Site shed and portable building transport in Melbourne
Site sheds and portable buildings, moved on and off construction sites.
Sheds on, sheds off
Every construction job starts with site sheds going in and ends with them coming out. In between, they get moved around the site as the build changes. We move site sheds and portable buildings between hire yards, depots and sites across Melbourne, on our own trucks with our own drivers.
Which truck
It depends on the size and weight of the shed, and how it comes off at the other end.
A smaller shed can go on a crane truck, which lifts it off and sets it down without a site crane. Our crane trucks lift approx 3.5 tonnes within a 4 metre radius and 500 to 750 kg at 10 metres, with a 7.5 m tray. Whether a shed is within that depends on its weight and how far it has to reach, so send the weight, not a guess.
Larger sheds and portable buildings go on a flat top semi, with 12.5 m or 13.7 m trailers carrying approx 20 to 24 tonnes. They need a site crane or a forklift to unload. A tall building may need a drop deck to keep the overall height down.
Width and height
Site sheds are often wide. Anything over the general width limit of 2.5 m, or over 4.3 m high once it's on the truck, needs a permit check. Permits are checked per load. If a move needs one, we plan it before the booking is confirmed and tell you the lead time up front.
The limits, and what fits on each of our trucks, are set out in our guide to what fits on a flat top.
What to send us
The size and weight of each shed (the hire company's spec sheet is ideal), the pickup and drop-off addresses, and how it will be unloaded. If the site has a delivery window, tight access or an induction, tell us. Every truck carries live GPS, and each move comes back with proof-of-delivery photos.
We deliver to every Melbourne suburb from our Braeside depot. If the shed is moving with other site gear, our page on formwork, scaffold and site equipment transport covers fencing, hoarding and hire-yard returns.
Common questions
Can a crane truck lift a site shed?
A smaller one, yes. Our crane trucks lift approx 3.5 tonnes within 4 metres and 500 to 750 kg at 10 metres. Send the shed's weight and where it needs to sit, and we'll confirm.
Does a wide shed need a permit?
It might. Anything over 2.5 m wide, or over 4.3 m high on the truck, is outside the general limits. Permits are checked per load.
Do you move sheds back to the hire yard?
Yes. We move site sheds in both directions: hire yard to site, site to site, and back to the yard at the end of the job.
How much does it cost to move a site shed?
Every job is quoted on the load, distance and time on site. Send the details and we'll come back with a price.
Request a quote or call AJ 0481 309 893 · Andrew 0449 521 589