About Us
Built on Experience. Driven by Quality.
19 years of steel shed building across Australia — and every one of them done right.
The Story
Why Ben Started Great Northern Sheds
Ben started Great Northern Sheds with a simple belief: Australians deserve steel sheds that are properly engineered for their site, built with quality materials, and backed by someone who actually knows what they're doing.
With nearly two decades in the industry, Ben has designed, supplied and built sheds for farmers, tradies, homeowners and commercial operators right across the country. He's seen the shortcuts other builders take — and he refuses to take them.
Based in Townsville, QLD, Great Northern Sheds operates in one of Australia's most demanding climates. Every shed Ben builds is engineered to handle it — cyclone ratings, high wind loads, extreme heat. If it can stand up in North Queensland, it can stand up anywhere.
19
Years of Experience
"Every shed I build, I build like it's going on my own property. That's the only standard I know."
— Ben, Founder
What We Stand For
No Shortcuts
Every shed is site-specifically engineered. We don't cut corners on steel grade, connection details or engineering sign-off.
Straight Talking
You'll get a straight answer on what your shed will cost, how long it will take, and what's involved. No surprises.
Built for Australia
We build for Australian conditions — cyclones, heat, dust and everything in between. BlueScope steel throughout, every time.
Backed by Accreditation
ShedSafe accredited and QBCC licensed. You're protected by the industry's highest standards on every build.
Accreditations & Licences
ShedSafe Accredited
The shed industry's benchmark accreditation for quality and compliance.
BlueScope Authorised
Authorised supplier and builder using genuine BlueScope COLORBOND® and ZINCALUME® steel.
QBCC Licensed
Queensland Building and Construction Commission licence No. 15281915.
Site-Specific Engineering
Every structure is individually engineered to your site, council requirements and wind region.
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