Volume 2: Planning and Permits
7 Mistakes Central Oregon Owners Make Before Building a Shop or Barn
The biggest mistakes before building a metal building happen during planning, not construction. CC Steel's owner, Isaac Ashcraft, says the biggest are buying a cheap building, and buying before going through permitting or getting the soil tested.
1. **Buying on price alone.** The lowest number often leaves out scope. Compare what is included, not just the total. 2. **Skipping the soil test.** Soil drives dirt-work and foundation cost. See soil testing. 3. **Buying before permitting.** Check county requirements first. See permits in Oregon. 4. **Choosing dimensions before thinking through access, doors, and future use.** See choosing a size. 5. **Underestimating site work.** Flat-looking land can still need drainage, compaction, rock removal, or driveway work. 6. **Designing only for today's need.** Plan for how the building will be used over its life. 7. **Pricing a kit when you need a complete build.** See turnkey vs kit pricing.
None of these are unusual, and each is avoidable with planning. CC Steel builds shops and farm buildings and offers free site visits and consultations.
Planning a steel shop, barn, or commercial building?
The fastest way to get a useful answer is to request a free quote. CC Steel can look at your actual site, building use, and scope instead of forcing you to guess from a blog post.