales office 50 Woondooma Street, Bundaberg.

30/08/2026

🏗️ PLANNING A SHED IN THE BUNDABERG REGION?

Before deciding where it goes - or even how big it can be - it’s worth knowing what actually applies to your property.

We’ve put together a Bundaberg Region Shed Approval Guide covering some of the most common questions we deal with every week:

• Boundary setbacks
• Maximum shed sizes and heights
• Building close to or on a boundary
• Building approval vs planning approval
• Council siting relaxations
• Residential, rural residential and rural properties
• Bushfire, steep land and other site constraints
• Site-specific wind classification

The rules can vary considerably depending on your lot size, zoning, overlays and the proposed location of the building, so there isn’t always a simple one-size-fits-all answer.

Our guide breaks the basics down in plain English and explains what happens when your preferred shed location falls outside the standard requirements.

And if a relaxation or additional approval is required, Spartan Sheds can prepare, lodge and manage the process as part of your project.

👇 Check out our Bundaberg Region Building Guide:

https://www.spartansheds.com.au/building-guide/bundaberg

Spartan Sheds - Simply…Better Sheds.

22/08/2026

🚨 OUR NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE!

And we’ve built something pretty cool into it.

Introducing the Spartan Sheds 3D Shed & Carport Designer — our own proprietary design tool, built to make planning your next shed or carport easier.

Jump online and start designing your building yourself:

🔸 Set your shed or carport dimensions
🔸 Choose your roof style and pitch
🔸 Add roller doors, PA doors and windows
🔸 Select your COLORBOND® colours
🔸 View and rotate your design in 3D as you build it
🔸 Send your finished design directly to our team for a site-specific quote

No generic online shed builder sending your enquiry all over the place. This one is ours, built specifically for Spartan Sheds and connected directly to our local team.

And if you’d rather leave the designing to us, that’s fine too.

👉 Check out the new website and give the designer a go:
spartansheds.com.au

Spartan Sheds — Simply…Better Sheds.

12/06/2026

Shedspiration Saturday🥳

A shed that delivers the best of both worlds - generous open undercover space and secure enclosed storage, all under one clean, practical roofline. 😎

This build measures⏬️

➡️ 14m long x 7m wide
➡️ 3.6m high
➡️ Built using 100% 🇦🇺 Steel
➡️ Custom flashings
➡️ Welded Portal Frame 💪
➡️ Cast in slab vermin rebate 🚫🐁

The layout was designed in two highly functional sections:

• 6m x 7m open garaport - ideal for vehicles, trailers, boats, BBQ area or additional covered outdoor storage
• 8m x 7m enclosed shed section - secure, usable space for parking, storage or workshop needs

The enclosed section includes⏬️

✅️ 5m wide roller door with automatic opener for easy front access
✅️ 2.6m wide side roller door for convenient access to yard equipment, mowers and tools

The Classic Cream® walls, roof and doors paired with Manor Red® gutters and barges give this shed a traditional, well-balanced finish that suits the property beautifully.

A practical, versatile design with excellent access and plenty of usable space.

Spartan Sheds — Simply…Better Sheds.

11/06/2026

Shed Rules Explained 🎓
How Big Can a Residential Shed Be in the Bundaberg Region❓️

It is one of the most common questions people ask:

“How big a shed can I build at home?”

In the Bundaberg Regional Council area, the answer depends partly on the size of the property and whether the shed remains within the thresholds set out in Council’s Amenity and Aesthetics and Removal or Rebuilding Policy.

For domestic outbuildings in an urban area, Council’s current policy sets the following thresholds before referral to Council is triggered:

Urban Area - Domestic Outbuildings⏬️

Lots under 800m²
➡️ Maximum combined outbuilding floor area: 90m²
➡️ Maximum building height: 4.8m
➡️ Maximum length or width: 12m

Lots from 800m² to under 2,000m²
➡️ Maximum combined outbuilding floor area: 120m²
➡️ Maximum building height: 4.8m
➡️ Maximum length or width: 12m

Lots 2,000m² and over
➡️ Maximum combined outbuilding floor area: 150m²
➡️ Maximum building height: 4.8m
• Maximum length or width: 16m

A few important points⏬️

1. “Combined floor area” matters

These thresholds apply to the combined floor area of all domestic outbuildings on the property - not only the new shed being proposed.

