It is imperative to have timelines when you’re planning a project, especially when you are working on large projects or alongside other contractors. Being able to tell the exact time it will take to get your shelter is very crucial. Nevertheless, we at Allshelter never cut corners. Our commitment is to deliver tough Australian-made shelters with transparent manufacturing and shipping timelines.
In this article, we will provide a breakdown of lead times for our Express Shelters, Container Shelters and Fabric Buildings so you can plan your project with confidence.
Express Shelters – 48HR Guaranteed Dispatch
When speed is essential, our Express Shelters are the go-to solution. Our DIY container mounted shelters include a variety of our most popular sizes with endwalls, blended into several kits.
- Lead Time: 48HR GUARANTEED DISPATCH*
- Construction: Made in Australia using heavy-duty polyethylene fabric and high-quality local steel.
- Warranty: 10 years.
- Installation: Simple self-installation with step-by-step instructions.
- Advantage: Fixed price, rapid delivery, and minimal site downtime.
They’re available in stock sizes, so we can avoid the wait for long manufacturing times and have your shelter on the road within two days.
Container Shelters – Dispatch & Manufacturing Lead Times
We designed our container shelters to be strong, flexible, and able to last a long time. The time it takes to get something depends on its size and model.
| Shelter Size | Code | Dimensions | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6m x 6m | ACA661 | 6m wide, 5m apex height, 6m long | 48HR GUARANTEED DISPATCH* |
| 12m x 12m | ACA12122 | 12m wide, 6.1m apex height, 12.2m long | 48HR GUARANTEED DISPATCH* |
| 15m x 12m | ACA16122 | 15.5m wide, 6.54m apex height, 12.2m long | 48HR GUARANTEED DISPATCH* |
| 17m x 12m | ACA17122 | 17m wide, 7.27m apex height, 12.2m long | 48HR GUARANTEED DISPATCH* |
| 21m x 12m | CALS2112 | 16.1m wide, 8.94m apex height, 12.2m long | From 4 Weeks |
| 20m x 24m | CALT2024 | 15.8m wide, 13m apex height, 24.4m long | From 6 Weeks |
Fabric Buildings – Post Mounted, Ground Mounted & Large Span
For larger-scale projects or specific site configurations, our Fabric Buildings offer custom engineering and robust designs. Manufacturing times reflect the complexity and size of each build.
| Shelter Size | Code | Dimensions | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Mounted Shelter – 12m x 12m | SS12122 + SSPMK01122 | 12m wide x 12.2m long x 6.1m high | From 4 Weeks |
| Post Mounted Shelter – 17m x 12m | SS17122 + SSPMBK01122 | 17m wide x 12.2m long x 7.28m high | From 4 Weeks |
| Post Mounted Shelter – 20m x 40m | PMAA2040 | 20m wide x 40m long x 8.1m high | From 6 Weeks |
| Ground Mounted Shelter – 26m x 90m | REAA2690 | 26m wide x 90m long x 8.7m high | From 6 Weeks |
| Towable Shelter – 15m x 12m | TOWA1512 | 15m wide x 12m long x 9m high | From 6 Weeks |
| FreeSpan Shelter – 24m x 23m | FSGA2423 | 24m wide x 22.8m long x 12.8m high | From 8 Weeks |
Fabric Buildings – Post Mounted, Ground Mounted & Large SpaN
At Allshelter, we provide well-defined lead times that are transparent and realistic and allow you to schedule your project accordingly. However, some factors might influence the time from manufacturing to the delivery and installation of your shelter. Knowing these beforehand is what makes your project go smoothly.
1. Customisation Needs
Our standard-size shelters, like the ones in our Express Shelters line, are designed and available for shipping within 48 hours. Naturally, if your site requires non-standard dimensions, specific endwalls, custom coatings, or additional structural modifications, then fabrication times will increase to some degree. This is because:
- Custom shelters require additional engineering design, as well as fabrication.
- You might have to find or get anything custom-made in specialised components.
While this necessitates time, it additionally guarantees that your shelter is designed especially to meet your operational needs.
