How to Budget for a Shed in Perth

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Being financially prepared for the initial construction and ongoing maintenance that a shed requires is an important aspect of shed ownership. Beyond knowing the price of your Perth shed, proper budgeting requires thorough future planning as well as an assessment of your personal goals and finances.

From working across shed projects in Perth and Western Australia, we’ve developed in-depth insights into the costs of sheds including initial costs, maintenance costs and unexpected costs. With these insights, we’ve been able to help our happy clients accurately budget for their desired

In this guide, we share some of these insights, to help you, along with our clients, stay one step ahead when it comes to budgeting for a new shed in Perth.

Understanding The Approximate Cost of Your Shed

When creating a large or custom Perth shed you’re costs will vary significantly depending on your personal, or business, wants and needs.

On our Shed Prices in Perth page we provide an overview into what expenses you can expect when building your large or custom shed in helpful detail. Below, are a summary of some of these considerations, for you to consider when assessing your sheds expense. In the initial stages of shed design and budgeting, assess:

  1. The desired size of your shed.
  2. The style choices, including the complexity of your shed and the materials you choose.
  3. Which accessories you want for your shed including windows, skylights and insulation.
  4. The desired site for your shed and the potential preparation required.
  5. The location of your shed and the related delivery fees.
  6. The installation option you select, whether that be DIY or a professional team.

Please view additional information on the above on our Shed Prices in Perth page.

Account for Extra Expenses

Once you understand how much you think your shed might cost initially, it’s time to consider where other expenses might pop-up. When budgeting, it’s best to overestimate the price of your Perth shed, rather than underestimate.

This is why we recommend putting aside extra finances for additional expenses which may arise. Below, we provide an outline of some of these expenses, to help you assess their likelihood and develop an understanding of how much buffer you may require for your budget.

Unexpected expenses

Like any other building or construction endeavour, shed projects have the potential for unexpected expenses to arise. Some unexpected expenses which may come to light during the process of your shed construction includes:

  1. Problems with the site area such as foundational issues which require further preparation for a safe install.
  2. Difficulties in establishing utility connections (if applicable).
  3. Additional council fees for approvals and reviews.
  4. Upgrades to the original shed plan to meet current building codes.
  5. Unexpected circumstances such as weather.

One way to minimise unexpected expenses is to work closely with a professional team like Fair Dinkum Builds Western Sheds during every stage of your shed development, from initial plan through to the final installation. As we have in providing shed solutions, we have become experts in providing accurate quotes and helping our clients forcast any additional expenses.

Additional features

As you watch your shed come to life, you may find that additional features which you were once uncertain about, or uninterested in, have now become must-haves in your new shed.

The importance of some features such as insulation, lighting, and windows can become more obvious once the build reaches competition as you begin to experience the shed first-hand. When this happens, it’s nice to have extra finances available, to be able to act quickly, rather than delaying the project past your expected timeline.

Ongoing maintenance

Ongoing maintenance can be a costly ongoing expense depending on the materials you use. At Fair Dinkum Builds Western Sheds, we only use premium BlueScope steel which is durable and great for longevity and low maintenance.

When deciding on your shed build, and calculating your ongoing expenses, ensure that you account for ongoing maintenance if you believe this will be required.

Start Budgeting for Your Shed Today

Budgeting for a shed can be an overwhelming process, with many variables and uncertainties in the air, it can be hard to accurately assess both the timeline and costs of your dream shed.

Thankfully, you don’t have to do this alone. With a team of seasoned experts on your side budgeting for a shed becomes substantially easier, with great insight into lead-times, costs and pricing options, you can develop a budgeting plan that suits your financial goals.

Talk with our team today to get started.