How Much Does it Cost to Build a Post Frame?

[@collinE83]

Wow. Wasn’t expecting an actual cost estimate and breakdown like this. These videos don’t normally have anything beyond “You know... it’s different for everyone.”

[@tudor.turtle1958]

All lumber yards and Home improvement centers will give you an estimate. I did it for 28 years. Just make sure you have a detailed list of requirements. Or they might blow you off. feeling your not seriously considering your project. If you want a ballpark figure, For a common size building they may have prices not including all the bells and whistles.

[@av1204]

@@tudor.turtle1958 exactly. If you walk in with a materials list, they will sit down and give you a full estimate. My local one even puts estimated dates of availability now.

[@c_mac7773]

Very valuable information

[@jasonjackson329]

Lol man you nailed! Every dang video. Price build break down (title). But then spends 10mins explaining that everyone’s is different. So it’s hard to say

[@LIBERTY0RDEATH]

@@jasonjackson329 well everyone is. What it costs me to do a job is going to be different from you. It’s every contractors responsibility to know what their overhead/operating costs are to stay in business. You also need to pay yourself a daily wage. If it’s just one guy that just started up his company he isn’t going to have near the overhead that a company with 15 employees, office, 6 company vehicles etc is going to have. The one guy is going to be a hell of a lot cheaper. You usually get what you pay for. Lots of great contractors out their.

[@jeffmayerl7149]

Kyle is a legit great guy. After watching a few of his videos 4 years ago I emailed him out of the blue with some random questions on a post frame I was remodeling at my house. He instantly replied with great ideas to each email I sent him.

[@richasay9077]

I had a similar experience. He was never too cool to help me with my questions.

[@noahbluesky1218]

As a general contractor I can say there is no good reason not to share numbers. We show the customer ALL costs. Then the bottom line shows where we make profits and cover overhead. We consistently get great feedback from clients appreciating our method. Open and transparent. We run 100% on word of mouth and repeat business. Greta video Kyle! Always appreciate your content 💪

[@HomeCourtClips]

Where are you located?

[@helenenonodo1693]

It's great! My shed has been completed and it turned out nice looking and sturdy and it is way better than the sheds that many of my neighbors had put up. Of course, I'm pleased with the outcome and this Ryan's kzbin.infoUgkxGZedDTcDfgD7fG_uU4esfx_EgxzlY2_1 Plans was extremely useful to me as a guide.

[@markmywords5126]

Just built a 40x60x16 steel building in Yukon, Canada. Building cost was 50k, concrete mono pad was 21k, 2x insulated 12x14’ doors were 15k, propane Reznor heater was 7k, and insulation was 15k. Probably another 6k to put a second meter and 200 amp service. I did 3/4 plywood on the bottom 8’ and that was 3k. Costs are crazy in Nothern Canada. I shopped around and did most of the work myself.

[@lindzay3286]

Wow! This is so helpful! The building I'm building next year is the same exact measurements! Thanks for the insight!

[@jordanmccraw4385]

Did you a kit or source all the materials separately? I am Edmonton and have been looking at some of the kits being offered down here, UFA, Timber-mart, etc..

[@markmywords5126]

The building came with tin and fasteners. But the insulation cost was a lot higher through the building supplier. So I just sent the drawings to an insulation company in Alberta and had them supply. Was quite a bit cheaper that way.

[@mikes1292]

Them guys in the states don't realize how cheap they can build for compaired to camada

[@lindzay3286]

@@mikes1292 True!. I've been looking at prices for mine and the building itself only cost around 30K which is much cheaper than I've heard so far. Some people have even told me that was too high, but I want a good quality steel.

[@StrongestNerd]

I really appreciate the transparency with cost. I honestly do not know why most builders gatekeep prices on the homes and always say "It depends" when people want to know the specific cost for the home you just built to gauge how much their build might cost. Thanks again!

[@aserta]

They're afraid of the competition. It's like that thing employers bullshit/lie to you when they tell you not to discuss what your salary is, only they're doing it between themselves (the builders) here. If you'd know how much X makes, you'd have it much easier to detect bullshit. Same here, with construction. You'd know who's ripping you, who's doing right etc. RRB(Kyle), i think their work speaks for itself, they've no reason to be afraid of anything, other people, not so much.

[@StrongestNerd]

@@aserta I can definitely see that, you make a great point. And the builders I see specifically doing that, just to name one of many is Texas Best Construction. Great builds, but they never release exact price even when "addressing" it in a video. It's always "It just depends".

