Upper Peninsula
Marquette, Escanaba, Houghton
Confirm locally required roof design loads, frost and foundation details, winter access, and safe snow-shedding locations.
Michigan builder directory
Pole Barn & Post-Frame Builders in Michigan
Compare 53 published builder profiles serving Michigan for pole barns, workshops, garages, agricultural buildings, horse barns, barndominiums and other post-frame projects.
Listings include companies based in Michigan and companies that report serving the state. Confirm your county, project type, current credentials and availability directly with the builder. Editorial guidance reviewed August 2026.
53
builders listed as serving Michigan
4.6 / 5
average displayed rating across 44 rated listings
3 quotes
recommended for a scope-by-scope comparison
Compare pole barn builders serving Michigan
Most post-frame builders can construct several building types. Open each profile, confirm the current service area, and ask for recent examples comparable to your exact project and scope.
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53 builders serving Michigan
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42 Parallel Construction
Lake Odessa, MI
4.8(19)
42 Parallel Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Lake Odessa, Michigan.
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A1 Quality Pole Barns
DeWitt, MI
3.7(6)
A1 Quality Pole Barns works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from DeWitt, Michigan.
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Amish Built Barns LLC
Benton Harbor, MI
4.3(67)
Amish Built Barns LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Benton Harbor, Michigan.
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Barns Unlimited
Lima, OH
4(26)
Barns Unlimited works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Lima, Ohio.
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Buck And Bossman Construction, Inc
Lapeer, MI
4.5(8)
Buck And Bossman Construction, Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Lapeer, Michigan.
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Builders FirstSource Pole Barn Center
Grand Rapids, MI
3.3(6)
Builders FirstSource Pole Barn Center works with commercial buildings and custom homes and residential construction from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Burly Oaks Builders
Dexter, MI
5(1)
Burly Oaks Builders works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Dexter, Michigan.
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CD & JW Builders
Athens, MI
5(7)
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D&J BUILDING MICHIGAN
North Branch, MI
4.2(56)
D&J BUILDING MICHIGAN works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and steel and metal buildings from North Branch, Michigan.
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Delton Pole Building Supply Inc
Delton, MI
4.8(31)
Delton Pole Building Supply Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Delton, Michigan.
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Doug Sides Pole Building LLC
Wolverine, MI
5(1)
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Dracht Construction Co - Lester Building Systems LLC Dealer
Marion, MI
Dracht Construction Co - Lester Building Systems LLC Dealer is an NFBA-member post-frame builder based in Marion Michigan. They serve Michigan.
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Dynamic Construction MI
Carleton, MI
4.7(126)
Dynamic Construction MI works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and commercial buildings from Carleton, Michigan.
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FBi Buildings, Inc
Remington, IN
4.5(87)
FBi Buildings, Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Remington, Indiana.
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Galley Construction Co.,Inc
Ortonville, MI
5(9)
Galley Construction Co.,Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Ortonville, Michigan.
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Greystone Construction Company
Bismarck, ND
Greystone Construction Company works with commercial buildings and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Bismarck, North Dakota.
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Harris Construction, Experts in Post Frame Buildings
Grayling, MI
4.7(13)
Harris Construction, Experts in Post Frame Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Grayling, Michigan.
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J-M Construction
North Adams, MI
5(7)
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Kelly Bishop Inc
Chesaning, MI
Kelly Bishop Inc is an NFBA-member post-frame builder based in Chesaning Michigan. They serve Michigan.
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Larry Mallory Pole Building
Lawton, MI
4.4(7)
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Lato Pole Buildings Inc
Crystal Falls, MI
4.6(9)
Lato Pole Buildings Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and custom homes and residential construction from Crystal Falls, Michigan.
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Lynnman Construction
Morrice, MI
4.2(5)
Lynnman Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Morrice, Michigan.
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Mallory Pole Buildings Inc
Mattawan, MI
4.5(33)
Mallory Pole Buildings Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Mattawan, Michigan.
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Mast Construction
Canadian Lakes, MI
5(2)
Mast Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction from Canadian Lakes, Michigan.
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Michigan Barndominiums
Troy, MI
4.5(8)
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Michigan Dutch Barns
Lake Odessa, MI
4.9(118)
Michigan Dutch Barns works with post-frame and pole-barn construction from Lake Odessa, Michigan.
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Midwest Pole Barns
Midland, MI
4(57)
Midwest Pole Barns works with post-frame and pole-barn construction from Midland, Michigan.
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Milmar Buildings
La Porte, IN
Milmar Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from La Porte, Indiana.
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Morton Buildings, Inc
Hanceville, AL
5(3)
Morton Buildings, Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Hanceville, Alabama.
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Orchard Construction Inc
Armada, MI
5(81)
Orchard Construction Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Armada, Michigan.
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Patriot Builders PFC
Linden, MI
4(4)
Patriot Builders PFC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and custom homes and residential construction from Linden, Michigan.
