Mates Rates is proud to offer the SteelChief range of Australian-made garden sheds perfect for outdoor storage. Constructed using high-quality BlueScope Steel, these sheds are built to last. Choose from a range of standard sizes or fully customise your shed, even for tight or odd-shaped areas.
Extras are plentiful: sliding or double access doors, windows, skylights, built-in shelving, various wall heights, and an internal steel frame option for high-security or exposed environments. Preassembled panels make assembly easy—perfect for DIY enthusiasts—or if you prefer, we can arrange council approvals (where required), concrete and professional installation.
Extras are plentiful: sliding or double access doors, windows, skylights, built-in shelving, various wall heights, and an internal steel frame option for high-security or exposed environments. Preassembled panels make assembly easy—perfect for DIY enthusiasts—or if you prefer, we can arrange council approvals (where required), concrete and professional installation.
Sheds n Homes domestic sheds are built tough using Australian-made BlueScope steel and are fully ShedSafe® accredited. Supplying Mount Gambier and Western Victoria with quality shed solutions, whether you’re after extra storage, a home workshop, a garage or a hobby space, we can custom-design your shed to suit your needs, arrange or assist with, council approvals and organise concrete and installation, making your project a hassle-free experience.
Sheds n Homes domestic sheds are built tough using Australian-made BlueScope steel and are fully ShedSafe® accredited. Whether you’re after extra storage, a home workshop, a garage or a hobby space, we can custom-design your shed to suit your needs, arrange or assist with, council approvals and organise concrete and installation, making your project a hassle-free experience.
Sheds n Homes delivers robust industrial and commercial shed solutions using Australian-made BlueScope GALVASPAN® steel, engineered to site-specific standards and ShedSafe® accredited, fortified with a 20-year BlueScope warranty.
Our large-scale structures support clear spans of up to 30 m, roof heights reaching 9 m, and lengths extending beyond 200 m, making them ideal for heavy-duty warehouses, manufacturing spaces, farming operations, machinery storage, aircraft hangars, and more. Customisation is key: choose from heavy-duty portal frames, a full range of COLORBOND® / ZINCALUME® cladding, motorised rollers, sliding PA doors, insulation, ventilation, dividing walls, and awnings. Mates Rates manages the full project—from our free quotes and council-engineered plans to slab preparation and professional installation—providing peace of mind and a turnkey result underpinned by proven local expertise.
Our large-scale structures support clear spans of up to 30 m, roof heights reaching 9 m, and lengths extending beyond 200 m, making them ideal for heavy-duty warehouses, manufacturing spaces, farming operations, machinery storage, aircraft hangars, and more. Customisation is key: choose from heavy-duty portal frames, a full range of COLORBOND® / ZINCALUME® cladding, motorised rollers, sliding PA doors, insulation, ventilation, dividing walls, and awnings. Mates Rates manages the full project—from our free quotes and council-engineered plans to slab preparation and professional installation—providing peace of mind and a turnkey result underpinned by proven local expertise.
At Mates Rates we supply and install premium Sheds n Homes steel stables and arenas built specifically for Australian conditions. Our buildings provide the perfect combination of strength, safety, and comfort for your horses.
Whether you need secure stabling, a professional training arena, or cattle yard covers, our structures are manufactured using high-grade Australian BlueScope steel.
We handle everything from custom design and arranging or assisting with council approvals, to site preparation and professional installation—making your project completely hassle-free.
Whether you need secure stabling, a professional training arena, or cattle yard covers, our structures are manufactured using high-grade Australian BlueScope steel.
We handle everything from custom design and arranging or assisting with council approvals, to site preparation and professional installation—making your project completely hassle-free.
Sheds n Homes steel kit homes offer an affordable pathway to homeownership without compromising on quality or durability and are especially great for the DIYer who wants to do a lot of the labour themselves.
Our homes are manufactured using TRUECORE® Steel by BlueScope, specifically designed for Australian residential construction and engineered to meet stringent Class 1a Building Codes.
