Alans Factory Outlet Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 412 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the user-friendly online design website, noting that building and customizing structures is very simple. Additionally, people highlight that the staff members and installation crews are extremely professional, helpful, and courteous during the entire process. Some reviewers were not happy with significant communication gaps and long waiting times after submitting their initial deposits. Buyers also mentioned frustrating scheduling pushbacks, noting that they received very few updates while waiting for their buildings to arrive. Despite these setbacks, most consumers remain very satisfied with the final delivered product and overall service quality.

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Order

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Staff

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User experience

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Service

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Product

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Carport looks great and was installed in 3.5 hours. Good pricing and Carolina Carports was able to supply documentation needed for city permit. Only issue was having to reschedule due to installation... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

So far it has been easy to use the designer and order the building. Im a little disappointed that when you choose a 6 lite entry door the designer pops up a message and says if you need a certain swin... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

ordering was easy, but its been almost 3wks and zero communication since we placed our deposit. We do understand LT can be long, but to hear something would be nice.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far things are going well. We're grateful for the ability to have different colors on the right and left sides of the roof. Having to enlarge the pad to accommodate the construction ladders was... See more


Company details

  1. Garage Builder
  2. also in
  3. Carport and Pergola Builder
  4. Shed Builder

About Alans Factory Outlet

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Alan’s Factory Outlet carports, metal garages are affordable and high-quality products that you can customize to suit your space and your tastes. Alan's Factory Outlet has free delivery and installation are available in 20 states on the carports and metal buildings. Alan's Factory Outlet garages and carports are available in 17 different colors and 100's of different sizes. We have proudly been serving our customers for over 20 years. Please feel free check out the Alan's Factory Outlet reviews on Trust Pilot. Metal Building Kits also shipped nationwide to 48 states in the USA. Easy online ordering or Call Alans Factory Outlet at 1-800-488-6903. You can also email Alan's Factory Outlet on the contact form on the website

Alan's Factory Outlet

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Alan's Factory Outlet Carports, Metal Garages and Metal Buildings with free delivery and installation in 21 states in the USA.
At Alan's Factory Outlet we strive to provide excellent customer service, quality carports and metal buildings with factory direct prices. Discover what our customers have to say about us by reading Alan's Factory Outlet reviews online. Thank you, Alan Owner of Alan's Factory Outlet

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They answered my questions.



They answered my questions.

24 July 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

We're so glad we could assist you and provide the answers you needed. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Pleased with carport but be prepared

I am very pleased with the 20x20 carport I purchased from Alan's Factory Outlet and completed by Carolina Carports. The structure itself is high-quality, sturdy, and looks great on my property.

However, I want to caution potential buyers—especially those in the North Arkansas area—about the communication and installation process. General communication with the company was subpar. As for the installation, while the crew did a solid job with the assembly, they attempted to add unexpected upcharges once the job was already underway. I had read warnings about this specific contractor tactic in previous reviews, so I had to take a firm stance. I offered a flat $100 extra and stated they could either accept it or load the carport back up. I had originally intended to give them that $100 as a tip anyway, so it balanced out financially, but the lack of transparency is disappointing. Buyers should be aware and prepared to stand their ground.

21 July 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

Chris,

We are so very sorry to hear about the surprise fee you were charged. While far from standard practice, there are rare cases in which a labor fee would apply. One example would be needing to install over an item, like a vehicle lift or RV, that cannot be moved.

Unfortunately, I do not have enough information from you to identify an order that was placed with our company to better assist. Would you mind reaching out to our office so we can better understand why a fee was charged? You can reach us by phone at 800-488-6903

We look forward to hearing from you so we can assist you further.

Sincerely,
Suzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Metal Shed to Golf Sim

The Alan's Factory Outlet website was hands down the best website I could find to really show me what my build would look like. I am buying the shed to move my golf simulator from my garage to a powered outside shed. There customer service has been fantastic with any question I had during my process. That being said, I am waiting on my 18x25x10 metal shed and can't wait for it to get here.

22 July 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

We are so pleased to hear that our website was helpful in visualizing your build and that our customer service team provided excellent support. We understand your excitement for your 18x25x10 metal shed, and we appreciate you choosing us for your golf simulator's new home. We are confident you will love it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love these buildings

Love these buildings. I have 2 so far. Everyone is great to deal with.

6 May 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

We're so glad you're enjoying our buildings and appreciate your kind words about our team! We value your positive feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The order process was very easy

Thank you for your quick response! I changed my 3 star review to a 5. Looking forward to my building.
07/20

18 July 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

Ms. Hayes,

I see we emailed you confirming receipt, early in the morning, roughly 12 hours after receiving the photos you had sent while we were closed the night prior. However, I sincerely apologize if you did not receive that message.

It looks like a second email was sent as well, with some questions about the site from the builder's scheduling team. Can you please review this email and reply at your earliest convenience?

Perhaps our emails are going to your spam or junk folders and that's why you aren't receiving any of them?

We look forward to your feedback.

