Fair Dinkum Builds
Bowen
With years of experience working across Bowen and nearby areas such as Proserpine, Airlie Beach, Collinsville, and Home Hill, Fair Dinkum Builds Bowen is the trusted local choice for top-notch sheds, garages, and carports designed to handle Queensland’s unique climate.
Our sturdy, Australian-made structures are built to last and are ideal for homes, farms, and businesses. Whether you need to build a new home office, a big commercial warehouse or to protect vehicles, tools, or equipment, we offer fully customisable options. With our user-friendly Shed Designer App, you can personalise everything from the door placement to the roof pitch and colour, ensuring your shed meets your exact requirements.
At Fair Dinkum Builds Bowen, exceptional customer service is at the heart of what we do. Our knowledgeable team is here to assist you every step of the way, making sure your new shed exceeds your expectations. Reach out to us today, and let’s start planning the perfect addition to your property!
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Explore our product ranges
Bowen's leading provider of custom sheds, garages & carports
Our sheds and garages in Bowen can be customised to help provide the perfect storage solutions for your needs. Whether you need a new shed or want to overhaul your garage space, we can help. Each of our steel buildings can be completely customised, adding cladding for insulation or creating the perfect pitch of your roof. The following features can be customised:
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Choose your shed or garage profile: with several options for cladding that provide insulation and durability while remaining lightweight. You can choose from:
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Stramit monoclad
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Stramit corrugated
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Stramit K-panel
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Stramit monopanel
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Stamit C-clad 280
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Stramit sharpline
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Choose your shed or garage colours: we offer a huge range of Colourbond paint in various finishes. You can opt for black, cream, white, brown, grey, blue, red, or green in various shades to find the perfect colour for your shed or garage
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Choose your shed or garage roller doors: we stock Taurean doors that offer easy opening and closing, with safety features and protection from the elements as standard. Choose from Taurean Prime, Windstrong, and Novataur.
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Choose your shed or garage roof pitch: adjusting the roof pitch allows for second storeys or provides better clearance for cars, with pitches including the following:
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5 degrees
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11 degrees
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15 degrees
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22 degrees
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30 degrees
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45 degrees
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Step skillion
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Eave overhangs
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Lean-to side walls
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Flat roofs
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Gable roof
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Choose your shed or garage extras: with a wide range of extras that help to truly personalise the space, including:
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Windows
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Personal access doors
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Insulation
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Whirlybirds
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Glass sliding doors
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Storage mezzanines
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Stairs
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Partitions
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Gutters
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Skylight
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Open bays
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You can customise your carport in Bowen with us, ensuring you have the perfect space for storing your vehicles. To protect your cars from the elements and add additional security, our carports offer a sturdy steel construction and can be adjusted to allow room for motorhomes if needed. You can customise most aspects of your carport, including:
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Choose your carport profile: with several Stramit wall and roof cladding options, including:
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Stramit corrugated
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Stramit monoclad
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Stramit K-panel
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Stramit monopanel
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Choose your carport roof pitch: with steeper pitches offering better water dispersion and allowing space for solar panels. Popular roof pitches for carports include:
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5 degrees
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11 degrees
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22 degrees
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30 degrees
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45 degrees
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Dutch gable
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Flat roof
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Skillion roof
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Gable roof
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Choose your carport extras: with gutters and skylights being popular choices to control water dispersion and increase natural light
To ensure that your carport, garage, or shed can withstand the strong winds in Bowen, you need one made from a durable material. Our buildings are made with high-quality, durable steel that can withstand any winds! The variety of insulation you can add ensures that the window does not make your building cold and can provide additional protection, too.
While our steel comes with a higher price tag, its high heat and rust resistance, along with wind protection makes it a fine choice for Bowen. Plus, with a thirty-year warranty, you never need to worry about expensive repairs if something goes wrong!
Frequently asked questions
What materials are used for your buildings?
We use only the best, high-quality materials for our buildings. Australian steel is used to provide fantsatic durability and weather resistance. Our durable steel is made to last, with a thirty-year warranty for peace of mind too. All of our materials are made in Australia and come with a list of their composition, so you know exactly what is in your building. On rare occasions, when materials are imported, we provide as much information as possible on their composition.
How do I design my order?
To design your order you can use our software tool that allows you to bring your shed design to life. You can input the details of your site and build your shed, garage, or carport, ensuring hat it fits the space. Our software was designed with building codes and regulations in mind, so you can be sure that any design will be safe and comply with safety standards.
How do I care for my shed?
