A steel shop out behind the house is a common sight around Amarillo. It's the place for the pickup, the tools, the hunting gear, and all the weekend projects that won't fit in a regular garage.
Plan your door locations around the wind. A big overhead door that faces north is going to catch every cold front that comes rolling down from Kansas and Oklahoma during the winter.
Ask your builder for a concrete slab that slopes slightly toward the doors. That way, melting snow and rainwater drain outside instead of sitting in puddles across the shop floor.
What to have ready
- Size and height
- Door sizes
- Heat for winter?
- City or county
How it goes
- Tell us about your shop.
- A local company calls you.
- You get a price for kit, slab and build.
- Permit if needed, then build.
Questions people ask
What eave height should I get?
Tall enough for your tallest door plus a bit. 12 to 14 feet is common for shops.
Do I need heat?
If you work in it in winter, yes. Insulate first.
Can I add a bathroom?
Yes, with plumbing planned before the slab.