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Minnesota builder directory
Pole Barn & Post-Frame Builders in Minnesota
Compare 47 published builder profiles serving Minnesota for pole barns, workshops, garages, agricultural buildings, horse barns, barndominiums and other post-frame projects.
Listings include companies based in Minnesota 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.
47
builders listed as serving Minnesota
4.5 / 5
average displayed rating across 32 rated listings
3 quotes
recommended for a scope-by-scope comparison
Compare pole barn builders serving Minnesota
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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47 builders serving Minnesota
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AK Builders, LLC
Fergus Falls, MN
4.7(15)
AK Builders, LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Pole BarnPost-Frame GarageFarm Building
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Ameribuilt Buildings Inc
Waite Park, MN
4.2(10)
Ameribuilt Buildings Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Waite Park, Minnesota.
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B V Construction Inc
Buffalo, MN
5(3)
B V Construction Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Buffalo, Minnesota.
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Bison Steel Buildings, Inc
Coon Rapids, MN
4.1(47)
Bison Steel Buildings, Inc works with agricultural and farm buildings and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
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Brickl Brothers Inc
West Salem, WI
Brickl Brothers Inc works with barndominiums and agricultural and farm buildings from West Salem, Wisconsin.
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Caliber Buildings
Farwell, MN
5(1)
Caliber Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and commercial buildings from Farwell, Minnesota.
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Century Post Frame
Fargo, ND
Century Post Frame works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Fargo, North Dakota.
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Cleary Building Corp
Fort Morgan, CO
4(23)
Cleary Building Corp works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Fort Morgan, Colorado.
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Construction Solutions LLC
Albert Lea, MN
5(3)
Construction Solutions LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Albert Lea, Minnesota.
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Custom Pole Buildings LLC
North Branch, MN
4.3(6)
Custom Pole Buildings LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and commercial buildings from North Branch, Minnesota.
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Dunn Professional Pole Buildings
Becker, MN
Dunn Professional Pole Buildings is an NFBA-member post-frame builder based in Becker Minnesota. They serve Minnesota.
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First Choice Buildings LLC
Saint Charles, MN
First Choice Buildings LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Saint Charles, Minnesota.
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Foltz Buildings, LLC
Detroit Lakes, MN
Foltz Buildings, LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
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Frueh Construction
Harvey, ND
5(2)
Frueh Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Harvey, North Dakota.
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Gingerich Post & Frame
New Hartford, IA
5(12)
Gingerich Post & Frame works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from New Hartford, Iowa.
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Gingerich Structures
Missouri Valley, IA
4.8(64)
Gingerich Structures works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Missouri Valley, Iowa.
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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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Grizzly Buildings & Supply
Danube, MN
4.5(23)
Grizzly Buildings & Supply works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Danube, Minnesota.
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Gruver Pole Buildings Inc
North Branch, MN
4.1(13)
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Hansen Pole Buildings
Browns Valley, MN
4.4(106)
Hansen Pole Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Browns Valley, Minnesota.
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Jelsing Construction
Mora, MN
Jelsing Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Mora, Minnesota.
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Kaz Contracting Services, LLC
Two Harbors, MN
Kaz Contracting Services, LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction from Two Harbors, Minnesota.
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Kevin Larsen Construction
Houston, MN
4(1)
Kevin Larsen Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Houston, Minnesota.
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Latcham Lind Lumber
Milaca, MN
4.7(17)
Latcham Lind Lumber works with post-frame and pole-barn construction from Milaca, Minnesota.
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Lester Buildings
Lester Prairie, MN
3.7(59)
Lester Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Lester Prairie, Minnesota.
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Lightway Construction
Browerville, MN
5(42)
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Marcus Construction Co. Inc
Willmar, MN
Marcus Construction Co. Inc is an NFBA-member post-frame builder based in Willmar Minnesota. They serve Minnesota.
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Menahga Pole Barn Sales
Park Rapids, MN
1.7(3)
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Merrill Versatile Services LLC
Rochester, MN
Merrill Versatile Services is an NFBA-listed builder in Rochester, Minnesota offering residential and agricultural carpentry services.
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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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Next Generation Buildings
Hubbard, IA
5(1)
Next Generation Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Hubbard, Iowa.
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Niagara Sales and Contracting LLC - Lester Buildings Systems LLC Dealer
Harmony, MN
Niagara Sales and Contracting LLC - Lester Buildings Systems LLC Dealer is an NFBA-member post-frame builder based in Harmony Minnesota. They serve Minnesota.
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Northland Buildings, Inc
Little Falls, MN
4(17)
Northland Buildings, Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Little Falls, Minnesota.
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Post Frame Builders Co
Fergus Falls, MN
Post Frame Builders Co works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and steel and metal buildings from Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
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Premiere Building Systems, Inc
Fargo, ND
3(4)
Premiere Building Systems, Inc works with agricultural and farm buildings and commercial buildings from Fargo, North Dakota.
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RAM Buildings Inc
Winsted, MN
4.7(109)
RAM Buildings Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Winsted, Minnesota.
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Roberts Construction LLC
Nisswa, MN
5(1)
Roberts Construction LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Nisswa, Minnesota.
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Select Buildings
Mora, MN
5(1)
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Sherman Buildings
Mora, MN
4.6(209)
Sherman Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Mora, Minnesota.
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Spartan Contracting
Marine on Saint Croix, MN
4.9(84)
Spartan Contracting works with post-frame and pole-barn construction from Marine on Saint Croix, Minnesota.
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Structural Buildings Inc
Becker, MN
4.5(70)
Structural Buildings Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Becker, Minnesota.
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Thor Buildings LLC
Fargo, ND
4.8(16)
Thor Buildings LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Fargo, North Dakota.
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Todd Norton Construction Inc
Waseca, MN
5(2)
Todd Norton Construction Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Waseca, Minnesota.
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Truax Buildings
Fergus Falls, MN
4.2(6)
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True Post Design - Lester Building Systems Dealer LLC
Esko, MN
True Post Design - Lester Building Systems Dealer LLC is an NFBA-member post-frame builder based in Esko Minnesota. They serve Minnesota.
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Waage Post Frame
Greenbush, MN
Waage Post Frame is an NFBA-member post-frame builder based in Greenbush Minnesota. They serve Minnesota.
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Walters Buildings
Allenton, WI
Walters Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Allenton, Wisconsin.
Buyer guide
How to find the right pole barn builder in Minnesota
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.
47
builders listed as serving Minnesota
Confirm the exact counties served and current scheduling directly with each company.
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verified PFN profile
PFN verification is a directory signal, not a substitute for checking current licenses, insurance, references and permit responsibility.
Common specialties
Pole Barn · Post-Frame Garage · Farm Building
Use the project filter above, then verify comparable completed work.
Minnesota 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.
Central and West-Central
St. Cloud, Alexandria, Willmar
Confirm locally required roof design loads, frost and foundation details, winter access, and safe snow-shedding locations.
Northern Minnesota
Duluth, Bemidji, Grand Rapids
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 Minnesota
Minnesota 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.
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Contractor credentials in Minnesota
Minnesota 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.
Minnesota residential contractor licensingThis 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota
How many pole barn builders serve Minnesota?
Post Frame Network currently lists 47 builders serving Minnesota. A listing can represent a company based in Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
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 Minnesota?
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 Minnesota?
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 Minnesota?
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 Minnesota?
Return to the directory, filter by project type, open the strongest profiles and give each builder the same written project brief.