Agricultural Buildings FAQs

Absolutely.

Many customers get in touch long before they’ve finalised every detail. If you have a rough idea of what the building will be used for, we can usually provide guidance and an initial budget estimate.

As the project develops, we can refine the design and specification together.

Of course.

You don’t need to know whether you need Yorkshire boarding, fibre cement roofing or an alternating ridge before contacting us.

Tell us what you’re planning to use the building for and we’ll recommend a specification that suits your requirements.

For more information on building materials and design options, visit our Building Options page.

That depends on the type of building, its location and how it will be used.

Some agricultural buildings can be constructed under permitted development rights or prior notification, while others may require full planning permission.

Our Planning & Design team can help you understand what’s required for your project.

Yes.

Once an order has been placed and your quotation has been accepted, we’ll prepare the drawings required for your building as part of the project.

If you’d like drawings before placing an order, we can usually provide them for an additional cost.

Speak to your estimator for more information.

Yes.

Some customers simply want a building kit delivered to site. Others would like Robinsons involved from the earliest stages right through to completion.

We can provide everything from supply-only buildings through to a full turnkey service including planning support, groundworks and erection.

You can find out more on our Services page.

Yes.

We regularly deliver buildings throughout Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including remote locations and island communities.

We’ve even delivered as far as the Falkland Islands!

Delivery costs vary depending on the size of the building and where the site is located, so these are calculated individually for each project.

Yes.

Our experienced erection teams work on projects across the UK.

We invest heavily in safety equipment including edge protection and safety netting, helping to ensure work is carried out safely from start to finish.

If you’d prefer to erect the building yourself, supply-only options are also available.

Yes, as part of a Robinsons building project.

If your project requires groundwork or concrete works, our team can take care of this as part of the wider build. 

Find out more on our Ground & Concrete Works page.

The answer depends on what the building will be used for.

Livestock buildings often benefit from Yorkshire boarding or Vent-Air cladding to encourage airflow, while machinery stores and workshops are more commonly clad using box profile steel sheeting.

If you’re unsure, we’ll happily talk through the options with you.

You can also visit our Building Options page for more information.

Fibre cement remains one of the most popular roofing materials for livestock housing due to its durability.

Heatguard roofing has also become increasingly popular, particularly in dairy buildings, where reducing heat build-up during warmer weather can help improve animal comfort.

Our team can recommend the most suitable option for your building.

We think so.

Galvanising provides a protective coating that helps prolong the life of the steelwork and reduces ongoing maintenance needs.

It’s particularly popular in livestock housing where buildings are exposed to moisture and more challenging conditions.

In many cases, yes.

However, we’re often able to provide an initial quotation using photographs and a brief description of the site, so a visit isn’t always necessary.

Site visits are carried out by members of our team based at our headquarters in Lockerbie.

For projects further afield, we may not be able to visit immediately and will often arrange visits when we’re already working in the area.

If we think a site visit would be beneficial, we’ll discuss this with you and arrange a suitable time.