Find top rated pole barn builders in your area

When considering professionals to construct your barn, it’s important to ask the right questions. Some things you should ask of any potential barn construction contractors include:

• Are you licensed and insured?

• Do you have experience building this type?

• Can I see a portfolio of past projects?

• Can you provide three references from past customers that I may contact?

For most use cases (i.e., raising livestock), you can purchase a modular metal barn, though the type will depend on the actual animals living inside. You may also want to build a custom barn if it’s in your budget. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you deice what type of barn you need:

• What is your budget?

• What do you want to do with the building?

• How many pieces of equipment or animals do you need to keep inside?

• What are the laws concerning outbuildings in your area?

Building a metal home or barndominium costs $73,400 to $228,000 for 2,400 square feet. You’ll pay even more for a larger barn house. This project costs more than the typical barn construction because you’ll need elements like a kitchen, bathroom, and finished living spaces. Building a barn house is comparable to building an actual home.

If you need a loan to build your barn, consider asking your bank for a construction loan. This loan allows you to pay the contractor or barn builder without the need to reach into your own bank account. Construction loans for barns work the same as construction loans for new homes. Just be aware that construction loans are usually for a shorter term but higher interest rate than a traditional mortgage loan.

The time it takes to build a barn depends on the type and size. Small, fully prefabricated barns require no labor; once they arrive, building can begin. Other modular barns can take two to five days (small), four to seven days (medium), or even five to 12 days (large). Fully custom barns built on-site can take several weeks to construct.