Building Plans & Pricing
What Your Building Will Actually Cost
Every building we put up is different. Size, site, finishes, utilities and location all move the number, which is why we quote each project on its own. But you should be able to tell whether Martin Structures is in your range before you ever pick up the phone. That is what this page is for.
Four questions worth
answering first
Is Martin Structures roughly within my budget?
What am I actually getting for that?
What could make my project cost more?
Why would my price be different from someone else's?
Answered below. No form, no email address, no phone call required.
What actually goes
into the number
Scroll and the building goes up the way it goes up on site. Each stage is a real line on the estimate.
Find your size first
Most people know roughly how big they want before they know anything else. Drag the sliders and see the footprint you have in mind. Bring that number to the consultation and we can talk about what it costs to build.
No price attached to this on purpose. Size is only one of several things that set the number, and the rest of this page covers the others.
Every plan is priced
on the same building
So the three plans can be compared fairly, each one is priced against an identical 30′ × 40′ structure. Your building will almost certainly be a different size, and the numbers move with it. The plans themselves work exactly the same way at any size.
Where you land,
and what comes with it
- 26-gauge painted steel M-Panel siding
- 26-gauge painted steel M-Panel roofing
- R-30 ceiling insulation
- Seamless gutters and downspouts
- Color choices on most components
Most requested- 26-gauge painted steel M-Panel siding and roofing
- Tyvek house wrap
- Vented cupola
- R-30 ceiling insulation
- R-19 wall insulation
- Seamless gutters and downspouts
- 10″ board-and-batten metal siding
- 3′ veneer rock wainscoting
- Snap-lock hidden fastener roof system
- R-30 ceiling insulation
- R-19 wall insulation
- Cupola and weathervane
Tap a plan · or swipe to compare
What every plan comes with
These do not change with the plan you pick. They are simply how we build.
What those numbers
do not include
This is the section most builders leave off, and it is the one that moves budgets the most. Knowing it now is better than finding out later.
Not in the starting price
Draft list · MSI to confirm- Site preparation, grading and fill
- Concrete flatwork beyond the building slab
- Electric service and utility runs to the building
- Water, septic or sewer connection
- Interior finish: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall
- Flooring, cabinetry and interior trim
- Permits, engineering, survey or soil work
- Delivery beyond Zone 2
- Doors and windows beyond the plan allowance
- Driveways, aprons and sidewalks
What moves your price
Size and Height
Square footage is the obvious one. Inside height matters just as much, and taller walls carry cost through framing, siding and doors.
Site Conditions
Flat, dry and accessible is the cheapest ground to build on. Slope, soft soil, fill, tree clearing or a tight approach for equipment all add.
Concrete
Slab thickness, reinforcement and any flatwork outside the footprint. On a lot of builds this is the biggest line item after the shell itself.
Distance
Delivery is included to Zone 2. Beyond that, travel for materials and crews gets priced into the job.
Doors and Windows
Overhead door count, size and operators, plus entry doors and window openings. Easy to underestimate early in the design.
Insulation and Finish
A heated, finished shop is a different building from cold storage. Insulation package, liner panel and interior finish level all move it.
Roof and Exterior Detail
Hidden fastener roofing, board-and-batten siding, rock wainscoting, cupolas and porches. Most of the gap between Base and Platinum sits here.
Utilities on Site
Power at the property line is very different from a long run to a back corner. The same goes for water and septic.
Timing
Material pricing moves and the schedule matters. We are currently booking jobs from summer through fall.
Why your number might not
match your neighbor's
Two buildings that look identical from the road can be a long way apart on paper. Usually it comes down to three things.
One sat on flat, dry, ready ground. The other needed clearing, fill and a pad built up before a post ever went in.
One had power at the property line. The other needed a long run to the back of the property, plus water and septic.
One is a Base shell. The other is Platinum, with rock wainscoting, a hidden fastener roof and a finished, insulated interior.
When you are comparing builders, compare what is included in each number. A lower quote that leaves out concrete, utilities or interior finish is not actually a lower price.
Financing
If the number works but the timing does not, financing is available through Acorn Finance and Loto Lending Group. We can point you to both before you commit to anything.
Next Step
Still not sure
where you land?
Tell us the size you have in mind and roughly where the building is going. We will walk the numbers through with you and put drawings together at no charge. No obligation, and no pressure to decide on the spot.
Schedule a Build Consultation(573) 378-4553 · Mon–Fri 7:30am–4:00pm · 12553 Harrison Road, Versailles, MO 65084
The three price slots on this page are left blank on purpose. Those figures have to come from MSI, and whatever ranges you choose will shape how the rest of the page reads. The exclusions list and the price factors are drafted from how builds like these normally go, so treat them as a starting point to correct rather than a finished list.
— Rohan