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Safetyboy

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66 days ago

I need a quick cost estimate for building a shop:

For those of you who have built a shop, or have some construction experience, what would you estimate for the cost to build a 36×48 pole barn, including power, insulation, and concrete floor? I know it varies in different parts of the country, but I’m just trying to get a ballpark figure. Anybody want to offer a guess?

I’m trying to figure a value on a property we’re looking at, and cost that vs. other options without the out-building. (Yes, it does have a 36×48 insulated, powered shop!)

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Oh – and did I mention it comes pre-plumbed for dust collection?

Not sure if that’s included in the price, but I’m sure I could make an offer…

-- -- Kevin in Mentor, Ohio

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motthunter

1234 posts in 336 days


66 days ago

You can get a general idea calling a place like Carter Lumber. They have costs based on standard sizes for all materials needed. This will give you at least your material costs.

-- making sawdust....

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NY_Rocking_Chairs

277 posts in 134 days


66 days ago

There are several online pole barn retailers who sell the kits exactly as described, except for the dust collection…you could get a quote, then add another $10k-$15k for the labor, concrete and plumbing.

-- Rich, WNY, www.nyrockingchairs.com

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DaveH

274 posts in 315 days


66 days ago

My stick built 1000 sf shop, finished last summer, cost me $21000 to build. I did all the work but excavation, concrete, drywall, and setting up the electrical service. I did all the inside wiring. A bid I received for a pole style steel building the same size including concrete was $15000. It did not include electrical, insulation, or any type of inside finish work.

-- Dave Herron, Boise, ID -- “That which does not crash the browser, makes it stronger”

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John Gray

882 posts in 422 days


65 days ago

I think Dave pretty well hit it on the head.
I priced a 26’x30’ stick built building with a concrete floor and they said $12,500 built on my site without insulation, wall coverings, or electrical work. I figured it would cost about $8,000 to finish the inside and that does not include dust collection.
As far as a pole barn their are many different brands with I believe Morton to be the best one if not a close section. Besides size there are options like height and doors to figure in. You might google pole barn and see what you get. My 2 cents.

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

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Mark Shymanski

715 posts in 249 days


65 days ago

Now I would see the shop, lose all sales resistance and just buy it… fortunately Jenn keeps here head about her and looks at things like does the house have bathrooms, a kitchen ..you know silly inconsequential stuff like that LOL. I wish you success in your search for a new property.

-- ....next big purchase is wood for the next project, Mark

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Safetyboy

66 posts in 296 days


65 days ago

Bathrooms? Who needs bathrooms? There’s a toilet in the shop….

-- -- Kevin in Mentor, Ohio

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