Steel kit homes provide the perfect solution for first-time buyers, families looking to build on rural properties, or anyone wanting a low-maintenance, energy-efficient home. Unlike traditional construction, our steel frame homes are naturally termite-resistant, faster to build, and offer complete design flexibility for your interior layout.
Our homes are manufactured using TRUECORE® Steel by BlueScope, specifically designed for Australian residential construction and engineered to meet stringent Class 1a Building Codes.
Steel kit homes provide the perfect solution for first-time buyers, families looking to build on rural properties, or anyone wanting a low-maintenance, energy-efficient home. Unlike traditional construction, our steel frame homes are naturally termite-resistant, faster to build, and offer complete design flexibility for your interior layout.
At Mates Rates, we supply robust Sheds n Homes farm sheds designed specifically for Australian rural conditions. Our buildings provide essential protection for valuable machinery, livestock, hay, and grain storage while withstanding the harsh elements that farm equipment faces daily.
Whether you need an open-front machinery shed for easy access, hay storage, or a fully enclosed building for feed and equipment protection, our farm sheds are built using high-grade Australian BlueScope steel for maximum durability.
We handle complete farm shed solutions including custom design, engineering, arranging or assisting with council approvals, and professional installation, ensuring your agricultural investment is properly protected for years to come.
Whether you need an open-front machinery shed for easy access, hay storage, or a fully enclosed building for feed and equipment protection, our farm sheds are built using high-grade Australian BlueScope steel for maximum durability.
We handle complete farm shed solutions including custom design, engineering, arranging or assisting with council approvals, and professional installation, ensuring your agricultural investment is properly protected for years to come.
At Mates Rates, we supply barn shed in Mount Gambier and Western Victoria Region, including Sheds n Homes classic barn-style buildings that combine timeless aesthetic appeal with modern Australian steel construction. Our barns feature the iconic design with a higher central bay and symmetrical lean-tos on either side, creating versatile spaces perfect for workshops, storage or stables.
Whether you’re looking for an American barn style for your rural property, vehicle storage, or a unique workshop space, our buildings are manufactured using premium Australian BlueScope steel with COLORBOND® colour options. The modular portal frame design offers incredible flexibility, allowing for internal dividers, and multiple access points.
We handle everything from custom design to match your property’s needs, arranging or assisting with council approvals, concreting and professional installation, ensuring your barn becomes a charming and functional centerpiece for years to come.
Whether you’re looking for an American barn style for your rural property, vehicle storage, or a unique workshop space, our buildings are manufactured using premium Australian BlueScope steel with COLORBOND® colour options. The modular portal frame design offers incredible flexibility, allowing for internal dividers, and multiple access points.
We handle everything from custom design to match your property’s needs, arranging or assisting with council approvals, concreting and professional installation, ensuring your barn becomes a charming and functional centerpiece for years to come.
At Mates Rates, we are proud to supply premium Stratco Outback verandahs that transform your outdoor living experience year-round. Our verandahs create perfect entertaining spaces, protected storage areas, and stylish extensions to your home while adding significant value to your property.
Choose from multiple design styles including flat roof, gable, curved, or pergola configurations, all custom-manufactured to your exact specifications. Whether you want an attached verandah seamlessly integrated with your home or a freestanding structure, our Stratco Outback systems offer uncluttered spans up to 9 metres with minimal posts for maximum usability.
We provide complete verandah solutions from initial design consultation and council approvals through to professional installation, ensuring your new outdoor living space perfectly complements your home and lifestyle.
Choose from multiple design styles including flat roof, gable, curved, or pergola configurations, all custom-manufactured to your exact specifications. Whether you want an attached verandah seamlessly integrated with your home or a freestanding structure, our Stratco Outback systems offer uncluttered spans up to 9 metres with minimal posts for maximum usability.
We provide complete verandah solutions from initial design consultation and council approvals through to professional installation, ensuring your new outdoor living space perfectly complements your home and lifestyle.
