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PWS Designs and Builds Quality Steel Buildings

PWS steel buildings built to customer specifications since 1996

Headquartered in beautiful San Luis Obispo, Protective Weather Structures Inc. (PWS) brings an attractive and flexible solution to the California steel building market. We’ve been designing and constructing beautiful steel buildings since 1996. PWS is dedicated to building high quality steel buildings and metal buildings that exceed our customers’ expectations. Our team has built all types of buildings from homes and offices to barns, workshops, garages, commercial buildings, and more. Whatever you’re looking for, our team will build an attractive, strong building that’s a perfect fit. With PWS, the words “beautiful” and “steel buildings” are not a contradiction. We are a design-build contractor with ample experience with all kinds of materials and industries. Our goal is to design and construct PWS steel buildings on spec, on budget, and on time. Read more

Our Process

From Vision to Completion

Our 4-Step Process begins with a free no-obligation consultation, estimate, and site survey. We want to fully understand your vision and goals for your project. Together, we’ll discuss: Budget, timeline, financing, and your overall objectives. We’ll also define clear roles and expectations to ensure a smooth process from start to finish when constructing PWS steel buildings. Read more

Project Managment

We personally manufacture PWS steel buildings to fit your needs. Being your sole point of contact throughout the entire project, our team will handle it all!

Direct Manufacturer

Direct from the Source. By acting as both the licensed contractor and direct building manufacturer, we eliminate costly middlemen. You get a single, highly responsive point of contact handling every aspect of your build.

Local Longevity

30 Years of California Heritage. Since 1996, PWS has engineered premium, custom steel structures from our home in San Luis Obispo. We deeply understand regional climates and expertly navigate strict local California building codes.

Tailored Versatility

Our 8-Step Process for your success. No cookie cutter buildings. We design custom commercial, agricultural, and residential structures engineered to fit your specific needs and local building codes.

Proven Reputation

Built on Trust, our reputation has been earned through absolute transparency, stellar craftsmanship, and local customer satisfaction. We take complete responsibility for your project from the initial handshake to the final handshake.

Why Choose PWS?

From planning, to design, to completion, we handle every aspect of your project

At PWS, we believe a steel building should be both exceptionally durable and visually stunning (see our Project Showcase). Since 1996, we have broken the mold of typical prefabricated structures by offering a seamless, comprehensive design-build experience across California. Property owners choose us because we don’t just sell kits—we build lasting solutions.

Our reputation is anchored by a proven, transparent eight-step workflow that ensures total predictability. By serving as both your licensed contractor and the direct building manufacturer, we eliminate the costly middleman and provide you with a single, highly responsive point of contact. From custom commercial complexes to rugged agricultural barns, we manage the entire build so you can focus on the future of your property.

We remain flexible to changes, manage every detail with an on-site project manager, and we guarantee our work. Read more

Customer Reviews

Read what our customers are saying about their experience working with PWS

    
 
 
         
   Hallie Ellis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. “We are extremely happy with how our buildings turned out. The quality of the construction is excellent, and the finished buildings look great on our property. Everyone we worked with was professional, helpful, and committed to getting the job done right.

It was a big project, but the process went very smoothly, and we’re very pleased with the end result. We would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a quality steel building.”
  
 
        
   Andy C 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The folks at PWS are rock solid and they know how to build a quality metal building.  At the time I was doing my research on companies to build my new workshop, PWS had very few online reviews which made me a little unsure.  Eventually I decided to have PWS build my building largely based on Denny and his responsiveness and trustworthy nature.  PWS handled all the permitting and coordination with their subcontractor who handled the extensive grading and concrete work.  This work was all done to a very high standard.  The building itself was beautifully constructed to high quality, and soon after completion endured very high rainfall levels without one drop of water inside.  Chris in their office is also a tremendous resource and always responsive to all needs.  Why choose PWS?  Choose them if you value good old-fashioned trust, metal building experience and a quality final product.  I would highly recommend PWS to anyone in the market for a quality metal building.
  
 
        
   Craig Smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent workmanship, completed at cost estimate ontime. 30 X 40 metal shop building, 2 windows, 2 roll up doors. PWS are expert and good folks
  
 
        
   Rich Alfano 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank You PWS!!!

Really enjoyed working with them. Denny and Leon managed the shop on site, and we were able to talk to them at anytime whether in person or on the phone. If we couldn't reach them, Chris in the office would take care of anything and make sure our questions or concerns were answered in a timely manner.
The building foreman, Fernando and his Crew did a great job on the building itself. Concrete and grading were done by Subcontractors and Leon managed them, and made sure their work was done in a timely manner and correctly. He also managed the Asphalt Contractor

We love our new shop/garage.
  
 
        
   Craig Chandler 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. PWS built an RV enclosure for me that is perfect.  The scheduling was handled to meet my needs and the crew that performed the install was professional.  This is a great company to work with.