Pole Barn Builder Central Arkansas

[gran26]

We've been looking for quotes on a pole barn, something to keep truck/tractor and other equipment out of the weather. There doesnt seem to be a lot of ads for these folks in the local papers. Can anyone recommend someone that does this sort of construction in the central arkansas area?

[Old Vet]

Originally Posted by gran26

We've been looking for quotes on a pole barn, something to keep truck/tractor and other equipment out of the weather. There doesnt seem to be a lot of ads for these folks in the local papers. Can anyone recommend someone that does this sort of construction in the central arkansas area?

Usually you will have to get a contractor to do the work if you want it to hire it out. Most farmers will build their own. Any contractor that builds barns or sheds will build them.I don't remember any of the contractors in that area that can do it. Just call some and see if they can do it. There are several contractors in the phone book. Several of them will say no job too small.

[FlatlinesUp]

might holler at metal mart in mayflower they usually have good prices and are friendly folks willing to point you in the right direction if they can't help, and those types deserve my support in todays economy.

[gran26]

Originally Posted by FlatlinesUp

might holler at metal mart in mayflower they usually have good prices and are friendly folks willing to point you in the right direction if they can't help, and those types deserve my support in todays economy.

Thanks for the suggestions. I did call Metal Mart; they told they they
only sold the components; did not construct. We have always done these sort
of things ourselves but this time age and arthritis got us to thinking it best to maybe get someone to do it for us.

I will keep trying. We may decide to call Metal Mart and try doing it ourselves.
We have a couple of strong sons-in-laws who would help; and one son who would also pitch in. But they all have their own jobs and families and I hate to call on them unless absolutely necessary.

[djberg]

The National Post Frame Builders Association has a list of builders in most areas. Just click on Arkansas on this map:

http://www.nfba.org/custom/directory...04&showTitle=1

"Post Frame" building is modern, confusing, term for "Pole Barn" building.

If you don't have your plans yet, I posted some free ones here:

www.barnplan.com

Best of luck,
Don