FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

RHM has a hands-on, friendly team offering great quality products & services to all of our clients.

With over 30 years of experience in the building industry, we can build a wide range of steel buildings including patios, gazebos, workshops, garages, sheds, awnings, carports, machinery sheds, stables & even rumpus rooms.

We specialise in custom jobs, where we excel at designing and building your dream structure to meet your requirements.

We are not just another off-the-shelf shed supplier and can match any quotation of equal design & quality.

For your convenience we are happy to organise all stages of your development project, including Council permits, Earthworks, Concreting, Plumbing, Electrical, Supply and Install of buildings & tanks.

RHM is your reliable local shed builder. Many of our clients have been with us for years & we are thankful for the referrals that they provide.

Absolutely!

We specialise in custom built steel structures and are happy to design a structure to suit your space.

Any structure over 10m² will require council approval, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

We work closely with a trusted Private Certifier who ensures your build meets all relevant council and regulatory requirements. The certifier stays up to date with current legislation and will lodge your application to council for assessment.

Please note: Standard council applications can take up to 20 business days for a Decision Notice to be issued.

If you’d prefer to manage the council application yourself, that’s completely fine too, just let us know.

QBCC is short for Queensland Building and Construction Commission.

Most residential building work in Queensland valued over $3,300 (including labour and materials) must have home warranty insurance.

As part of the building process, the builder pays a premium to insure the construction. The amount is included as part of your contract, and is paid before work begins.

It may protect you where:

• A licensed builder does not complete the contracted residential construction work and you have terminated the contract

• The contractor fails to rectify defective work

• The building suffers from subsidence or settlement.

For more information, please visit QBCC’s website

Yes – we can organise the concrete slab for your project!

Every one of our structures comes with a custom slab plan, designed specifically for your build.

The slab plan is a key document and must always be read alongside the engineering plans to ensure full structural integrity. It details footing locations, dimensions, edge beams, centre lines, door recesses, and other essential information.

If you’d prefer to organise your own concreter, that’s no problem. Just make sure they’re QBCC-licensed, and once the slab is complete, we’ll require a copy of the Form 43 from them

We use 100% Australian steel from Bluescope Lysaght. When you buy Australian steel, you can count on a superior quality product.

Lysaght steel is extensively performance tested, which is important in Australia’s harsh climate, and is backed up by the BlueScope Material Performance Warranty.

Follow the below links to view colour and sheet designs for inspiration for your project

https://www.lysaght.com/resources/colour-chart

https://www.lysaght.com/product-applications/roofing-walling

This is a great question, but there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

Every project is different, and completion times can vary depending on the size and complexity of your build.

Once we understand all the elements involved in your project, we’ll be able to give you an estimated timeline from the start.

And if you choose to build with RHM Building Innovations, you won’t be left wondering, we’ll keep you updated at every stage so you always know how things are progressing.

Contract

So, you have your quotation, and you’re now ready to proceed to the next stage – signing a Contract. Let us know, and we will arrange with you a final check and measure to ensure nothing has been missed. We don’t like costly surprises, and we’re sure you don’t either.

Our staff will then prepare a Contract for you. Your contract will include a Scope of Works pack, which details what your project involves, such as colour confirmation, a Site Plan (if required) & any other relevant documentation specific to you. We also include a Payment Schedule to advise how much is due at each stage. To secure your contract, we also need a deposit.

It’s important that you review everything in your contract, but not to worry if there is something that you want to add in later, like extra roof insulation or another window, as we can always add that in at your request. When we have the signed contract, we will then prepare for the following, if applicable.

Council Application

If you have opted to get council approval (We recommend this to save yourself some hassle), RHM can handle your council application, or alternatively, you can arrange for this yourself.

Once we have received the build approval from council, we can then proceed to the next stage.

Kit Material Ordering

An order will be placed for your kit materials. Our supplier will notify us of a confirmed delivery date, and we will be in touch to advise.

During the time that we wait for your kit materials to be delivered is when we arrange to have your earthworks and concrete completed.

Earthworks & Concrete Slab

If we are arranging for your earthworks and concrete slab, our concreter will be in touch with you to arrange a suitable time to come to your site and prepare your area.

Our Slab plans are designed and must be read in conjunction with engineering to ensure structural integrity. If you are arranging for your own concrete, we will provide you with your slab plan.

Please note that if you have concreting that will be joining up to your existing house slab, termite protection is mandatory.

Installation

Now for the real excitement, the installation of your structure! We always aim to install around the time your kit materials have been delivered. As we get closer to your delivery date, we will be in touch to let you know when we have scheduled your installation, & can advise how long we estimate the building time to be.

Unfortunately, we can’t control the weather. If there is rain, we may be delayed and will let you know when we can return to your site.

Once installation has finished, it is important to connect your storm-water. If you have received council approval, a final inspection by the private certifier is required to finalise your council approval.

Selecting the right site is just as important as the building itself.

Poor siting, such as over or near sewer lines, close to boundaries, or on a block that’s too small, can lead to approval delays and unexpected costs. Avoid building over watercourses, on uncompacted fill, or in known slip zones.

A suitable building site should be level, stable, and clear of rocks, stumps, or vegetation.

The area should also be shaped into a gentle crest so that water naturally drains away from the construction zone.

It’s much easier (and more cost-effective) to do this before any construction begins.

For larger sheds or steel structures, we strongly recommend arranging a soil test. This helps identify any hidden ground issues and ensures the footings are designed correctly. Soil testing is essential, and often mandatory for tall or large-scale buildings.

Yes!

We are happy to design your steel structure and supply you with the kit materials. We can arrange for the kit to be delivered to your site. All our structures are engineered, and a copy of this will be supplied to you.

Bill of Materials (BOM) The BOM is a critical document and contains a list of all the components that make up the building. A BOM will be supplied to you with your kit materials. It will show sizes for many components to help identify them. This can be useful when sorting and preparing items prior to construction.

All building component quantities should be checked against the BOM as soon as possible after delivery and before commencing any assembly work.

No damage or shortage claims will be accepted later than 7 days from the delivery date.

We can!

Send us through a copy of the BOM (Bill of Materials), Engineering, Elevations and the steel structure’s specific information via our email: sales@rhmbi.com.au

Our Estimator would be happy to review and quote on the installation of your steel structure