At Mates Rates, we supply the innovative Stratco Outback Sunroof system that puts you in complete control of your outdoor environment. This revolutionary motorised louvre system allows you to adjust sunlight, shade, and weather protection at the touch of a button, creating the perfect outdoor living space for any conditions.
The Sunroof features precision-engineered aluminium louvres that rotate to provide full sun exposure, partial shade with ventilation, or complete weather protection. With electronic control via remote or smartphone app, plus an intelligent rain sensor that automatically closes the louvres when weather threatens, this system offers unmatched convenience and protection.
We provide complete Sunroof solutions from design consultation and engineering through to professional installation, ensuring your motorised outdoor living system operates flawlessly for years to come.
The Sunroof features precision-engineered aluminium louvres that rotate to provide full sun exposure, partial shade with ventilation, or complete weather protection. With electronic control via remote or smartphone app, plus an intelligent rain sensor that automatically closes the louvres when weather threatens, this system offers unmatched convenience and protection.
We provide complete Sunroof solutions from design consultation and engineering through to professional installation, ensuring your motorised outdoor living system operates flawlessly for years to come.
At Mates Rates, we are proud to supply premium Stratco Outback verandahs that transform your outdoor living experience year-round. Our verandahs create perfect entertaining spaces, protected storage areas, and stylish extensions to your home while adding significant value to your property.
Choose from multiple design styles including flat roof, gable, curved, or pergola configurations, all custom-manufactured to your exact specifications. Whether you want an attached verandah seamlessly integrated with your home or a freestanding structure, our Stratco Outback systems offer uncluttered spans up to 9 metres with minimal posts for maximum usability.
We provide complete verandah solutions from initial design consultation and council approvals through to professional installation, ensuring your new outdoor living space perfectly complements your home and lifestyle.
Choose from multiple design styles including flat roof, gable, curved, or pergola configurations, all custom-manufactured to your exact specifications. Whether you want an attached verandah seamlessly integrated with your home or a freestanding structure, our Stratco Outback systems offer uncluttered spans up to 9 metres with minimal posts for maximum usability.
We provide complete verandah solutions from initial design consultation and council approvals through to professional installation, ensuring your new outdoor living space perfectly complements your home and lifestyle.
At Mates Rates Australia, we supply premium carports that provide superior protection for your vehicles while enhancing your property’s aesthetic appeal. Based in Mount Gambier, we supply and install carports throughout Limestone Coast Region and Western Victoria. Our carport systems shield your cars, boats, caravans, and recreational vehicles from harsh Australian weather conditions including intense UV, hail, rain, and extreme temperatures.
Choose from the sophisticated range featuring multiple roof styles (flat, gable, curved) or traditional steel-framed designs for reliable, cost-effective vehicle protection. Whether you need a single or double carport, attached to your home or freestanding, our systems are engineered to complement your property while delivering long-lasting durability.
We provide complete carport solutions from design consultation and site assessment through to professional installation, ensuring your vehicles receive the protection they deserve while adding value to your home. View our range at our Mount Gambier showroom.
Choose from the sophisticated range featuring multiple roof styles (flat, gable, curved) or traditional steel-framed designs for reliable, cost-effective vehicle protection. Whether you need a single or double carport, attached to your home or freestanding, our systems are engineered to complement your property while delivering long-lasting durability.
We provide complete carport solutions from design consultation and site assessment through to professional installation, ensuring your vehicles receive the protection they deserve while adding value to your home. View our range at our Mount Gambier showroom.
At Mates Rates, we supply box trailers in Mount Gambier and Western Victoria designed for maximum versatility and durability. Whether you’re a tradesperson needing to transport equipment, a weekend warrior hauling camping gear, or simply someone requiring extra space for moving day, our box trailers are built to handle any job with ease.
Every box trailer in our range is constructed from hot-dipped galvanised steel, providing superior corrosion resistance and long-lasting durability that stands up to Australian conditions. Customisation options include 600mm or 900mm cages, canvas covers and ladder racks.
