The construction of our 30'x50' metal building - completed with prices and total cost

[@madchild1845]

Still don't know why people mess around with HOA's. I'd never own a home or property under control of a collective.

[@JohnEngel]

I have no idea. LOL

[@blunts63]

@@JohnEngel HOA is Home Owners Association. They tell you what you can and can't do on your own property. F that!!! It you don't comply with there rules they can put a lien on your house and you won't be able to sell it. There's more involved in it but that's some of the basics.

[@shanes481]

I avoid them if I can but sometimes you want a house in a particular neighborhood and you deal with them.

[@coycarlson4979]

I think that the idea of HOA’s is meant to reach into the wallets of wealthy owners and extract more $$$$$$ - which HOA fees seem to accomplish very well 😧 , however , on the other hand , I believe many people who are older and wealthy DO purchase homes with HOA FEES - as they need others ( younger and healthier ) to maintain the home and property.

[@Jeremy-lu3nx]

Mad Child Because in some parts of the country theirs no real option. In FL you either in live in a nice area with a HOA or a shit area without. We have no income tax, so You can’t buy or build a new home near a city without one or 100k + just to try and get the city to be willing to take on the cost of to the curb. HOA are pretty much the only way to get a city to approve a new neighborhood.

[@kurtgunderson2649]

Just a suggestion from someone who has a metal building like yours... I had the inside of my shop professionally spray foamed. 2.5in of foam with an additional fire retardant cost a few thousand but added insulation, structural rigidity, and noise dampening to the building. I have very little noise from wind or rain. I also caulked the outside of the windows to seal those gaps. After that, I screwed 3/4in plywood against the walls up to 8' to protect the interior of the building from punctures.

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. This is great information. Thank you.

[@robschaller9061]

Man if you all are going to the expense of doing all of that, why not add electrical????

[@v3tt3d]

Which screws did you use for the 3/4 plywood?

[@RobertoHernandez-co2iu]

@@JohnEngelcan I get the info of the company since I’m looking for a shop like yours same size

[@JohnEngel]

@@RobertoHernandez-co2iu elite metal structures.

[@STR8HOLDIN]

Your the first person that actually gave the break down of price . Good job on explaining everything.

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. I wanted to give the information I was looking for when I started mine.

[@blkmagnum3370]

He did an amazing job. I don’t think he could’ve done better with this video l. I really appreciate it. But he’s not the first, you just have to look

[@JohnEngel]

blkmagnum thank you so much.

[@donaldglaser7686]

FYI, you only need the minimum requirement typically 4" of 3500 psi reinforced concrete cured for 28 days for most good quality lifts. The engineers designed the baseplates and column gussets for the most common concrete. The anchor embedment will only be ~4" as well. Additional concrete just creates more work for your installer. I always drilled through in the event of an anchor issue, so it could be pounded into the dirt and another anchor placed on top. If you wanted added rigidity, you could go 5-6" deep with a 24" square pad, but anything more is wasted cash. Nice building. I'm just sharing to save the viewers some time and money.

[@treydogg77]

Call Elite back and get the crew to come back to fix your windows, have them replace the wall panel screws with colored screws. They stock those just didn’t use them. Also have them bring 2 garage door topseals!

[@charlesstevenson5141]

For that price, a steel "I" beam building wouldn't have been much more. Screw the HOA and city inspectors. That's why I'm glad I live in the country and don't have to deal with all that horsesh*t. Just my .02

[@corneliuspraeda6452]

@countryfolk kinsurvive Bingo. If I can find and afford some acreage, I would also screw the HOA. If, however, I already know I gotta live within spitting distance of "other folks", then neighborhood rules can get handy.

[@jah5075]

@Bob Smithereens 30 cows on 1 acre would get pretty freakin crowded.....and forget about grass!!!

[@jasonstarr6419]

in total agreement with comments regarding HOAs. I grew up with the family having 165 acres in a "non-major city attached" county. We wanted to build a barn or burn a pile of brush, we did so. No one came knocking on our door about what we were doing. But living in the big city? Actually lived (and still do) in South Central Texas big city, and not only city gestapo code compliance but HOA compliance. We're done. Buying in the country where if I want to raise chickens, cats, or build a barn or dig a basement, I don't ask anyone for permission! Totally done with this totalitarian approach to living. Great price on that shop, btw and excellent video. Thanks for sharing. New sub!

