“Hi my name is Stacy. This may be an odd request but I live in Calhoun, La and am just had a pole barn built on my property. I was not at all pleased at the time frame nor quality of the finished product. I started doing math in my head and am looking into starting a competitive pole barn business in my area. The only one in my immediate area has terrible reviews with the BBB and I now see why. My questions revolve around how and where you guys get your metal/ lumber/ garage doors/ etc. Do you provide kits for other pole barn business owners around the country?
I am not a competitor of yours and plan on covering only 50 mile radius of my home since this will be my second job to begin. I was hoping for some advice on where to get the product and negotiating some prices to make them as profitable as I can.
I look forward to hearing back from you.”
To which I responded:
We supply complete post frame building kit packages which include the doors. We sell to both contractors and end users. Our advantages – every building is engineered, we provide complete assembly instructions (designed for the average do-it-yourselfer) and all of the components are laid out on the plans, so there is no guesswork.
Most builders prefer to have their clients buy the kit direct from us, then they contract only for the labor (typically at 50% of the price of the kit) to construct on a clear level site. This protects you from a client who stiffs you for the materials (it does sadly happen) and we effectively do the selling for you. Client pays for concrete. Builder provides nail gun nails.
Considering a new part or full time profession?
The building industry in general, and post frame specifically has a severe shortage of pole barn builders who can both think and who actually care about what they do. Want to find out more?
Just ask, the advice is free.
Mike the Pole Barn GuruSo You Want to Become a Post Frame Building Installer?
So You Want to Become a Post Frame Building Installer?
I’ve dealt with a broad variety of post frame building installers over the years. Just like our clients, they come in all shapes and sizes, as well as all levels of price and quality. One of the better pole builders I have encountered was a gentleman named Tony Storm.
I first met Tony back in my early days in the post frame industry when I managed the light gauge metal connector plated wood truss plant for Lucas Plywood and Lumber in Salem, Oregon. Tony was retired from his first career and needed a garage/shop to tinker in. He invested in a post frame building kit package from me, which he and his son constructed. They had so much fun with putting the building up, they decided to make it a profession. Along the way, they set aside enough money in two years of building, to pay for the son’s college education!
Tony was pretty astute and I learned a few secrets from him. One of these I have shared previously: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2016/02/strait-roof-steel-overhangs/.
One of my readers recently wrote:
“Hi my name is Stacy. This may be an odd request but I live in Calhoun, La and am just had a pole barn built on my property. I was not at all pleased at the time frame nor quality of the finished product. I started doing math in my head and am looking into starting a competitive pole barn business in my area. The only one in my immediate area has terrible reviews with the BBB and I now see why. My questions revolve around how and where you guys get your metal/ lumber/ garage doors/ etc. Do you provide kits for other pole barn business owners around the country?
I am not a competitor of yours and plan on covering only 50 mile radius of my home since this will be my second job to begin. I was hoping for some advice on where to get the product and negotiating some prices to make them as profitable as I can.
I look forward to hearing back from you.”
To which I responded:
We supply complete post frame building kit packages which include the doors. We sell to both contractors and end users. Our advantages – every building is engineered, we provide complete assembly instructions (designed for the average do-it-yourselfer) and all of the components are laid out on the plans, so there is no guesswork.
Most builders prefer to have their clients buy the kit direct from us, then they contract only for the labor (typically at 50% of the price of the kit) to construct on a clear level site. This protects you from a client who stiffs you for the materials (it does sadly happen) and we effectively do the selling for you. Client pays for concrete. Builder provides nail gun nails.
Considering a new part or full time profession?
The building industry in general, and post frame specifically has a severe shortage of pole barn builders who can both think and who actually care about what they do. Want to find out more?
Just ask, the advice is free.
Mike the Pole Barn Guru
“Hi my name is Stacy. This may be an odd request but I live in Calhoun, La and am just had a pole barn built on my property. I was not at all pleased at the time frame nor quality of the finished product. I started doing math in my head and am looking into starting a competitive pole barn business in my area. The only one in my immediate area has terrible reviews with the BBB and I now see why. My questions revolve around how and where you guys get your metal/ lumber/ garage doors/ etc. Do you provide kits for other pole barn business owners around the country?
I am not a competitor of yours and plan on covering only 50 mile radius of my home since this will be my second job to begin. I was hoping for some advice on where to get the product and negotiating some prices to make them as profitable as I can.
I look forward to hearing back from you.”
