Western Montana
Missoula, Kalispell, Butte
Confirm site-specific snow and wind criteria, frost and soil conditions, equipment access, and any wildfire overlay.
Montana builder directory
Pole Barn & Post-Frame Builders in Montana
Compare 29 published builder profiles serving Montana for pole barns, workshops, garages, agricultural buildings, horse barns, barndominiums and other post-frame projects.
Listings include companies based in Montana 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.
29
builders listed as serving Montana
4.5 / 5
average displayed rating across 26 rated listings
3 quotes
recommended for a scope-by-scope comparison
Compare pole barn builders serving Montana
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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29 builders serving Montana
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Ace In the Hole Construction
Watford City, ND
4.8(5)
Ace In the Hole Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction from Watford City, North Dakota.
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Aldrich's & Co
Billings, MT
3(2)
Aldrich's & Co works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Billings, Montana.
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Alpine Custom Builders LLC
Stevensville, MT
Alpine Custom Builders LLC works with barndominiums and agricultural and farm buildings from Stevensville, Montana.
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Big Sky Post and Beam
Hardin, MT
5(1)
Big Sky Post and Beam works with timber-frame construction from Hardin, Montana.
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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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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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H&H Custom Buildings
East Helena, MT
4.9(21)
H&H Custom Buildings is a family-owned East Helena contractor specializing in turnkey post-frame shops, garages, agricultural buildings, equestrian facilities, and barndominiums in Montana.
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Heritage Barns
Big Timber, MT
5(1)
Heritage Barns works with commercial buildings and custom homes and residential construction from Big Timber, Montana.
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Heritage Restorations
Big Timber, MT
4.8(22)
Heritage Restorations works with commercial buildings and custom homes and residential construction from Big Timber, Montana.
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John Malchow Construction
Lyons, OR
5(15)
John Malchow Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Lyons, Oregon.
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KB Building and Supply, Inc
Bozeman, MT
3.4(23)
KB Building and Supply, Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Bozeman, Montana.
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Kauffman Builders
Columbia Falls, MT
5(10)
Kauffman Builders works with barndominiums and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Columbia Falls, Montana.
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Lonestar Barns
Helena, MT
4(1)
Lonestar Barns works with equestrian buildings from Helena, Montana.
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MQS
Stevensville, MT
4.9(107)
MQS works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Stevensville, Montana.
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MQS Inc
Stevensville, MT
MQS Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Stevensville, Montana.
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Malmquist Construction
Whitefish, MT
5(93)
Malmquist Construction works with custom homes and residential construction from Whitefish, Montana.
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Montana Deck & Barn
Frenchtown, MT
5(2)
Montana Deck & Barn works with post-frame and pole-barn construction from Frenchtown, Montana.
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Montana Post Frame
Townsend, MT
5(1)
Montana Post Frame works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Townsend, Montana.
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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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Mountain View Pole Buildings
Pinehurst, ID
Mountain View Pole Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction from Pinehurst, Idaho.
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Prairie Barns Construction LLC
Dickinson, ND
5(11)
Prairie Barns Construction LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Dickinson, North Dakota.
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S Bar S Building Center
Billings, MT
3.8(44)
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Shadow Mountain Construction
Hamilton, MT
5(17)
Shadow Mountain Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and equestrian buildings from Hamilton, Montana.
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Steel Structures America
Longmont, CO
4.1(38)
Steel Structures America works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Longmont, Colorado.
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Steel Structures America Inc
Spokane Valley, WA
3.8(28)
Steel Structures America Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Spokane Valley, Washington.
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Superior Postframe
Stevensville, MT
5(6)
Superior Postframe works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Stevensville, Montana.
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Timber Frames
Powell, WY
5(1)
Timber Frames is based in Powell, Wyoming.
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Yellowstone Post Frame
Cody, WY
4.5(22)
Yellowstone Post Frame works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Cody, Wyoming.
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kg post frame
Billings, MT
1(1)
kg post frame works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Billings, Montana.
Buyer guide
How to find the right pole barn builder in Montana
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.
29
builders listed as serving Montana
Confirm the exact counties served and current scheduling directly with each company.
26
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.
Montana 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 Montana
Helena, Great Falls, Bozeman
Confirm site-specific snow and wind criteria, frost and soil conditions, equipment access, and any wildfire overlay.
Eastern Montana
Billings, Miles City, Glendive
Ask about site exposure, locally required wind design, access for long trusses, utilities, and drainage across open land.
Confirm before design is final
Permits and zoning in Montana
Montana 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 Montana
Montana transitioned its construction-contractor program from registration to licensing beginning in 2026; verify current status and local requirements before hiring.
Montana construction contractor licensing noticeThis 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 Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana
How many pole barn builders serve Montana?
Post Frame Network currently lists 29 builders serving Montana. A listing can represent a company based in Montana 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 Montana?
Montana 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 Montana?
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 Montana?
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 Montana?
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 Montana?
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 Montana?
Return to the directory, filter by project type, open the strongest profiles and give each builder the same written project brief.