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First-time buyers are often left wondering what the average metal buildings prices are, and to be blunt this is tricky to answer for a number of reasons. First and foremost, every manufacturer is different, so there will always be some price discrepancies to worry about.
But you can learn more about metal & steel building prices to get a general idea of what the cost of your building will be.
Steel buildings have a lot of different variables that will result in the final cost of the building. Aside from labor and markups, there’s little a building company can do to control these variables.
The key most important variables which will have an impact on metal building prices are:
And you also need to consider labor into the average steel metal building kits cost.
Every builder will have their own pricing norms, and this leads to no real average price to use as a guideline for the total cost of the building.
Price sheets don’t truly exist.
Standard prices are hard to give with every building size, market fluctuations and even location.
Estimates are given from:
If a building needs to be shipped 500 miles from a warehouse versus 100 miles, the cost will be different. Especially for rigid frame kits or a clear span building design. Keep in mind the overall size. A larger building will naturally have higher transportation fees.
A better way to get an “average” is to get a price range.
Price ranges can be several thousands of dollars, but this gives a good indication of the price you may have to pay for the base building. If the price ends up on the low-end, you lucked out. And if the price is on the high-end, at least you understood this ahead of time.
And then there comes steel metal design influences that need to be considered.
There are a few main design aspects that will lead to a higher price for your steel structure:
Even the size and height of the roof need to be factored into the equation. The roof pitch can have a real impact on the final steel building cost.
Open areas in a building will require the wind load to be higher to withstand collapse, and then there are customization components that must be added into the mix.
As you can see, it can be impossible to give an exact price for a 40 x 60 building because far too many variables exist. The lesson here is that if you are looking to save money on your metal building kit, get estimates from at least 3 reputable steel building manufacturers.
If you have a company you’re interested in working with for your steel building, it’s a good idea to give them a call and ask for an estimate. An estimate is the only way to know the exact price of a potential metal building.
And there are quite a few companies that offer ranges.
All of the leading companies in the industry can customize your vision and plans.
So make sure your price your building with multiple companies.
With that said, here is a general “idea” of what steel prices might be based on at $20 per sf average and base building size ranges:
So, you’re looking at price fluctuations of $14,000 – $21,000 in most cases. This gives you a relatively general idea of what your base building will cost.
A lot of people want metal building kit prices for a 40’ x 60’ building because this is more than enough space for metal buildings with living quarters.
These buildings span 2,400 square feet, so they have more than enough room for bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, kitchen and any other rooms you want incorporated into the building.
When you consider all the factors together, you’ll find that there’s a justified reason for the price range listed above.
These buildings can be divided up into:
When you add all this up, you’re at $60k+ for the home itself.
Prices by Style
You need to consider the three different styles of a home, too:
Quonset hut buildings are cheaper than their straight wall options. Based on the figure above, you’ll find that the price is $4,000 – $5,000 less than the straight wall options.
This comes down to a Quonset hut style costing $7.5 per square foot instead of the $9 per square foot for a straight wall building.
There is a cost difference between residential and commercial units.
The main difference is complexity, size and potential discounts. A few of the factors that will have an impact on pricing between a residential and commercial building are:
Pole building prices are often 60%+ more than a Quonset hut.
If you were to inquire about Mueller Steel Buildings pricing, they’ll likely give you a different estimate than Morton Buildings, but it will likely fall into the range listed above.
Other Costs to Consider
There are other costs to consider, too.
A few of the key costs you’ll want to consider are:
Almost all metal building kits can also be assembled in DIY fashion, which will drop the cost of labor significantly.
These factors will go into the overall price of a steel building, and accurately pricing the building can be impossible.
Your best bet is to call the steel structure kit company and ask for a general estimate for the cost of the kit and delivery.
Labor prices will fluctuate, and you’ll often need to get an estimate from a contractor separately.
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