To which I responded:
We supply complete post frame building kit packages which include the doors. We sell to both contractors and end users. Our advantages – every building is engineered, we provide complete assembly instructions (designed for the average do-it-yourselfer) and all of the components are laid out on the plans, so there is no guesswork.
Most builders prefer to have their clients buy the kit direct from us, then they contract only for the labor (typically at 50% of the price of the kit) to construct on a clear level site. This protects you from a client who stiffs you for the materials (it does sadly happen) and we effectively do the selling for you. Client pays for concrete. Builder provides nail gun nails.
Considering a new part or full time profession?
The building industry in general, and post frame specifically has a severe shortage of pole barn builders who can both think and who actually care about what they do. Want to find out more?
Just ask, the advice is free.
Mike the Pole Barn Guru
I am a general contractor and builder. We have built pole barns before in our career. We would be interested in being an installer.
Please contact Rachel at (866)200-9657 for more information.
I am interested in building for you my name is William hurst I have a 6 man crew and have built pole barn for about 4 years if you could give me a call or email thank you
William,
I will pass your email on to our building coordinator to reach out and discuss any options.
Thank you,
PBG
interested in becoming an installer
I will put you in touch with the individual who handles our contractor relations.
Thank you for y our interest.
I’m interested in sub contractor position building post frame buildings
Thank you for your interest, please reach out to Rachel@HansenPoleBuildings.com 1.866.200.9657.
My name is Tyler, I am 25 and have been leading A Residential Framing crew for 2 years. I have bigger plans for myself hopefully being a sub contractor. I love post frame work, but have much more experience in residential stick framing. I am highly interested in opportunities to work for Hansen.. is there any sub contractor opportunities in the southwestern ohio region?
Hi Tyler,
Thanks for the interest. I have sent your information to the staff member that coordinates our preferred builders.
PBG
I am a local home builder looking to add pole barns to our list of services. Two other pole barn builders in our area are covered up. Please have someone contact me. Thanks,
Chris,
I will have one of our Building Design team reach out to you.
Thank you,
PBG
Hi my name is Zach I own a GC company and specialize in concrete and excavation and have done several pole building in my career as a builder. I have been trying to figure out how to become an installer because I enjoy it so much. Where do I start?
Zach,
I have passed your info along to Rachel, our building designer in charge of contractor coordination.
Thanks,
PBG
Yes im Justin 30 years old I been wanting to start my pole building business since I was 18 my dad had his own business and I started with him when I was 18 and it grew on me I just always had the eye for it and take pride in my work I do every project as if it was my own I just need help getting started and would and opportunity to show yall what I can do thanks
Contact Rachel@HansenPoleBuildings.com as she assists our clients in finding builders when they need them.
Hello my name is Jamie ,I have been working in the construction business for 18 years now. The idea about starting my own company and I love post frame construction would like more information on how to start or someone that is hireing
If you are looking to get hired on, let me know where you live and I can post it up for builders to contact you.
I’m looking to start my own pole barn business and I was wonder what all comes include as well as what’s left out such as screws and nails
We provide all materials necessary for assembly other than concrete, rebar and any nails which would normally be driven from a nail gun. Our step-by-step Construction Manual guides you through every step of assembly. A good place to get up and running is to join this group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/693760454376775/
10 years experience in the Post framing looking to possibly start my own any help would be greatly appreciated
Please reach out to Rachel@HansenPoleBuildings.com or call her at (866)200-9657
i wish to buy a pole barn kit direct for my own property and possible start installing for others in my area, can i buy direct from you to eliminate the middle man thx David Long
Yes you can buy direct from us – please call 1.866.200.9657 and ask to speak with a Building Designer.
i would like to become an installer
You will want to join this group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/693760454376775 Also reach out to Rachel@HansenPoleBuildings.com
I’m a general contractor and I’m very interested in becoming a installer
Please reach out to Rachel@HansenPoleBuildings.com
Hello my name is Sherman and i been building pole barns with my uncle and i want to go out on my own.
Is there any chance you could get me started?
Please reach out to Rachel@HansenPoleBuildings.com
How can you become a dealer and also offer installation?
Thank you for your interest, please reach out to Rachel@HansenPoleBuildings.com 1.866.200.9657
Hey, I’m a sub contractor in Lakeland Florida doing mostly aluminum construction (pool cages, screen rooms), but I also have metal roofing and framing experience. I’ve noticed a gap in my local market for timely delivery of buildings and I’d love to hear more about becoming an installer.
Thank you for your interest, please reach out to Rachel@HansenPoleBuildings.com or call 1.866.200.9657 and ask to speak with her.