Stockman builds tough, fully custom sheds across the Lockyer Valley — Australia’s salad bowl, where a serious shed earns its keep every single day. Based in Highfields, 30 minutes up the range from Gatton, we build for the local soil, wind and council requirements.
Why Choose Stockman in the Lockyer Valley?
The Lockyer Valley climate is no joke — searing heat, sudden hail, the occasional flood, and steady wind across the open paddocks. Every Stockman shed is 100% Australian BlueScope Steel with COLORBOND® cladding, pre-engineered at our Toowoomba factory and slabbed for the local soil class, not a one-size-fits-all kit.
Farm & Cropping Sheds
Hay storage, equipment housing, machinery sheds and packing sheds for the cropping operations across the Valley. Stockman’s farm sheds are built wide-span and open-bay for tractors, headers and farm utes — designed to keep working when the rest of the gear has retired.
Workshops, Garages & Barns
A Stockman workshop shed gives tradies the bay heights, floor area and structural margin for cranes and hoists. Family acreage blocks get real double and triple garages, and the region’s horse community gets American barns with a central aisle and side bays for stables, feed and tack.
Council Approval, Handled
The Lockyer Valley Regional Council handles shed approvals, and setbacks, height limits and site coverage all vary by zoning. Stockman handles the full council application as part of every build, including engineering certification and final sign-off. You don’t fill out a form — we do.
Toowoomba Locals, Family-Run
We’re 30 minutes up the range — the Lockyer Valley is part of our home turf. Stockman is family-run; you’ll deal with Ryan or Dave directly through every quote, build and handover. No call centre, no franchise, no subbed-out labour.
Proven. Premium. 100% Australian.
From Toowoomba sheds to builds across Ipswich and the Sunshine Coast, we’ve been quietly doing things the right way for years. The numbers speak for themselves.
Sheds Each Year
Across SEQ — backyards to big commercial projects
More Steel Than Standard
Heavier columns, rafters, purlins and 6mm folded steel brackets
Australian BlueScope Steel
Never imported — every panel, purlin and fastener sourced locally
Google Rating (86 Reviews)
Verified owners across Toowoomba, Ipswich and the Sunshine Coast
Recent Stockmans.
Every shed on this list was designed and engineered by Stockman, built by the trusted trades on every Stockman job. Use the arrows to scroll through our latest work across South East Queensland.
A Manor Red Workshop in the Glass House Mountains
A Bellthorpe Shed That Raises the Bar
A Skillion Farm Office Shed in Hodgson Vale
A Custom Workshop Shed in Brassall
Dual Acreage Sheds in Pittsworth
A Fully-Custom Toowoomba Farm Shed
A Big Cabarlah Shed Built to Work
Lifestyle Shed in a Rural Setting
A Mighty Double Skillion Shed
What Makes This Withcott Shed Stand Out?
Stockman made the entire project feel simple, well-managed and enjoyable. A first-class experience from start to finish.
Stockman made the entire project feel simple, well-managed and enjoyable. A first-class experience from start to finish.
They literally did everything and the whole time had fantastic communication — even sending updated 3D versions when I made changes.
A few things needed discussion along the way, but what impressed me was how they handled everything — openly, calmly and professionally.
Workmanship is outstanding — frame, cladding, slab and finish is top quality. David and Ryan’s willingness to go above and beyond made it easy.
From the first meeting to the finishing point, these guys delivered beyond all expectations — and added great value to our property.
Communication was awesome. Once the shed arrived, it was built in under a week and looks phenomenal.
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Lockyer Valley Shed Types
From family garages to large rural machinery and hay sheds, we build it to the size, spec and finish you’re after. Here are some of the shed types we build across the Valley.
Custom Sheds
Tailor designed sheds that fulfil the function you need them for and look how you want.
Garages
Providing secure, robust and spacious garages to protect your vehicles.
Recreation Sheds
Enhance your hobbies and give your lifestyle a solid foundation.
Farm Sheds
Suited to a range of farming activities with rugged durability.
School Sheds
Provide space for teaching practical pursuits or sports facilities.
Class 10 Sheds
Ultimate storage solution, garage or workshop for residential use.
American Barns
Eye-catching barns built for durability, functionality and a timeless look.
Shed Kits
Flat-pack kits with all materials, shipped across SEQ and beyond.
Commercial Sheds
Custom-built for business needs, meeting industrial use demands across SEQ.
COLORBOND® Sheds
Engineered for strength and style with 21 Australian-themed colours.
One Team. One Handover.
Shed Builders Lockyer Valley
We manage every stage of your build from design through to handover — working with hand-picked, high-quality trades at every step. One point of contact, one standard, no surprises.
