Fair Dinkum Builds

Name

Fair Dinkum Builds

Legal name

FBHS (Aust) Pty Limited

Website

https://fairdinkumbuilds.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Custom steel sheds, garages, carports, barns, patios and storage structures sold as complete end-to-end packages including design, engineering, and installation. Also available in kit form for DIY customers.
2. Installation Services: Full end-to-end service from design through to installation and handover. Many outlets can arrange installation for customers.
3. Franchise Fees: Fair Dinkum Builds operates as a franchise network with over 120 franchisees across Australia, generating revenue through franchise opportunities and network fees.
4. Kit Sales (DIY): Sheds available in kit form for customers with the skills to complete their own installation. All materials provided for self-managed construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fair Dinkum Builds designs, manufactures, supplies and installs custom steel outdoor structures for Australian residential, rural, commercial and industrial customers through a national franchise network of more than 120 outlets. Core product lines include residential sheds, garages, carports, patios, barns, horse stables, riding arenas and self-storage buildings, built from Australian-made BlueScope COLORBOND steel and Stramit cladding and engineered to Australian Standards. The company offers end-to-end service — design, engineering, council approvals, manufacturing, delivery and installation — as well as DIY kit supply, supported by a free Shed Designer App for 3D visualisation and quoting.

Product overview

Fair Dinkum Builds is a national Australian franchise network offering custom-designed steel structures for residential, commercial, and rural applications. The product portfolio centers on five core categories: (1) Residential Sheds including custom sheds, liveable sheds, and home office solutions; (2) Garages available in single, double, triple, and four-door configurations, plus Garaports combining enclosed and open carport space; (3) Carports in flat, skillion, gable, and Dutch gable roof styles; (4) Patios encompassing gable, hip roof, flat roof, skillion, Dutch gable, and pergola designs; and (5) Rural and Agricultural structures including farm sheds, American and Australian barns, horse stables, riding arenas, and equipment/feed storage. All products use Australian-made steel (primarily COLORBOND steel and Stramit cladding profiles) and are engineered to Australian Standards. The company also offers a free Shed Designer App for 3D visualization and quote requests. Services span from kit-only sales to full end-to-end delivery including design, engineering, council approvals, and installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Sheds Custom-designed steel sheds for residential use including storage, workshops, home offices, and recreational spaces. Available in multiple profiles, COLORBOND colours, roof pitches from 5° to 45°, and with roller doors, windows, insulation and mezzanine options.
• Commercial Sheds Steel shed structures engineered for commercial applications and business operations, with wind resistance compliance and custom dimensions.
• Industrial Warehouses Large-scale steel warehouse buildings for industrial storage and operations.
• Rural Farm Sheds Custom farm sheds for rural properties including open bay sheds, machinery storage, hay sheds, dairy sheds and shearing sheds, designed to protect equipment, livestock, feed and crops.
• Liveable Sheds Residential sheds designed for habitable use as additional living spaces, granny flats or backyard retreats.
• Garages Custom COLORBOND steel garages in single, double, triple and four-door configurations featuring Taurean roller doors (NovaTaur, Pr1me, Windstrong), multiple roof styles and customizable profiles and colours.
• Garaports Hybrid structures combining an enclosed garage with an attached open carport under one roofline, providing secure storage plus covered vehicle parking or workspace.
• Carports COLORBOND steel carports in single, double and triple configurations, with flat, skillion, gable and Dutch gable roof styles. Constructed from 100% Australian high-quality steel.
• Patios Custom outdoor entertaining structures available in gable, hip roof, Dutch gable, flat roof, skillion and pergola styles, with insulated panel or Stramit cladding roofs and double-sided COLORBOND colours.
• American Barns Traditional American-style barn structures for rural properties, workshops or storage.
• Australian Barns Barn structures designed for Australian rural conditions and applications.
• Horse Stables Equestrian facilities for horse housing with durable steel construction.
• Riding Arenas Covered riding arenas for horse training and exercise in all weather conditions.
• Horse Wash Bays Covered wash bay facilities for grooming and bathing horses.
• Self-Storage Sheds Steel storage sheds for self-storage facilities, offering secure modular storage solutions.
• Equipment & Feed Storage Specialized storage buildings for farm equipment and animal feed, protecting valuable assets from weather.