Every box trailer in our range is constructed from hot-dipped galvanised steel, providing superior corrosion resistance and long-lasting durability that stands up to Australian conditions. Customisation options include 600mm or 900mm cages, canvas covers and ladder racks.
Our premium galvanised car trailers are specifically designed for safe and secure vehicle transportation, featuring low deck heights and integrated loading ramps, making it easy to drive vehicles on and off safely without the steep angles found in general-purpose trailers.
Every car trailer in our range is constructed from hot-dipped galvanised steel for maximum durability and corrosion resistance in Australian conditions.
Every car trailer in our range is constructed from hot-dipped galvanised steel for maximum durability and corrosion resistance in Australian conditions.
Our hot-dipped, galvanised stock crate trailers are specifically designed for safe and efficient livestock transport, featuring high-sided enclosures with secure gate systems, rear loading ramps with guide rails, and centre dividers for separating different animals.
Many stock crates are removable, transforming the trailer into a versatile flat-deck or box trailer when livestock transport isn’t required.
Many stock crates are removable, transforming the trailer into a versatile flat-deck or box trailer when livestock transport isn’t required.
Our tipper trailers are one of our most popular trailers! Whether you’re in construction, landscaping or agriculture, our hydraulic tippers eliminate the back-breaking work of manual unloading while saving valuable time on every job.
Our tipper trailers feature powerful hydraulic lifting systems and are built from hot-dipped galvanised steel with a welded tandem-axle chassis.
With weight ratings up to 3.5 tonnes, choose either 8×5, 10×5, 10×6, 12×7 flat top tipper or 12×7 3-way tipper.
Our tipper trailers feature powerful hydraulic lifting systems and are built from hot-dipped galvanised steel with a welded tandem-axle chassis.
With weight ratings up to 3.5 tonnes, choose either 8×5, 10×5, 10×6, 12×7 flat top tipper or 12×7 3-way tipper.
Our hot-dipped, galvanised flattop trailers are designed and manufactured in Australia for Australian conditions. The primary purpose of a flat top trailer is to transport large, bulky, or irregularly shaped items that may not fit in enclosed trailers. Their open design allows for easy loading and unloading from all sides, making them versatile for various industries and applications.
Made from premium hot-dipped galvanised steel, our plant trailers are built to resist rust and corrosion, ensuring they can withstand even the toughest conditions. Designed with ease of use in mind, our plant trailers feature low loading heights, adjustable ramps, and secure locking systems to keep your machinery and equipment in place during transport.
We have models weight-rated from 2.8-3.5T so that you can transport your heavy equipment with confidence and ease.
We have models weight-rated from 2.8-3.5T so that you can transport your heavy equipment with confidence and ease.
Built for serious tradespeople, our aluminium Tradie Trailers come in sizes from 6×4 ft to 8×5 ft, offering plenty of space for your tools and gear. Inside, you’ll find smart storage solutions, with optional extras like toolboxes, alloy wheel upgrades, rack variations, side shelves, false floors, drawers, and fender platforms — all customisable to your needs.
With robust aluminium construction, torsion axles, and an Ezy Lube grease system, these trailers are easy to tow and built to last. Need something extra? We can custom-make racks, platforms, and other features to match the way you work.
With robust aluminium construction, torsion axles, and an Ezy Lube grease system, these trailers are easy to tow and built to last. Need something extra? We can custom-make racks, platforms, and other features to match the way you work.
At Mates Rates, we proudly offer an extensive selection of premium wood heaters, with a strong emphasis on Australian-made brands known for their quality and performance. Our showroom features nearly 50 heaters on display from 10 leading manufacturers, showcasing a variety of styles and sizes.
Whether you’re looking for a freestanding or inbuilt model, our range is designed to provide efficient, reliable heating for everything from small living areas to large family homes up to 350m²—bringing genuine warmth, comfort, and ambiance to your space.
All our wood heaters are built for Australian conditions, meeting strict AS4013/4012 standards for emissions and efficiency while providing the cost-effective, sustainable warmth that only a real wood fire can deliver.