[@jaymay75]

Great video. Crazy how prices have changed in a few years. I paid 21k for my 20x50 with 14’ walls a 16w 14h front door and a 8x8 back door. You definitely got a better price. I wish I had the room for 30wide like yours

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. I totally agree about prices. I’m very fortunate to have done this before hyperinflation.

[@RasmanZ]

That actually seems like decent pricing compared to my 32x48 cost. Looks good too! It shouldn't leak though. That's a design or construction issue that I'd call the builder about (personally). Kudos!

[@randomguy2369]

I agree

[@georgemenzies9258]

You was straight to the point of the overall cost of this build. Very good video!

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much.

[@DevinHeaps]

Great reminder to never purchase a house in an area with HOA authority. In a rational world the existence of HOAs should automatically lower property values by 90%.

[@erict8600]

But we don't live in a rational world, so HOA is necessary, unless you want your neighbor to turn their house 5 different colors and leaving crap all over their yard and lower the value of your property

[@jasek005]

It's their house, so if they want 5 colors, why would it be my business. The worse thing to ever happen was when our "homes" became investment properties. Nobody should have any say what someone does on their own property, unless it is a safety issue for those outside the property (i.e. meth lab, rat haven, etc.)

[@beanpup1]

@@erict8600 that's why there are Zoning laws. You DON'T need an H.O.A. to enforce that.

[@jjmcculley1529]

How about when you neighbor build a heliport 150' from your house? I wish I had an HOA.

[@georgemckenna462]

"READ"! the HOA Rules and Regulations are intended (in theory) to improve quality of life for residents and maintain property value. "ATTEND" a HOA meeting before making any decisions and think. What are my future neighbors like? Would I fit in here? Try to get a clear picture in writing before you sign.

[@elsiepowers2338]

Good morning from schulenburg, Texas 😊 I just wanted to thank you for sharing video on your metal building and how you done the insulation and the floors and I really loved brick you done a great job it turned out beautiful. Can't wait to show my husband because I told him we could have some brick put on the building, but I don't think he believed me so I'll show him how beautiful yours turned out. Thank you again oh your cars a beautiful too.

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much.

[@davidmark866]

Great video. Thanks for not taking 45 minutes to explain this. Clear and to the point.

[@JohnEngel]

David Mark thank you so much.

[@anthonynelson9136]

I just put up a 50 x70 with provisions for three lifts and with all the rebar and mesh the concrete slab was $4600 doing the labor myself with a few friends.

[@kimtran228]

@Anthony Nelson - How did your permit process go? Did you get a civil or structural engineer to draw your plans for permitting before you began?

[@anthonynelson9136]

@@kimtran228 Where I live you can pour all the concrete you want without a permit so that was no problem. I am a contractor and my situation on the building itself is different than what yours will be since I play poker once a month with the mayor and two guys and a lady from the city. I still had to pay for the permits and had to put up the building according to the building code, but getting the permits was not a problem. You will have to get a hold of the planning and development department in your town to find out exactly what they will want from you. They will ask you to submit a building plan so find yourself a consultant and include their services in your budget. Also, make sure you know how much the permits are going to be so you can add them to your budget as well. Some of the fees can be costly in some areas.

[@1etergen]

Looks amazing great job. 1500 x $6 is 9k and that’s today’s rate. Pouring cement this weekend on my 30x50 I haven’t picked a shop yet. But your prices are very accurate with mine here in Ca.

[@techiegirl2927]

I literally priced this exact thing but 10 sq ft LESS so 30x40 ------- it came up to 34 grand all in (no brick facing and a single door and lower roof line) ON sale

[@KevinCoop1]

My sons and I built my shed/barn(according to who you ask) in 2001. It is 30x40' with 10'3" clear height inside and 6'3" clear 30x40' loft. It is 23' peak height with 6/12 and 17/12 pitched roof. Fully insulated, concrete floor, OSB inside walls covered, bright red metal outside with white metal roof. At the time the building cost me $15,000. The reason I mention it is, I ran the metal on the sides horizontal as your shed is. I think it makes for a better look! You still need to do electrical installation yet. At least if you're going to put in a lift, you will. Congratulations on a very nice building! Respectfully, Kevin

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. I just did a video on lighting for the shop. Thank you again.

