A 30x40 or a 40x60 shop is the classic size around here. That gives you enough room for a pickup, a boat, and a good long workbench, with some space left over for whatever project comes along next.
Think about the doors before you think about anything else. Roll-up doors need the steel frame built to fit their exact size, so it pays to settle on how many doors you want, and how big they are, before you order a kit.
If you plan to actually work in the shop, put insulation on your list. A bare steel building in the middle of a Lubbock summer gets hot enough to chase you right back into the house.
What to have ready
- Size you want
- Door sizes and how many
- Will you heat or cool it?
- Where on the lot it goes
- Is it in city limits?
How it goes
- Tell us the size and use.
- A local builder calls you.
- They price the kit, slab and build.
- Permit, slab, then the steel goes up.
Questions people ask
What size shop should I get?
Go a bit bigger than you think. Most owners say they wish they had.
Can I add a lean-to later?
Often, yes, if it's planned in the frame. Ask up front.
Does the price include the slab?
Not always. Ask if the quote is kit only, kit and build, or turnkey.