[@jeremynguyen2346]

@@StrongestNerd can you make a new video

[@jeremynguyen2346]

@@aserta can you make a new video

[@StrongestNerd]

@@jeremynguyen2346 What do you mean?

[@smigletat9634]

I just recently in the last two months had a 40 x 60 building built. Accumulated price, tallied all up was just under 69K. That included 6 inch concrete floor, six windows, one man door and two fully operational garage doors (12x10) No insulation, no wiring and no plumbing...Which I can do most of that myself. This guy truly seems like a straight shooter with no BS attached! Love these videos for sure. Thanks for all you do Kyle👍

[@noobin4life453]

Kyle is da man! 🔥 Our local contractor is very angry. He said doing a 40x60x14 with no walls, posts sunk 4' in ground sitting on a plastic footer was $75k. No interior or exterior walls. No ceiling. No insulation, and No doors or windows. He said a 40x60 roof was equivalent to your completed 30x40.

[@hydropwr]

This is exactly what I'm seeing right now in Tennessee. Almost 40-50% more now then back a couple years ago. The thing that blows my mind is how busy builders are. I'm seeing a waiting period like 3-4 months to get a building done. Thanks Kyle! Keep up the great job!!

[@ryanamendala6524]

I have seen a few reasons. People have more buying power with rates being lower than 2018. More equity in homes, so remodels can happen at the lower rate as well.. stim checks pay for smaller projects. Things cost more but payment is about the same. All good unless one loses value in their home

[@wcbscout]

That’s not long to wait. That’s a short wait for what I have seen for years in the NW

[@Eric-dr5bj]

3-4 months is a long wait? I know contractors who are booked out 2 years

[@wcbscout]

@@Eric-dr5bj right, Dave above mentions getting a building DONE in 3-4 months, that’s amazing, Tennessee must be flush full of contractors banging out buildings, I don’t know anywhere else where anyone can even start a brand new project in 3-4 months.

[@wcbscout]

@Craig E thanks for sharing and confirming what most of us are experiencing in timelines. Exciting project, sounds like it will be great to have that building! Wish you the best.

[@papierskispropertyservices2532]

I would have thought in 2018 you could have gotten 40-50k. Your one of the best out there.

[@dustinmceachern4898]

2019. After a year of watching this channel. I build my first thing ever. 26x36 pole building. 13ft ceiling from the slab. It cost me 14k to build. Materials only included 1 man door, 2 windows, 12x10 door. (Wish i went 16 wide). I did all the ground work with rented equipment, i bought a cheap sight level to score grade height and squared it with string and tape measure. After building, i back filled and tamped for slab. 26x36x6in slab poured and finished for 5500$. Whole project cost me no wiring yet, with insulation roof and walls, with equipment costs 22k. Its no R&R building for sure, but doesn’t look different than the pro buildings around here.

[@stultsn]

Depending when in 2019 that was the cheapest materials have been in a long time. You picked the perfect time to build if you bought the materials upfront.

[@treeamigo8447]

I'm about to build a 50x40 shop and I love reading comments from guys like you who have done it. Congratulations on your build!

[@TXpopulist]

Thank goodness you did it back then. Else you’d be getting brutally, brutally reamed on cost. The theme of this video is everything has gone up 40-50%. Let’s go Brandon!

[@PlanetMojo]

Congratulations! You got in right before the insane price increases! We built a 36' x 48' that we just got dried-in in mid December 🥶, and it has costed about $40k so-far. We got the wood when the prices tanked in August, but everything else was very expensive. Just started insulating so the bleeding continues! There is a time lapse and full videos of the build on my channel for those who are planning to do this themselves as well. 😊

[@dustinmceachern4898]

Ya, it would be double now.

[@jessedenning6454]

I love the show. Maybe I misheard but I believe you said the metal went from 6k to 12k, a 50% increase. That would actually be a 100% increase. I'm a roofing contractor and boy oh boy has steel gone up. Im currently building a 48x36 post frame on my land in Oregon. Im getting so many great ideas and info from you. Thank you so much for all the hard work. Respect.

[@bradw6413]

I enjoy watching all of your series. You’re a true craftsman looking to build the best post frame structure you possible can. Keep the content coming!