Whether you’re looking for a freestanding or inbuilt model, our range is designed to provide efficient, reliable heating for everything from small living areas to large family homes up to 350m²—bringing genuine warmth, comfort, and ambiance to your space.
All our wood heaters are built for Australian conditions, meeting strict AS4013/4012 standards for emissions and efficiency while providing the cost-effective, sustainable warmth that only a real wood fire can deliver.
At Mates Rates Australia, we supply premium gas heaters that provide instant, controllable warmth with the convenience of modern technology and the ambiance of realistic flames. Our comprehensive range includes traditional gas log fires, contemporary linear fireplaces, and efficient space heaters designed to suit every Australian home.
Our gas heating solutions offer the perfect balance of convenience and comfort, featuring advanced direct vent technology for clean burning, precise temperature control, and stunning flame effects that rival real wood fires. From compact units ideal for apartments to powerful systems capable of heating large family homes, we provide efficient, reliable heating at the touch of a button.
All our gas heaters meet strict Australian safety standards and are designed for local conditions, offering both natural gas and LPG options with remote control operation, thermostat control, and energy-efficient performance for year-round comfort.
Our gas heating solutions offer the perfect balance of convenience and comfort, featuring advanced direct vent technology for clean burning, precise temperature control, and stunning flame effects that rival real wood fires. From compact units ideal for apartments to powerful systems capable of heating large family homes, we provide efficient, reliable heating at the touch of a button.
All our gas heaters meet strict Australian safety standards and are designed for local conditions, offering both natural gas and LPG options with remote control operation, thermostat control, and energy-efficient performance for year-round comfort.
At Mates Rates Australia, we supply premium electric fireplaces and heaters that deliver instant warmth with stunning visual appeal and modern convenience. Our range features sophisticated electric fireplace systems with realistic flame effects, smart home integration, and powerful heating capabilities designed for contemporary Australian living.
Our electric heating solutions combine the ambiance of traditional fireplaces with cutting-edge technology, featuring Wi-Fi app control, customizable flame settings, and versatile installation options including front-mount, corner, and multi-sided configurations. From sleek wall-mounted units to impressive large-format displays, we provide electric heating that serves as both functional heating and striking home décor.
All our electric fireplaces meet Australian electrical safety standards and offer convenient plug-and-play operation, remote control functionality, and smart device compatibility for effortless climate control throughout your home.
Our electric heating solutions combine the ambiance of traditional fireplaces with cutting-edge technology, featuring Wi-Fi app control, customizable flame settings, and versatile installation options including front-mount, corner, and multi-sided configurations. From sleek wall-mounted units to impressive large-format displays, we provide electric heating that serves as both functional heating and striking home décor.
All our electric fireplaces meet Australian electrical safety standards and offer convenient plug-and-play operation, remote control functionality, and smart device compatibility for effortless climate control throughout your home.
At Mates Rates Australia, we supply comprehensive heating accessories that complement and enhance your wood, gas, or electric heating systems. Our extensive range includes essential components like flue kits, hearths, fire tools, and safety accessories designed to ensure optimal performance, safety, and aesthetic appeal for your heating installation.
Our heating accessory collection covers everything from practical necessities like flue pipes, cowls, and dampers to decorative elements such as hearth tiles, fire screens, and tool sets. Whether you’re completing a new heating installation or upgrading an existing system, we provide quality accessories that meet Australian safety standards and enhance your heating experience.
All our heating accessories are sourced from reputable manufacturers and designed for durability, safety, and compatibility with various heating systems, ensuring your investment delivers long-lasting performance and peace of mind.
Our heating accessory collection covers everything from practical necessities like flue pipes, cowls, and dampers to decorative elements such as hearth tiles, fire screens, and tool sets. Whether you’re completing a new heating installation or upgrading an existing system, we provide quality accessories that meet Australian safety standards and enhance your heating experience.
All our heating accessories are sourced from reputable manufacturers and designed for durability, safety, and compatibility with various heating systems, ensuring your investment delivers long-lasting performance and peace of mind.