Steel Prices Locked at 18% Down.
Pay the Balance When We Install — Not Before.
Steel is a commodity. Tariffs keep moving it up. Put 18% down today and we hold your price — no matter what happens between now and installation day. The balance is due when our crew shows up to install, not a minute before.
Use Your Tax Refund to Lock In Before Prices Move Again
Spring is when steel building prices typically climb with demand. A 18% deposit is within range of most tax refunds — and it puts you on the install schedule for summer. Lock your price now, pour concrete in April, installed by May or June.
Three Things Other Steel Dealers Do Not Do
Most steel building dealers want full payment upfront and send you to figure out the foundation yourself. We work differently.
One deposit. Today's price. Locked. If steel goes up between your deposit and install day — you pay what you were quoted, not the new rate. Simple.
With active tariffs pushing steel costs up, this matters more right now than it has in years.
Within 48 hours of your deposit, you get a custom foundation packet: exact slab dimensions, footing specs, rebar layout, and a county permit checklist. Your contractor can pour the next day.
Most building problems start at the foundation. This packet closes those gaps before you break ground.
Pay the remaining balance when the install crew shows up — not before. No second payment mid-project. No paying before you see a single steel panel on your land.
The #1 fear buying from a distant dealer is paying and having nothing show. This removes that risk.
Steel Prices Don't Stay Put. Yours Can.
Tariffs and supply chain costs have pushed steel prices significantly in the last 18 months. Buyers who researched a building last year are seeing quotes come in 10–20% higher today.
The way to avoid that: lock your price before the next move. One deposit, today's number, holds until we install.
- Your quoted price is frozen at deposit — not adjusted at install
- Manufacturing queue spot is held — no delays pushing you into a higher price window
- Project manager monitors your job from deposit to done
- Concrete packet triggers immediately — you can start site prep right away
Steel Price Trend (2024–2026)
Illustrative trend — actual pricing varies by building size and configuration. Get a real quote for your specific project.
Lock in Today's PriceHow the 18% Deposit Process Works
From free quote to installation day — five steps, zero mystery.
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Get a free quote and design your building
Work with one of our sales reps or use the 3D configurator. We size it, price it, and walk you through every option. No pressure — just real numbers for your specific project.
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Put 18% down — that locks your price
Your deposit holds your place in the manufacturing queue and freezes today's steel price. If tariffs or market conditions push prices up before your install date, you pay what you were quoted.
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Receive your concrete foundation packet within 48 hours
Custom slab dimensions, footing specs, rebar layout, permit checklist — all built from your building's actual measurements. Hand it to your concrete contractor and you're ready to pour.
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We schedule delivery and installation around your concrete
Your project manager tracks your foundation progress, confirms cure time (7–10 days minimum), and coordinates the install crew. You always know what's next.
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Installation day — pay the balance, get your building
The crew shows up, sets your building, and walks you through the work. You pay the remaining balance that day. Most residential builds are complete in one day.
Most residential steel buildings are installed within 4–8 weeks of deposit. Spring deposits typically hit summer install slots.
Start With a Free QuoteWhat's Inside Your Concrete Foundation Packet
Built from your actual building dimensions. Ready for your concrete contractor to use within 48 hours of your deposit.
Custom Slab Dimensions
Exact length and width for your building — including tin-ledge clearance so the slab is sized correctly for steel panel attachment. Not the building footprint — the corrected measurement.
Foundation Specifications
Slab thickness, concrete PSI, rebar grade and spacing, vapor barrier spec, and perimeter footing depth. Everything your contractor needs, calculated for your specific size.
County Permit Checklist
What you need before you pour, specific to your city and county — building permit requirements, setback rules, inspection checkpoints, and engineer-stamp flags where applicable.
Week-by-Week Timeline
From permit application through foundation cure to installation. Helps you coordinate your concrete contractor and set realistic expectations for your install window.
Engineer Stamp Guidance
Clear flag on whether your project requires a Texas-licensed engineer foundation plan. Required for most 30'+ buildings inside city limits. We tell you before you apply — not after.
Local Code Notes
Location-specific requirements embedded directly in your checklist — like Wichita Falls perimeter footer minimums or Denton County rural setback rules. Nothing generic.
The Key Questions About This Program
How does an 18% deposit lock a steel building price?
When you put 18% down, North Texas Shed & Steel freezes your quoted price in the manufacturing queue. If steel prices rise due to tariffs or supply costs between your deposit date and installation day, you pay the price you were quoted — not the adjusted market rate. This is why the deposit is meaningful: it is not a token reservation, it is a real price lock backed by your place in production.
When do you pay the balance on a steel building?
With North Texas Shed & Steel, the balance is due on installation day — when the crew arrives at your property. You do not pay the full amount upfront, and there is no second invoice before installation begins. You put 18% down at order, and you pay the rest when you see the work being done.
Can I use my tax refund as a deposit on a steel building?
Yes. A 18% deposit on a steel building is within range of most tax refunds, and the timing works well. Spring deposits typically land summer install slots — when most people want their building completed. You lock in today's price before spring demand pushes it higher, pour your concrete in April, and get your building installed by May or June.
What is included when you deposit on a steel building from NTSS?
Your 18% deposit includes three things: a frozen price at today's rate, your place in the manufacturing queue, and a personalized concrete foundation packet within 48 hours. The foundation packet includes your custom slab dimensions, footing specifications, rebar layout, county permit checklist, and project timeline. You also get a dedicated project manager who stays with your job through installation.
What People Ask Before They Deposit
Common concerns — and straight answers.
"What if I put money down and nothing shows up?"
That's the #1 fear buying from any contractor. Here's why it doesn't happen with us: the balance is due at installation, not before. We have nothing to collect until we show up and do the work. We've been doing this since 2016 — our reputation is the business.
"Is 18% a big commitment?"
On a $15,000 building, that's $2,700. On a $25,000 building, it's $4,500. It's real money — but it's a fraction of the total, and it's doing real work: locking your price, holding your install slot, triggering your concrete packet. You're not paying to wait. You're paying to lock.
"Steel prices are already up. Why not wait?"
That's the exact logic that cost people money in 2024. Waiting for prices to drop while tariffs are active means waiting on political outcomes nobody can predict. If you need a building this year, locking your price now is the lower-risk move — not the higher-risk one.
"I'm not ready — I don't have concrete yet."
That's fine. You deposit first, get the concrete packet, then pour. The packet tells your contractor exactly what to pour — you don't need to figure out the foundation before committing to the building. That's the point of the packet.
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