• End-to-End Design, Engineering and Installation Services Full end-to-end service from initial design and engineering through to council approvals, manufacturing coordination, site delivery and installation, plus handover.
• DIY Shed Kits Sheds supplied in kit form for customers with the skills to complete their own installation, with all materials provided for self-managed construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-year system warranty on all designs against wind conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StramitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFair Dinkum Sheds joined the Stramit family of businesses in 2007 as part of Stramit's evolution as one of the nation's biggest steel roll formers. Products are manufactured from Stramit's 16 sites nationally. Stramit is a Fletcher Building company.
• BlueScope Steel (COLORBOND Steel)coreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partnership delivering buildings with durable and resilient COLORBOND steel. COLORBOND steel and related products provide weather resistance suitable for Australia's harsh climate conditions. Sustainable steel that is easy to maintain.
• Australian Men's Shed Association (AMSA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner15-year partnership supporting men's shed communities throughout Australia. Provides direct funding to initiatives and discounts to more than 150 local Men's Sheds. Each Men's Shed is a community space for people to share information, yarn, and combine skills.
• Franchise Council of AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembers of the Franchise Council of Australia, the peak body for the Australian franchise business sector.
• Australian Steel Institute (ASI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStramit is a sustaining member of ASI, Australia's peak body representing the entire steel supply chain. Through leadership, advocacy and education, ASI contributes to standards, safety, and compliance in the steel industry.
• Taurean Door SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationMember of the Fletcher family, Taurean Doors offer an extensive range of quality Australian made doors including garage doors, panel doors, industrial shutters, and automatic door openers for domestic and commercial needs. Products include NovaTaur, Pr1me Shed, and Windstrong roller doors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan: Global building materials manufacturer with insulated panels and steel building systems. Operates broadly in the same construction materials space as Fair Dinkum Builds and could expand into Australian outdoor structure market.
• Stratco: Major Australian manufacturer of outdoor building products including patios, carports, fencing, sheds, and home improvement solutions. Broader product portfolio than Fair Dinkum Builds but overlaps significantly in outdoor structures for residential and commercial customers.
• Bunnings Warehouse: Australia's largest home improvement and outdoor living retailer, selling standardized sheds, garages, and patios. Competes indirectly on price and convenience for DIY customers, conditioning consumer price expectations across the category.
• BlueScope Steel: Australia's largest steel manufacturer and supplier of COLORBOND steel — the primary raw material used by Fair Dinkum Builds. Acts as critical supplier ecosystem partner and could vertically integrate or disintermediate the franchise layer.

Direct peers

• Sheds n Homes: Australian shed franchise network offering custom-designed residential sheds, garages, barns, and carports. Directly comparable in product range, franchise distribution model, and target customer segments to Fair Dinkum Builds.
• Spanline: Australian steel building manufacturer specializing in custom sheds, garages, patios, and carports. Directly comparable in product category, custom design service, and Australian residential/commercial customer focus.
• Wide Span Sheds: Major Australian manufacturer and supplier of custom steel sheds, garages, barns, and rural structures. Competes directly with Fair Dinkum Builds in the same Australian market with similar product breadth and custom-engineering approach.
• Ranbuild: Australian steel building solutions provider offering sheds, garages, barns, and rural structures through a dealer network. Competes with Fair Dinkum Builds on similar product lines with comparable engineering and steel construction approach.
• Total Span: Australian manufacturer and installer of custom steel buildings including sheds, garages, carports, and barns. Directly comparable in product portfolio, Australian market focus, and custom-engineered building solutions.
• Action Steel: Australian steel building manufacturer producing sheds, garages, carports, and rural structures. Directly comparable in custom steel construction offering and Australian residential/agricultural customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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