[@xavytex]

Thanks for sharing that info for people who aren't in the trade to see. I do mostly bathroom renos and for a very basic bathroom, it's $10,000. $5,000 material. $1000 plumber. $4,000 for my labour and overhead. When it's all done my take home money after tax is about $2,000. And some people want to negociate. If I would give 10% off, I would reduce my income by 40-50%. Now I just break down the quotes to show 80% of the money doesn't go into my pocket. The opposite is also true. If I manage to charge $11,000, that's only an extra 10% cost to the client and I increase my net by 25-30%. Cheers !

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Really enjoying watching different types of building projects on your channel. Cheers!

[@tgtrax9130]

45 Year Construction Guy here….Closing in on retirement. SUPER GREAT PRESENTATION. !!!, that also highlighted the crazy material costs market we are now in. Granted,, you can sell your house and property at a greatly increase price in these times…. BUT THE INFLATION of material costs and somewhat labor costs for a new home, offsets your gain on selling your present home. Thanks for the presentation. Very PROFESSIONAL!!

[@HawgLord]

Words alone are not enough to describe my respect for this trade. I've been watching these videos for a couple of years now and I remember watching this build and even marked it as a favorite that I often reference just to keep me centered and focused on my dream. One day, it will be mine. :-) The detail and precision absolutely matters! Thank you Kyle.

[@mattwestphal9492]

Hey Kyle, Thanks for taking the time and doing a cost comparison between 2018 and now. You just confirmed what I've experienced here in Oregon. As a custom home builder I am continually shocked at the prices every time I put together an estimate for a project.Good to see you don't compromise on quality despite the craziness! Keep up the good work!

[@ryanamendala6524]

This 100% helps. Fantastic info. I come from a stick frame background and can compare. Key takeaway should be for folks is that they need to start a KZbin channel as well if they want to afford your tools and make a profit :)

[@markb.1259]

From one Land of Lincoln Man to Another (I live in Virginia, but was born in Springfield)... You are one solid man Kyle! You're kind, speak with a fair tone and a quality man! Thank You for breaking down the estimated costs for a building of that size. Merry Christmas to you and Yours!!!

[@macdinvest]

This video is valuable. Thank you. As a homeowner or DIY guy, this video allows me decide what I can omit, until later so I can maximize the size of the structure. “Who builds a building before he counts the cost?” That’s the struggle for me. You made it clear. Would you say this was a 7 day job for you? Would you bid it today for 50-55K? Your channel rocks. I hope you have a prosperous new year.

[@Garagetopics]

This video is fantastic - thank you! 3 years ago I got quotes for a detached pole barn garage, and started to save. I since moved houses and am pulling the trigger this month (Jan 2022), and this video confirms the drastic price increases from my quote 3 years ago and makes me feel a whole lot better paying what I am. Thanks again!

[@markharbison3859]

Great video Kyle! I’m a small contractor in NC, and I’m thinking of building a small machine shed for my farm, using post frame. I’ve built many small structures using the standard building practices, but I can see the value in building this way. Your remarks about pricing jobs for clients were dead on! Thanks for the time you take to produce these videos! Stay safe and healthy. Merry Christmas, and I hope you have a very prosperous new year! Mark

[@davidbickford2539]

I had a pole barn builder build a 40’ wide x 30’ deep barn in November 2019. I did all the site work, flat and level compacted, ready to build. Based on that, he quoted 20 K, and stuck to it. Now, I provided the 2 10’ wide x 8’ tall garage doors and the man door. I installed the doors and provided and installed the windows. I also (with expert help) did the concrete. I also did all the electrical and heating. Today (January 2022) I have a total of 29K into the building, and still have insulation and interior to finish. Sure, I could have paid a contractor to do everything while I sat on the porch and drank beer, but that just ain’t me. With todays whacko materials pricing, I’d be 50% higher. Thanks for yet another informative video!

[@NRCarrillo]

Great bid Kyle! Would've been great to see the numbers on the screen or pictures/graphics (specific windows, company names, % increase)! You're a rockstar, keep it up!

[@ericlyons6251]

Honestly, you might want to start a Patreon. Genuine, helpful content deserves compensation. Great video 🤙🏻

[@RRBuildings]

I do have one just don’t push it

[@aserta]

Awesome video, Kyle. Transparent, on point, no fluff, no bluff, just the raw facts. This is one of my biggest respect points for you and your business. You say it as it is, how it is.

[@thouston7967]

Bold move putting this out there. I'm sure it was a hard decision giving numbers on an actual project. Good stuff. I appreciate it.

