5 Common Mistakes to Avoid when Buying a Metal Building

Are you in the market for a metal building? There’s a lot to consider when making such a big decision. While buying and constructing a metal building may seem like a simple process, there’s more to it than you might think. Before you start shopping for outbuildings or metal garages in NC and surrounding areas, be sure to avoid these common mistakes. 

1. Buying the Wrong Building. If you’re going to spend the money and effort constructing a metal building, it’s worth the time to be sure you’re choosing the right building type. Think about how you plan to use the building and make a list of requirements based on your plans. Consider size, style, shape, doors, flooring, color, windows, and any other detail that matters. Then purchase a building with the help of a knowledgeable sales associate with experience selling outbuildings and metal garages in NC and beyond.  
2. Not Being Prepared. In some areas, you must have a permit to construct a metal building on your property. Whether residential or commercial, there are often zoning or HOA regulations that require permission for construction projects of any size. Talk to your metal building manufacturer about meeting the necessary requirements and obtaining any necessary permits.  
3. Attempting a DIY with No Experience. You may think you can save on labor costs by purchasing a do-it-yourself metal building kit. This is true and VMS and Concrete does have those available, but you should only purchase one if you have the experience necessary to construct the building yourself. Lack of experience can lead to a failed project that will most likely cost you more than it would have in the first place if you had hired experienced staff to construct the building for you.  
4. Choosing the Cheapest Option. Saving money is nice, but you often get what you pay for. You’re already saving money by purchasing a metal building over many other types of materials, so look for good value from a company with a good reputation and reviews.  
5. Incorrectly Estimating the Cost. Be sure you know exactly what you’re getting into from a cost standpoint. The building itself is only part of the total cost to consider. There’s also flooring, labor, permit fees, taxes and even additional needs depending on the use of the building, such as electricity, plumbing, interior finishing, and perhaps more. If one business is handling your entire project, be sure to go over the total cost estimate thoroughly. In cases where you might be handling some things yourself and other parts will be handled by different contractors, you’ll want to make sure you total all of the various costs beforehand to be sure your project is within your budget.  

Vega Metal Structures and Concrete Won’t Let you Make these Mistakes 

If you want to be sure to avoid these common mistakes, buy your metal building from VMS & Concrete. Experienced sales associates will help you choose the right building from an extensive inventory of sheds, barns, carports, outbuildings, and metal garages in NC, and help you through the process every step of the way. Call Vega Metal Structures today: (336) 799-4416.