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Raleigh Cold Storage & Food Facility Construction

TCG builds refrigerated, frozen, and blast-freeze facilities across the Triangle with self-performed insulated metal panel envelopes. More than a million square feet of IMP installed nationwide.

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Cold Storage & Food

Cold Storage Construction in the Triangle

Cold storage is unforgiving on the envelope. A poor panel install shows up as condensation, frost, and energy loss for the life of the building, which is why temperature-controlled work rewards a contractor that self-performs the shell.

TCG self-performs insulated metal panel installation, our sharpest competitive edge, and delivers the full facility under design-build with refrigeration coordination, insulated slabs, and direct equipment procurement. Use the IMP estimator for fast supply-and-install pricing.

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What We Build for Cold Storage

Refrigerated / Frozen / Blast

Coolers, freezers, and blast cells across every temperature zone.

IMP Cold Envelope

Self-performed insulated metal panel walls and ceilings for thermal performance.

Refrigeration Systems

Ammonia, CO2, and freon systems coordinated with envelope and controls.

Insulated Floors

Underslab insulation, heave protection, and heavy-duty slabs.

Dock & Vestibule

Refrigerated docks, vestibules, and air infiltration control.

USDA / Food Safety

Cleanable finishes, drainage, and USDA-ready detailing.

Cost Guide

Cold Storage Construction Costs in Raleigh

Cold storage cost is driven by temperature zone, refrigeration, and envelope. These Triangle ranges are budgetary and verified by a TCG estimator.

Dry Warehouse

$75 - $150 /SF

Shell, docks, concrete, fire protection

Refrigerated TI

$90 - $200 /SF

Cooler conversion within existing shell

Cold Storage

$150 - $360 /SF

Ground-up refrigerated and frozen

Freezer / Blast

$250 - $360 /SF

Low-temp and blast-freeze premium

Cold Storage

Multi-Temperature Cold Storage & Distribution

Multi-temp facility with an insulated metal panel system, ammonia refrigeration, and heavy-duty concrete floors for food distribution. See our cold storage capabilities.

Build Cold Storage With the Installer

Self-performed envelope, refrigeration coordination, and design-build delivery. Price it fast with the IMP estimator. Building in Charlotte as well? See our Charlotte cold storage construction.

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FAQ

Cold Storage Construction FAQ

How much does cold storage cost in Raleigh?
Triangle cold storage runs roughly $150 to $360/SF ground-up, with freezer and blast space at the top of the range and refrigerated conversions from about $90/SF. Try our IMP estimator or AI estimator.
Does TCG self-perform IMP installation?
Yes. Insulated metal panel installation is our core specialty, with more than a million square feet installed nationwide. Self-performing the envelope is how we protect cold storage performance.
Can you build every temperature zone?
Yes. We build coolers, freezers, and blast cells, coordinating refrigeration, insulated slabs, and vapor control for each zone.
Why design-build for cold storage?
The envelope, refrigeration, and slab have to be coordinated as one system. Design-build puts that under one contract and protects thermal performance.
How long does a cold storage project take?
Refrigerated conversions can run 4 to 8 months, ground-up cold storage 8 to 16 months depending on refrigeration and size.
Can you procure refrigeration equipment?
Yes. Through direct equipment procurement and manufacturer relationships, we source refrigeration and envelope materials competitively.

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