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Steel Beam Prices

Steel beam prices are roughly $5 to $20 per foot depending on your geographic location. Steel beams are generally sold in 10 to 40 foot lengths.

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Steel Beam Cost

Steel beam cost is roughly $1,150 to $4,200 per beam, including installation. Depending on the difficulty of the installation, additional costs may apply.

Steel beam cost per foot:

• Steel beam cost for a 10-foot beam: $500 to $1,500.


• Steel beam cost per foot for a 20-foot beam: $2,000 to $7,000.


• Steel beam for a 30-foot beam: $6,000 to $15,000.


• Steel beam cost for a 40-foot beam: $10,000 to $28,000.


• These estimates are rounded. These costs include installation only. The upper end of these ranges include expensive geographic locations.

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Steel Beam Prices Considerations

There are many things to consider when you are planning your steel beam installation. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Methods Used to Prepare Steel Beam Cost Estimates

Steel beam installation is usually quoted on a “per foot” basis. The contractor will discuss with you the different options available and the size of beam that you need. If utilities like gas piping or electrical wiring need to be replaced or rerouted, the contractor will include those additional costs in their quote. If you are interested finding out how much it will cost to install a beam in your area, Request a Price Quote.

Reasons for Steel Beam Cost Variances

Steel beam installers use a combination of methods to evaluate and price projects. They take several factors into consideration that impact the cost of the project, including:

• Beam size. Beam size is the primary cost consideration. Larger beams may have a smaller cost per foot than smaller beams (discounts may apply as the size of the beam increases).


• Utilities. If any utilities (think water lines, gas piping, or electric wiring) need to be relocated or rerouted, this may entail additional costs.


• Load bearing beams. If the beam you wish to install is load bearing, this may cause the cost to increase due to the increased difficulty of the installation.


• Geography. If you are in a high-cost area or in an area that is difficult to reach (more travel time), then costs will generally be higher.

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Questions to Ask Your Steel Beam Installer

• Does the contractor have appropriate licensing?


• Does the contractor have insurance (including workers compensation)?


• Does the steel beam installation require a permit? If so, will they obtain it on your behalf?


• How quickly can the job be completed?


• Will I need to hire an architect for this project?


• Should I purchase the beam(s) myself or will they be purchased for me?


• Do they offer a military or senior citizen discount?


• If you need help finding a local steel beam contractor, get matched and get a quote.

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