| 49 Many factors to consider for shed build Based in Kaiwaka and owned by Andre Nicolai, Need A Shed builds kitset sheds with the option for full supply and build or a build-only service. Russell Fredric In a crowded market offering a confusing array of options, Need A Shed is successfully simplifying the choices for its clients. Based in Kaiwaka and owned by Andre Nicolai, Need A Shed builds kitset sheds with the option for full supply and build or a build-only service for rural/lifestyle, commercial and pole sheds, tiny houses and sleepouts in Northland. “We can put you on to a supplier that we recommend or we can put the entire project together for you and supply a quote for the entire job including the kitset, labour, and concrete pad where needed,” Andre says. The ability to independently recommend the most appropriate building and the type of structural materials and cladding are crucial to the functionality and longevity, especially in coastal areas and/or high wind zones. “My concern is always that a client gets the right option.” Andre has seen situations where thin gauge steel sheds have had to be pulled down in coastal areas and replaced with something that will endure the harsh reality of salt air and persistent winds. There are many factors to consider, especially in larger sheds which can have either steel or timber structural elements, with the option of clear spans and this is where Andre’s industry experience can make a huge difference, including assessing where cost savings can be made. “If they build a pole shed the floor is nonstructural so there’s no major cost, but people don’t necessarily realise that could be an option, as some company’s sheds always have a concrete floor. The steel sheds have a full structural floor which is where the extra hidden costs are.” “There’s a lot of things people don’t even think of. People who don’t know can potentially get caught out; I get quite a few phone calls related to these kinds of situations.” Buildings supplied by Need A Shed can be in a multitude of configurations for virtually any situation such as bulk storage, warehousing, food storage, storage units, manufacturing, aviation and various for rural uses, with offices other spaces included if needed. Need A Shed’s clients have commented on Andre and his team running a very organised and efficient operation from beginning to end. “Their attention to detail and communication with us along the way was top notch,” a client said. Need A Shed recently built a machinery storage shed for Omaha Beach Golf Club & Community Centre. The project, comprising the construction of a 36x15 metre clear-span, gable roof pole shed was referred by Alpine Buildings which is a preferred supplier to Need A Shed. RURAL SERVICES » Need a Shed Ltd The golf club shed was a five week project and is a much anticipated upgrade for its members and staff. “They are pretty excited. They were just operating out of a number of sheds. This is their dream shed they’ve always wanted for the last 20-odd years I think. It’s been a really good project.” RURAL SHEDS COMMERCIAL SHEDS TINY HOUSE INDEPENDENT SHED BUILDERS With 30 years of building and timber experience. We will take on any sized job and cater to commercial and residential projects. We know that researching kitset sheds can be confusing from one provider to another, which is why we offer an unbiased opinion on what option is best suited to your needs. 021 202 98 54 contact@needashed.co.nz www.needashed.co.nz CONTACT US 09 423 6044 FIRTH.CO.NZ 100% proud to supply Need a Shed Ltd New Zealand’s largest supplier of Certified Concrete, Masonry, Paving, Concrete Retaining wall systems CONCRETE THE TRUSTED NAME IN Andre is impressed with the quality of Alpine Buildings sheds which are based on welded structural steel and timber components rather than the thinner formed metal components used by many other brands. “I deal with Sheds4U as well in Gisborne as well; they’re both great companies. The good thing is they each have their strengths and pricing differences so it gives people plenty of options.” Based on their workload, Need A Shed’s strategy is meeting a strong market demand for an independent builder. “We are always busy, quite frankly it’s stunning. We’ve never been quite, my team is working six days a week, every week.”
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