We build large shelters for the farming and commercial industries

Q: How much does a farm shelter cost in NZ?

The cost of a farm shelter depends on location and size. Smaller shelters can be relatively cost-effective, while larger and taller structures can cost more due to wind loading and structural requirements. In high wind or seismic areas, additional bracing or walls may be required.

Q: What are shelters used for on farms?

Shelters are used to protect livestock, machinery, feed and working areas from weather conditions. They are commonly used for animal cover, hay storage, equipment protection and covered workspaces on farms and rural properties.

Shelters for Rural & Commercial Use

Our shelters can be customized to suit a range of heights, lengths and widths similar to our sheds. We offer a range of options including open front, partially enclosed, gable, and mono-pitch designs from 100m2 to 400m2. We can design a shelter, so it works well for you and looks right on your property.

Wind speeds are extremely important factor when designing a shelter as they can be highly susceptible to lift so need to be designed by highly experienced engineers to ensure a strong safe reliable structure.

What people use Shelters for

Horse shelters
Livestock cover
Calf shelters
Machinery and tractor cover
Hay and feed storage
Yard and work area cover
Commercial storage
Loading and unloading areas

Real Good NZ Made Shelters NZ Wide

Kitset Sheds Ltd can supply and build a solid practical shelter in most parts of New Zealand. If you intend on building a shelter kitset yourself, you will find that just like our sheds and garages they are simple to put together thanks to our pro building advice over the phone and clear, logical instructions.

Shelter Solutions

When you are looking for a practical structure for your farm, yard, or business, shelters are a versatile option that can be adapted to suit a wide range of uses.

Shelters We’ve Built Across New Zealand

Real builds, real results. Take a look at some of the Shelters we’ve supplied and built for Kiwi properties just like yours.

Small Rural Shelter

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Large Commercial Shelter

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Split Gable Shed

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Photos and Details of our system

The average shed company designs buildings based on standard measurements simply rounded to the meter, then builders trim the excess cladding to suit. We do it way better – we base each dimension on the total cover of the cladding sheets

Why?

A wall 12.3 m wide instead of 12.0 m really makes a difference. Everything lines up, flashings fit properly, reducing waste and saving time.

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Want to know what a Kiwi barn will cost? Option 1: Get ballpark pricing. Option 2: Use our 3D shed designer to create your own custom layout, then hit send to get a firm price.

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Cladding sheets and flashing alignment on a NZ made shed

Why Choose Us

We do things differently — and it shows in every building we supply.

New Zealand Steel

Locally sourced New Zealand Steel throughout — dependable quality, accountable supply chain, built to last.

Site Specific Engineering

Engineered for your exact site conditions — not a generic solution. Built right, from the ground up.

20 Years Experience

Over 20 years of expertise goes into every barn we design and build, from pitch angles to the finishing details.

COLORSTEEL® Cladding

Genuine COLORSTEEL® cladding, engineered for the NZ climate. Strong, weathertight, and available in a full range of colours.

Shelter Design & Materials

Shelters are designed for protection from the elements, requiring durable materials and strong structural design.

Interior of completed steel shed showing open span, roller doors, and clean structural layout

Colour Chart

NZ Steels Colour steel range.

Whether it’s in the country, in a commercial or residential area, the wide selection colours provided by NZ steel from their Colorsteel Maxam range allows you to choose the most suitable combination of colors and shades for your individual environment.

Colour Selection Tool

COLORSTEEL colour chart showing available colours

Explore More Barn Options

We offer a variety of barn styles to suit different uses and preferences. View all barn options here.

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How much does a farm shelter cost in NZ?

The cost of a farm shelter depends a lot on the location and the size, small shelters can be relatively cost effective, yet tall wide shelters can cost a lot more than most people realize, they can act like a parachute and are prone to lift in high wind and in in high seismic areas they require a lot of bracing so walls are usually required as a work around.

What are shelters used for on farms?

Shelters are used to protect livestock, machinery, feed, and working areas from weather conditions. They are commonly used for animal cover, hay storage, equipment protection, and creating covered workspaces on farms and rural properties.