What is the average price per square foot for building a barn?

Building a barn with a pre-engineered steel barn kit is an excellent way to provide safety and security for your animals and equipment at a fraction of the cost of alternative methods of construction such as stick built and pole barn construction.

The average price of a steel barn will depend on the size you need and the style of building that you choose. Barns are available in both the straight wall system as well as the arched (or Quonset) style. 

Straight wall barns cost between $7 and $22 per square foot. The total cost will depend on the size (the larger the barn, the lower the square foot cost is), as well as the stalls and accessories necessary. 

Quonset style barns on the other hand, are less expensive to build. They will generally cost between $5 and $15 per square foot, but you will need to take into account the different stalls and accessories you may need with arched walls. Choosing the S- or P-model Quonset will give you more usable floor space and wall space than the Q-model arched barn.

Consider that accessories will add at least 20% to the cost of materials and don’t forget delivery and labor costs to build your barn. 

When comparing these costs with wooden framed barn structures, remember that steel barns will require very little maintenance, will be raised in a short time and offer incredible durability for years. Add in these benefits with the economical price of steel barns and they are clearly your best choice.

Here are some ‘ball park’ prices:

Based upon the above sample barn prices, average square foot costs can range from $9 per square foot for a smaller 1200SF barn to $7/square foot for a larger 14-stall barn.

For further horse barn planning & buying information see:

• Sample Barn Photos

• Barn Buyers Guide
  

• Sample Barn Floor Plans

• Barn Pricing & Estimates