Florida is one of the farthest places we serve from our Southwest Virginia base. We travel for the right job, and we will be honest with you about whether yours is one. Call or text with your county before you plan too far.
Wind is the main event
In Florida, wind design drives almost everything. Hurricanes, tropical storms, and summer thunderstorms mean permit offices look closely at engineered drawings and anchoring. Our buildings are certified for local wind and snow loads, and engineered drawings are available, which is usually the first thing a Florida permit office will ask for.
Heat, humidity, and salt air are the other big factors. Condensation control matters inside enclosed buildings, and sandy soils plus high water tables near the coast affect how the slab and footers are planned.
What Florida buyers usually want
- Boat storage and enclosed boat barns
- RV garages and tall covers
- Equipment buildings for cattle, citrus, and hay operations
- Hurricane shutters, tools, and generator storage
- Workshops and small commercial buildings
Concrete and building
Our turnkey service covers site prep, footers, the slab, and the steel install, with concrete quoted separately from the building. Florida soil conditions vary a lot, so expect us to ask questions about your site. Read about our concrete foundations.
Permits are not optional here
Florida counties and cities are known for detailed permit review on accessory buildings. Requirements can include engineered drawings, specific anchoring, flood zone elevations, and inspections. Call your county building department and ask what they need for your exact address before you order.
Pick a company you can check
Florida has no shortage of metal building sellers. Before you hand anyone a deposit, check their Facebook business page and make sure reviews are visible. Confirm they have been around more than a couple of years. Look for signs of fake reviews, like strange names or a pile of reviews posted on the same few days. Then repeat that check on Google. We are happy for you to do that with us too.
One more thing for Florida: hurricane season runs right through the summer and fall, so think about when you want the building up and give yourself time for permits before storm season.
Enclosed buildings can qualify for rent-to-own with 15% down. Call or text 276-235-1191 with your county and what you want to store.
Common Questions
Do you really build in Florida?
We travel for the right job. We are based in Southwest Virginia with no local office in Florida, so call or text with your county and we will be straight with you.
Will a Florida permit office need engineered drawings?
Almost always. Our buildings are certified for local wind and snow loads, and engineered drawings are available.
How tall should an RV garage be?
Measure your RV at its highest point, including AC units and antennas, then add clearance. Our size guide can help, and we will check the door size with you.
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.