FAQs

Why should I choose Now Buildings?

With over 50 years of combined experience, Now Buildings has developed and engineered a unique, easy-to-build, strong shed system. We are 100% Australian family-owned, and our sheds are made in Australia using 100% Australian steel. We deal exclusively with ABN holders to offer wholesale prices and have low overheads to ensure we save our customers money. In addition, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service to ensure you become a customer for life.

How do Now Buildings sheds compare in quality to other sheds?

Now Buildings uses 100% Australian 450-500 MPa grade BlueScope Steel combined with precision cut laser brackets and high-quality bolts & screws. We’ve also devoted countless hours to working with our engineers to ensure our buildings can withstand weather conditions such as high winds.

Do you have a display centre that showcases your sheds?

We don’t have display centres. This keeps our overheads low, and the savings get passed onto you. However, we have thousands of happy customers nationwide, some of whom don’t mind visitors taking a look at their shed. We can also provide you with more images of our sheds.

I'm not sure I feel comfortable purchasing a shed over the phone or online. What should I do?

Please speak with us! We completely understand this is a significant investment for you, and we want to ensure you feel comfortable with us from the get-go. We are happy to supply you with a comprehensive history of past sales and provide you with feedback from customers in your local area.

How do I order a Now Buildings shed?

It’s simple! Call or email us and let us know what size & type of shed you’re after. We’ll also need to know the postcode of the shed site and if you’d like to collect the kit or have it delivered.
If you’re unsure of the type of building you need or have any questions, our Product Managers are here to help.
Email us – theteam@nowbuildings.com.au
Call us – 1300 144 728
Fax us - 1300 554 882

What does the building price include?

The building price includes all the necessary materials for your high-quality shed. This includes galvanised steel framing, Colorbond® or Zincalume® roof and wall sheeting, guttering, downpipes, brackets, screws, bolts, and rivets. The price also includes your signed engineering plans, and comprehensive construction manuals, to make for a smooth build.

Do I need council approval before I order my building?

As Now Buildings is an Australian-wide company, we understand that every council/shire across the nation is different and because of this, it is entirely up to the customer whether they decide to submit their building for approval. If you’re unsure, we recommend always enquiring with your local council/shire to eliminate any future issues.
Once a deposit has been made on your building, we will produce your site-specific, signed engineering plans for you to submit to your local council/shire.

What happens if my council doesn’t approve the building and I’ve already ordered it?

While all our buildings come with site-specific engineering and aren’t often knocked back by council, we understand that every council/shire is different. If your council doesn’t approve your building, we are happy to meet their requirements, where possible, or refund 100% of the deposit paid.

What wind rating region are Now Buildings sheds designed for?

Now Buildings design their sheds to ensure they suit most sites across Australia. Please get in touch with us if you are unsure of your site’s wind rating. Our Product Managers are more than happy to help.

Are the buildings designed to be built on slabs or use concrete footings?

Our buildings are engineer-designed to use in-slab high-tensile brackets. This process secures the column to the concrete, significantly reducing movement or sway compared to using on-slab brackets. Another benefit of this bracket system is that it enables hinging of the upper column for ease of construction. These are just some of the many gains you will experience using in-slab high-tensile brackets.

What guarantees do you offer on all your buildings?

Now Buildings guarantees our customers that we will provide exceptional service throughout the purchase process and long after your shed is built.
Our buildings also come with BlueScope Steel guarantees and warranties. For more information on this, visit https://warranties.bluescopesteel.com.au/site/

How long will it take for my building to be delivered to my site?

With over 26 manufacturing depots across Australia, we aim to have your building produced and delivered as soon as possible. Feel free to contact the team for current delivery times.

Do you deliver anywhere in Australia?

We deliver to most locations in Australia. Please get in touch with us to see if we can deliver to your site. Alternatively, you can collect your kit from the manufacturing depot to save on delivery fees.

How is the building packaged when delivered?

Your shed will be flat-packed, shrink-wrapped & labelled, and ready for delivery or collection.
Our manufacturing depots ensure that their consolidation process is carried out carefully and thoroughly to eliminate any possible damage to the steel.

Can Now Buildings build my shed?

We have designed our sheds to be easy to build and supply the kits with detailed engineering plans and comprehensive construction guides. We also offer complimentary construction support from an experienced builder. If you wish to build the shed yourself or find a local builder to help, you have our full support.

 

However, we understand that not everyone can build the shed themselves, so we have a dedicated team who looks after our Referral Builders. These builders are highly experienced in building our sheds and have worked alongside us for many years.
Please get in touch with the team to find out if there is a Referral Builder in your area. You can also head to our Referral Builder’s page for more info.

What happens if I have a construction or technical-related question?

We can help! We have a team of Construction Coordinators that can assist you over the phone or by email.