[@polarisridda101]

Awesome video 👍 finally someone who actually explained pricing and the reasoning for it, I have been planning on building this exact one for over a few months now. I have seen some go even cheaper if I am willing to do some of the work. I just have a hard time deciding between wood or metal 🤔 I like the metal buildings but wood buildings are easier to; insulate, run electric, plumbing, and heat/ac. I work full time and have a small business on the side and I go trail riding sometimes with my Jeep. My current "shop" is getting very crowded and I have to share it with 4 people. So I am in the process of finding out what's involved to put up a building like this one in my area. Thanks for the video now I have a general idea of a budget/savings to do 👍

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much and I’m glad this was helpful. :)

[@JohnEngel]

Give Cameron a call at Myelitemetalstructures.com 844-364-9595, Just let him know John from KZbin sent you for a discount.

[@VerasakSahachaisaree]

Thankyou giving the cost.

[@beanpup1]

Great job but I would never live where there is an HOA. I'm not paying someone every month to tell me what I can't do with MY property That I own.

[@christopherartis2549]

I've been telling my wife that as we home search...I do not want anyone telling me that I can paint my fence blue or how I should park my car...that's like paying someone 300000 to tell me how to live on or at my own crib...not gonna happen

[@Gruuvin1]

@@maxziplock sorry for you. You have a narrow perspective.

[@geminisixx4]

I say bullshit on that. I have enough property and if I want to have 10 cars in my driveway I can. If I want 15 in my driveway I can. I could park them anyway I want ...I can paint my house any color I want ... I can put up an 85 foot flagpole with Stars and Bars if I want, I could shoot guns in my yard till 10 p.m... it's mine to do what I please... everything I mentioned above isn't happening in an HOA.

[@peaceprayer595]

@@christopherartis2549 They told us we couldn't fly an American Flag.

[@christopherartis2549]

Wow really..

[@ryanmurray3027]

My 24x36 I-beam style building in Las Vegas cost me about 40k when all said and done. This was with me putting up the building but my building was only 11k delivered to my driveway. The rest was in cement, which my pad has insane footers of 3x3x3 under every beam, and all the other bs the city wanted. I had to have my yard core sampled 15ft down, soil tests done, an architect draw up offical pad plans, a fastener inspection done, it was a total pain in the a$$. I finally had to hire a contractor to just deal with the city and put me in touch with the right people. I got off cheap at 40k it could of been much worse. I'm glad that you don't have to deal with that stuff in your area.

[@JohnEngel]

Wow and thank you for the comment. I had no idea what other states could make you go through. I feel a little better about, what I thought was a rough process. LOL

[@BlueBARv5]

Beautiful Garage👍... Thanks for including Prices💰 in the video..

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. :)

[@gcrauwels941]

I'm going to be doing this, albeit slightly smaller of a building. Thanks for breaking the costs down. Thank goodness there isn't an HOA to crimp my style.

[@JohnEngel]

G Crauwels awesome. Keep us posted on how it goes and give Elite Metal Structures a call, let them know you watched this video and they will give a discount.

[@gcrauwels941]

@@JohnEngel Wilco and thanks!

[@AndrewGorny]

This is awesome! I want to do something similar but build out a living space in part of mine and make it a proper live/work situation. I've got all the guys to do the plumbing etc and this has been encouraging to watch and see that it really is affordable!

[@JohnEngel]

It really was the best bang for the buck that I have done. Keep us posted on your build.

[@sidneyhill7064]

Have you built your building yet

[@arthuralzamora7331]

I put up a Stick built addition to my garage 24’ deep x16’ wide & 16’ high the slab was 27 yards of 4K lbs concrete - trusses -9 @$125. A piece- 2’ on center. Also did a section 6’ x12’ of 12” thick concrete for a lift. 2x6 stud walls. In my area Hudson Valley, NY - building permit not able to have a complete garage bigger than the square footage of my house, they are serious as a heart attack. 10’x10’ insulated garage door installed was $1800. +/- this was done in 2011 grand total $19,000. +/-!

[@JohnEngel]

Thats awesome. Thank you for the comment.

[@captainorale610]

WOW! 17,000! Thank You. You reignited a dream!

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. It’s worth every penny. You will love it.

[@tomandersen3742]

Thank you so much, I am going to build a similar one and no one could give me even a ball park, this is such a helpful video!

