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 NZ 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.

Custom shelters for lifestyle and industrial properties

Here are some examples of ways we can provide shelter for your business and your assets

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

Most shed companies design buildings based on standard measurements simply rounded to the meter, then the builders trim any excess cladding to suit. We do it 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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We can price any shape or size structure you need.

We can give you a price on any style or size shelter 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 Shed Options

We offer various different shed styles to suit many uses and individual requirements, see more shed styles.

Find Answers to the Most Common Questions Here

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us and we’ll get back to you quickly.

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.

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What They Say About Kitset Sheds

Don’t just take it from us. Here is what some of our happy clients have to say

    
 
 
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   Leyton Mercer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From the initial enquiry to production of the shed Paul was brilliant to deal with . His knowledge and anytime availability was amazing . As first time shed builders we were green and Paul stepped us  through every phase including advice on Council consent .
We now have a finished product that has exceeded our expectations .
Would highly recommend Kitset Sheds NZ Ltd and if needed he will be the first we will call.
Leyton and Sondra from Clevedon , Auckland
  
 
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   Hannah Lane 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’re incredibly grateful to Kitset Sheds Limited for their generous support of local performing arts in Tauranga. Their sponsorship of our production of The Places You’ll Go made a huge difference and helped bring this show to life for our community.

It’s fantastic to see a local business not only supporting the arts financially but also getting involved in community events and backing creative opportunities for young performers. Their generosity, encouragement, and belief in what we do has been amazing.

Thank you, Kitset Sheds Limited, for investing in the arts and helping make performing opportunities possible for our community. Your support truly means a lot!
  
 
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   Deb Tarr 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Paul Wiiliams always had a smiling face with great work ethic.  Our 10 year old shed has doubled in value.  We now live in the legal cottage attached to the garaging. But previously it was rented out. Best thing we ever did.
  
 
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   Caleb McQuoid 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kitset sheds supplied the kitset shed, and the quality of the materials and design was excellent. Everything arrived as expected and was well organized, the kit arrived clearly labeled, and easy to work with, making the building process efficient and hassle free.

The finished shed is solid, practical and exactly what the client was after. Meraki Builders completed the installation and construction of the shed and the quality of the shed made it straightforward to achieve a great final result.

We here at Meraki Builders Ltd highly recommend Kitset sheds Limited for anyone looking for a reliable, well-designed kitset shed solution.
  
 
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   Russell Williams 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I built a kitset shed in 2025 (4 bays, 16.25m x 8.9m) and it was a total blast! The kit instructions were excellent, and anything I didn't fully understand I was able to phone Paul and get the answer quickly. The shed is now complete and being set up as an engineering workshop. I can't wait to get some projects going. I highly recommend Kitset Sheds Ltd and owner Paul Williams (no relation to me) for their helpfulness, excellent communication, speedy delivery, excellent product and overall ease to deal with.
  
 
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   Jason McMillan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Paul’s tips and advice was priceless.
Paul is always available and keen to help.
Everything was organized and efficient.