Sincerely,
Suzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The build your own was great

The build your own was great. But the customer service was even better. When the wife changed her mind your staff made the changes no questions ask. This was great.

17 July 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and our team could assist with your wife's request! We appreciate your kind words about our customer service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The carport was a great deal

The carport was a great deal, nice looking carport, the installation team was a nice and a professional group of guys. The installation team did a good and quick job of installing our new carport for our boat. The only concern I had was communication with the installation date.

14 July 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

We're so glad to hear you're pleased with your new carport and our installation team's work! We appreciate you bringing the communication about the installation date to our attention. We are always looking for ways to improve our processes.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is a group of idiots

F RATING This company is a group of idiots, the scheduler is incompitent, i finally got a schedule date 12 weeks after my purchase, no one called to say they werent coming i sat there all day waiting i even called scheduler she said THEY WILL BE THERE UNLESS THEY CALL TO RESCHEDULE which no one did i went to work following day and the crew called at 1030 and said they will be there in 30 minutes i said im at work, he said if you cant be there they would have to reschedule my already 12 week late install so i had to take off 2 days missing work and superviser gave me points for this, my advice to everyone thinking about buying anything from Alans Carports or Carolina Carlports better think again, they are CHEAPER than local companies but YOU WILL PAY IN A BAD EXPIERIENCE WAY if you purchase from them so pay more buy from your local company and you wont get screwed. Jerry Fincher Lebanon MO

1 July 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

Mr. Fincher,

​O​ur company is terribly sorry the crew ran behind due to the hazardous weather in your area. I know that delays can be extremely frustrating and inconvenient​.​ However, the safety of our crews will always be our top priority.

​We are very happy the crew was able to install, however, do sincerely apologize it was later than expected.

Sincerely,
Suzie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Communication-delivery

Carolina Carports aka Alans Factory Outlet suckers you in for a low price price quick install then forgets all about you. They require a minimum 10% non refudable to place a order commit to nothing other than one day someone will be there. A month into the contract I found out a company from Oklahoma would install but would not until they have several install orders in my area. People I don't live in a area where several other people would be ordering so it could be months before I might see results. I should have cancelled then but decided to give it a few more weeks. A few more weeks have past and still no wird or carport. I cancelked my contract and forfited my deposit. I'm sure this is how they make their Christmas money. Taking advantage of old people. There has been no communication from the sales company or the installers in 7 weeks all it cost me was $140.00 for them to fill out a contract and remain quite. PEOPLE WATCH THESE FOLKS.

4 June 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

Mr. Firkins,

We are very sorry the estimated delivery time for this product, which was provided to you when the order was initially received, no longer me​et​s your needs.

​I do see the order was cancelled, per your request; however, we are happy to reactivate the order at any point if you change your mind.

​Unfortunately, we cannot shorten the estimated delivery time, although we truly wish that were an option.

​We do hope you can find a structure & time line that best suits your needs, even if that is not with us.

Warmest Regards,
Suzie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice website and very straightforward

Nice website and very straightforward. Great customer service.

10 July 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

We're so happy to hear you found our website straightforward and our customer service great! We appreciate your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Your staff was most helpful

Your staff was most helpful. We wanted a different configuration from your standard design, but it was no problem. I also made some last minute changes and they were incorporated promptly. We are looking forward to installation.

Thanks.

8 July 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

We are so pleased to hear our team was helpful in accommodating your custom design and last-minute changes. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to your installation!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I'm going four stars for now

I'm going four stars for now. I love the ability to design your building and so far all interactions with the company has been positive. Once the entire process is completed I will update.

9 July 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

We are so pleased to hear that you appreciate the design capabilities and that your interactions with our team have been positive so far. We look forward to your updated feedback once your project is complete.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The crew that built our carport was the…

The crew that built our carport was the best. Very kind and worked hard. I couldn't believe how well they did. If I hear anyone who is thinking of a carport or garage. I will steer them towards Alan's.

20 May 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

We're so happy to hear about your positive experience with our crew and the carport installation! We truly appreciate you sharing your kind words and recommending us to others.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick to reply

Quick to reply, easy to submit, good pricing.

10 July 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

We're happy to hear that our quick responses, easy submission process, and good pricing met your expectations. We appreciate your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy, Fast and Great Value

The ordering process was easy. I designed my own building online. I submitted my design. I received an email a few minutes later explaining the ordering process and the timeline for receiving my garage. It was an overall great experience.

10 July 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

We are so pleased to hear that designing your building online and our ordering process met your expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Step by step easy peasy

Designing step by step was straightforward. And ordering was as well. Any questions were answered promptly. So ordering was not a stressful exercise.

8 July 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

We're so glad to hear that your design and ordering process was straightforward and stress-free! We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Communication is great

Communication is great, everything going smoothly.

8 July 2026
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Reply from Alans Factory Outlet

We're happy to hear that our communication has met your expectations and that everything is proceeding smoothly. We appreciate your positive feedback.

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