Metal Shop Buildings: Cost, Kits, and Prefab Options
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3D experience was easy, the prices are excellent. If I need anything else I will be buying from them.
2nd product purchased from Alans. Quick, easy, professional installers and the best prices in the market!
Wow!! Quick and easy! Only took a few minutes for me to pick exactly what I wanted! Awesome experience!!
Amazing. The site is great, the options are great, the prices are fair, and it was all super easy. I don't know how any of the companies that offer prefab carports have any business at all with you guys in the market. As soon as I stumbled on your site, it was clear who I was going to buy from.
The website was very user friendly. I liked the 3D feature! Being able to see a preview of your item with the colors you choose is great also!
quick and easy, love the digital views. excellent choices with very competitive prices. Also free delivery and installation. just ordered and will have to wait for arrival to see completion.
Loved how easy to create my design. Seems easy enough and have paid my deposit so we'll see how it goes from here.
Simple process. I love the 3d builder and the fact you can see the price as you build. Sure beats calling around for quotes!
The website and ordering process is very impressive. Very intuitive and user friendly. I shopped many other vendors and settled on Alan's based upon user experience and pricing.
The site is easy to use, gives a you price break down in every step to help customize the size, color, and overall design while staying in your budget.
The whole process of finding a building and making modifications was so easy. That we were able to actually see what we were getting was most helpful, as it really helps you make decisions on colors and placement of doors and windows. Excellent shopping experience!
Thank you for making my purchase easy & seamless. I look forward to having my building installed.
The site was easy to navigate and when I spoke to Christy for more information she was extremely helpful
The website makes customizing and ordering very easy. The reviews I read are very positive and I'm looking to have that same experience.
The shopping experience was quick and easy. I've placed my order and am waiting excitedly for my new carport to arrive.
This is my second or third building from Alan's. I am very pleased with the cost and quality of my previous purchases.
smooth transaction and was installed just as smoothly. we are so happy with this purchase that we will be ordering another carport for our business from Alans' again this year soon.
Each time I called for the last two months, the representatives all had the same answers to my questions. They were very knowledgeable & easy to understand.
It was so easy to customize the perfect carport to meet our needs, will probably purchase another for our yard equipment.
Very easy to complele the order. The 3D Builder is awesome. It allows you to see just how your design would look.
We sell metal shop buildings of all sizes. Use our Building Configuration Tool to select the exact size you need and see how much it costs.
Metal Shop Buildings by Type and Use
Metal shop buildings can be used for many different commercial and personal purposes. Here are a few ways our customers have used our buildings.
Farm Shop Buildings
Whether you have a large or small farm, you probably have vehicles and equipment that needs to be maintained and repaired. A shop building for your farm is a great place to work on these projects when the other farm work slows down.
Woodshop Buildings
Woodworkers need a lot of space for saws, drills, workbenches, lumber, and finished products. A large custom woodshop building is the perfect place to work on your projects and store your equipment and supplies.
Metal Workshop
Metalworkers also need space for tools and space to work on their projects. As a metalworker, you may be tempted to build your own metal workshop. But why not let us erect your building in hours rather than weeks, so you can focus on the projects that are important to you? You can always customize your metal workshop after it is installed.
Garage/Shop Building
Many shop buildings double up as a garage. You can use your shop as a place to park your cars and trucks, and you can also use it as a place to work on repairing or restoring vehicles.
Why Buy a Metal Shop Building from Alan’s?
With lots of options, what makes a metal shop building from Alan’s a better deal than the rest?
Lowest Possible Price
Our shop buildings and prices come straight from the factory to you. That means we can give you the best possible price. We also have a super-efficient way of delivering and installing your building, allowing us to offer free delivery and installation.
Easy Online Customization
Customize your shop building to meet your exact needs with our 3D Building Configuration Tool. Then place your order online with a small deposit. No need to wait on the phone to order a building that you can’t even see.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
When you order your metal shop building from Alan’s, you won’t get locked into a purchase you regret. You can cancel for any reason and get a full refund of your deposit any time before the building is delivered.
