Budgeting for a new grain shed? Wondering, how much does it cost to build a grain shed?
The cost to build a grain shed, like all building projects, is determined by several factors.
So, to answer this question accurately, in this article we’ll be looking at the two main factors that influence grain shed prices:
- Grain shed design
- Grain shed size
Obviously, there will be other factors that come into play, such as project location, but as this will vary from project to project, we’ll keep the discussion general and provide approximate costs.
First, let’s talk about grain shed design.
How Grain Shed Design Influences The Cost
Bumper harvests in recent years have resulted in increased investment in on-farm storage such as grain sheds. Grain sheds have proved to be smart investments, increasing efficiency at harvest and allowing growers to capitalise on market opportunities.
The grain shed design can make all the difference to the functionality, efficiencies and cost.
First and foremost, your grain shed design should be governed by your grain storage requirements and priorities, such as capacity, access and the type of grain being stored rather than by price.
However, understanding the different design options and prices an important consideration for budgeting.
So, which grain shed design is most cost-effective?
A fully enclosed concrete panel grain shed design is the recommended way to store grain in a shed – and is a low cost per tonne storage option.
This design incorporates pre-cast concrete panel walls fastened to the inside of the shed columns at three metres high. Extra supporting steelwork is installed to accommodate the concrete and grain loads.
This is also a very versatile design and can be used for fertiliser storage or machinery storage. This provides excellent value for money and reduces the payback period of the asset.
The cost for this type of construction ranges between $100 – $200 per tonne.
Custom design options such as cantilevered canopies, concrete aprons and sliding door systems will also influence the price of your grain shed.
How Grain Shed Size Influences The Cost
The bigger the grain shed is, the more it will cost.
However, it is worth remembering that the larger the shed capacity the lower the cost per tonne.
Similarly, if you segregate your grain shed with concrete panels this will reduce the overall capacity of your shed and increase the cost-per-tonne. This is why we recommend movable l-walls or t-walls.
Also, a bigger grain shed won’t cost more just because more materials and labour are required. You may also need to factor in additional council permit costs.
For example, large-scale grain sheds will also have a more involved permit process and may require more paperwork such as fire design and access requirements. This generally comes into effect for buildings over 2000m².
Read our article; How much do shed permits cost?, to help budget for your shed permits.
If you would like to learn more about fire design requirements, watch the video below. Otherwise keep scrolling to learn about grain shed costs and prices.
Now that we have discussed the two main influencing factors – design and size – let’s look at how much a grain shed costs.
How Much Does A Grain Shed Cost?
The average grain shed costs approx. $300,000 including the costs for the concrete slab.
This is based on a wide range of grain sheds sizes and designs that we build, so to give you an idea of how these vary, here are the prices of some of our most popular grain sheds.
Common Grain Shed Sizes & Costs
- A 30m x 18m grain shed stores 1,500 tonnes and costs approx. $150 – $190 / tonne
- A 36m x 24m grain shed stores 3,000 tonnes and costs approx. $130 – $160 / tonne
- A 56m x 27m grain shed stores 6,000 tonnes and costs approx. $100 – $135 / tonne
- An 80m x 30m grain sheds stores 10,000 tonnes and costs approx. $85 – $115 / tonne
You might also like our article – Grain Sheds Versus Grain Silos (Pros, Cons & Prices)
Useful Resources
- What Are The Best Concrete Panel Sizes For Farm Sheds?
- 6000 Tonne Storage Shed A Smart Investment For Darcra Farming
- How Much Do Concrete Panels Cost?
- Grain Storage Calculator
We hope this article about grain shed prices and how much it costs to build a grain shed has been helpful!
Ready to discuss your project? Call us on 1800 687 888 to get your grain shed project planning underway.