[@rickc.4294]

I think the biggest disappointment for myself and many of my peers is just when things in life started to fall in line financially, for myself about 4 years ago, i looked at the market and the cost of things and said “ok, in the next 3-4 years i need to be in this position to to be able to afford what i always wanted”. Now that time has elapsed and i have my financial goals in line as from where i set them, but the the finish line has been moved 50% farther down the field, making a build like much of what i see on your social media platforms, unattainable for the time being.

[@wilburhelmuth6561]

Kyle, I have many years experience in the post frame industry and most youtube channels leave me shaking my head. Your content however is straight forward, usable info, you cover your bases well and are using some great quality products. Keep the great content coming. Thank you

[@Bombatta01]

Kyle, Thanks for the transparency. I appreciate the ballpark estimate. I know costs can vary greatly from one region to another. Videos like this one make working with craftsmen (like yourself) much easier. Your discussion about the door is a prime example. The cost savings from a door that does not have a thermal break in the jam are not worth the savings. I will certainly use the information as I plan my own project.

[@hernanarandillaalvarez1477]

It was the most useful video i've seen this month , It shows the real inflaction we have , and not the one the politicians are telling to us . Just thanks from Spain , and keep teaching us how the things should be done .

[@madsciencegary3830]

I really appreciate the cost breakdown. It helps to understand which features add a little or a lot of cost to the project. The comparison of 3 years ago vs. today is also very enlightening. Thank you!

[@Steve-ps6qw]

Truth and honesty is always appreciated. I will be showing htis to my wife, which she hates, lol. But I need her to understand what you can do and for what price. Thanks for doing all these videos....I would have never found you.

[@pimuir]

I’m in the middle of planning my own garage/workshop and this was VERY helpful! Thanks Kyle! Happy holidays to you and yours.

[@russellcampbell3639]

Best video for estimating cost there is out there. SW Arkansas here. This pretty much nails it. Time is limited. Supply will shoot this cost through the roof tomorrow.

[@BentFrontWheel]

Thanks for posting this video, I'll be looking for property next year and will want a hobby shop, this helps with figuring out costs of my shop. Thank you so much been wanting to see this for a while.

[@timothywillis7872]

I’m not going to lie, I wish that at least 80% of the trade was like you and the Perkins brothers! Great men and you truly do your best. I’m to the point where I do so much work alone or with family because where I am from contractors do the bare minimum because they don’t care, or they just do the most expensive thinking it’s the best but they ruin it in the long run. You do your research and use your head! Great work

[@mikenicholson2548]

Kyle even with the cost increases I fill it's still a great investment due to the quality and the versitility of your designs. Great vid

[@mikel9567]

I work for a county road dept. We just had a new pole building built for us for an equipment shed. It is 180 feet long by 40 feet deep and 14 feet tall. It was divided into 13 bays. There is no floor, no electricity and no plumbing. There are no doors or windows on it and it isn't insulated. Its 3 sided with the 4th side left open so we can drive equipment into the bays. It took them about 1 week to build it start to finish. The contractor charged us $196,000 for the building. We did all the prep work too. Taxpayers shelled out a ton for that building. Personally, I think we got ripped off

[@tommy-ij9nd]

Hey, this was incredibly helpful. You took a lot of the mystery in the contractor bidding process and made it understandable..people can easily scale this for the location they live. It gives a lot better idea of how this all works than walking into a bidding process totally blind. Thanks for taking the time to explain it all!

[@JimYeats]

Just to help folks with additional cost estimates for a "barndominium" type build, I had a metal building (full metal - red iron beams and metal siding) that was 40x60 and included 6" insulation along with 14 foot wall height with a 4 :12 pitch, two foot overhangs with gutters, and that was 71k installed. Full concrete slab with a few interior footers (for an interior loft added by myself) was 20k. This is in southwest US in the middle of 2020. So total cost for the concrete and outside shell/structure was around 91k. I am adding some interior framing and loft for additional cost.

[@kdibaba]

Drives me nuts that everyone doesn't do this type of cost breakdown. Anyone who thinks prices won't change over time clearly needs a helmet so its safe to ignore those clowns. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@bschmitty77]

Exactly! Inflation should be a given. It absolutely helps to provide a gauge. I know from my own experience that every company can vary widely on what they want to mark things up. I had the same building quoted 7 different times, every company used the same supplier for steel (In the US there are really only 2 suppliers for all steel buildings) and had estimates from 30,000 to 105,000 for the same exact building.