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. That was the same issue I was having. I’m glad this was helpful.

[@mstang61]

Man, I just got quoted for a 30x50 wood build garage for 180k. Your looks awesome. Im definitely looking into this.

[@JohnEngel]

That was the reason I went this route. I was quoted over 100K, no plumbing or electrical.

[@tennesseesyndicate5337]

Omg me to for a 20×30 they wanted 29k im calling these guys

[@1wide9111]

I just did the same type of building but 30x42.. Paid 2000.00 to get the site leveled and dirt work down, set up and poured my own pad with some buddies, 20 yards of concrete and supplies, (form boards, vapor barrier, wire, steel) cost me 4800.00 Building set up by Samson steel cost 14.500.00. Base total before any upgrades like doors and window or insulation came to around 23g.

[@JohnEngel]

That’s awesome. Glad to see some prices coming down.

[@genemounce8302]

MFAN-tastic! Minus the brick and fancy light, I'm buying this exact building next month. 😎👍

[@JohnEngel]

Awesome. It’s well worth it once you get it installed. Keep us posted. Thank you.

[@elitemetalstructures6277]

Feel free to call us anytime and we will be glad to help you get yours also! 844-364-9595

[@jameschalfant7567]

@@elitemetalstructures6277 are these buildings Miami-Dade approved? Florida? LOL

[@adkinlomax1198]

@@elitemetalstructures6277 where are you guys located?

[@johngibson3594]

I spray foamed mine and installed a gas hot air furnace. It cos three grand to spray foam it’s 24 x30 I have 9 foot uprights. I spent about 20000 on mine I need to run in water and a drain tube I will use a pumper toilet when I do it along with a small loop of tube to run glycol through when temps go below 0 . I fell on hard times after so it’s not where I wanted it to be but when you have heart failure what else can you do. Love the size. Code would not allow me to have a four car garage which is why mine is smaller. Enjoy your new shop

[@JohnEngel]

John Gibson thank you so much and I’m sorry to hear about your heart. I hope all is getting better. Stay healthy, that’s the most important thing.

[@jwhit3849]

Now the HOA knows better, good luck! Nice garage, thanks for posting.

[@JohnEngel]

J Whit lol. I’m sure it would have been easier to get them on board from the beginning but they seem to be okay now. :) Thank you again.

[@cutweldngrind]

Material wise for me it's about $8000 for a 30x50 metal building including the slab. The doors are extra for about $3000 for the pair installed since I dont have access to them. I plan on building it soon. I will do all the labor. This a nice building too.

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. You can always give Cameron a call at Myelitemetalstructures.com 844-364-9595, Just let him know John from KZbin sent you for a discount.

[@jb1765]

Nice shop! Now you can sneak your water line in and plumb your building plus a few electrical outlets.

[@JohnEngel]

LOL Me, Never would I do something like that. ;) Electric is needed badly.

[@MrRShoaf]

For those thinking of building a shop, think about the future. Putting on some pipe would allow you to add plumbing down the road on the cheap. Floor drains? Future electrical? Down the road you might want to have a compressor or HVAC and a few bucks now while it real easy to add later.

[@JohnEngel]

Roger Shoaf that’s a great point.

[@67goodoleboy67]

Great price, and appreciate putting the pricing in! Well done

[@JohnEngel]

J C thank you so much. :)

[@sjrskr89]

@@JohnEngel how did you decide on Elite Metal Structures? Would your review on the structure still be the same almost a year later?

[@JohnEngel]

@@sjrskr89 I picked them due to price and when I talked with them I felt I was getting what I paid for. I would use them again anytime. They have been great. They even contacted me because of this issue and took care of the window.

[@bpdispatch6433]

This video was very helpful, I am about to build a 30 x 50 garage but with three doors on the long side

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. I wanted to make something that would help because when I started I had no idea. To be honest, I still have no idea. Lol.

[@figurefour633]

Nice building I like the way you blended it in with your house!

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you. I’m really happy with the end result.

