Metal Shops Built for the Work You Do
Custom Workshop Buildings for Contractors, Equipment Owners and Home Projects
A good shop gives you room to work, store equipment and keep tools protected without fighting against a layout that doesn't make sense.
Carports Outlet designs, manufactures and installs custom metal shops throughout Georgia, Florida, Alabama and South Carolina. Whether you're running a business, working on vehicles, storing equipment or finally building a dedicated workshop on your property, we'll help you create a structure around the way you plan to use it.
Choose the dimensions, height, door placement, panel options and other available features that make sense for your operation. Need room to pull in a truck or tractor? Multiple overhead doors? Extra space for tools and materials? We'll consider those needs when planning your building.
Build the shop around your work—not your work around the shop.
Create a Workspace That Works for You
The right shop looks different for everyone. A contractor may need room for trailers and materials, while an automotive shop needs vehicle access and space around each work area. A property owner may simply want a large, enclosed building for projects, tools and equipment.
That's why we start with how you plan to use the space.
Metal shops can be designed for:
- Contractor and trade businesses
- Automotive work
- Fabrication and welding
- Farm and agricultural equipment
- Tractors and machinery
- Tool and material storage
- Woodworking and hobby projects
- Lawn and landscaping equipment
- Vehicle and trailer storage
- General-purpose workshops
We'll help you think through practical details like building dimensions, ceiling height, overhead door placement, walk-through doors, windows and the amount of open floor space you need.
If you plan to add insulation, electrical service, HVAC, lifts or specialized equipment, let us know during the design process. Some of that work may be completed by other contractors, but knowing your plans ahead of time can help make sure the building itself is designed appropriately.
Concrete and site preparation can also be coordinated based on the requirements of your project.
Answers to Common Metal Shop Questions
What door configuration should I choose for my shop?
It depends on what needs to move in and out of the building. Trucks, trailers, tractors and larger equipment may require wider or taller overhead doors. Multiple doors can also make sense if you want separate work bays or easier access through the building.
Why use tubular steel for a workshop?
Tubular steel gives us flexibility when designing shops for different sizes and uses while providing a strong framework for the structure. We'll help determine whether the available building options fit what you plan to do inside the shop.
What size metal shop do I need?
Start with what needs to fit inside. Consider vehicles and equipment along with workbenches, tools, storage and the open space you'll need to comfortably work around everything. We can help you determine dimensions based on those needs.
Should I insulate my metal shop?
That depends on how you'll use it. If you plan to spend significant time inside or eventually heat and cool the space, insulation may be worth considering. We'll discuss what Carports Outlet handles and what will need to be completed by another contractor.
How is my metal shop secured to the foundation?
Foundation and anchoring requirements depend on the building design, site and applicable requirements. We'll review those details as part of planning your structure and installation.
Carports Outlet builds metal shops around what needs to happen inside them. Whether you need a small personal workshop, a place to work on vehicles or a larger building for your business and equipment, we'll help you create a shop with the space and access you need.
We manufacture and install custom metal shops throughout Georgia, Florida, Alabama and South Carolina.
Tell us what needs to fit inside. We'll help you build the space around it.