Ohio is a drive from our Southwest Virginia base, but southern Ohio is not that far. For the rest of the state, we travel for the right job. Call or text with your county and we will be honest about the fit.
Snow and freeze-thaw
Northern Ohio, especially near Lake Erie, gets lake-effect snow that piles up fast on a roof. The rest of the state still sees real winters with plenty of freeze-thaw cycles. Southern and southeastern Ohio is hilly Appalachian country, while the west and north are mostly flat farmland with open wind exposure.
Snow load is a big deal here. A vertical roof sheds snow best and is our most popular style. Every building we sell is certified for local wind and snow loads, with engineered drawings available. Footers need to go below local frost depth so the building does not move.
Common Ohio projects
- Steel alternatives to traditional pole barns for farms
- Detached garages and hobby shops
- Equipment storage for grain operations
- RV and boat storage over the winter
- Contractor shops and small commercial buildings
Concrete and steel from one company
We do site review, prep, footers, a 4-inch slab, and the building install as one turnkey job, with concrete quoted separately. A slab built for Ohio winters needs proper control joints and a good base. More on our concrete work.
Check local rules
Ohio permit rules depend on your county, township, and city, and agricultural buildings may be handled differently than garages. Some townships have zoning rules on building size and setbacks. Call your local building and zoning offices before you order.
Concrete payments, step by step
When we pour your foundation, concrete is quoted separately from the building. You pay 10% of the job subtotal at signing, which is non-refundable. Then 35% of the remaining balance is due when the footers are poured, and 65% at the 4-inch slab pour. It is simple and it follows the work.
In Amish country and other farm areas of Ohio, a lot of buyers compare steel buildings to traditional wood pole barns. Steel will not rot or draw termites, and we can build in custom sizes to match what you need.
Have questions about vetting any metal building company? Read our blog for John’s advice. Then call or text 276-235-1191 or start a quote in the building builder.
Common Questions
Is southern Ohio close to you?
Closer than most of the state. We are based in Southwest Virginia and travel for the right job anywhere in Ohio. Call or text with your county.
Will my building handle lake-effect snow?
Our buildings are certified for local wind and snow loads, with engineered drawings available. A vertical roof sheds snow best. Check your county’s load requirements too.
Do townships in Ohio have their own rules?
Many do. Check with your township zoning office as well as the county building department before you order.
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.