Custom Design
In-house designers work with you to create a shed that fits your site, your use, and your budget.
Site Visit
Qualified builders visit your property to assess the site, give advice, and make sure your shed will fit.
Council Certification
We handle all approvals, engineering and paperwork so you don’t have to.
Steel Manufacturing
100% Australian BlueScope Steel, manufactured in Brisbane and cut to your exact specs.
Concrete Slabs
Higher MPA, heavier mesh, rebated edges — our slabs are built to outlast the shed.
Delivery
Steel delivered direct to your site across South East Queensland and beyond.
Professional Build
Hand-picked, quality trades build every shed to our spec. We manage the lot.
Final Sign-Off
A private certifier inspects the build and signs off final council approval — you get the paperwork that proves it’s done right.
Got Shed Questions?
How much does a custom shed cost?
As a rough budgeting guide for a full build (shed, slab and install on a standard, level site), most customers end up somewhere around $500 to $800 per square metre.
For example, a 9×9m shed (81m²) typically falls between $40,500 and $64,800 depending on features.
These are ballpark figures only — final pricing always comes back to your specific site and design. Want real numbers for your project? Request a free quote.
What’s included in a Stockman shed quote?
- Custom shed design and engineering
- Shed kit using quality Australian steel
- Concrete slab for standard A/S/M soil on a level, accessible site
- Installation by our build team
- Council approvals and certification
Extras like insulation, roller door motors, personal access doors, windows, glass panels, gutter guard, mezzanines and reactive soil footings are quoted separately based on your needs.
Do I need council approval to build a shed in Queensland?
- Larger than 10m²
- Higher than about 2.4m
- Longer than 5m on any side
- Attached to another building
- Close to services like sewers or stormwater
How close can I build a shed to my fence or boundary?
- Road boundary: minimum 6 metres from the front fence line
- Side and rear boundaries: generally 1.5 metres, but you can build closer if the shed is under 4.5m at the eave and meets fire separation requirements
- Within 1.5m of a boundary: no part of the shed can be higher than 3.5m
Rules vary between councils, so we always check setback requirements for your specific block as part of our design and approval process. Read our shed planning guide for more detail.
What size shed do I need?
- Double garage: 6m × 6m (36m²)
- Triple-bay garage: 6m × 9m (54m²)
- Workshop or hobby shed: 9m × 9m (81m²)
- Large machinery or farm shed: 10m × 20m (200m²) and up
- Caravan or motorhome: minimum 3.5m wall height, usually 4m+ at the eave
Should I get a DIY shed kit or a full build?
Full build is our most popular option. We manage everything — design, council, slab, kit manufacturing, delivery and installation. You get one point of contact and a finished shed handed over ready to use.
Kit only suits owner-builders or customers outside our SEQ build area. You get the full shed kit with all components, fixings, engineering and assembly instructions, ready for your own concreter and installer. We can manufacture and deliver a kit within about 6 weeks.
Not sure which is right for you? Get a quote for both options and compare.
What concrete slab do I need for a shed?
- Sheds under 100m²: 100mm thick, 32 MPa concrete with SL72 mesh
- Sheds over 100m²: 125mm thick, 32 MPa concrete with SL82 mesh
- Heavy vehicles: 32 MPa with SL92 mesh
- Reactive soil (E class): 300×300mm edge beam with trench mesh and thickening beams at 6m max centres
What are the most popular COLORBOND® shed colours?
- Monument™ — deep charcoal grey, modern and industrial
- Woodland Grey™ — warm mid-grey, blends with rural and suburban settings
- Surfmist™ — light and bright, popular for walls and trims
- Night Sky® — near-black, sharp and contemporary
- Dune® — warm neutral, suits coastal and country properties
How long does it take to build a custom shed?
- Council approval: roughly 6 weeks
- Kit manufacturing: 4–6 weeks
- Concrete slab: around the 4-month mark
- Shed build: around the 5-month mark
- Handover: within 6 months
Where does Stockman Sheds build?
Toowoomba and surrounds (within 50km): Highfields, Cabarlah, Meringandan, Withcott, Crows Nest, Ravensbourne, Geham, Cambooya, Pittsworth, Gatton, Lockyer Valley, Fernvale and the wider Darling Downs.
Ipswich: Ipswich city and surrounding areas.
Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast region.
For customers outside our build area, we offer kit-only — manufactured and delivered anywhere in Queensland. Our steel is manufactured in Brisbane and shipped direct to your site.
Building sheds across the Lockyer Valley.
From the cropping country to the rural-residential blocks, we come to your site right across the Valley — wherever you are.