Metal building price !!!

[jmeghunts]

If something seems too good to be true then it probably is. Better look hard into that price. My 30x40 come out to about $20 sqft and it was built very stout.

[DZM]

Sounds like a great deal, my dad and I are looking to build one north of Abilene in the next few months

[AntlerCollector]

I'd like to see this finished. Too good to be true comes to mind. Awesome price IMO

[rater1979]

Here is a bid I got a year ago from a guy in NCTX ... Its not a apple to apple caomparison because its is a little larger. Also had a bid for a 40X60 and that base price was $50k. These both included a 20' awning running along the side.

40' X 50' Welded Clear Span Metal Building

Constructed using heavy duty i-beam truss's, steel c-purlings, and 26 gauge tin and trim.

Includes:

1. 16' Walls
2. 2/12 Pitch Roof
3. 2- 12' X 14' Insulated Overhead Doors With Chain Hoists
4. 1- 3' X 7' Metal Door With Dead Bolt
5. Walls: 26 Gauge Colored "R" Panel
6. Roof: 26 Gauge Colored "R" Panel
7. 20' X 50' Awning Connected To One Side Wall
1. 12'8" In Clear At Eve
2. Posts Set 3' Deep In Concrete

8. Concrete
1. 40' X 50' X 4" Concrete Slab
2. 12" X 2' Perimeter Beam With 2 pcs 5/8" Rebar Top & Bottom
3. 12" X 18" Cross Beam At Each Main Upright With 2 pcs 5/8"

Rebar Top & Bottom
4. 12" X 18" Length Beam In Center With 2 pcs 5/8" Rebar Top &
Bottom
5. Matting: 3/8" Rebar On 16" Centers
Materials & Labor Total: 43,400.00 43,400.00

Options: Add any item below to the total above.

1. Gutters & Downspouts: $1,440.00
2. 1" Spray Foam Insulation Painted White: $7,564.00
3. 3" Fiberglass Insulation: $4,636.00
4. Electrical: $4,150.00
1. 125 Amp Service Panel
2. 6- 4' / 8 Lamp / T5 Light Fixtures
3. 6- 120 Volt Duplex Outlets
4. 1- 220 Volt 60 Amp Outlet
5. 2- 120 Volt Exterior Directional Light Fixtures

***Dirt Work Is Available But Not Included

[Take Dead Aim]

I am never surprised by the crazy low prices for metal buildings. I always wonder how the buildings especially the foundations look a few years down the road.

[wlgorman]

where are you at and who is the builder?

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[LWolken]

Sounds very good. I'd try to get some more details. Ask for referrals in the area. It could go either way with a bid like that, not much room for error. I'd honestly be more comfortable around $20k with a known builder in the area. The slab alone will be about @6-7K and the building will be about the same depending on options. That doesn't leave much for labor and profit. Two-three weeks build time with 2-3 guys puts labor easily at 2-3K. How much for his trouble 1-2K not worth it in my opinion. I have built a 30x40 and a 40x60 and its a lot of work!!

[Draco]

The building itself is probably a 90 mph loading instead of 120. It can make a lot of difference in price, both on the actual building and the labor. If it is then it will have only one purlin in the walls at 7'2".

[tpack]

The building itself is probably a 90 mph loading instead of 120. It can make a lot of difference in price, both on the actual building and the labor. If it is then it will have only one purlin in the walls at 7'2".

I do not have any specs other than what I listed above. I do plan on getting a lot more info about the specs if I decide to use them though.

[ColinR]

That is either missing something or a smoking hot deal. Get details in writing before they start if you decide to use them. I am starting on mine now (set forms yesterday) and it is very similar. But I am subbing everything out myself vs a turn key job and saving a lot of money over what I got prices on for turn key. My costs and specs are below.

30x40x14 with a 12x40 lean to.
1- 30/70 walk door
1- 10x10 roll up
2- 12x12 roll up
insulation in roof only
30x40 slab 10" perimeter and cross beams with 5" thick remainder. (this is built on solid rock)
3- footers for lean to

My costs

Building - $12,800 including delivery
concrete- $7,200
labor for putting building together $5,000 - neighbor is putting building together with my help

Total cost- $25,000

All of the turn key prices I got were between $30K and $40K.

[Take Dead Aim]

That is either missing something or a smoking hot deal. Get details in writing before they start if you decide to use them. I am starting on mine now (set forms yesterday) and it is very similar. But I am subbing everything out myself vs a turn key job and saving a lot of money over what I got prices on for turn key. My costs and specs are below.

30x40x14 with a 12x40 lean to.
1- 30/70 walk door
1- 10x10 roll up
2- 12x12 roll up
insulation in roof only
30x40 slab 10" perimeter and cross beams with 5" thick remainder. (this is built on solid rock)
3- footers for lean to

My costs

Building - $12,800 including delivery
concrete- $7,200
labor for putting building together $5,000 - neighbor is putting building together with my help

Total cost- $25,000

All of the turn key prices I got were between $30K and $40K.

That slab really needs cross beams. Can you do it without? Sure. Will it hold up long term? Doubtful. I pour concrete for a living so I have a little background.

[ColinR]

That is either missing something or a smoking hot deal. Get details in writing before they start if you decide to use them. I am starting on mine now (set forms yesterday) and it is very similar. But I am subbing everything out myself vs a turn key job and saving a lot of money over what I got prices on for turn key. My costs and specs are below.

30x40x14 with a 12x40 lean to.
1- 30/70 walk door
1- 10x10 roll up
2- 12x12 roll up
insulation in roof only
30x40 slab 10" perimeter and cross beams with 5" thick remainder. (this is built on solid rock)
3- footers for lean to

My costs

Building - $12,800 including delivery
concrete- $7,200
labor for putting building together $5,000 - neighbor is putting building together with my help

Total cost- $25,000

All of the turn key prices I got were between $30K and $40K.

That slab really needs cross beams. Can you do it without? Sure. Will it hold up long term? Doubtful. I pour concrete for a living so I have a little background.

Yes sir I agree it does need cross beams that is why I am having them put in!

[Take Dead Aim]

Yes sir I agree it does need cross beams that is why I am having them put in!

My concern would be if they are not bidding the founation correctly, what else might they be doing incorrectly? I know very little about structural engineering. I just know I see absurd quotes on this site for metal buildings and I can not figure out how the contractor is either doing it correctly or making money. I pour concrete for a living and I would go broke pouring your slab forn $7200. I can't pour mine own for that. Not properly.

[Ironman]

My concern would be if they are not bidding the founation correctly, what else might they be doing incorrectly? I know very little about structural engineering. I just know I see absurd quotes on this site for metal buildings and I can not figure out how the contractor is either doing it correctly or making money. I pour concrete for a living and I would go broke pouring your slab forn $7200. I can't pour mine own for that. Not properly.

How are they not bidding it correctly? You mentioned cross beams, which he has in his bid.

[Take Dead Aim]

Never mind I misread.