[@chriswoodall4902]

Contractor here in DE. Ofcourse! Big help! Appreciate your time, you have made an impact in my mindset and biz. Thx again! Cheers!

[@RobertsFamilyFarm]

This was a great video. I’m a builder and it’s nice to see your not alone. Struggling with this crazy inflation, trying to just hold on and ride this roller coaster. Keep on being great Kyle.

[@ibealion1]

When you say "struggling with this crazy inflation," do you mean that you are not able to stay fully employed because people are priced out or that you aren't making as much because you feel bad and aren't raising prices or something else entirely?

[@Rick12499]

From one business owner to another, bravo!! Totally different business, but your honesty and demeanor is very impressive. Everyone deserves to make a living and your margins aren't outrageous as some of the local builders in my neck of the woods. I wish we were closer to each other because I would love to get a 35 x 45 shore house and this is the most economical way to go. Most builders in the NE are over $250 per foot and the $150 for the class of structure you put out is phenomenal! Again, much luck in the future and keep up the great work!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks for sharing Kyle. You the GOAT!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Our quote for a shop 18 months ago was $125k, same quote today $200k, 50 by 50 ish.

[@danielbloemer7628]

Brian, you are my inspiration for trying to build a pole barn of my own! I’m 18 years old and you are a big part of why I’m running my own landscaping business. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@jeffreysmith3704]

Just want to say you are fantastic person to not only share your incredible skills with the world, but to help people get a clear understanding of how cost affects the bottom line for do-it -yourselfers especially like myself. Keep up the great content, really enjoy your channel Kyle!!

[@c.j.qualey4897]

This is amazing. So well spoken, clear, and thought out. Nicely done

[@xpkareem]

Hugely valuable to hear an expert talk about this. Really gives a perspective when talking to builders locally.

[@briancarpenter1051]

Extremely helpful, gives a great basic idea of what a post frame costs. Thank you sir.

[@Lawless-Texas]

Very helpful. I am actually about to start pricing a 30x40 in south Texas. So it helps set realistic expectations for me talking with possible contractors. Because yeah, I have been stuck in the "man it shouldn't be that expensive" mind frame for a bit.

[@conorlavery4762]

Hi Kyle....... loving all the content - what a great year of escape watching your channel...... so far removed form my day to day but love the work you guys produce, precision and attention to detail that many working on smaller scales don't work to....... 👏 👏 👏

[@Edmond1821]

Very grateful, it's a video that most would have on their mind but find it extremely rare to have it reported in such an honest matter. All the best to you !

[@PlanetMojo]

We were all ready to build last spring (36' x 48') - but lumber was literally four times what it normally was so we did more land clearing while we waited. The land clearing ended up turning into a much larger project as we needed to build a massive concrete block retaining wall (add 10k). Once the land was cleared and we knew how big we could go, we upped the width from 30' to 36'. I did every part of the building that I could myself, and it wound up costing about $40k. That price includes having the Amish install the tin. It just got too late in the year and we needed to get the tin on fast - not something I was able to do by myself in December! The building has four high quality 36" x 60" windows, three man doors, a 10' x 16' garage door with a chain life (not fully installed yet - waiting on parts), and a 8' x 8' overhead door (manual lift). We are just starting the insulation and have an interesting way of doing it with local materials. We will do a price breakdown when we are done, but the 40k mentioned above is pretty close so-far. As I said earlier, I built the thing by myself wherever possible - I have no heavy machinery - and hired out the things I couldn't (or shouldn't) do. I made a time lapse of the process that has chapters in the description that link to all of the videos if anyone wants to see how I did the shell. The insulation and interior framing are a work in progress 😊

[@edwardbridges7958]

Best information I've listened to,I just can't figure out if I want a pole building or metal building.Thank you for your time.

[@northerndarklight5305]

Thanks for the great info. But, the cost of outside steel going from $6.2K to $12K is over a 93.5% increase, almost doubled, not 50%, as you said. A 50% increase would be $3.1K (for a total of $9.3K).

[@adensco7]

That caught me too. Paused the video to check the comments to see if he addressed that.

[@bigmanoncampus150]

Did the same thing lol

[@Kyrre933]

i too double checked 🤣

[@ibealion1]

I wondered which was correct. I'm assuming the dollar amount was accurate and the percent was the mistake... anyone know?

