FAQ’s

My buidling is up and already full. I wish I would’ve gone bigger, but my permit department was pretty strict with the square footage maximums. I don’t know why I didn’t order one sooner. I thought it was going to be a pretty major process, but besides the permit office, it was smooth sailing. Love the new buidling!!

Steve’s 42x45x15/11 in Tennessee

I didn’t WANT a building, I NEEDED a building. I had cars, tractors, and boats all sitting outside. I wanted two large doors to fit everything in easily and they made it work without a problem. I haven’t started moving everything in yet, but by this weekend, everything will be in the building!! Thanks guys! Alex’s 22x35x10 in Arizona

After buying our new property, my wife and I both knew we’d be needing a building. She found Big Buildings Direct online and I gave ‘em a call. I told them what I had to store and they designed a building that worked well. I am thrilled to pull my motorhome in the center and have both sides still.

Rob’s 24x40x11 in Illinois

Permitting

Do I Need a Permit?

Determining if you need a permit is a major step in the process.* Some local governments may have different rules depending on what the property is zoned as. It’s very important to give them as much detail about your use and property as you have. Every city and county has different requirements; however, your permit office can give you some preliminary information to determine if you need a permit.

What should I ask my permit office?

• Is a permit required for a prefabricated metal building? • What is the required ground snow load for my address? • What is the required wind load for my address? • Are there any square footage constraints due to my parcel size? • Are there any zoning issues that determine where I can put the building? • How far from my property line can I build? • Will __________ drawings work for my permitting needs? • Are there any utility lines that could cause issues with placement of the building?

*Permitting is the customer’s responsibility and Big Buildings Direct does not handle building permits.

How to Prepare a Site Plan

• A site plan will be the customer’s responsibility.

A lot of permitting offices will accept an aerial view of your property with an area marked for the building. … A lot of customers have successfully completed their site plan by using Google Earth to take a picture of their property.

• If the building department requires a more detailed site map, a surveyor may have to get involved to complete this step. The permitting office will be able to tell you what is required.

“After a quick phone call with my permit office, I had quite a few questions answered. They told me the size and placement limits, so I know that there won’t be issues down the line. After talking with them, the permit process seems pretty straight foward.”