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Pole Barn Living
Reed City, MI
5(3)
Pole Barn Living works with commercial buildings from Reed City, Michigan.
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Pole Barns-MI
Grand Rapids, MI
4(4)
Pole Barns-MI works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Pole Buildings LLC
Gladwin, MI
5(1)
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Post Frame Contractors
Grand Rapids, MI
Post Frame Contractors is an NFBA-member post-frame builder based in Grand Rapids Michigan. They serve Michigan.
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Riverbend Timber Framing
Blissfield, MI
5(3)
Riverbend Timber Framing works with commercial buildings and custom homes and residential construction from Blissfield, Michigan.
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Rs Post Frame LLC
Six Lakes, MI
4.6(10)
Rs Post Frame LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Six Lakes, Michigan.
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SE Agricultural & Commercial Solutions, Inc
Byron Center, MI
SE Agricultural & Commercial Solutions, Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Byron Center, Michigan.
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Schooler Construction
Ishpeming, MI
Schooler Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Ishpeming, Michigan.
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Schooler Post Frame Construction
Ishpeming, MI
5(1)
Schooler Post Frame Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Ishpeming, Michigan.
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Sharp Development LLC
Lowell, MI
5(5)
Sharp Development LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Lowell, Michigan.
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Solid Barn Construction
Lynn, MI
3.9(17)
Solid Barn Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Lynn, Michigan.
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Stedfast Construction Inc
Alto, MI
Stedfast Construction Inc is based in Alto, Michigan.
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Superior Barn and Home
Kent City, MI
5(6)
Superior Barn and Home works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Kent City, Michigan.
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TM Building Company
MI
5(1)
TM Building Company works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Michigan.
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Tailored Building Systems
Grand Rapids, MI
Tailored Building Systems works with commercial buildings from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Thomsen Construction & Supply
Lawrence, MI
4(3)
Thomsen Construction & Supply works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Lawrence, Michigan.
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Tom's Pole Buildings
Harrison, MI
3.6(8)
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Trinity Buildings LLC
Ada, OH
5(11)
Trinity Buildings LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Ada, Ohio.
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Wedeven Bros. Construction Co
Hamilton, MI
4.7(12)
Wedeven Bros. Construction Co works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Hamilton, Michigan.
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Welch Buildings
Luther, MI
5(6)
Welch Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Luther, Michigan.
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Wildcat Buildings Inc
Manton, MI
3.8(6)
Wildcat Buildings Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Manton, Michigan.
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Wildwood Barn Builders
Grand Rapids, MI
4.8(26)
Wildwood Barn Builders specializes in custom residential accessory structures in West Michigan, including barns, detached garages, workshops, and lifestyle buildings. The company was formerly...
Buyer guide
How to find the right pole barn builder in Michigan
The best fit is not automatically the closest company or the lowest headline price. Start with builders that serve your county and show relevant work, then compare responsibility for design, permits, site preparation, concrete, utilities, exclusions, schedule and warranty.
53
builders listed as serving Michigan
Confirm the exact counties served and current scheduling directly with each company.
44
listings with displayed rating data
Ratings are a comparison signal, not a substitute for checking current credentials, recent references and comparable work.
Common specialties
Pole barns · Workshops · Garages · Agricultural buildings
Use the project filter above, then verify comparable completed work.
Michigan regions and local planning questions
Statewide directories are only a starting point. Service radius, delivery distance, local design criteria, terrain, and permit routing can change across the state. Use these regions to narrow your first conversations, not as legal jurisdiction boundaries.
Northern Lower Peninsula
Traverse City, Alpena, Gaylord
Confirm locally required roof design loads, frost and foundation details, winter access, and safe snow-shedding locations.
Southern Lower Peninsula
Grand Rapids, Lansing, Detroit exurbs
Confirm locally required roof design loads, frost and foundation details, winter access, and safe snow-shedding locations.
Confirm before design is final
Permits and zoning in Michigan
Michigan combines statewide code requirements with local or state enforcement that can vary by jurisdiction and project type. Start with the city, county, town, borough, or state office serving the exact parcel, then confirm zoning, building, floodplain, septic, driveway, electrical, and other approvals that apply to the proposed use.
Michigan building permit informationCheck the contracting business
Contractor credentials in Michigan
Michigan licenses contractors for relevant classifications, scopes, or project values. Before signing, confirm the business name, current license status, classification, any monetary limit, insurance, and who will pull permits; also check local business or trade requirements.
Michigan license lookupThis is practical planning guidance, not a permit determination or legal advice. The authority serving the exact parcel controls the answer.
What to settle before requesting firm quotes
Builders can price more accurately when each one receives the same site facts and scope. Resolve these items early, or identify them as explicit allowances instead of letting bidders make different assumptions.
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Use and occupancy
Storage, agricultural, commercial and residential uses can follow different zoning and code paths.
