Things That Affect the Price of Steel Buildings

In the United States, steel buildings are rapidly becoming more popular than wood, brick and block construction. There are a number of reasons for their growing popularity – they’re easier to build, easier to maintain and, most importantly, the prices for steel buildings are lower than any other type of building construction.

Because they’re pre-engineered, pre-cut, pre-drilled and pre-fabricated, steel buildings require very little labor for assembly. Add the reduced labor cost to the fact that steel is by far cheaper than masonry products and wood and it turns out that steel buildings are as much as 60 percent cheaper than other methods of constructing buildings.

Of course, there are many things that can add to the cost of your metal building project, but there are also ways to hold those prices down. Here are a few things you should know about the factors that affect the prices of steel buildings.

Canceled Contracts

When you sign a contract for a steel building, the company will require you to put down a non-refundable deposit. If, after putting down the deposit, you discover that the building doesn’t meet your local building codes or that you have to cancel the contract for any other reason, the lost deposit will add to the cost of your final project.

Changes to the Building

Once your contract is signed, any changes that you make to the design can require a re-drawing of the plans and can add to the cost of your steel building. To avoid additional costs, make sure that your ordered building conforms precisely to the codes before you sign the contract and avoid making changes after you’ve placed your order.

Custom Features

While steel building kits can be very flexible, most have standard features and accessories. If you want customizations to the standard plans, it will cost you. Those customizations are also what make your metal building unique, so balance the cost with your needs.

Taxes

Depending on where you live, your steel building kit may be subject to local and state taxes, which will add to the overall cost of your steel building.

Buying Directly from the Factory

The Internet had made it far easier to buy steel buildings directly from the factory. This can cut out the middleman and brokers, each of whom add to the cost of your metal building project.

Buying Locally

If you buy locally or buy from a manufacturer with a local plant, you can save a considerable amount on shipping costs, which can bring the total cost of your steel building project down.

When you’re shopping for steel buildings, keep the above factors in mind to help you find the best prices on your metal building project without cutting corners that can affect the quality of your building.