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Steel shops & workshops

Tall-wall, post-free shop buildings for fabrication, woodworking, auto work and equipment. Add a mezzanine, roll-up doors and a lift bay. All engineered to your local code with stamped drawings custom to your site.

What does a steel shop cost in Utah?

A pre-engineered steel shop building package in Utah runs about $24 to $31 per square foot on our live estimator for Salt Lake County, with PE-stamped drawings for your site. A 30×40 shop with 14 ft walls and two roll-up doors estimates at about $28,800 to $35,900. A 40×60 with 16 ft walls estimates at about $57,800 to $72,000. Foundation and erection are separate.

Shop size (W×L×eave)Doors & windows in the estimateSalt Lake County estimate
24×30×121 walk door, 1 roll-up, 2 windows$16,600 – $20,700
30×40×141 walk door, 2 roll-ups, 2 windows$28,800 – $35,900
40×60×161 walk door, 2 roll-ups, 4 windows$57,800 – $72,000
50×80×182 walk doors, 3 roll-ups, 4 windows$99,900 – $124,300

Why the price changes by county

Utah counties have very different snow, wind and seismic loads, and the steel is engineered to your exact site. The same 30×40×14 shop estimates at:

County30×40×14 shop estimate
Washington County (St. George)$26,800 – $33,300
Salt Lake County$28,800 – $35,900
Utah County$29,900 – $37,200
Davis County$30,700 – $38,100
Weber County$30,900 – $38,500
Cache County$31,900 – $39,800
Summit County (Park City)$36,600 – $45,600

What's in the price, and what's not

Included: the pre-engineered building package (steel frame, wall and roof panels, trim, fasteners, the doors and windows listed) and PE-stamped drawings for your county. Not included: the concrete foundation, site prep, erection labor and permit fees, which your own contractor handles. We'll help you find a concrete contractor and an erection crew.

Estimates are from our live estimator as of October 2026, with a standard 3:12 roof pitch and 10×10-class roll-up doors. Bigger doors, insulation, a mezzanine or a steeper roof add to the price. Your written quote is the firm number. Price your exact size and county →

Why a clear-span steel shop

Cold-formed steel spans up to 100 ft with no interior columns, so your floor stays open for machinery, vehicle bays and material handling. Tall walls give crane and lift clearance, and the system bolts together fast without heavy equipment.

Size (W×L)Best forWall height
30×40Single-bay fab / wood shop12–14 ft
40×60Multi-bay shop + mezzanine14–16 ft
50×80Equipment / fleet maintenance16–18 ft
60×100+Industrial fabrication18–20 ft

Outfit it

Shop-ready features

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Mezzanine

Add a second-level office, storage or parts loft without losing floor.

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Big roll-up doors

Up to 14×14 and larger for trucks, trailers and equipment.

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Insulated & heated

Spray-foam packages keep the shop working through the coldest winter.

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Lift & crane ready

Tall walls and engineered framing for two-post lifts and jib cranes.

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Light & ventilation

Windows, skylights and louvers sized to your layout.

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Engineered to code

PE-stamped drawings for your site's snow, wind & seismic loads.

Shop building FAQ

How much does a steel shop cost in Utah?

About $24 to $31 per square foot for the building package in Salt Lake County, based on our live estimator as of October 2026. A 30×40×14 shop estimates at $28,800 to $35,900. Snowier counties cost more and St. George costs less. Foundation and erection are separate.

How wide can a clear-span shop be?

Cold-formed steel spans up to about 100 ft with no interior posts, so you can keep the entire floor open for bays and equipment.

Can I add an office or mezzanine?

Yes. We engineer mezzanines and frame for interior office build-outs as part of the design.

Will it support a car lift or overhead crane?

With the right wall height and engineering, yes. Tell us your equipment and we'll spec the framing and clearances.

Do you handle the permit drawings?

Every order includes PE-stamped engineering for your jurisdiction. Building in Utah? See our county permitting guides for local requirements.

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Pick your span, wall height and doors and get a live estimate in minutes.

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