Cost to Build a Shop
The cost to build a shop depends on whether you build it yourself or have it done for you, the company you choose, and the materials you use. Here are some of your options:
Hire a Local Builder
One option is to work with a local builder to design and build your shop building. This is usually the most expensive option, but it allows you to work face-to-face with the architects and builders.
Prefab Shop Kits
A prefab shop kit is one of the most cost-effective ways to get a metal shop building. With this option, the components needed to build your metal shop will be prefabricated in a factory and delivered to your building site. Then it is up to you to assemble the building kit. For most metal shop buildings, this is a big project that will require several people and take several days. So you will need to budget several thousand dollars to pay your helpers and for equipment rental.
Shop Kit Delivered and Installed
This option is similar to a DIY shop kit, except that the crew that delivers the building components also installs the shop building for you. Since these installers erect metal buildings for sale for a living, they are extremely efficient and can complete most buildings in one or two days. This saves you a lot of time and effort and often costs less than erecting the shop by yourself.
At Alan’s Factory Outlet, we offer free delivery and installation for all of our prefab metal shop buildings, and we keep our prices as low as possible. For example, a 20×30 shop building starts at about $6,500.
Building a Shop with Pipe and Other DIY Options
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can watch some YouTube videos and learn how to build a shop with steel pipe. You’ll need experience with construction and welding, lots of tools, lots of time, and a high tolerance for risk. In most locations, this may not even be allowed by local building regulations, and if you have limited experience with construction you may end up with a dangerous building that will collapse in a windstorm. This option is definitely not recommended for most people.
The Cheapest Way to Build a Shop
For most people, the cheapest way to build a shop is to order a prefab shop building online that comes with free delivery and installation. At Alan’s Factory Outlet you get factory-direct prices, free installation, and a money-back guarantee on your deposit. All of our prices are on our website, so you can design, price, and order your shop building online with our 3D Building Tool.
Metal Shop Building Prices
How to Prepare for the Installation of Your Metal Shop Building
After you order your building online, here is what you need to do to prepare for installation:
- Contact your local building code department to get a building permit (we can provide building plans after you place your order)
- Prepare your site and a concrete slab
- Get free delivery and installation
Metal Building Shop Ideas
Pour Your Own Slab
Hiring someone to pour your slab for you adds a lot to the total cost of your building. In most areas it costs at least $8 per square foot to have a slab poured for you, and depending on the local cost of labor, the cost could be a lot more. If you pour the slab yourself, you can keep the cost down to about $3 per square foot. For a large shop building, pouring the slab yourself will save you thousands of dollars.
Choose Light Colors for Energy Efficiency
Light colors like white reflect a lot of heat from the sun, helping keep your building cooler and more energy efficient. Consider choosing light colors for your shop, especially for the roof.
Add Insulation
If you’re going to be working in your shop building, adding insulation is a must. A thin layer of insulation can prevent condensation inside your building, but thicker insulation is better for keeping your building warm or cool. We offer two types of insulation for our metal shop buildings.
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Customize NowFrequently Asked Questions
The cost of a shop depends on size, features and customizations. We have multiple sizes to fit different needs, up to 60 feet wide and flexible lengths. Use our 3D Builder to customize your shop and get real time pricing!
Our professional installers can usually install the building in 1 to 2 days. But the entire process from design and order to installation can take a few months depending on permit approval and foundation prep. Ready to get started? We’ll help you plan the timeline!
In most cases yes! A well maintained shop can increase your property value especially if it’s painted and matches your home. Just keep in mind in some areas buyers may not be looking for a shop so resale times can vary.
It’s easy to underestimate space needs! Start by listing your tools, storage and workspace—then add at least 20% more space for future expansion. Not sure what size will work for you? Check out our size options!
That depends on your local zoning and building codes! Some areas allow shops on residential properties, others have restrictions. Before you start, check with your town or county to see what’s required for your address.
More Questions?
If you need more information about our metal buildings, visit our metal building information page, search our frequently asked questions, or contact us. I have a friendly team of building specialists who are always willing to help you out with your metal shop needs.
I wish you the best in your search for the perfect shop building!
– Alan, Owner of Alan’s Factory Outlet
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