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Metal Shops & Workshops
Metal Shops & Workshops, built by one builder
A shop is only useful if you want to be in it. Through a Colorado winter that means a building that holds heat on a below-zero night, a steel roof that doesn't rain condensation onto your project, and a slab that stays flat on clay ground that likes to move. It also means room to work: a door big enough for what you bring in, sidewalls tall enough for a lift, power where the welder and compressor go, and light you can actually see by. Most garages were never built for any of that, which is why people end up building a real shop.
We build metal shops, workshops and speed shops within 100 miles of our base in Parker, from Castle Rock and Elizabeth to Brighton, Longmont, Falcon and Colorado Springs. One builder handles it all: a design around how you work, engineering for your site's snow and wind, the permit, site prep, a slab with radiant heat tubing laid before the pour, and a steel-framed or post-frame building finished with insulation, liner panels, power and lights. One of our builds is a 60x80 post-frame speed shop with wood posts and trusses, insulated walls, tan steel siding and big open bays.
What's included
What goes into our metal shops & workshops
- 01
Insulation and condensation control
Insulated walls and roof with a vapor barrier, so the shop holds heat in January and moisture doesn't condense under the steel and drip on your tools and projects.
- 02
In-floor radiant heat
Radiant tubing laid in the slab before the pour, so the floor stays warm where you stand and the shop comes back up to temperature fast after the big door opens.
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Liner panels and finish-out
Steel liner panels on the walls and ceiling that take bumps and wipe clean, plus an office, a bathroom or a storage mezzanine if you want one.
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Power and lighting
Circuits and outlets laid out for your welder, compressor, lift and benches, and bright lighting over the whole floor.
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Doors and clear height
Roll-up or overhead doors sized for what you bring in, walk doors and windows, clear-span bays with no posts in the way, and sidewalls tall enough for a two-post lift.
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A slab built for work
A reinforced slab on a compacted base with perimeter footings for frost and a vapor barrier, finished flat and smooth for jacks and rolling toolboxes, with water carried away from the building.
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How it works
How a metal shop job works
- 1
Free quote and site visit
Tell us what you'll do in the shop and what has to fit through the door. We look at the site, access, drainage and where power comes from, then give you a free quote.
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Design, engineering and permits
We lay out the doors, bays, benches, heat and power, engineer the building for your site's snow and wind, and handle the permit with the city or county and any HOA review.
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Site prep and slab
We grade and compact the pad, set the perimeter footings, lay the vapor barrier, rebar and radiant tubing, and pour the slab.
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Build and finish-out
We put up the frame, steel, doors and insulation, then the liner, power and lights, with a progress update every week and a final walk-through with you.
Customer reviews
What our customers say
“Great communication! Fair Price and took care of everything as it came up.”
Travis S.
Garage building · HomeAdvisor review
“Mike is a true professional in every way. Versatile, reliable, well skilled, and extremely knowledgeable. Easy to work with and a hard worker. His pricing is reasonable and his estimates for his work were spot on. I trusted him completely, as I am an absentee owner and could not be on site to oversee progress. He gave me updates and photos. A great find. Would recommend without any reservation. Hire him if u want it done right and on time.”
Jim S.
Work for an absentee owner · HomeAdvisor review
“Mike and crew was simply amazing. He always made sure I was satisfied, had good communication, and did a great job. Good prices and services, I can’t recommend home enough. This was a big job and he came through, Thank you!”
Chad T.
A big job · HomeAdvisor review
“Mike was great at communicating with me and was incredibly competitive in his pricing. The work was done quickly and was high quality. I would absolutely recommend his company to anyone needing work done on their houses.”
Lora T.
Home project · HomeAdvisor review
“I am so appreciative of the quality, responsiveness, and value that Mike Fowler and his crew performed on completely remodeling and expanding our kitchen including moving walls. He did it in a timely manner, provided progress updates often and finished the job in record time. We get compliments all the time on the quality of the work and how our kitchen has been completely transformed. He coordinated or did himself all the carpentry, electrical, appliance installation, cabinets, and countertop installation after we approved the plan he drew out for us. I also used him to add a shower to my laundry room, cut down a huge tree in my yard, and put a new face around my fireplace. I would highly recommend Mike for ANY remodeling work you are considering for your house. His prices are competitive too”
Rich R.