[@MrShuzaam]

The price of lumber has gone way up recently which makes me want to go metal. So much more affordable and these guys finish it in a couple days. I want this! My dream is to have a workshop like this filled with cars to play with!! Just have to convince my wife. :-)

[@JohnEngel]

MrShuzaam I agree 100%. My wife has gotten better but still not full onboard. Lol

[@milli2385]

Great video, informative and you actually said pricing. Much appreciated

[@JohnEngel]

Matthew Milton thank you so much. :)

[@JohnEngel]

Give Cameron a call at Myelitemetalstructures.com 844-364-9595, Just let him know John from KZbin sent you for a discount.

[@joekoehler6759]

I'm in florida. I did a 30 x 40, 14 foot sides, 2 12 x12 roll up doors. 5 inch cement extra load with heavy fiber mesh mixed in. Wire in the floor for lifts. I paid 5500 for concrete and 16,700 for the building installed. And I did the site work myself. I put electric and a mesanine in it later, cost me another 3000. It was a carolina carports building. Looks like there made the same. Took3 guys a day and a half to put up the building.

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you. Great info.

[@dungeonmechanic4672]

Hi john... thanks for this video. I'm in the process of getting things together for a garage myself, and was having a difficult time finding a steel garage. But I went on elite metal structures and found the perfect garage. Thank bro!!!

[@JohnEngel]

Awesome. They really did a great job with me. Keep me posted on how it goes.

[@joem5447]

Do they ship and you assemble? Or only local installs?

[@kim.in.nature.]

Elite just built a nice metal barn for my cousin in Branford. Yours is awesome too!

[@briangc1972]

Prices are going to vary widely based upon local costs. My 40x60 concrete bill was $5k labor, $14K concrete, $4500 for rebar, plus excavation and fill dirt to level the pad (had a 3 foot slope). Different styles of build framing have different concrete requirements. Different locals have different codes for footings.

[@JohnEngel]

Brian G C thank you so much for this. I think it helps to find out what others have done and costs associated with it.

[@dobimike3745]

30x40 metal shop, north Idaho. 6k ground prep. 4" concrete floor, 9k. Plans, 3k. Materials and assembly, 24k. Thats 12 high with a 12 and 10 roll up. October 21.

[@heartslessons6243]

Just a suggestion you could put up s solar light on the garage.

[@JohnEngel]

hearts lessons I just installed LEDs but that is a great idea. I did a video on the LED install. Now I wish I had looked into solar. Didn’t even think about it.

[@onlydavid]

Thank you for making this video. Now I have a better idea about the home that I want to build inexpensively.

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you. That’s the goal I had when I made this video. :)

[@vanlifenomadfirekeeper]

Nice barn. I like how to matched up the brick to match the house. (-:

[@JohnEngel]

Roger Smith thank you. :)

[@djack2058]

Thanks. I'm thinking about doing the same thing, except driving one car into it, puting a bed and bathroom in it💀.

[@chrisdecker1443]

Looks good dude, the prices are reasonable.

[@JohnEngel]

Chris Decker thank you.

[@AnonyMous-jf4lc]

As soon as you walked inside I knew you were in the south. That would not hold up to snow loading here in the north. The facade looks great, really dresses it up.

[@JohnEngel]

Yeah no snow at all here. We get about 3 inches every 10 years. LOL

[@unknownartist9552]

Thank you so much! I was considering a 40x50 for a few classics, collectables, and storage. I'm terrible at estimating size. Brick looks amazing BTW.

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. It was well worth the time and money. Such a great space.

[@frankm8533]

My friends building he just did is 40x80 metal outside with wood post for the main structure cost was 29,000$ cash built in 4 days then he did a 18 foot single garage door on one corner for his personal business box truck the concrete pad was 7,500$ for everything the rest we did, insulation, electrical, walls, half is now a second floor with a bathroom underneath that

[@JohnEngel]

Frank M that is a great deal. Thank you.

[@michelbissonnette8793]

Very nice...and well done ...30k..wow

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jjs777fzr]

Thats a nice looking space! Never seen a metal garage with a brick front. Looks classy.

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. We used the same brick as the house to make it look like it was part of the original design.

[@dalehall2993]

2 guys 3days...wonder why the windows leak...CALL THEM BACK!!!

[@aaronaikman7141]

Thanks for the help I'm looking at building a new garage at my new home this summer

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you. So glad it helped.

[@victoroses7631]

Boy you really answered all of my questions!! I’m def getting one of those. Great video man!!!

[@JohnEngel]

Give elite a call and let them know that I sent you for a discount. Thank you.

[@selediamounicou7327]

He really did!