[@bjcombs1989]

Where I am at steel has gone up 100%

[@sethhughes2163]

Hey Kyle... This video of cost breakdown is absolutely ESSENTIAL and PARAMOUNT, for guys like us!!! I have to say that you always are VIGILANT AND SPOT ON WITH EVERYTHING ( ie.~ info, cost, pointers, options, etc...). What exceeded my expectations, and others... ( yes, we talk about the best info out there ~ lol...) was you breaking it down TO THE RR/KYLE STANDARD... ( unbelievable )!!! The ways in which you DOMINATE this area of EXPERTISE with your offerings on the TUBE, boil down to one word... PRICELESS. Thank you brother, for what you give us. KUDO'S most of all for having true INTEGRITY in an age of ...... Well, we all know.... Much respect, Seth

[@williamclinton6609]

Thanks Kyle. This was EXTREMELY helpful and well presented. I appreciate the effort and honesty that went into it!

[@kylemoore907]

The most helpful, non-click bait channel. I can’t thank you enough for all the advise.

[@MrTechFreaks]

Great video Kyle! This was very helpful as I plan to build a post frame house in the next year or two. Your video series are excellent as well! I am a high school shop teacher and I wish watching your channel would count as continuing education credits! When I teach my Construction Trades class I supplement with your videos. You explain it very clearly, thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@thegrazingapprentice]

Hello Sir, I’m a young man whose beginning his career as coach and farmer. Neither of these careers pay very well so I’ve been interested in the owner-builder side of things and feel i’m adventurous enough to try building something like this if it’s feasible. Do you believe a young man whose willing to put in the reading knowledge and studying channels like this could build something like this on their own with a few helping hands? I would love to have a further conversation for your price if your are interested.

[@dougbourdo2589]

Back in 1991 I built a wood frame garage at my typical 50'x 120' city lot. The garage was 22'x 28'; the limit per city ordnance based on lot size. The grading & concrete were done by a local. I drew up plans, bought all materials and did all of the construction by myself. Total cost was right at 7k. Of course, the city immediately raised my assessment by that amount. I retired in 2018 & besides "my wife's" retirement home, I had a metal 34'x 40' building put up for storage, man-cave, garage, etc. My home builder assisted me with this build. I contacted a local well respected metal building manufacturer & paid 20k for the building materials, complete. Our grading contractor did the dirt work (LOTS of boulders). The builder brought in an experienced crew to do the concrete pad and another crew to erect the building. That cost was 20k. So, overall the building was 40k. We installed a water reservoir tank in the building for the well & Two overhead doors were installed, about 2500 for that. I haven't completed electricity yet as I am waiting for plywood prices to stabilize as I will be doing that on the walls. All of this is pretty much in line with the manner of figuring that Kyle did.

[@kennethharwood2083]

Appreciate this info from you Kyle. Getting ready to build a 44x52 Building. I was quoted 70k, not including insulation or interior work. Love your videos

[@RezG_777]

isnt it cheaper to do a slab with footers in one pour, versus piers then a slab ib the middle after? also seems stronger

[@matthewgleason2122]

good job sir, i run into the same things building myself reflecting on costs and am consistently blown away i have separated my time and material and have been charging my customer a flat daily rate and have just been giving them the cost of materials to reflect the situation were in

[@albertoortiz3214]

Mr. Kyle , are your prices negotiable, I will bring all the vitamin T need it. Meaning tacos, tortas and tamales. ( carnitas with a green salsa)... 🤣🤣🤣

[@albertoortiz3214]

Great videos Kyle, best wishes 👏 👍

[@mburke1211]

This is by far the best video I’ve seen on escalating building construction costs. Your openness and candor was amazing. As a consumer, I now have a great perspective on what I’m getting into. I know this video will be helpful for the builders out there as well.

[@wilder6891]

Let’s go Brandon ...!!!!!! Thanks for taking the time to lay all this out.

[@kentvonderheide6333]

Great video I just had a 30 x 44 post frame estimate last week and your prices are spot on thanks Kyle.

[@anthonydubetsky7758]

Thank joe for that 50%

[@daveklein2826]

LMAO

[@nathanhoogs8029]

What would you do differently if you were president?

[@tylercole4635]

I appreciate this. We purchased a 1939 Hog Farm and any quote I get to repair or build new is out of our budget. I thought I was being cheap, but good to know that 3 years ago we could have afforded it. DIY is going well though thanks to this channel!

