I’m torn between a full slab and a piered floor. A slab feels robust and clean for storage, but it’s pricier and adds drainage considerations. Piers are cheaper and keep water moving across the ground, but I’m unsure if councils prefer one over the other for small sheds. For those who compared both, which got through approvals with fewer queries, and did the inspector focus on different risks?
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I presented both options in concept, then picked the slab with a simple spoon drain and pit. The examples on https://shedpermit.au/ helped me show slab edge details, vapor barrier, and tie-downs in one drawing set. The reviewer liked the clarity—solid footing + managed runoff. Friends went with piers and passed too, but had to show bracing and vermin/ember protection underfloor. It’s less about preference, more about the completeness of details.