[@grandroofing1604]

Insulation is a must up north, also for condensation. Nice looking building

[@JohnEngel]

I agree.

[@welcome2myworld1.o89]

Audience hears, $9000! For concrete! KZbinr says pretty good pricing! I am hearing, OK boys! time to make our own concrete!!

[@JohnEngel]

I thought it was a lot as well but no way was I doing that much concrete. Lol

[@welcome2myworld1.o89]

@@JohnEngel I've never heard of such thing for that size. Man! I would have given you a $5,000 bid! And I would have done it myself! That is ridiculous. where are you located if you don't mind me asking?

[@JohnEngel]

Welcome 2 My World 1.o SC.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

Wanna do a pad that size at my house for five grand?

[@welcome2myworld1.o89]

@@MeltingRubberZ28 if you were serious, I'd say hell yeah! As long as that's labor pay and not material and labor cost together.

[@colomacountry]

Thats a great deal. I paid 40k for the same building 20k for pad 20k for building. And i had no doors or moisture barrier.. but i also live in Cali..we get screwed on everything out here lol

[@JohnEngel]

Lol. That’s an even better deal I’m Cali.

[@higg13001]

Thanks for the vid. Lately, I've been getting quotes for a 30x60 metal shop, but with 110/220 power. The quotes have been in excess of $70k. Not sure why so expensive. Probably because I live in Calif.

[@JohnEngel]

higg13001 Lol. California seems to always be on the high side. lol. Thank you so much.

[@josephmclennan1229]

Demorats are poverty pimps. Probably 20 grand for permits and inspections. I'm in Texas in a rural county , no code , inspections or permits or Archetect prints.

[@davidfrisch5538]

Awesome garage, should of gave your buddy a case a beer and had him prep the trench for your electrical and gas line , not sure if you need heat where you live , also consider water for a utility tub, if its going to be a working shop . Id say add another 2-3k on top of your 29 with no electrical

[@erict8600]

Beautiful garage, definitely alot less than I was expecting. I wonder how much region has on the effect of the price

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. Give Elite a call and mention this video and they will give a discount.

[@techiegirl2927]

@@JohnEngel praying they will because i was soooooooo excited and then I went to the website and saw the sale prices and got sad again LOL

[@JohnEngel]

@@techiegirl2927 I can totally understand that. I’m surprised how much they have gone up as well. I want to believe that prices will go back to what I paid but as long as people are paying they will keep holding the higher price.

[@chuckpoz1968]

Thank you for your time ! And sharing the costs 👍🏻

[@councilquirks6601]

I LOVE YOUR BUILDING.....GREAT THAT YOU PUT THE PRICES IN YOUR VIDEO.....THIS HELPS EVERYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN DOING ONE.....A COUPLE OF THINGS THAT I WANTED TO KNOW.....DID THE PRICE INCLUDE THE THREE ROLL UP DOORS?....ARE THE DOORS POWER OR MANUAL?....DID YOU CONSIDER SKYLIGHTS?....DO YOU PLAN TO ADD ELECTRICITY IN THE FUTURE?.... I WISH THAT I HAD THE SPACE TO PUT ONE UP.....THANKS IN ADVANCE.....

[@JohnEngel]

COUNCIL QUIRKS thank you for the question. All of the roll up doors, windows, and insulation was part of the 17K. The doors are manual doors. I did think about skylights, and probably should’ve went that route but I was trying to keep cost down.

[@jago5300]

My son and I were talking about doing this we're looking at a building we put together ourselves. A 40 by 100. Kit 29000. You did leave out permits codes . That would be a nice little added feature , and complications that may come from that

[@JohnEngel]

ja go thank you so much. If you give elite metal structures a call and let you know that I sent you they will discount it for you. I did have to get a permit but that was the easiest part. Just went down and filled out the forms and paid them. Lol. It seems they are most interested in the money. The concrete work was the worst part but really that wasn’t bad. Just cost more than I expected.

[@logpile1318]

When you hear HOA, run.

[@somguy5035]

I used to think that way until I lived next to some nightmare neighbors and couldn't sell my house because of them

[@marcojackson8663]

John

[@JACKNCOKE223]

Looks good, and the price is even better! My 32x48 pad cost $13000, poured for a lift also. Before, I was going with 16" centers with a massive walk through Truss, but the lumber industry has lost their cotton picking minds! Steel is the way to go, I'll just Core Bond it until it doesn't flinch!

