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Metal Garages

Protect vehicles, equipment, tools, trailers, RVs, and storage space with steel garages built for Northern California weather conditions.

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Single & Multi-Car Garages
Vertical Roof Options
Workshop & Storage Layouts
Engineered Plans Available
Metal Garage in Northern California

Four-bay metal garage

Workshop, vehicle, and equipment storage

Enclosed garageBuilding:Metal garageUse:Workshop + vehicle storage
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Featured Metal Garages

Compare popular configurations from this product family, review their saved specifications, and request pricing for the closest match or a custom variation.

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Quick Answer

When should I choose a metal garage instead of a carport?

Choose a metal garage when you need enclosed storage, better security, workshop space, tool protection, or framed doors and windows instead of open coverage.

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Best For

Vehicle storage, workshops, equipment, tools, contractor storage, hobby space, and secure multi-bay layouts.

Common Sizes

Popular starting points include 20' x 20', 24' x 30', 30' x 40', and taller custom layouts for RVs or equipment.

Roof Style

Vertical roof garages are usually preferred because enclosed buildings have larger roof surfaces and need better runoff.

Pricing Factors

Walls, roll-up doors, walk-in doors, windows, insulation goals, slab needs, anchors, engineering, and roof style.

Permit Note

Garages often involve more permit and foundation planning than open carports because they are enclosed structures.

Quote details to send

Send vehicle count, door sizes, workshop needs, wall height, slab status, city, and desired openings.

What size do you need?

Start with the vehicles, equipment, and work area you need to fit. Use the matrix as a planning reference, not a promise of a final build size.

Width Selection Matrix
Sizing based on standard vehicle footprints
WidthBest Use CaseCapacity
12' Wide
Single Car, Truck, or SUV
18' Wide
Two Compact Cars or One Large RV
20' Wide
Two Mid-Size Sedans
22' Wide
Two Full-Size Cars
24' Wide
Two Full-Size Trucks, SUVs, or Vans
26' Wide
Three Compact/Mid-Size Cars
28' Wide
Three Mid-Size Cars
30' Wide
Three Full-Size Cars, Trucks, or SUVs

Pro Tip: Door Swing Clearance

While these dimensions list vehicle capacity, we always recommend measuring your vehicle with the doors open. A 12' wide unit is a tight fit for a full-size truck with extended mirrors.

Openings and access

Place roll-up bays, walk-in doors, and windows around how people and vehicles enter.

Room to work

Leave turning space for vehicles, tools, trailers, or a workshop bench instead of sizing only to the footprint.

Roof and wall height

Confirm clearance for RVs, equipment, and door travel before a quote is finalized.

Real Pricing

What changes the price?

Live starting price from a recent enclosed garage build. Your final price depends on size, doors, gauge, and site — get an instant estimate.

24 x 30 x 10 Metal Garage
24' x 30' x 10'

24 x 30 x 10 Metal Garage

Starting at$18,547
What drives the price
  • Size — width, length, and leg height
  • Frame gauge — 14-gauge vs heavier 12-gauge
  • Roof style — standard vs premium upgrades
  • Site — anchors, slab, and snow/wind rating
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Estimates only — contact us for an official quote

Plan the site before you order

Enclosed buildings can add permit, foundation, access, and engineering decisions. Confirm those conditions before choosing a saved configuration.

Wind and snow exposure

Local conditions may change gauge, bracing, anchors, and engineering needs.

Surface and foundation

Have the installation surface, slab, footing, grading, and clear workspace ready before installation.

Permits and engineering

Permit and engineering requirements vary by county, placement, enclosure, and intended use.

Access for delivery

Confirm the drive, turning path, staging area, and door clearance for the installed building.

Metal Garage Questions Answered

How much does a metal garage cost?

Enclosed steel garages start higher than open carports — a 24x30 example runs around $20,521 — and scale with size, doors, gauge, and site. Use the calculator for an instant estimate, then we confirm an official quote.

Do I need enclosed storage instead of an open carport?

Choose a garage when you need security, weather sealing, and lockable storage — vehicles, tools, workshops, or equipment. If you only need overhead coverage, an open carport is cheaper.

What door, window, and wall-height options are available?

Roll-up and walk-in doors, framed windows, and wall heights sized from passenger cars up to tall RVs. We place openings around how you'll actually use the space.

How does a garage change permits and foundation?

Enclosed structures may need different permits, foundations, or engineering than open carports. Permit requirements vary across Northern California by city or county, structure size, placement, foundation, enclosure, wind or snow loads, intended use, and HOA rules. Confirm the local requirements with the applicable building department before ordering or installation. Engineering is conditional, not included with every building. If a city, county, HOA, or inspector requests it, Norcal Carports may coordinate available engineering information or a quote from A&A Engineering.

Do you pour concrete or do foundation work?

No — Norcal Carports does not perform concrete or any foundation work. We provide site-appropriate anchoring but do not install foundations. See our foundation requirements guide to prep your site.

Request A Metal Building Quote

Need pricing for a carport, RV cover, garage, lean-to structure, or wide-span building? Send the size, installation ZIP code, surface, and site conditions. Most quote requests receive a response the same day or by the next business day.

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