Fast growth at the foot of Double Oak Mountain
Chelsea has grown quickly along U.S. Route 280 in central Shelby County. RBC Buildings serves Chelsea and the surrounding area.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Chelsea.
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
Many people choose a barndominium for an open floor plan, a steel frame and a shop attached. Slope and drainage matter on hilly ground, so talk through your lot before settling on a plan.[2]
A pole barn or steel shop can be scaled to your budget and sized for your needs. Think about what you will store now and what you may want later.[3]
Metal roofing and siding are used on homes as well as barns. Check with your neighborhood covenants and the city for any rules before you choose.[2]
Farm buildings tend to focus on equipment, hay and animals, while suburban ones lean toward shops and hobby space. The same engineering approach applies to both.[3]
Chelsea was first incorporated in May 1995, and that incorporation was dissolved because of procedural errors. The city was successfully reincorporated on March 1, 1996.[2]
From 2,949 people in 2000, Chelsea grew to 10,183 in 2010 and 14,982 in 2020. When a place changes this quickly, families often look for room to build, and a barndominium or a workshop on a larger lot is one way people use it.[2]
The 2020 Census counted 14,982 residents in Chelsea.[2]
U.S. Route 280 runs through the northern part of the city, and Double Oak Mountain extends to the northwest.[2]
Chelsea covers about 24.35 square miles, and downtown Birmingham is about 19 miles to the northwest.[2]
Four public schools operate in the city, including Chelsea High School.[2]
Shelby County is about 810 square miles, and soybeans have been its leading crop since about 1990.[3]
Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a barndominium, workshop or roof for your Chelsea property. We are glad to answer questions with no pressure.
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.