[@gregleenyit]

Thanks it came out real nice!!! Looks Good

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much.

[@dwsommerville8897]

Your Info was Well Organized & You communicated MOST Effective👍🏼❗

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. Such great comment. Thank you again.

[@dwsommerville8897]

@@JohnEngel Do You have your own website👍🏼❓ Many other Y📺Tube Home building Videos only have 🎼Music🎶 playing in the background & Do NOT 🚫 Provide Anything 💸$pecific Unfortunately👎‼️

[@JohnEngel]

DW Sommerville I do not have a dedicated site. I use KZbin to house all of my videos on projects and cars. I found the exact same thing when I started to research building a shop. That’s what made me decide to give prices, costs and relevant information that I would have loved to know. Thank you again.

[@philipbrown6500]

I buy, sell, service and install lifts and other shop equipment for a living and have done so for years. I have literally installed hundreds, probably thousands of lifts in shops, garages, barns, even outdoors. The requirements for installing a 7,000-10,000 pound lift are for the concrete thickness to be 4". When you pour extra thick concrete where you plan to install your lift, You waste your money and you take away the installer's options if you ever decide to move your lift. During the install, you drill all the way through the slab for every anchor bolt. In the event you move the lift or have to lay it down to do work on it, you can take the nuts and washers off the anchors and drive the anchors down even with the slab. If you have extra thick concrete, you can't do that. Your option is to lean the post over while you use a grinder to cut the bolts off or to manhandle the post up to get it off the bolts. It's dangerous and difficult to move the post if the anchors are still sticking up out of the floor. Also, common sense should tell you that a wedge anchor works against the concrete that is above and around the anchor itself. Having extra thick concrete does absolutely nothing to help your lift stay anchored to the slab. What good is concrete that is deeper than the anchor is long? PLEASE, if you intend to install a lift, DON'T pour extra thick concrete where you want the post anchored. Every manual that comes with every lift and every website from every manufacturer and everything you can find from every available source source you wish to check will tell you the same thing. Minimal thickness for concrete is 4". YOU DON'T NEED MORE. A little research goes a long way.

[@JohnEngel]

Great info and I wish that I had known this before. I am interested in a 4 post and 2 post lift. Have any deals for something delivered and installed?

[@tomfletcher3817]

Philip Brown some don’t run on minimums, especially structural.

[@philipbrown6500]

@@JohnEngel What part of the country are you in?

[@philipbrown6500]

@@tomfletcher3817 Manufacturers ALL specify in their manuals and on their websites what the minimum required thickness and the minimum required strength of the concrete should be to accomodate the lift installation. For a two post lift rated up to 9,000#, it is 4" and 3000#. Those are minimum requirements and ALL operate on that standard.

[@philipbrown6500]

@@JohnEngel I have 2 - nice used 7000# Rotary two post. I have 1 8000# AAA four post.

[@AlexM-td3ro]

This feels like real life rust but I need one now and it’s the only thing I need for a while

[@JohnEngel]

No rust so far.

[@dlg5485]

For $17k I'd certainly expect a fully sealed building.

[@JohnEngel]

Yeah I would have too.

[@shrugger1]

@@JohnEngel You sure they didn't forget something? I would've thought the windows would have rubber seals. (?)

[@TheSirGoreaxe]

$17k???? Really for a new building... You do realize that that is damn low price right? Low enough that taking care of a leak like that would be something to expect and be happy to take care of. Did you think he only paid $100k for his house as well?

[@rongraff790]

Hi John I see you have a Parlor car, my friend had one They ride ruff on the road😅 Great video 👍🏻nice place Stay well!🇺🇸

[@JohnEngel]

How’s it going. Thank you so much. :)

[@farmlife4820]

Very good prices and it all looks great, but for such a big span I would go with 6 inces of rebarred concrete, at least.

[@JohnEngel]

That was what I originally wanted but costs kept adding up. Thank you again. :)

[@waldroop11]

The concrete was a good price. I’m a GC that pushes a ton of steel buildings. However that frame and labor was high for what you got. That’s what I do I-beam for which is far stronger

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you very much. It’s a learning process for sure.