[@wc6553]

Thanks Joe Biden...Let's Go Brandon!!!

[@daveklein2826]

Troll

[@wc6553]

@@daveklein2826 Troll? LOL....You need help.

[@daveklein2826]

@@wc6553 NOPE TROLL, YOU DO SKIPPY

[@jeremiahcoles2378]

I'm a contractor in British Columbia and we have the same issues here man. It was helpful to watch this and hear your process. Basically I operate the same way. Figure out what you need to make in a day and how many days it should take you. Thanks again. Been learing lots from ya

[@hoftrog]

Hey Kyle. Enjoy watching your projects go up. Have the pad all ready to go for a new machine shed. Cold storage. 60 x 96 with a 30' end door, wainscoting, perma-columns. You are just too far away, so I have contracted with Morton buildings. This is my second Morton in less than 10 years. Was very happy with the 1st building. An employee owned company. In Feb 2020 I was quoted $86137. I didn't do the project at the time, because I didn't have enough spare cash laying around, and I don't like to borrow money. I signed contract in Oct 2021 for $94300. Both building quotes nearly identical in every respect. They are to start in early Feb. I am in NW Iowa.

[@michaelhutchison1505]

I'm a new contractor, and I really appreciate videos like this. Thanks Kyle

[@allentyler2184]

I love the honesty of this guy. You are important to people bud, keep it up.

[@ollieandson]

Thanks Kyle. Your a stand up guy and one of the last good guys out there. I live in a small town and have a ranch style house with de attached garage that sets off to the back I’ve a huge 20x40 slab in front of the garage I was thinking of adding a post frame in font of. Your videos have showed me you can add building without sacrificing style. Hopefully I can get something done in the new few years affordability wise before things get to out of control cost wise or before I’m pushing daisies.

[@jeremyj8736]

Thank you for posting this video brother. I am a licensed contractor in North Carolina and California and the prices are a good bit different coast to coast. Specifically your breakdown on a straightforward new construction build is quite beneficial to all of us. The prices for a remodel/addition are dare I say, “on a different level.” I am of the opinion that no matter where we are building in this country, it is imperative that we as builders and contractors need to band together and do anything we can to bring these material costs down. It is indeed easier said than done but I sure do appreciate your transparency and reflections on your projects. Thanks again Kyle and have a happy new year!

[@JDCrae]

Appreciate the transparency. As someone in the trades myself, I agree most people haven't a clue how exponentially expensive everything has gotten. Materials across the board have skyrocketed but the news keeps talking about 3-5% annual inflation. We are well beyond that year over year. Makes it more difficult bidding wise as a contractor, and much harder and more stressful as a client as well. All we can do is hope costs come down, but if labor prices keep skyrocketing like they are, it's only going to push prices even further up.

[@joshuawells146]

Good for you Kyle! Thanks for sharing. Everything is higher but instead of thinking it's going to come back down - recognize prices always go up! Building in 2022 is likely better than 2024! If anything people should realize they should have already pulled the trigger on their dreams because they could have got a bargain!

[@reevinriggin3570]

Really enjoyed it. You are right on the money in my particular case. 30 x 40 building with a concrete floor, insulation, power, water, sewer, yada, yada. Basically a home shop/ storage/ mancave. So, perfect choice for comparison for me. Thanks for the honest costs for you and the work you put in to the video. I followed that build 3 years ago. I wish the time was right back then, but it wasn't, so the cost will be a factor in the future more so than before. That's life I guess. some stuff is slowly coming back down a little, but it will never be where it was.

[@sidneyroberts3756]

I am a builder similar to you. I enjoy listening to the insight from other professionals. Keep up the good work and keep posting videos. I believe these are also helpful to my future customers

[@tommac5411]

this video was very helpful. It's one thing to watch your video's as they are fantastic. It's another thing for those of us planning on adding a post-frame structure to have a realistic cost comparison. Thank you for sharing the details!!! Great job.

[@stuartkorte1642]

Thank you. It’s hard to get others to give a ballpark or a realistic price range so I appreciate you sharing the basic cost and changes in 3 years.

[@kirkdunn1379]

as a business owner its tough to keep up with current pricing, your exactly correct on using prior jobs as a reference.....for awhile I was under bidding as a result, its only me and a guy so it was doable but keeping up with everything is important

[@techi3075]

It’s not going down. Never does. Once costs are inflated, they stay. Great explanation, studying up for a future post barn.

