Anyone pricing a storage tent or a fabric building quickly runs into the same problem: a list of headline prices says very little until you know how much floor space you actually get for the money. A cheap tent can turn out expensive per square metre, and a larger hall can be better value than two small ones. In this article we break our own price list down to cost per m², show how width and length change the figure, and explain what the price includes. All prices are taken from our shop and are in euros, excl. VAT.
What you are paying for in a storage tent
Every gable-roofed tent hall in our range is built from the same three components, and the price reflects how much of each you need:
- A galvanised steel frame. Wider halls use a stronger truss and, on the widest models, the frames are placed closer together (every 2.44 m instead of 3.05 m).
- PVC tarpaulin. A three-layer fabric with PVC on both sides and a textile core. It is waterproof, UV-resistant and has a lifespan of 20+ years. The 6.1 m simple-frame halls use 750 g/m² tarpaulin; all wider halls use 900 g/m².
- Entrances and anchoring. Every hall has an entrance at both ends, and ground anchors for unpaved surfaces are included in the delivery. On halls from 8 m wide the end entrances are opened with a manual winch, so no power supply is needed.
Because the end walls and entrances cost roughly the same whether the hall is short or long, the price per m² falls as the hall gets longer. Width works differently: a wider span needs a heavier frame and a taller roof, so the price per m² tends to rise slightly.
Fabric building prices by width (24.4 m long)
To compare like with like, the table below uses one length, 24.4 m, for each width. The 6.1 m hall is only made up to 18.3 m long, so it is shown at that length.
| Width × length | Ridge height | Side wall | Entrance (w × h) | Floor area | Price excl. VAT | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 × 18.3 m (simple frame) | 3.66 m | 2 m | 5.5 × 3.05 m | 111.6 m² | €3,390 | €30.4 |
| 8 × 24.4 m | 5.2 m | 3 m | 3.2 × 3.2 m | 195.2 m² | €8,790 | €45.0 |
| 10 × 24.4 m | 5.2 m | 3 m | 3.2 × 3.2 m | 244.0 m² | €9,590 | €39.3 |
| 12.2 × 24.4 m (standard frame) | 6.4 m | 3 m | 4 × 4 m | 297.7 m² | €12,690 | €42.6 |
| 15.25 × 24.4 m (standard frame) | 7 m | 3.5 m | 5.5 × 4.88 m | 372.1 m² | €16,690 | €44.9 |
| 18.3 × 24.4 m | 7.63 m | 3.4 m | 5.5 × 4.88 m | 446.5 m² | €23,490 | €52.6 |
| 21.35 × 24.4 m | 8.54 m | 3.4 m | 5.5 × 4.88 m | 520.9 m² | €27,990 | €53.7 |
Three things stand out:
- The 6.1 m hall is the cheapest per m², but it has a 2 m side wall and a 3.66 m ridge. It suits garden machinery, a car, firewood or pallets stacked low, not a tractor with a loader.
- The 10 m hall is the sweet spot among the 900 g/m² models. It is wider than the 8 m hall yet cheaper per m², because the 8 m and 10 m halls share the same 5.2 m height and entrance size.
- From 18.3 m upwards you pay around €52–54 per m². In return you get a clear span without internal posts, entrances 5.5 m wide and almost 4.9 m high, and a ridge of over 7.5 m, which matters for lorries, combines and high racking.
How length changes the price per m²
Here is the same 10 m wide, 5.2 m high tent hall in three lengths:
| Length | Floor area | Price excl. VAT | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.2 m | 122 m² | €6,390 | €52.4 |
| 24.4 m | 244 m² | €9,590 | €39.3 |
| 48.8 m | 488 m² | €16,490 | €33.8 |
Doubling the length from 12.2 m to 24.4 m adds 122 m² for €3,200, which works out at about €26 per extra m². The reason is simple: the two end walls with their entrances are already paid for, and each extra metre only adds frames and roof fabric. If you are torn between two lengths, the longer one is usually the better buy, provided the site allows it.
A quick way to estimate your budget
For a first estimate, you can work in three steps:
- Decide the width from what has to drive in. Check the entrance size in the table, not just the hall width: a 10 m hall has a 3.2 × 3.2 m entrance, while a 12.2 m hall has 4 × 4 m.
- Work out the floor area you need, add room for manoeuvring, and round up to the next available length. On most halls lengths come in steps of 3.05 m (one frame bay), or 2.44 m on the widest halls.
- Multiply by the price per m² from the table, then check the exact figure on the product page.
Example: a farm needs to store a tractor, a trailer and round bales on roughly 230 m². A 10 m wide hall at 24.4 m long gives 244 m² for €9,590 excl. VAT. A 12.2 m wide hall at 18.3 m long gives 223 m² for €10,790. The 10 m hall is cheaper and larger; the 12.2 m hall is only worth it if a machine needs the 4 m high entrance.
Remember to budget separately for groundwork if you want a concrete slab, and check with your local authority whether planning permission is required for a building of this size on your land.
Arched halls and smaller storage tents
If the budget is tight, look at our arched halls as well. The smallest 6.1 m arched hall starts at €1,690 excl. VAT for 6.1 × 7.32 m. For a simple storage tent with low side walls, the 6.1 m simple-frame saddle hall starts at €1,790 excl. VAT in a 6.1 m length. You can browse every size and roof shape in our tent halls category.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a storage tent cost per m²?
In our range, gable-roofed halls cost roughly €30 to €54 per m² excl. VAT. The lowest figure is for the 6.1 m simple-frame hall; the 10 m wide hall at 24.4 m long comes to about €39 per m², and the widest halls (18.3 m and 21.35 m) are around €52–54 per m².
Is a longer fabric building cheaper per square metre?
Yes. The end walls and entrances are a fixed cost, so each additional bay only adds frames and tarpaulin. Our 10 m wide hall drops from €52.4 per m² at 12.2 m long to €33.8 per m² at 48.8 m long.
How long does the PVC tarpaulin last?
The PVC tarpaulin on our tent halls has a lifespan of 20+ years. It is waterproof and UV-resistant, and if it is damaged it can be repaired by welding.
Do I need a concrete slab for a tent hall?
No. Anchors for unpaved ground are included with the hall, so it can stand on compacted gravel or soil. If you prefer to fix the hall to concrete, this is possible with hammer-in or chemical anchors, which are not part of the standard delivery.
