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Why Good Foundations Matter (And Why They Cost More Than a Box of Beers)

When it comes to sheds, stables, barns, or any good farm building, there’s one part you never want to cheap out on — the foundations.Sure, they’re not the flashy part. You can’t hang a tool on them, you can’t back a ute into them (well, you shouldn’t anyway), and they won’t win “Best Dressed” at Fieldays.But good foundations are the silent heroes that hold everything together — literally.Without solid foundations:Your shed can settle unevenly.Doors and roller doors might jam ...

Sheds vs Stables: The Ultimate Rural Rumble

In the red corner, weighing in with serious storage capacity — it’s the mighty Shed.And in the blue corner, trotting in with charm, function, and hay in its hair — it’s the Stable.Welcome to the ultimate rural showdown. Whether you’re housing gear or gallopers, we’re here to help you figure out what kind of structure suits your needs — and settle the debate once and for all (or at least have a bit of fun trying).Round 1: Purpose🛠 Shed:Perfect for machinery, tools, vehicles, and ...

The Legends Behind the Builds

Geoff is the driving force behind AgBuild and one of the original masterminds who launched the business back in 2011. After finishing school, he got stuck into building here in New Zealand, completing his apprenticeship before heading overseas to sharpen his skills on sites across the UK and USA. Today, he leads AgBuild alongside Carl — keeping things practical, hands-on, and always focused on building better.These days, Geoff’s swapped the toolbelt for an office chair (a slightly squeaky on...

The Shed vs. The Spare Room

We’ve all been there—standing in a cluttered spare room, dodging rogue tools, Christmas decorations, and that treadmill-turned-clothes-rack, wondering where it all went wrong. If your house is slowly turning into a storage facility, it’s time to ask yourself one very important question: Do I need a shed? (Spoiler alert: Yes, you do.)1. The Space Dilemma: Where Did My House Go?Spare rooms are meant for guests, hobbies, or, at the very least, a quiet place to escape the chaos. But what happe...

The Unspoken Rules of Stable Building (That We Just Made Up)

The Unspoken Rules of Stable Building (That We Just Made Up)Building a stable isn’t just about four walls and a roof—it’s an art, a science, and possibly the only thing standing between you and a very unimpressed horse. While there are plenty of technical guides out there, we’re here to share the real rules of stable building—because if your horse could talk, you can bet they’d have some opinions.1. The “Bigger is Always Better” Rule Think your stable is the perfect size? Think a...

Why Local Matters: The Benefits of Choosing a Waikato-Based Shed Builder

Well, our first blog went down a treat—no angry pitchfork-wielding mobs, and no one called to tell us we’d built their shed upside down, so we’ll take that as a win! Since we’re on a roll, let’s dive into why choosing a local Waikato shed builder (like us) is a smart move.When it comes to building a shed, stable, or farm structure, working with a local builder has some serious perks. At AgBuild, we’re proud to be a Waikato-based team, bringing experience, quality, and a personal touc...

Welcome to AgBuild: We Build Sheds, Not Blogs (But Here Goes Nothing!)

At AgBuild, we know sheds. We know timber, nails, and how to make sure your new barn doesn’t take flight in the next Waikato windstorm. What we don’t know? Blogging. But apparently, writing these things helps with web traffic and sales, so here we are, nervously hammering away at a keyboard instead of a frame.Is this how it works? Do we just keep typing and hope Google smiles upon us? Should we mention “sheds” a few more times for good luck? Sheds, sheds, sheds. There, that should do it....