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Parcel and setbacks
Confirm jurisdiction, zoning district, easements, setbacks, height limits and private covenants.
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Site and access
Plan grading, drainage, soils, delivery access, equipment staging and a durable building pad.
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Design criteria
Have the responsible designer confirm locally required wind, snow, seismic, frost and exposure criteria.
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Foundation and moisture
Compare post embedment or bracket details, uplift resistance, splash protection, vapor control and slab drainage.
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Utilities and approvals
Map electric, plumbing, HVAC, well, septic or sewer, driveway, floodplain and fire-access requirements.
Plan the complete project cost, not only the shell
A statewide per-square-foot promise is usually less useful than a complete scope. Post-frame bids can look far apart because one includes the slab, site work, engineering and doors while another prices only the erected shell.
Ask every bidder to label each category as included, excluded, allowance, owner-supplied or priced by another contractor. Then add a reasonable contingency for unresolved site conditions and selections.
| Scope group | Items to identify |
|---|---|
| Building shell | Posts, trusses, purlins, girts, roofing, siding, trim, fasteners and erection |
| Site and foundation | Survey, clearing, grading, excavation, stone, drainage, footings, brackets or embedded columns |
| Openings | Overhead doors, operators, service doors, windows, headers, framing and hardware |
| Interior performance | Condensation control, insulation, ventilation, liner panels, partitions and fire separation |
| Concrete and exterior work | Base, vapor retarder, reinforcement, slab, aprons, sidewalks and final grade |
| Professional and government costs | Surveying, engineering, permit fees, plan revisions, inspections and testing |
| Building systems | Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, well, septic, sewer and utility service |
Free planning worksheet
Compare three Michigan builder quotes on the same scope
A lower total is not a better deal if the site work, slab, engineering, doors, or permits are missing. Fill in the same project brief for every bidder, then record what each written proposal includes.
Questions to ask each Michigan pole barn builder
Ask the same questions in the same order and request written answers inside the proposal or contract. Clear responsibility matters more than a polished sales presentation.
- 1.Which counties do you currently serve, and have you completed a similar project in this jurisdiction?
- 2.Who is responsible for zoning research, engineering, permits, revisions and inspection scheduling?
- 3.What locally required design criteria will the plans use, and who seals the plans when required?
- 4.Exactly what site preparation, stone, drainage, foundation and concrete work is included?
- 5.Which doors, windows, insulation, liner, ventilation and condensation-control details are included?
- 6.What is excluded, owner-supplied, an allowance, or dependent on an unknown site condition?
- 7.What deposit and progress payments are required, and how are change orders approved?
- 8.Who performs the work, what insurance applies, and can I contact recent comparable-project references?
- 9.What start window and completion assumptions are written into the agreement?
- 10.What workmanship and manufacturer warranties will I receive at closeout?
Frequently asked questions about building in Michigan
How many pole barn builders serve Michigan?
Post Frame Network currently lists 53 builders serving Michigan. A listing can represent a company based in Michigan or one that reports serving the state. Use each profile to confirm the counties served, project type, availability, and current credentials.
Do I need a permit for a pole barn in Michigan?
Michigan combines statewide code requirements with local or state enforcement that can vary by jurisdiction and project type. Start with the city, county, town, borough, or state office serving the exact parcel, then confirm zoning, building, floodplain, septic, driveway, electrical, and other approvals that apply to the proposed use. Treat any agricultural exemption as something to verify in writing; it may affect the building permit without removing zoning or separate trade and site approvals.
How much does a pole barn cost in Michigan?
There is no reliable statewide price for a pole barn because the total changes with size, design loads, site work, access, concrete, doors, insulation, utilities, interior finish, permits, and what the quote excludes. Compare at least three written quotes against the same scope, then separate the building shell from site work, slab, utilities, and owner-supplied items.
How long does a pole barn or post-frame project take in Michigan?
The field erection may be only one part of the schedule. Design decisions, engineering, permit review, site preparation, utility coordination, material lead times, inspections, weather, and interior work can add substantial time. Ask every builder for both an estimated start window and a written list of items that must be complete before the crew mobilizes.
Can I build a barndominium in Michigan?
Possibly, but the answer is parcel-specific. Confirm that residential use is allowed, then verify setbacks, dwelling standards, utilities, septic or sewer, energy requirements, driveway access, fire access, and certificate-of-occupancy requirements before committing to a floor plan or shell contract. Private covenants can be more restrictive than public zoning.
How should I compare pole barn builders in Michigan?
Compare documented experience with your project type, service area, license or registration status where applicable, insurance, engineering responsibility, permit responsibility, foundation and moisture details, exclusions, payment schedule, change-order process, warranty, and recent references. Use the quote-comparison worksheet on this page so each bidder prices the same scope.
Ready to compare builders serving Michigan?
Return to the directory, filter by project type, open the strongest profiles and give each builder the same written project brief.