How Much Does A 30x60 Pole Barn Cost? - Reckless Wrench Garage

I built a 30x60 pole barn this year and turned it into the dream shop! The most asked question I have received is how much it costs to build a pole barn. In this episode of the Reckless Wrench Garage, I do a cost breakdown of the entire build of the dream shop!

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[vilheim]

I was lucky enough to be taught by my mother that the worst thing I could be told is no. In slc, a lot of old industrial buildings are being torn down to make way for high density housing. I went and approached developers until I found one with multiple buildings I got permission to take down. Then I went to a company that moves buildings and offered them a building in exchange for moving the other one to my property and they accepted. So I have a sweet 40x115 shop being built for my garage, along with lighting, windows, and whatever else was laying around that I could use.

So Go out there guys and recycle some otherwise landfill waste! Plenty of other buildings to save and a great way to fit a large garage build, into a small budget.

[Trindify]

$74, 500. There you go people, you can spend 15 minutes somewhere else now.

[DJtheDad]

Building a 40x30x10' pole barn now in NW Ohio. Best deal was $44k for everything to put up the building and concrete. Includes ~350 SF of concrete for sidewalk and driveway extension. No electrical, plumbing or insulation. Basic building with 9x9 overhead and 3' man door. Had the concrete company also do the site prep work and saved $2k, plus makes concrete guy happy to be pouring on his own prep work. They brought $200k of equipment and had the site prep done in 3.5hr. $26.5k for building w/ doors + $17.5k for concrete & site prep.

[kghz]

Finally someone who understands how important costs are. I don't watch videos any more that don't include cost, that's just dumb. You did a real good job. Thank you.

[OjaiBonsai]

I’m in construction and the fact you knew what you wanted helps the job go smoothly. Nice shop I’m jealous.

[sirtango]

For those looking for total cost $74, 500. Skip to 12:41 for the cost breakdown.

[pabloguitar]

I'm about to build a 40 x 60 pole barn: half shop half dwelling. This helps. Need to learn as much as possible. Thx

[SouthoftheBigChicken]

The best comment you made, "One and Done." When I do something or have something done, "ONE and No more problems or issues. Also, thanks for the pricing, saving up for a garage now.

[diversedad]

I also went with option 2 but did a good chunk myself such as all electrical and finish work. Also gonna be building a loft similar to yours. I ended up doing a 30x50 with a 10x50 covered concrete porch pretty similar to yours with 14' walls because I also knew I wanted to do a loft like yours. Also going to be doing a similar "cost to build" video on my channel like this because despite having a pretty good idea of what I wanted, there were still a handful of things I did not anticipate and went way over budget. Mainly had no idea I would spend so much on just dirt work for the pad and trenching for water/electric. Also didn't think about needing gutters put on to catch all the extra water draining off the roof. Great video. Thanks for sharing and sweet shop!

Also, according to my local code they do not allow exposed foam of any kind. I was told if I use spray foam or foam board to insulate I would have to cover it in 1/2" drywall. That's not going to happen! As soon as I vent my sink drain out the roof and add a porch light, I will call the inspector for my final inspection and after he signs off, I'll roll the dice and insulate it how I want if I have enough budget leftover. Codes are very strict in my county:(

[sslum]

Great breakdown for us normal non contract experienced or industry tied consumers. I don’t even own a home yet but know I want a garage just like yours some day. Also congrats. It looks like a dream come true.

[robv]

Data point for others. Pole building 30'x48' with 16' eave height and 10:12 attic trusses. 26ga steel roof with 12" overhangs all sides; OSB, housewrap, and vinyl sided to match house. One 12'×14' R16 insulated overhead door, one R16 insulated 10'x9' overhead door, double-wide mandoor and 36"x60" windows in each gable end at attic level. Poles include pole savers, and thr attic decking, stairs, and safety walls included. This built on my property $72K. I did all the site preparation myself - equipment is mine but I spent about $2000 in fill and stone, included digging a dry sump for the gutters to meet Code. I ran the electrical myself, and wire, subpanel, and permits totalled $1600. Currently getting costs for 5" concrete floor with thickened area for a future lift along with a 28'x16' apron in front of doors to connect to my existing drive. One quote was $9k for plain finish with no sealing on floor and broom on apron and another was $15K with hard trowel finish and sealed for floor and broom on apron. Mind you this is literally just bringing in the concrete and welded wire fabric and spread and finishing. The stone is all graded and compacted tight by me and I'm doing the vapor barrier. The concrete plants have told me there was a big increase in concrete cost. I originally priced this out in 2019 as a completed turnkey from a local builder and all-in it would have been $65K!! I wanted to pay cash and needed to wait another year, but then the pandemic... Same builder updated his quote and it came in at $122K! Kicking myself for not just financing the bit back then with pretty darn low interests rates...

[davewise]

I’m glad I got my 36 x60 built 25 years ago. The price today is about 100k more then what spent back then.

[tsw]

Nice shop, thanks for answering that question. If your trying to figure out why the prices fluctuate just take these pre-built sheds for example. I just bought a 14' x 28' with a base price just under $13k, I added double floor, complete spray foam 1", insulated 9' x 7' overhead door and the final price was just north of $20k. Then $5, 500 for concrete, gutters were $950 (got screwed on this), $750 for the metal ceiling, $400 for the OSB walls, $300 for the insulation bats and can't say what my electrical cost (I'm a journeyman electrician by trade) but when I get time I'm going tally up my total cost. If you forget anything your going to know real quick that your way over budget so put that in the back of your mind right from the start. If your going to do it yourself make sure you follow all building codes and the NEC, the NEC has really changed the rules on these garages.

[tommorgan]

Thank you. I often wondered how.much such a building would cost me. Now that I have an idea I think I'll wonder about something else. But really, A great presentation!

[mondavou]

Good Video. Clear and concise. I appreciate the cost breakdown very much. Enjoy your building.

[RecklessWrenchGarage]

I wanted to try and make the video as informative as possible about the financial aspect for anyone that wants to build a shop. I hope this gives you a general idea of what something like this will cost and just one example of a budget for a project.

[mikeestrella]

Man that's a nice shop. I wish I had poured concrete last like you did. I did that first and then started on the walls. The only difference between what you did and what I'm doing is I'm building by myself and half my building is block. Thanks for all the information. When I start to look for all what I can't do or beyond my abilities I have an idea of cost. Thanks for the informative video

[Jorric]

Thanks for making such a comprehensive breakdown. Want to build a similar shop of my own and expected double the cost you had.

[henrycarlson]

Interesting, Thank you . A fine example of why it is so important to know what you want and at least an idea of actual quality . We must also remember that a building needs to be solid, long lasting and useful

[davidmiera]

Thanks a lot for this. I've been wanting to build a 30 x 40 shop. This gave me hope that I can get it done sooner than I anticipated.