Steel Building Tips

You can save a lot of money by purchasing a steel building in place of traditional wood or brick construction. The cost of the steel building kit is just one expense associated with your building project. You’ll need to account for the following expenses in your total cost:

• End walls – most Quonset buildings come with the arches only
• Land – if not already owned
• Land preparation – clearing, grading and getting the land level
• Concrete foundation – floating foundation Doors – additional building accessory Permits – check with you locality
• Delivery of the building – you want to know how much the building weighs and the cost of delivering it.
• Erection of the building –your time, your friends’ time, and, if needed, steel building erector wages
• Taxes on the purchase – buying online can save you a lot of money on sales tax. Ask your salesman where exactly he is located. If he is not in your state, you will most likely pay no sales tax. However, please confirm this with your state and local tax authorities prior to making your purchase.

Also, keep in mind you may have additional expenses for:

• Building Permits – each stage of building may need a permit: foundation, electricity, plumbing, etc. Electricity – running wires, breaker boxes, etc. Plumbing – pipes, sewage drains, toilets, etc.
  Insulation – various types for roofing and interior walls Interior finishing – drywall, primer, paint
• Furnishings – depending on building use, office desks, chairs, sofas, sound system, surveillance system Property taxes – additional taxes as a result of steel structure
• The ever-present “miscellaneous” stuff – door locks, window treatments, etc.

I recommend making a list of what you need to make your building function to your specified needs. Then, estimate the cost of each item either by looking online or going to a local building store like Home Depot. Finally, add 10% – 15% to the overall cost of the building and necessities. This end number is your actual PRICE TAG, not the too good to be true price quoted by the eager salesman. Knowing your exact cost is especially important if your steel building is going to be part of your business. Unless you are paying with cash, your actual PRICE TAG is the one you will need to secure financing for.