We regularly survey BuyerZone users to ask how their purchases went. We've used their responses to provide a sampling of actual prices paid for steel buildings.

Generally, you will find two types of steel buildings.

The first, arch style (or Quonset huts), is best for storage, garages, and tool sheds. Arch style features interlocking metal ribs that form the roof and building sides and is the least expensive and simplest solution for basic steel buildings.

Rigid frame buildings (or straight wall buildings) are more flexible and best suited for commercial and industrial steel buildings. Rigid frame buildings have a steel skeleton frame along with flat steel panels for roofs and walls.

Unless you are using steel buildings predominantly for storage, insulation is a necessity. Make sure your vendor can provide you with adequate insulation that adheres to all state and federal guidelines.

Make sure you note how much clearance you will need for your building. Interior clearance can range from 10' to 30' or higher, with the higher end for warehouse shelving and construction vehicles.

• Prices for arch steel buildings
• Prices for rigid frame steel buildings

Prices for arch steel buildings

"Approx $7,000 – RV/trailer garage."
– Excavating Company CEO, Brighton, Colorado

"Complete kit with blue prints - $7,800. 30' x 40' Quonset hut."
- Agriculture Business, Portales, New Mexico

"I bought a building for $6,300 and have a contract to show the building to prospective buyers in the future. I will receive compensation if they buy a building from the company."
- Manufacturer, Fountain, Florida

"$7,000. Building only with no ends."
- Agriculture CEO, Long Bottom, Ohio

"$7,550 for 30' x 40' building, 10' x 11' opening on one end."
- Plastics Consulting, Waterloo, South Carolina

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Prices for rigid frame steel buildings

"$19,000 included a 50' x 60' building with three bay doors and one walk door."
- Commercial Fence CEO, Amarillo, Texas

"I paid $38,000 for a 4,000-square foot building minus the 4 garage doors. The building that I purchased is complete with gutters and insulation. It is not yet erected."
- Transportation Manager, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

"I paid $21,000 for a 50' X 100' steel building with a door opening 14' X 16'."
– Farm Owner, Ellaville, Georgia

"$13,000, one 12' x 10' open & one 12' x 12' open w/ canister door & one 3070 door, insulated 4" throughout." [building add-on]
- Repair Shop Owner, Acton, California

"$36,000 - man doors, garage doors, insulation, rain gutters & downspouts."
- Excavating Company, Hollsopple, Pennsylvania

"I paid $12,300 for a 30' X 50' X 14' high steel building with 14.5 r-value in walls and ceiling. It had a 10' x 12' insulated overhead door and a 3070 insulated walk door with all hardware included. This also included shipping for this price."
– Construction CEO, Cleves, Ohio

"$26,500 for a 50' x 100' x 14' w/ 13 windows and two 12' x 12' doors, three access doors, six skylights, two roof vents, wainscotting, rain gutters."
- Energy Company President, Rock River, Wyoming

"60' x 80' x 20' eave. Two walk door kits, three 3' by 3' window kits. Three 16' by 16' rough openings for overhead doors. 6" vb insulation for roof, 4" vb insulation for side walls. Total price delivered $38,452."
– Machinery Sales, Saratoga, Wyoming

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Information was provided by BuyerZone.com users. Quotes have been edited for clarity only.