Metal Building Prices
EMB buildings start around $11–$20 per square foot. Size, gauge, roof style, and your local codes move the number — here's where prices start and what shapes them, before you get a quote built to your ZIP.
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Pricing is being updated — every figure on this page is an illustrative starting estimate. Call (208) 572-1441 for an accurate price.
Most quoted buildings
A cross-section of popular EMB buildings from carports to warehouses — every one customizable and quoted to your site. Starting prices shown; call for an exact number.
30′×50′×14′ A-Frame Vertical Roof Building
30′×40′×13′ A-Frame Vertical Garage
30′×40′×12′ Carport
30′×40′×9′ All Vertical Garage
30′×40′×12′ A-Frame Metal Garage
30′×50′×12′ Metal Building
30′×50′×13′ A-Frame With Lean-To
50′×30′×12′ Commercial Metal Building
24′×30′×12′ Vertical Garage With Lean-To
30′×50′×11′ Warehouse
30′×35′×15′ Vertical Roof Garage
20′×80′×12′ A-Frame Garage
18′×46′×8′ Regular Style Custom Building
30′×30′×12′ Gambrel Barn
20′×20′×12′ Certified Building with Lean-Tos
100′×100′×16′ Warehouse
22′×30′×10′ Two Car Carport
24′×30′×10′ Vertical Roof Garage
Where prices start, by building type
Open covers sit at the low end; enclosed, certified, and insulated buildings sit at the top. Use these as a planning benchmark, then get a quote for your exact build.
Illustrative ranges for planning only. Final pricing depends on your configuration and local codes — call (208) 572-1441 for an accurate quote.
Popular sizes and what they run
A quick reference for the sizes people ask about most. Ranges are delivered and installed, and move with your roof style, gauge, openings, and local codes.
| Size | Footprint | Common use | Starting range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 × 20 | 400 sq ft | One-car garage / small shop | $6,500 – $9,500 |
| 24 × 30 | 720 sq ft | Two-car garage / RV cover | $11,000 – $16,000 |
| 30 × 40 | 1,200 sq ft | Three-car garage / workshop | $18,000 – $28,000 |
| 30 × 50 | 1,500 sq ft | Shop / small warehouse | $27,000 – $40,000 |
| 40 × 60 | 2,400 sq ft | Commercial / large workshop | $40,000 – $62,000 |
| 60 × 100 | 6,000 sq ft | Warehouse / commercial | $95,000 – $150,000 |
Don't see your size? We build to your dimensions.
Six things that shape your price
Understanding these makes it easy to design a building that fits both your needs and your budget.
Size and height
Width, length, and leg height set the amount of steel in your building. Width and height move the price more than length — a taller wall or wider clear span costs more per foot than simply adding length.
Steel gauge and roof style
Framing comes in 12- or 14-gauge and panels in 26- or 29-gauge; heavier steel costs more and lasts longer. Vertical roofs use more material than regular or A-frame but shed rain and snow the best.
Local wind and snow codes
Your county's wind and snow loads decide the framing and bracing you need. A certified building rated to 170 MPH wind and 40 PSF snow costs more than a non-certified one — and it's what passes inspection.
Doors, windows, and insulation
Every roll-up door, walk-in door, window, and insulation package adds framing, hardware, and material. This is the easiest area to scale up or down to hit your budget.
Your location
Delivery distance and the current price of raw steel both move the final number. Steel is a commodity, so quotes reflect the market at the time you order — another reason we price to your ZIP.
Site preparation
Your building price does not include site work. A level, debris-free pad — and a concrete slab if you want one — is arranged separately. We advise on prep; you hire the local contractor.
Get an exact price for your building
Tell us your size, use, and ZIP — we'll build a firm quote with free delivery and installation.
Delivered & installed, free
Your price includes the build, delivery, and professional installation.
What your price includes — and what it doesn't
Included
- Engineered steel frame and roof
- Wall and roof panels in your color
- Doors and windows in your configuration
- Certified drawings where required
- Free delivery to your site
- Professional installation
Arranged separately
- Site grading and a level pad
- Concrete slab or foundation
- Building permits and local fees
- Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
- Interior finish-out
- Sales tax where applicable
Pay the way that works for you
Most customers spread the cost over time. Two straightforward options, no pressure.
Rent-to-Own
Take delivery with a small first payment and pay monthly — no credit check to get started. The simplest way to get your building now.
How Rent-to-Own worksFinancing
Fixed-rate loans through HFS Financial and Acorn Finance, terms up to 20 years and up to $500,000. Check your rate with no impact to your credit.
Explore financingPricing questions, answered
As a rule of thumb, EMB buildings start around $11 to $20 per square foot. Open carports sit at the low end; enclosed, certified, and insulated buildings sit at the top. The only way to know your exact number is a quote priced to your ZIP code and configuration.
No two buildings are alike. Size, height, roof style, gauge, doors, windows, insulation, your local wind and snow codes, and delivery distance all change the total — and steel prices move with the market. We quote each building specifically so the number is real, not a guess.
Your building price covers the engineered steel frame, roof and wall panels, doors and windows in your configuration, certified drawings where required, and free delivery and professional installation. Site prep, foundation, permits, utilities, and interior finish-out are separate.
Yes — EMB includes free delivery and professional installation on your building. The illustrative ranges here reflect a delivered-and-installed building. Site preparation and any concrete slab are arranged separately with a local contractor.
Steel is a global commodity, so the base cost shifts with the raw material market, supply, and demand. Delivery distance also factors in. Because of this, quotes reflect current pricing at the time you order rather than a static list price.
Yes. Adjusting the size, choosing a regular or A-frame roof over vertical, trimming doors and windows, or skipping insulation all bring the number down. Our team will walk through the trade-offs with you and build a quote to your budget.