2. Permits & Approvals
Before installation begins, you may be required to get local council permits or engineering certifications, especially for large-scale structures. The timeframe needed to obtain these approvals will differ significantly based on:
- The complexity of the shelter design.
- It comes in the context of the council review process and workload.
- Additional site visits or environmental evaluations are needed.
To reduce delays of your project, start processing the permits early and provide all required documents promptly.
3. Site Preparation
To make the installation process go more smoothly, the site must be properly prepared first. If your site has these problems, it could take longer to get things done.
- Inaccessibility for trucks or cranes.
- Overhead power lines or underground utilities.
- Surfaces that require protection (e.g., sports courts or turf) before heavy machinery can be used.
In some cases, we may need to bring in specialised lifting equipment or change the way it is installed, which in turn can hold a project up another couple of days to weeks.
4. Weather Conditions
Weather is one of the few factors outside anyone’s control, but it can still impact lead times, particularly for on-site work. For example:
- The ground may become too soft to operate heavy machinery if the ground is wet from the rain.
- High and strong winds can prevent safe lifting of steel frames or fabric covers.
Although we carefully plan our weather contingencies in the schedules, there are some builds that the force of nature just brings to a pause. Given this risk, we monitor forecasts closely and schedule our deployments accordingly.
5. Material Sourcing
Our team always uses only the best quality steel and heavy-duty polyethylene fabric. Materials are sourced early in the process by the Allshelter team to ensure deliveries are on site and on time. Plus, ensuring that the standard orders are typically in stock.
For some cases that require custom materials such as fabric colours or imported components or different engineering or design specifications, the lead times can extend. Of course, there are also events like supply chain failures, freight being detained, or global raw material shortages that can still not be fully avoided.
Preparation is Key to Project Success
These possible factors should be accounted for to help ensure that your shelter arrives and is installed on time. We work with you every step of the way to prevent your project from derailing due to delays and to keep you on track from our initial design consultation all the way through installation.
Why Choose Allshelter?
When investing in a shelter for your business, project site, or event, you need more than just a structure—you need reliability, quality, and the confidence that your shelter will perform under real-world conditions. Here’s why Allshelter is the trusted choice across Australia and beyond:
1. Built Tough for Australian Conditions
All our shelters are proudly Australian-made, using high-quality local steel and heavy-duty polyethylene fabric designed to withstand the harshest weather conditions, from scorching heat and intense UV exposure to heavy rain and strong winds. We build to suit Australia’s diverse climates, ensuring long-term performance whether your shelter is in a coastal, rural, or industrial setting.
2. Transparent Scheduling for Better Project Planning
Deadlines are crucial to a project manager. Therefore, we provide you with accurate and exact lead times for all our shelter range. In addition to our 48-hour guaranteed dispatch on Express Shelters, we offer specific manufacturing schedules when it comes to larger projects. With an expected delivery time, you can plan for operation, staffing and construction with no downtime.
3. Durability Guaranteed
Our shelters are an investment in the future operation of your organisation. Every Allshelter product is backed by long warranties, such as a 10-year fabric warranty, making sure we protect your assets and personnel year after year. Over time, this longevity saves you time and money by lowering the need for frequent replacements or repairs.
4. Versatile Options
From on-demand jobs to large projects. Whether you require a ready-to-ship Express Shelter for immediate operational needs, container mounted mid-sized shelters for workshop or storage applications or custom-engineered fabric buildings engineered to the large industrial site, Allshelter has a solution.
We offer a full range of mounting styles and make sure they are available. Including: container mounted to post-mounted, ground mounted, towable and large span structures so you can choose the best fit for your site’s requirements.
Your Trusted Partner in Shelter Solutions
With a solid reputation, quality construction and reputable timelines, it’s more than just getting a shelter from Allshelter, it is total peace of mind. Our team is there with you from the first consultation to final installation as we work toward ensuring your shelter meets your needs, your budget and your deadline.
From an Express Shelter for rapid deployment to a massive Fabric Building for long-term operations, Allshelter will get your structures up and running on time.
Contact our team to schedule your project and secure a spot in the lead time.