Kitchen remodel and expansion · HomeAdvisor review
“Mike has done my entire unfinished basement and his work ethics and willingness to work with changing design needs is exceptional. Mike's patience and quality of work is exceptional. His only goal is to ensure that customer is happy and he doesn't hesitate to redo things if customer wanted differently. I was very happy with his work and did recommend to a friend who is doing his complete basement. he is very affordable versus some of the crazy quotes we got.”
Damodara M.
Basement finish · HomeAdvisor review
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Metal Shops & Workshops by town
Find your town for local details and everything we build there.
- Parker, CO
- Franktown, CO
- Castle Rock, CO
- Centennial, CO
- Highlands Ranch, CO
- Elizabeth, CO
- Littleton, CO
- Aurora, CO
- Kiowa, CO
- Denver, CO
- Lakewood, CO
- Commerce City, CO
- Monument, CO
- Golden, CO
- Black Forest, CO
- Arvada, CO
- Westminster, CO
- Thornton, CO
- Evergreen, CO
- Brighton, CO
- Peyton, CO
- Broomfield, CO
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Boulder, CO
- Longmont, CO
- Greeley, CO
- Loveland, CO
- Windsor, CO
- Fort Morgan, CO
- Fort Collins, CO
- Pueblo West, CO
- Pueblo, CO
Also serving The Pinery, Stepping Stone, Sierra Ridge, Stonegate, Meridian Village, Grand View Estates, Castle Pines, Meridian, Lone Tree, Castle Pines Village, Dove Valley, Foxfield and more →
Questions
Metal Shops & Workshops FAQs
How do you build a heated shop for a Colorado winter?
Insulation and vapor control come first. A heated shop on a cold night is exactly when moisture condenses under a steel roof, so we insulate the walls and roof and seal the warm side before the liner goes up. In-floor radiant heat keeps the slab warm and recovers fast after the big door opens, and on expansive clay we over-excavate and compact under the slab so the floor stays flat. The roof is engineered for your county's snow load, which is far higher in the foothills than on the plains.
How much does a metal shop cost?
Size and finish set most of it. A bare steel shell costs far less than a shop with insulation, liner panels, in-floor heat, power, an office or a bathroom, and the number and size of the doors matters too. Site work on your land counts as well, from grading and clay prep to bringing power out to the building. We go through what you want in the shop and quote it for free.
Do I need a permit for a metal shop?
Yes, a shop needs a building permit almost everywhere we work. Inside town limits the city issues it; on unincorporated land in counties like Douglas, Elbert, El Paso, Arapahoe, Adams or Weld the county does, and the wiring, plumbing and heat are inspected along the way. Acreage subdivisions often have HOA covenants on size, height and color too. We work with your building department and handle the permit for you.
What size shop should I build?
Build for the biggest thing you'll ever pull inside, then add room to walk around it and work. Common sizes like 30x40 and 40x60 are a good starting point for a hobby shop, and a shop with a lift, a project car and storage often goes bigger, like the 60x80 speed shop we built. We lay your equipment out on the floor plan before you pick a size.
Can you build a speed shop or race shop?
Yes. A speed shop needs open bays without posts in the way, tall sidewalls for a lift, wide roll-up doors for cars and trailers, and plenty of power and light. Our 60x80 post-frame speed shop has wood posts and trusses, insulated walls, tan steel siding and big open bays. We can add a heated slab, an office or a parts room to the same building.
Related
Other buildings we put up
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Detached and oversized garages for cars, trucks and storage.
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Shop Slabs & Foundations
Slabs and foundations for barns, shops, garages and barndominiums.
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Shop Houses & Living Quarters
Shop houses with living quarters and guest apartments.
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