We spoke in a previous article, How much does a steel building cost?, about the number of factors that go into pricing a new steel building. As you saw, ‘roughly how much is a new steel building?’ sounds like a reasonable, fairly easy to answer question. The reality though is somewhat different.
What our previous article taught us is that asking ‘How much does a steel building cost?’ is similar to asking ‘what does an overseas vacation cost?’ There are so many variables involved in developing the price that one can’t simply pluck a figure out of the air and say, ‘a new building/vacation overseas costs this many dollars’.
And yet if you’re in the planning stages of a project that requires a new steel building you’re going to need some sort of guideline figure to help you create a budget.
So how do we square this circle? How do we give you at least a budget price so you’ve got something to work with?
To refresh our memories –
Here are the main factors that determine the price of your steel building:
- Steel prices – these can fluctuate quite a bit according to the world demand for steel pushing prices up or down in a very short space of time
- Design – size, width, length plus the loads it has to handle in your particular location: wind, snow, seismic conditions.
- Buying power – a large firm like Allied buys lots of steel and gets discounts that it can pass on to customers. Not all firms can do this for you.
- Other factors – insulation, solar panels, additional windows or doors – and so on
Some of these variables can have a substantial effect on the cost of your building.
BUT CAN’T YOU GIVE ME SOME IDEA..?
We can. But do keep firmly in mind that you should treat these as ballpark figures and they are not as accurate as an actual custom quote – which we can provide for you.
The roughest of guideline prices for the steel structure look like this:
Approximate pricing for a metal building
- 15’ x 20’: A building of this size has a price range of $6,600 – $14,600
- 30’ x 40’: A building of this size has a price range of $12,900 – $20,900
- 40’ x 60’: A building of this size has a price range of $18,000 – $28,000
- 50’ x 100’: A building of this size has a price range of $30,000 – $42,000
This certainly doesn’t consider mega warehouses, or multistory warehouses. Those are a whole different ballpark. Considering investing in a steel building warehouse?
We would strongly advise you that these prices are a guide only for a basic set-up and that the variables – especially steel prices – can change in a single 24 hour period. If you have zero idea what a building costs then this chart gives you a range. Otherwise, you really do need a more specific quote tailored for your actual location and requirements.
SO HOW DO I GET AN ACCURATE BUDGET PRICE?
With so much involved in pricing a steel building it can be difficult to know where to start. Don’t worry – this is something we can help you with. We have a straightforward price calculator that asks you for some basic size and location details and then offers you a budget price for your building.
You can use the price calculator right now…
Or talk to our building design professional about your specific project and we’ll be pleased to help – our number is 1.877.997.8335
Compared to traditional construction methods, Allied’s steel buildings cost less, are quick to erect and are extremely durable. Once you’ve got your budget price, call us and we can help you work out the options that suit you best.
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