West Virginia is right next door to us. Our shop is in Southwest Virginia, so the southern counties of West Virginia are not much of a drive, and we are glad to talk through jobs farther north too.
Building on hills and in hollows
Flat ground is hard to come by in West Virginia. A lot of our conversations here start with the site: how much cut and fill it takes to get a level pad, where the water goes when it rains, and whether a delivery truck can make it up the driveway. Getting that right before the building shows up saves a lot of trouble.
Winters can be rough, especially at higher elevations. Snow load is a real consideration, and freeze-thaw cycles will move a shallow footer. That is why our footers go below local frost depth and why we usually point people toward a vertical roof, which sheds snow and rain better than the other styles.
What folks use them for
- Hunting camps and gear storage on family land
- Garages and shops for trucks, side-by-sides, and tools
- Small hay and livestock barns
- Covers for campers and RVs
- Barndominium shells for people building their own place
Concrete and building together
Our turnkey service covers site prep, footers, a 4-inch slab, and the steel building install. On hillside jobs that means the person grading the pad is working with the same company that sets the building. Read more about our foundation work.
Check with your county
Some West Virginia counties have very little in the way of building permits for rural property. Others do, especially near towns. Floodplain rules can also come into play in the valleys. Before you order, call your county and ask about permits, setbacks, and any floodplain requirements for your parcel.
Delivery on back roads
Plenty of West Virginia property sits at the end of a narrow gravel road with a tight turn or a low bridge. Before we schedule, we want to know how a truck gets in and where it can unload. A few phone photos of the driveway and the pad area go a long way. If access is tight, we would rather plan around it now than find out on delivery day.
Many West Virginia buyers want a building that holds a truck plus four-wheelers, a trailer, or a woodworking setup. Tell us everything that needs to fit.
Need help figuring out a size? Try our size guide, then call or text 276-235-1191 or start a quote with the building builder.
Common Questions
Can you build on a sloped lot in West Virginia?
Often, yes. It depends on how much grading the pad needs and whether trucks can reach it. Send us photos and your county and we will talk it through.
What roof style is best for West Virginia snow?
We usually recommend a vertical roof. Panels run top to bottom so snow and rain slide off. It is also about 80% of what we sell.
Is West Virginia close to you?
Yes. We are based in Southwest Virginia, so southern West Virginia is close by. Call or text with your county and we will let you know.
Ready to price your building?
Call or text 276-235-1191, or send us the size, location and what it is for. We will come back with a real number.