Some call it a "shouse", others call it a "barndominium". We call it our dream set up!
We spent 3 months building a 30x40 post frame building on a tight budget and even tighter timeline. The goal was an aesthetically pleasing workshop with plenty of space for all of our toys... I mean tools.
Pole Barn Cost
Land clearing/
Excavation
Land Clearing:
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Chainsaws: $800
Safety Gear: $150
Accessories: $200
Excavator: $1,200
Fuel: $300
Radios: $100
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Total: $2,750
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Excavation:
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300' Tape Measure: $50
Rotary Laser: $379
Fuel: $500
Excavator: $2,400
Dump Truck: ???
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Total: $3,329
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Total: $6,079
Foundation/
Rough Framing
Foundation:
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Gravel: $1,371
Skidsteer: $340
Permacolumns: $2,928
Bag Concrete: $200
Concrete Slab: TBD
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Total: $4,839
Rough Framing:
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Columns: $2,380
Lumber: $4,337
Fasteners: $400
30' Trusses: $4,770
Telehandler: $1,900
Safety Harness: $100
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Total: $13,887
total: $18,726
Finishing
Other Materials:
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Metal Siding/Roofing: $11,257
Windows: $2,670
Roll Up Door: $3,000
Insulation: TBD
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Total: $16,927
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Final Total: $41,732