[@zeromark202]

Thank you, finally a video that gives real cost without BS.

[@AM1Mobley]

Awesome. Being able to hear a professional shooting strait on how they bid a contract and how it's broken down for your business really helps the rest of us see why we are paying what you guys are asking. I think this is also great info for anyone looking at starting a business of any kind, as it helps to illustrate what they should be aware of before jumping in without any previous experience running a business. That kind of transparency seems to be so rare nowadays. Greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work.

[@paulpetraitis2130]

Thanks Kyle, IMO your one of the most honest contractors with passion for his trade out there!

[@aaronwood9032]

Trying to build a barn and was quoted $63,000 for a barn with two stalls AND NO WINDOWS OR INSULATION OR EXTRA DOORS FOR THE HORSE STALLS. So yeah, this was extremely helpful.

[@michaelwcorrieajr2278]

The most honest guy on KZbin. Thanks Kyle!

[@Mounty621]

Nice breakdown comparison, Kyle. I built a 60’X40’X18’post beam shop in 2020 in North Idaho. I have a 16’X16’ roll up door, one man door, and seven windows. The concrete slab was 4” on one half and 6” on the other half to accommodate a vehicle lift and a tractor. The total cost was $67K.

[@chadbarnes8997]

I’m in Sandpoint. Who did you use? Recommend them?

[@keepcalmandfarmon5401]

Thanks Kyle!!! This video is like a magician showing us how how he does his "magic". Thank you so much for being open and sharing the costs.

[@LitlD]

This was helpful for those of us who have some idea about how to do things ourselves. All you presented makes sense. The problem , as noted in some comments below, is that now that I'm finally a millionaire, being a millionaire ain't all that it used to be. The middle class is a dying breed.

[@donjensenep]

this is helpfuul for many as you can see what you charge for what you provide quality-wise. This helps for folks like me to cost compared to a contractor's portfolio and online feedback.

[@paulmichal]

Thanks for sharing all of the numbers, I don't know anyone else who is doing this. Very Grateful!!!

[@carcasscruncher9354]

Hey Kyle, I am not a newbie. Been subbed for about two years or so and at least watched for nearly 3 years. This was a very good breakdown and it really shows customers how much the price went up and why it went up. Just showing this to a customer helps show how the material prices went up so far. I get people asking why their friends job was so much cheaper and I tell the prices of everything went up. They dont get it. Just because i was able to install such-such for x amount two years ago doesnt mean that the price stayed the same. I have found that people always want high quality work done for the same price as some hack would do it by comparing our prices. Well, I might loose a lot of jobs but you get what you pay for. So, pay me and get quality, or pay them and then call me back to fix their entire project. In which case you pay nearly triple. Lol This monopoly game is actually kind of funny. I just hate rework. I myself am not the customer. I'm a builder. Only ever built one pole barn but I frowned on the way it was done at the foundation level. I saw how you do it and I have to say I believe it is far superior to the way the amish guy I worked for did it. All that said, I really appreciate your work and your uploads. I learned a lot from you and I'm kind of a know it all. So learning new things means a lot to me. Lol Keep it coming. Thanks to you Kyle, and your crew. Cant wait to find something new to learn. And keep bringing them shorts....havent seen a short in a while. Used the screw/hammer pull trick the other day amd taught it at the same time. Lmao made me look even more pro!

[@MilmarBuildings]

Great breakdown of what's happening with material prices! Buyers who haven't kept up with the fluctuations in the last few years are understandably frustrated with the prices, but it's a reality we are all adjusting to. Great video Kyle!

[@treeamigo8447]

I just want to say, it was helpful. Thanks for taking the time to share real world numbers so we at least have a ballpark idea of what materials alone cost. Great channel

[@johnchristiansen6200]

Kyle thanks for this info. I started to have a 30 x 40 with a 6 x 40 lean to 4 years ago. I had 3 contractors selected, dirt, concrete & post & frame builder (material erect bid). This is what happened. The dirt guy never showed up for 6 mo. So I ended up doing it myself. 1 yr gone. Told the concrete guy to start, 1 yr later he came and I had to help him. Told the building erector to go he said he could not get to it for 6 months and his price increased from 28,000 to 36,000 . This put me out of the game. I am 75 years old and I have a concrete pad and now I have to build it myself because the material costs are now 36,000 alone. I have no one to help me so I am praying I get it done. The lesson learned is timing is everything.