Pricing for a metal storage building can range greatly depending on your storage needs. A large, secure storage facility has some extra cost compared to a simple coverall building. For SteelMaster customers, square footage cost starts as low as $11 per square foot. Our building specialists are experts at assessing the needs of buyers and getting them the most cost-effective building.

Storage Building Kits
Customizable storage solutions to fit any storage need.
Save Time & Money With Easy To Erect Storage Building Kits
For over 40 years, SteelMaster has been the industry leader in customized storage solutions. We offer a wide variety of models and sizes to suit any storage need. From a basic 20′ x 20′ storage building to a large commercial building, we can provide a structure that will allow you to store anything.
Affordable Metal Storage Pricing
Barn Type | Traditional Storage Building | Quonset Steel Storage |
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Low-cost Construction | ||
Impact proof | ||
Expandable storage | ||
Disaster resistant | ||
Non-combustible | ||
Water-resistant | ||
Pest proof | ||
Repainting | ||
Roof replacement |

3 Most Important Storage Building Pricing Factors
Material & Labor Costs | Total Construction Time* | Maintenance Cost | |
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SteelMaster Quonset Huts | Starting at $9 per sqft | DIY – 2-3 Days* | None – 40 yr warranty |
Stick Built/Pole Barn Building | $15 – $25 per sqft | 2 Weeks | Recurring upkeep |
Conventional Metal Building | $20-$35 per sqft | 2 Weeks | Recurring upkeep/Not DIY |
It’s not just the quoted price that will cost you for storage. It’s how much the materials are, the labor required, and the maintenance costs. Instead, look at the 3 contributing factors to your overall storage costs and how steel Quonset huts stack up.
- Material Costs – Steel is comparable in square footage cost to other materials and much cheaper in many cases
- Construction costs – Quick construction means it costs much less than traditional storage buildings
- Maintenance costs – Steel comes with a warranty, there’s no roof to replace or anything to paint, and you can simply rinse the steel off if dirt gets on the arches.
Planning & Buying Storage Building Kits
Although we make the process simple, there are a few things you need to consider when searching for a metal storage building.
Here’s a simple checklist of items you need to keep in mind before purchasing a metal Quonset hut building:

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Most Popular Storage Building Sizes
From small backyard sheds to industrial warehouses, Quonset huts are as versatile as they are practical. These are some of most popular storage building sizes and applications but don’t let these limit your planning because we provide pricing and planning help for storage buildings of any size over 10′ x 10′ up to 150′ x as long as you need it.
Most Popular Storage Customization Options
Because there are endless applications for our storage buildings there are endless customization options available. Based on your budget and application, you have a wide variety of custom building modifications available.

Custom Endwalls
Most storage buildings opt for standard steel endwalls but if your building needs to look a certain way or need additional customizations, you can easily add your own custom endwalls. This is typically done by a local contractor who is available on the construction site.

Insulation
For the vast majority of storage applications, Quonset hut steel provides sufficient insulation from the elements but if you live in a more extreme climate or are storing goods that need climate control, insulation is available on all storage buildings.

Ventilation
Choose between wall-mounted louver vents or roof-mounted turbine vents to bring air into your building. This is a popular option for larger storage applications and is often not needed for sheds or garages.

Windows
While not common, some opt to add windows to allow natural light into a building eliminating any need for electricity.

Steel Endwalls
SteelMaster offers steel endwalls that offer the same strength and protection as our durable steel arch panels themselves. You can get add garage doors, service doors and windows to your endwalls or keep them as solid steel.
Easy DIY Construction
A Quonset hut storage building is manufactured with the do-it-yourselfer in mind. If you need a building kit that is simple, saves time and money, and offers 100% usable space for any storage need, a metal Quonset hut is the way to go.
We recommend putting the arches together on the ground first. Then they can be easily lifted up one by one and then secured to each other and to the foundation of your choosing.
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