2. Staying under the area limit is not the whole test

A shed can still trigger a referral if it exceeds the applicable height or maximum horizontal dimension, even if the floor area is under the threshold.

3. This is not the only approval consideration

These figures relate to Bundaberg Regional Council’s amenity and aesthetics referral triggers. Other matters may still need to be considered, including:

• Building approval
• Setbacks and siting under the Queensland Development Code
• Zoning
• Overlays
• Easements or services
• Other site-specific constraints

The practical takeaway⏬️

Two residential properties in the same region may have very different shed options depending on lot size, existing outbuildings and the proposed dimensions of the new structure.

Good shed planning starts with checking the property and the applicable rules - not simply choosing a size from a brochure.

Spartan Sheds — Simply…Better Sheds.

08/06/2026

Roller Door Sizes Explained🎓

When planning a shed, it is common to say:

“I need a 3-metre-high roller door.”

But there are a few different measurements involved, and they are not all the same thing.

A lot of shed companies will give nominal door sizes ( a hopeful estimate) or curtain size, that may change during construction, simply because their design software is not advanced enough to calculate the exact opening size during the design phase.

At Spartan Sheds, our advanced design software allows us to guarantee clear opening heights and widths.

Let me explain ⏬️

1️⃣ Opening Size

This is the clear structural opening in the wall of the shed - the space the vehicle, trailer or machinery needs to pass through.
Often refered to as daylight opening, in the industry.

2️⃣ Door Curtain Size

The roller door itself is made larger than the opening so that it overlaps and seals correctly against the opening and tracks.

For example, Taurean’s windlocked roller doors are 100mm wider than the daylight opening required. This allows the width needed to run the door in the side tracks.

3️⃣ Headroom and Side Room

A roller door also needs physical space⤵️

✅️ Above the opening for the rolled-up curtain, brackets and hardware
✅️ Beside the opening for guides, brackets and, where applicable, motor clearance
✅️ Behind the opening for the door roll and mounting arrangement

This is why the shed wall height, opening height and usable drive-through clearance all need to be considered together.

Why this matters⏬️

If someone wants to comfortably drive a caravan, excavator, boat tower or tall machinery into a shed, it is not enough to simply nominate a door size and hope it all comes together, as so many do.

The correct question is⏬️

“What clear opening and usable access height do I actually need?”

From there, the shed wall height, framing and door selection can be designed to accommodate the door size required.

At Spartan Sheds - we guarantee clear, daylight opening sizes, right from the start.

Spartan Sheds — Simply…Better Sheds.

05/06/2026

Shedspiration Saturday🥳

Now this is how you do a shed... 😎

This impressive build measures ⤵️

➡️ 21m long x 8m wide
➡️ 3.7m to the gutter
➡️ Finished in COLORBOND® Windspray®

The shed was designed as three equally sized 7m sections, each with a clear purpose⏬️

✅️ 7m open carport - generous undercover parking with easy access and plenty of clearance.
✅️ 7m enclosed garage - secure storage, workshop space or room for the toys, with 5m wide roller door.
✅️ 7m enclosed mancave at the rear - a dedicated space to unwind, entertain or make your own

With each section providing 56m² of usable area, the layout delivers serious versatility while keeping a clean, balanced overall design.

A great example of a shed that combines vehicle storage, secure workspace and lifestyle space under one strong, practical roofline.

Spartan Sheds — Simply…Better Sheds.

03/06/2026

Caring for Your Shed Cladding: The Areas Rain Does Not Wash 🧼🧽🧹

COLORBOND® steel is designed for Australian conditions, but like most exterior building materials, it benefits from the right maintenance.

One of the biggest misunderstandings is assuming that rain washes the whole shed equally.

It does not🚫

Rain will naturally wash many exposed roof and wall areas, but some parts of a shed can stay relatively sheltered and may collect dust, salt, dirt or other airborne contaminants over time.

These areas can include⏬️

➡️ Wall sheeting under awnings or eaves
➡️ Areas protected from direct rainfall
➡️ The underside or sheltered face of flashings
➡️ Around door openings and tracks
➡️ Walls close to vegetation or other obstructions
➡️ Sides of the shed that do not receive regular rain exposure

BlueScope recommends regular washing with clean, fresh water for surfaces not naturally washed by rain. Where fresh water alone is not enough, a mild solution of pure soap or non-abrasive kitchen detergent in warm water can be used with a soft cloth, sponge or soft-bristle brush, followed by a thorough clean-water rinse.

