What size pole barn do I need?

Start from the longest piece of equipment with its implement attached, add working room on all sides, then add a bay. Almost everyone we build for wishes they had gone one bay wider.

Does a pole barn need a concrete floor?

Not necessarily. Compacted stone is fine for equipment and hay storage and drains better. Concrete is worth it in a shop bay or anywhere you will work on your knees.

Do I need a permit for a pole barn in Georgia?

Usually, and requirements vary by county and by whether the building is agricultural. Setbacks and land-disturbance rules typically apply either way.

Which way should the open side face?

Away from prevailing storm direction, and toward the way equipment naturally approaches. Getting this wrong is the complaint we hear most about existing buildings.

Structures

Pole Barns & Equipment Storage Buildings in North Georgia

Pole barns, equipment sheds and hay storage sited on dry, compacted ground with truck and tractor access built in.

A pole barn is the highest-value square footage on most rural properties. Tractors, trailers, hay and tools all last longer under roof. The building is straightforward; making it usable in February is about siting, doors, apron and drainage.

Part of our Barns, Shops & Outbuildings in North Georgia work across North Georgia.

What we see most often

Doors facing the wrong way for how equipment actually moves
Bays too shallow for a tractor with an implement attached
Water running through the open side during storms
No power, so every job needs an extension cord from the house

Scope of work

What this work includes

Sizing & bay layout

Bay width, depth and clear height set around your actual equipment with the implements attached, not just the tractor.

Site preparation & pad

Compacted pad, post footing preparation and finished floor elevation set above the surrounding grade.

Drainage & aprons

Roof water carried away from the open sides, plus stone or concrete apron so approaches stay firm.

Utilities & finishes

Power, lighting, water and door hardware coordinated during construction rather than added after.

Covered, powered, dry storage that fits your equipment and the way you move it.

How it goes

Our process

Step 01
Program
Measure what has to fit, with room to move around it.
Step 02
Site & orient
Set placement for weather, access and drainage.
Step 03
Prepare
Pad, footings, drainage and utility rough-in.
Step 04
Build & connect
Structure, apron, power and lighting.

Common questions

Pole Barns questions we get

What size pole barn do I need?: Start from the longest piece of equipment with its implement attached, add working room on all sides, then add a bay. Almost everyone we build for wishes they had gone one bay wider.
Does a pole barn need a concrete floor?: Not necessarily. Compacted stone is fine for equipment and hay storage and drains better. Concrete is worth it in a shop bay or anywhere you will work on your knees.
Do I need a permit for a pole barn in Georgia?: Usually, and requirements vary by county and by whether the building is agricultural. Setbacks and land-disturbance rules typically apply either way.
Which way should the open side face?: Away from prevailing storm direction, and toward the way equipment naturally approaches. Getting this wrong is the complaint we hear most about existing buildings.

Where we work

Barns & Outbuildings across North Georgia

We handle barns & outbuildings for property owners across the north side of Atlanta — Cumming, Milton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Woodstock, Canton and Ball Ground — and up through Jasper, Ellijay and Blue Ridge. Choose your area for local conditions, permitting and recent work nearby.