Every city and/or county varies. It is your responsibility as the customer to check with your county if any permits are required and if so, what you will need. (Note: You will need to place the order in order to receive any plans.)
permits, order, plans
Yes, the ground needs to be level or else the unit will be installed on land "AS IS". A slope greater than 3% is considered "NOT LEVEL."Our installers will NOT do any ground work to the land, so any ground work needed must be done before the date of installation. If the land isn't leveled it will be up to you "The Customer" to fill in any gaps left in the bottom of the base rail.
ground, order, installation
Not necessarily, we can install metal buildings, carports and garages on dirt and asphalt as well. We do not do any foundation work. Give us a call at 209-200-8498 for recommendations and help with foundation questions.
ground, installation, foundation
If you choose to cancel the order of the structure, and it has not gone into production, we will refund the deposit to customers.
order
To get started, fill out our online quote form or give us a call at 209-200-8498. Our operating hours are Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Once we have all the building information including length, width, height, style, options, accessories, colors, address and contact information, we would then need a signature and phone number(s) to contact you to schedule installation dates and a 10% down payment. Call for more info.
order, getting started, installation
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Checks, Cash and Money Orders. Payments can be made online, by mail, or in person by appointment. Check our pricing page to get started.
payment, order
The perimeter of the concrete slab foundation should have a "footing" (12" wide x 12" thick) and in the center of the slab, the minimum thickness required is 4" inches. The 12"x12" footing is required to prevent the slab from chipping/cracking when anchoring the unit. Your local codes may require a larger footing, please consult local codes to determine your specific requirements. There are two options for concrete slab sizes.
The perimeter of the concrete strip foundation should have a "footing" (12" wide x 12" thick). The 12"x12" footing is required to prevent the slab from chipping/cracking when anchoring the unit. Your local codes may require a larger footing, please consult local codes to determine your specific requirements. The footing is optional at open end walls and roll-up door openeings.
For more questions regarding concrete anchoring please give us a call at 209-200-8498.
getting started, ground, foundation
From the day you place the finalized order and let us know you are ready, the installation period is currently 3-6 weeks. For instance, if you placed your order today, installation could begin as soon as Wednesday December 25th, 2024 or before Wednesday January 15th, 2025. Please note, these dates are estimates and actual time will depend on demand.
installation, order, getting started
For most metal buildings we use our standard pricing charts and standard formulas. For large buildings we calculate materials and labor, contact us for more info.
order, getting started, pricing
Colors are available for four building components: top/roof, sides & ends/body, roof trim and body trim. There are 13 metal building colors to choose from and they can be seen on our metal building colors page.
order, accessories
Steel. We offer both 12 and 14 gauge galvanized steel frame buildings with 29 gauge steel roofing designed to handle large amounts of use.
getting started, materials
R15 Reflective Insulation/Vapor Barrier
In simple terms, R-value is a measure of how well a barrier, such as a layer of insulation, resists the conductive flow of heat. The R-value of our insulation is 15. Insulation is $2/square foot. We can insulate both the walls and the roof.
accessories
All of our steel frame materials used are 100% galvanized.
materials
Yes, we offer free delivery & free installation in all the locations we offer service. Feel free to contact a LodiMetalBuidlings.com customer service representative at (209) 200-8498 for more information.
installation, pricing, getting started
Financing is available for for accessory buildings, including carports, garages, boat covers and RV covers, through LightStream, a national online consumer lending division of SunTrust Bank, the flagship subsidiary of SunTrust Banks Inc., one of the nation’s leading financial services companies. Click here for details.
payment, pricing
Have your metal building, carport, garage or RV cover installed in 3-6 weeks or less.*