The practical takeaway⏬️

A shed does not need to be treated delicately, but it should not be completely ignored either.

A simple wash-down of sheltered cladding areas from time to time can help preserve the appearance and long-term performance of the finish.
And, preserve your Bluescope warranty.

Spartan Sheds — Simply…Better Sheds.

31/05/2026

Class 10a Buildings Explained🎓

Most residential sheds, private garages and carports are classified under the National Construction Code as Class 10a buildings.

But what does that actually mean❓️

A Class 10a building is a non-habitable building or structure. In simple terms, it is not a dwelling and it is not approved as a space for people to live in.

Common Class 10a structures include:

✅️ Domestic sheds
✅️ Private garages
✅️ Carports
✅️ Patios
✅️ Similar non-habitable outbuildings

This classification matters because it helps determine which building rules apply to the structure.

What it does not mean⏬️

Calling something a Class 10a shed does not automatically mean:

➡️ It can be built anywhere on the block
➡️ It avoids building approval
➡️ It avoids planning requirements
➡️ It can be used as a bedroom, self-contained studio or living area

A shed may still need to be assessed against building approval requirements, siting rules, local planning requirements and Council referral triggers, depending on the property and the proposed design.

Why this matters⏬️

Sometimes people say they want a “shed,” but the intended use starts to move toward something else entirely - a habitable room, a dwelling-type space or a public gathering area.

The intended use matters 🤔

A shed is not defined only by how it looks. It is also defined by how it is used and what it is approved to be used for.

Spartan Sheds — Simply…Better Sheds.

29/05/2026

Shedspiration Saturday😎

Check out this great example of how an old shed site can be given a completely new lease on life ⏬️

This project involved removing a tired, dilapidated shed and rebuilding on the existing concrete slab, allowing the owner to make practical use of the space already in place while upgrading to a far more functional and refined shed.

The new build is a large double-bay garage, measuring 6m x 10m x 3m high, with a 3m skillion awning added to the rear for additional covered outdoor space.

To make the shed work properly for everyday use, it was fitted with:

✅️ 5m wide roller door with Merlin remote opener
✅️ Personal access door for easy entry
✅️ 3x Branams Windows to improve natural light and airflow
✅️ Maxbreeze solar roof ventilator to help reduce heat build-up inside

The shed is finished entirely in 100% 🇦🇺 COLORBOND® steel, with Monoclad wall and roof cladding.

Colours used ⤵️
➡️ Windspray - Walls, Roof and PA Door
➡️ Monument - Gutters, Barges, Roller Door

The result is a clean, modern colour combination that sits neatly within the property while still delivering plenty of presence.

A practical, well-proportioned garage build - and a strong upgrade from what was there before.

Spartan Sheds - Simply…Better Sheds.

28/05/2026

What Does a COLORBOND® Steel Warranty Actually Mean❓️

It is common to hear that COLORBOND® steel comes with a warranty - but it is worth understanding what that really means.

A BlueScope/Colorbond warranty is not one blanket guarantee that applies in exactly the same way to every shed, in every location, for every product.

Warranty eligibility can depend on factors such as ⏬️

➡️ The specific COLORBOND® steel product used
➡️ Whether it is used for roofing, walling, doors or another application
➡️ The environment the building is located in
➡️ Distance from marine or industrial exposure
➡️ The way the material is installed
➡️ Whether the product is maintained in accordance with BlueScope’s requirements

BlueScope offers a range of product warranties, but may be subject to application and eligibility criteria.
In some cases, the owner or builder needs to apply for or activate the warranty through BlueScope’s warranty system, generally within 12 months of installation.

It is also important to understand that a material warranty is different from a builder’s workmanship warranty, and it does not remove a consumer’s rights under Australian Consumer Law.

The practical takeaway⏬️

When comparing shed quotes, do not just ask:

“Is it COLORBOND®?”

Also ask:

“What warranty applies to this product, in this application, at this site?”

That is a far more useful question.

Spartan Sheds — Simply…Better Sheds.

Address

50 WOONDOOMA Street
Bundaberg, QLD
4670

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/SpartanSheds

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