The NC Builders

What The NC Builders does

The NC Builders is a steel building dealer and distributor founded in 2018 and headquartered in North Carolina, serving residential property owners, agricultural operators, and commercial businesses across 40 states. The company sells custom steel buildings as pre-engineered kits and coordinates professional installation through a network of licensed contractors. Its portfolio includes metal garages, workshops, barns, commercial buildings, carports, and barndominiums, with pricing ranging from $5,250 for basic carports to $121,694 for large commercial structures. Most buildings fall within a $11-$15 per square foot installed range, with financing available up to $350,000 through third-party lenders RTONational and HFS Financial.

The company's underlying technology is based on tubular steel framing and steel panel systems, with code-engineered certification for wind ratings up to 140 MPH and snow loads up to 35 PSF. Buildings are fully customizable across dimensions, roof pitch, panel orientation (vertical or horizontal ribbing), color (15 options), and frame gauge (14-gauge standard, 12-gauge upgrade). A 3D Designer tool allows customers to visualize buildings digitally before construction, while engineering and architectural services support custom floor plans for barndominiums. A 41-year combined warranty covering raw steel materials and installation craftsmanship is bundled with all buildings.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, sales-led model. Customers discover the company through content marketing, social channels, and search, then engage via a dedicated phone line (1-800-789-3074) or website contact form for guided design consultation and quoting. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time building sales, supplemented by professional services (installation coordination, design/engineering), and hardware/accessory sales (insulation, doors, windows, rat guards, color-match screws). The company has completed over 500 projects since 2018, with the team possessing 40+ years of combined industry experience.

Name

The NC Builders

Legal name

The NC Builders

Website

https://thencbuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The NC Builders is a North Carolina-based steel building dealer founded in 2018 that sells custom metal garages, workshops, barns, commercial buildings, carports, and barndominiums to residential, agricultural, and commercial customers across 40 states, coordinating installation through a licensed contractor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Building Construction

NAICS

Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311), Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural) (IMADACAG), Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Steel building construction
• Pre-engineered metal buildings
• Custom metal garages
• Barndominium construction
• Steel building kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Steel Building Sales: One-time sale of custom steel buildings including garages, workshops, barns, barndominiums, carports, and commercial structures. Buildings are sold as custom built kits with prices ranging from approximately $5,250 to $121,694 depending on size, specifications, and certifications.
2. Professional Installation Services: Installation services provided through a network of licensed contractors. The company coordinates delivery and installation as part of their service offering.
3. Design and Engineering Services: Custom design consultation and engineering services for barndominiums including project-specific structural designs and fully customized floor plans, typically completed within 2-3 weeks.
4. Accessories and Add-ons: Additional revenue from optional features including vapor barrier insulation ($1.25 per linear foot), doors, windows, color-match screws, and lean-to extensions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The NC Builders designs, sells, and coordinates installation of custom pre-engineered steel buildings across 40 U.S. states. Core offerings include metal garages, workshops, barns, commercial buildings, barndominiums, and carports sold as custom built kits with prices ranging from approximately $5,250 to $121,694, supplemented by engineering and architectural services, 3D design visualization, insulation, and accessories.