Your shed will require regular maitance, but this is not difficult to do. We recommend washing your shed down with a hose to remove anygrime and debris, helping to keep it free from rust. This is all it takes to keep your shed clean and functional! In some cases, further cleaning might be required depending on the design and materials used for your shed, and we will provide you with specific guidance for this.
Do I need planning permission for sheds, garages, or carports in Bowen?
Like other parts of Queensland, you will need planning permission for a shed, carport, or garage in Bowen. Carports, sheds, and garages fall under the Class 10a buildings category and will need approval and permits before you can begin work. In some cases, though, a permit is not needed if your building can be classed as an 'accepted development.' For this to happen,I t needs to meet the following requirements:
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Do not sit within 200m of a road or property boundary
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Not exceeding 2.4 meters in height
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Not be located on land used for pastoral, floricultural, horticultural, and agricultural use
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Not have a side longer than 5 meters squared
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Not exceed 10 meters squared
If your shed, garage, or carport does not meet these specifications then planning permission will be required. You will need to submit an application to your local council, including details about the building, its size, and materials used. We can help you gain council approval and provide support during the application process if needed.
Will you install my shed?
We can install your shed, taking any stress out of the process. We have dedicated teams of builders across the country, including in Bowen, who will arrive at your site and safely and efficiently build your shed. They will work to ensure your shed is built without any issues and keep you updated on its progress. Unless you are an experienced builder yourself, we recommend letting our experts do the hard work for you.
Do your builds meet safety standards?
All of our buildings meet safety standards outlined by the NCC. You don't need to worry about your safety when choosing one of our buildings. Not only do we meet national safety standards, but we will also ensure that your building complies wth codes and regulations in your local area.
All of our designs are Shed Safe accredited, too, for complete peace of mind and to meet the Australian Steel Institute's (ASI) standard for steel buildings.
Can I buy a shed kit?
Yes, we offer a selection of ready-to-go shed kits that you can purchase. These shed kits are perfect for anyone who wants to add a shed to their home without designing one. The shed kits come with detailed instructions, too, that walk you through the assembly process. While we offer our shed kits in a range of sizes and designs, we do welcome customisation to them too, allowing you to make the perfect shed for your needs.
What shed sizes can I order?
You can order a shed in virtually any size, allowing you to create your perfect space. No shed is too big or too small for us, and we are used to making large, industrial sheds. Having free rein of your shed size can be overwhelming, but by considering the purpose of your shed, you can find the perfect size. Some popular shed sizes we have designed include:
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6 x 3
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6 x 4
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6 x 6
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6 x 8
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6 x 9
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6 x 12
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7 x 7
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7 x 9
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8 x 8
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8 x 10
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9 x 9
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10 x 6
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10 x 10
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10 x 20
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12 x 8
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12 x 9
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12 x 12
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20 x 12
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20 x 20
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20 x 30
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20 x 40
Can I add another door to my shed?
Yes, you can add as many doors as you like to your shed! Alongside the roller doors, you can add personal access doors, which can be added to any part of your shed. These allow for easy access without using the roller doors and are a great option if you have a large shed and want additional doors near its rear.
Do you sell garage kits?
We offer a range of garage kits that allow you to create the perfect space for your cars without needing to design one. Our garage kits come as a ready-to-go package and are available in a range of styles and sizes, including:
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Single garage kit
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Double garage kit
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Triple garage kit
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Four-car garage kit
You can also customise your garage kit if you wish to create the perfect space that fits your needs.
Can I add storage to my garage?
We are frequently asked to add storage to garages and can create the perfect storage solution for you! Whether you want to extend the garage to allow for additional storage, add a workspace, or a lean-to, we can help to bring your design to life. You can use our design tool to add storage to your garage or speak to one of our experts at our Bowen showroom for more information.
Can I add electricity to a carport?
Yes, electricity can be added to a carport. Doing so makes them the perfect space for charging electric cars and allows you to add lights that increase your visibility. Adding electricity to a carport can be valuable, but a registered professional must do it. Hiring an electrician to do so will increase the overall cost of your carport, so consider your budget carefully before hiring an electrician.
Do you sell carport kits?
We sell a range of carport kits that can be added to your home or business, providing a secure space for your vehicles. Our carport kits are perfect for anyone who wants a ready-to-go carport, without the hassle of designing one. You can choose from a variety of styles and sizes, including:
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Single carport
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Double carport
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Triple carport
For those who want to make the carport kits their own, we offer customisation to ensure they meet your needs.
