When Is the Best Time of Year to Order a Modular Building?
If you're thinking about adding a greenhouse, garden shed, animal shelter, or utility building to your property, timing can make a big difference. While modular buildings can be delivered and installed year-round, choosing the right season to place your order can save you time, reduce stress, and help ensure your project goes exactly as planned.
So, when is the best time of year to order a modular building? Let’s break it down.
Spring: The Busiest Season (Plan Early!)
Spring is the most popular time to order modular buildings—and for good reason. As the weather warms up, homeowners, gardeners, and homesteaders start preparing for the growing season and tackling outdoor projects.
Why Spring Is Popular:
- Perfect for installing greenhouses and sheds before peak planting
- Ideal weather for delivery and site preparation
- Aligns with spring cleaning and backyard improvements
Tip: If you’re thinking about a spring delivery, order in late winter or early spring to beat the rush and avoid long lead times.
Summer: Great for Outdoor Projects
Summer offers long daylight hours and warm, dry weather—ideal conditions for deliveries, installations, and DIY site prep.
Why Summer Works Well:
- Easier to coordinate construction and landscaping
- Great for adding storage for lawn equipment, tools, or animal feed
- Perfect time to upgrade existing shelters before fall and winter
Note: Summer can be busy, too. Planning ahead (by early summer) ensures you get on the schedule when you want.
Fall: A Smart Time to Prep for Winter
Fall is often overlooked, but it's a strategic time to order a modular building—especially if you want to avoid the spring rush or protect your tools, animals, or plants before cold weather sets in.
Why Fall Is a Great Choice:
- Less demand = shorter wait times
- Ideal for ordering animal shelters ahead of winter
- Great for prepping gardening spaces for next year
Bonus: You’ll have everything ready to go when spring rolls around again.
Winter: Slower Season, But Still Possible
Ordering in winter is absolutely possible—especially for planning ahead or taking advantage of slower production schedules—but weather can be a factor.
Things to Keep in Mind:
- Snow, ice, and frozen ground may delay deliveries in some areas
- It’s the best time to place orders for early spring delivery
- Ideal for custom orders that require longer lead times
If you're thinking ahead: Winter is the best time to plan, customize, and secure your spot before the busy season begins.
So, When Should You Order?
The best time to order a modular building depends on your timeline and how you plan to use it. Here’s a quick guide:
- Greenhouse ready for spring - Late winter
- Summer project or storage - Spring
- Shelter before winter - Late summer or early fall
- Custom build, no rush - Winter
Plan Ahead With Northwest Green Panels
At Northwest Green Panels, we build high-quality, pre-engineered buildings that are made to last. Whether you're planning a backyard greenhouse, a tool shed, or an animal shelter, we’ll work with you to choose the right structure, timeline, and delivery schedule.
Ready to get started?
Contact us today to talk about your project and get on the schedule before the busy season hits. The sooner you order, the sooner you can start enjoying your new space.