Product overview

The NC Builders is a steel building construction company offering a portfolio of customizable metal building products as custom built kits with professional installation services. The core product lineup includes Metal Garages (various sizes/configurations), Metal Workshops, Metal Barns, Commercial Buildings, Barndominiums, and Metal Carports. The portfolio is organized around pre-configured buildings in standard dimensions supplemented by fully custom designs. Add-on modules and services include Engineering & Architectural Services, 3D Design/Visualization Service, Building Insulation (vapor barrier, fiberglass, double bubble, spray foam), Rat Guards, Color Customization (15 color options with color match screws), Door & Window Options, and Warranty Coverage (41 years combined). The company operates as a nationwide dealer serving 40 states, emphasizing customization capabilities (dimensions, roof pitch, colors) and code-engineered certifications for wind/snow load requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Garages Pre-configured and custom metal garage buildings available in multiple dimensions (e.g., 15x35, 24x50, 30x25) with single, double, and multi-bay configurations. Sold as custom built kits with professional installation; typical price range $9,071 to $18,206.
• Metal Workshops Steel buildings designed for workshop use in sizes such as 28x35x11, 32x50x12, and 25x45x11, with customizable configurations for workbenches, equipment access, and functional layouts; typical price range $9,071 to $20,143.
• Metal Barns Steel agricultural buildings in standard and custom configurations such as 42x40x14/11, designed for livestock shelter, equipment storage, and farm operations.
• Commercial Buildings Large-scale commercial steel structures including storage facilities (40x60x12), commercial workshops (32x85x14, 40x60x15), and commercial buildings (42x80x14/11) for business and industrial use; prices range approximately $28,963 to $121,694.
• Barndominiums Steel-framed barn-style homes combining residential living space with workshop or storage functionality, with project-specific and general engineering and architectural services for fully customized floor plans.
• Metal Carports Open-sided steel carport structures for vehicle and equipment shelter, available as standard (e.g., 20x20x9 from $5,250) and large commercial configurations (e.g., 40x200x12 up to $121,694).
• Engineering & Architectural Services Project-specific and general engineering and architectural services delivered through trusted consultants for site-specific structural designs and fully customized barndominium floor plans, typically completed within 2-3 weeks from payment.
• 3D Design Visualization Service Digital 3D modeling service enabling customers to visualize their steel building layout before installation, supporting design adjustments and confident decision-making prior to construction.
• Building Insulation Optional insulation packages including foil-backed vapor barrier ($1.25 per linear foot), 2-foot fiberglass, double bubble, and spray foam options for temperature regulation and climate control.
• Rat Guards Physical cone- or disk-shaped barriers installed at the base of structural supports to prevent rodents from climbing up metal siding and accessing building interiors.
• Color Customization 15 color options for roof, siding, and trim customization with optional color-match screws for a seamless exterior appearance; special-order colors available upon request.
• Door & Window Options Add-on enhancements including roll-up garage doors, walk-in doors, and windows to customize building functionality and access.

Quantifiable outcome

• 41-year combined warranty covering raw steel materials and installation craftsmanship
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• RTONationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRTONational provides financing options for customers purchasing steel buildings, offering financing up to $350,000. Financing information is prominently featured across The NC Builders website with direct checkout links. This partnership enables customers to secure flexible payment options for their building purchases.
• HFS FinancialsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHFS Financial is an additional financing partner providing payment options for customers. Their logo and financing information appears alongside RTONational on the website contact sections, offering alternative financing routes for customers.
• Licensed Contractors NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of licensed, professional contractors across 40 states who handle building installation. The company collaborates with these contractors to deliver professional installation services, with contractors described as 'seasoned' and 'experienced' partners in delivering custom steel building solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Future Buildings: Direct-to-consumer steel building dealer offering custom prefab structures across residential, agricultural, and commercial use cases, with a comparable nationwide installer network.
• Armstrong Steel: National dealer of prefab steel building kits with direct sales and code-engineered certification; directly comparable in product line (garages, barndominiums, carports) and dealer model.
• General Steel Corporation: Direct competitor offering customizable prefabricated steel buildings (garages, barns, commercial structures) with direct-to-consumer sales, comparable product catalog and customer use cases.
• Worldwide Steel Buildings: National prefabricated steel building dealer offering custom metal garages, barns, and commercial buildings with direct-to-consumer sales; closely overlaps in product and GTM.
• Eagle Steel Buildings: Regional and online prefab steel building dealer offering custom kits and contractor-led installation; closely comparable to The NC Builders in dealer model and product line.
• Rhino Steel Building Systems: Direct-to-consumer prefab steel building dealer offering custom kits (garages, barns, commercial) with comparable design, pricing, and warranty positioning.
• Metal Building Depot: Online-focused prefab steel building dealer selling directly to consumers with contractor installation networks; very similar dealer/intermediary model.
• US Patriot Steel: National prefab steel building dealer offering custom kits with direct sales and contractor installation; directly comparable to The NC Builders in product scope and target customer.

Emerging players

• SteelMaster Buildings: Specializes in arch-style Quonset/prefab steel buildings for residential, agricultural, and military applications; partial overlap with The NC Builders' agricultural/barn use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Mueller Inc. Large, established manufacturer of metal buildings, roofing, and components with a broader portfolio (residential, commercial, agricultural) and deeper vertical integration than The NC Builders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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