What’s Actually Included in Your Barn Quote? Questions to Ask Before You Sign

If you’ve been shopping around for a barn, garage, or livestock shelter, you’ve probably seen quotes that range all over the place—and you might be wondering:

“Why is this quote $15K cheaper than the others?”

Spoiler alert: it probably doesn’t include everything you think it does.

At VWC Construction, we believe in clear, honest pricing that reflects the full scope of the project—not just a lowball number to get your foot in the door. Here's how to compare quotes the right way, and what to expect from us when you're ready to build.

What Most Barn Quotes Leave Out

Many national or kit-based builders give you a price for the bare minimum, and leave out all the things you actually need to make the building usable.

Common things not included in other quotes:

• Concrete slab

• Permits and engineered plans

• Site prep or grading

• Insulation or moisture barrier

• Delivery and equipment costs

• Cleanup and trash removal

• Interior framing

• Basic customizations (like door placement or lean-tos)

Those add up fast—especially if you find out after you’ve already signed.

What’s Included in a VWC Quote

We don’t believe in bait-and-switch pricing. When you get a quote from VWC Construction, here’s what you can expect to be included:

• Engineered trusses (required for code compliance in most counties)

• Post-frame construction, built by our crew—not subcontracted out

• Basic layout customizations (you choose doors, windows, and orientation)

• Permit coordination with your local county or city

• Moisture barrier for long-term durability

• Cleanup when we’re done

• Site walk and consultation with our team

Need site prep or dirt work? We coordinate directly with our sister company, Excavate Colorado, to include that in your build package—no need to hire an outside excavation crew.

What About Electrical and Plumbing?

We don’t provide in-house electrical or plumbing, but we make it incredibly easy for you to work with your own licensed contractor.

Here’s how we support you:

• We’ll coordinate with your electrician or plumber during the build

• We can frame openings or access points for future rough-ins

• We’ll help plan conduit, panel placement, or water stub-outs before the slab is poured

• We stay flexible during construction so their work goes smoothly

Whether you want RV hookups, a bathroom, a heated shop, or just a few outlets—we'll make sure you're ready for it, even if you're not adding it right away.

Questions to Ask Before You Sign Any Barn Quote

Before you commit to a builder, ask these:

1. Does this quote include permits and engineering?

2. Will my site need grading or prep—and is that included?

3. Does the quote include concrete, insulation, or vapor barriers?

4. What happens if I want to add electrical or plumbing later?

5. Is this built by your crew or subcontracted out?

6. What happens if there’s an issue after the build?

If a builder avoids giving you straight answers or can’t explain their pricing, that’s a red flag.

Honest Quotes, Real Support

At VWC Construction, we don’t just build buildings—we build trust.

When you work with us, you get:

• A personal sales rep (you’ll talk to Dustin—not a call center)

• A hands-on project manager (Julian will likely walk your site himself)

• Transparent pricing

• Flexible options

• A local crew that shows up, cleans up, and cares about your property

No pressure. No surprises. Just solid buildings done right.

📞 Ready for a Quote You Can Actually Trust?

Let’s walk your site, talk about your goals, and build something that lasts.

Serving Pueblo, Trinidad, Walsenburg, Westcliffe, Cañon City, La Junta & beyond

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