[@johnossendorf9979]

HOA = stay far far away ! Zoning boards are bad enough. But I'm a 50 year old country boy and have 0 interest in buying a house to live out my life in town or a development packed up my nabors nose.

[@JustinSmithPYRO]

17 grand doesn't sound bad at all. Good to know. Glad this came across my feed

[@JohnEngel]

Justin Smith. PYRO thank you so much. I felt the same.

[@marcusworld87]

Looks good for roughly 30k

[@JohnEngel]

Marcus'World thank you.

[@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe9644]

Good job and I know every little thing adds expense but over hangs front and sides would make a big difference in the looks and those in cold climates consider insulating the slab if your gonna heat it , I wish I had.

[@DougAlesUSA]

♦️John, how do you mark the thick concrete locaion for your future lift so you can find the correct location down the road when you add the lift? Great job on this video. Thank you for sharing your project with us.

[@JohnEngel]

Great question. We measured it out. So as long as I don't lose the measurements I know where the center of each square is and how large the squares are. :)

[@cimonkien9833]

I like it. The price is great.

[@brandono.1823]

Looks great and I see you got your cabinets up on the left side!

[@JohnEngel]

Lol. Yeah they are up and being used. We still need to visit your guy about some tools. :)

[@dmccull6773]

Use Vulkem brand for your Caulking it won’t dry out or crack and will flex with the heat and cold it will seal and stay sealed

[@JohnEngel]

Awesome. Thank you so much.

[@buddyjackson3148]

Lost me as soon as i heard hoa ...been there , done that, NEVER again will i pay someone else to tell me what i can n cant do with my own propery ! Totally un american . Howrver.....ur property looks absoluttly fabulous !

[@Plums72]

This is a great video John. Not a bad price for the size of the building

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you sir. It keeps the cars covered and safe and that was the main point. :) Can't wait to see what all you are doing with you Cobra.

[@Plums72]

@@JohnEngel getting it fixed is the main priority right now after the storm. I need to look into a well built building 😂

[@atcdan133]

That’s very reasonable

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you. I didn't think it was too bad but its the first time I did this so I learned a lot.

[@hullinger]

Looks good. Stinks dropping that much coin but you also got a whole lot of space for the $$$. I’m excited to see what you’ll be doing for inside lighting.

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you. I feel the same. I could have bought another car. I will be doing a video on the lighting but because of the quarantine the order is not shipping yet. SMH.

[@dustinfox5703]

HOA nothing but a scam. I would never want any association telling me what I can and can't have or do around my place. My brother has a home like that and he can't even have his boat in his drive way. What a joke. Stay away

[@savvasstergos7175]

so true

[@nwat3348]

Boat in the driveway..... thats why people have HOAs man.... 😂😂😂

[@FrankKriticos]

The brick front exterior for $3000 is a no-brainer. Well worth it.

[@JohnEngel]

I could not agree more. I feel that was the best deal in the whole process. Lol.

[@MustPassTruck]

Are the doors at least 13.7ft for your RV when you retire? Or, a Semi Truck car hauler.

[@JohnEngel]

LOL They certainly are. :) I like how you are thinking.

[@blackmacgyver9965]

Great looking building . I like the brick work up front . I just had a 30x40 done I love it metal also. 👍🏽

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much.

[@needparalegal]

I don't do HOAs.

[@JohnEngel]

I do not blame you at all.

[@michaelhatchcpa]

You did a nice job of narrating!

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. :)

[@bfe671]

Looks like you needed 2000 sqft! There’s almost no room in there with all those cars

[@JohnEngel]

Lol. I agree. It seems like every time I build a space it’s already full by the time it’s constructed.

[@colbysmith1398]

Nice building and not a bad price.

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you.

[@amerdeen9406]

Why wouldn’t you go with just one big garage door instead of two

[@JohnEngel]

Price. To do one big door would have been more expensive. Plus this way I can open just one and get that side cleared out.

[@alant5757]

I think the price of the building was a great price... nice. And I might add... I’m a jealous

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. I have been happy with it so far.

[@marknasia5293]

Lost me as soon as you said HOA would be happy....

[@k.b.1347]

No one likes HOA's but I think having someone match the facade on the property buildings is a reasonable expectation to keep the value of the properties stable.

[@JohnEngel]

K. B. I agree. I was planning to do this the whole time as I wanted it to match the house. :)