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8 Ways to Avoid Unnecessary Costs for Pole Barn Site Prep

Check these 8 purposeful ways to reduce costs to prepare your pole barn building site. As major financial investments, pole barn construction pulls together all kinds of little expenses. That’s why every decision—site prep to finish—must be supported in your budget.

So, let’s look at costs in site prep. How can you get it done without added expense? See if any of these action plans could reduce costs when it comes to choosing and prepping your building site.

Be Sure to Build in the Best Place

The location where your pole barn will sit is all important. What does that mean? You might look at location as it pertains to accessibility for your operation. Your builder looks for ease of construction and structural longevity.

Avoid Drainage Issues

The builder will consider the overall longevity of the pole barn. That’s where drainage comes in. Drainage solutions are critical to a maintenance free outbuilding.

Look for an exalted area for your pole barn. Is there a large, flat area? It’s possible to build in a location that isn’t level, but that could be more expensive.

Avoid Areas Close to Obstacles

In addition to considering the land, look for obstacles around it. Power lines, utilities and other nearby forms can hinder the crew’s ability to work on the project. It could add costs.

Allow for Extra Space

Let’s consider the extra space required for construction. Hopefully, there’s an extra 10 flat feet or more of space around the building pad. You don’t want to obstruct your builders. They need to bring ladders and large equipment around your pole barn. If you do not offer enough space, the project could be more challenging and costly.

Proper Site Access

Now look at the access route to the building pad. Big trucks with wide loads like trusses need to get through. What’s the driveway like? Can they get through, and could a heavy load manage during rain or snow? You’ll need to keep the access clear during a winter build.

A class 5 gravel driveway is best. You can incur extra charges if your long driveway or ranch road falls below these specifications.

Width of Driveway

In addition to the quality of your driveway, look at the width. Big rigs need to deliver large equipment and materials to the level building site. If the driveway is too narrow, they may need to figure out how to get there using smaller trailers at a bigger expense.

Safety and Other Hazard Awareness

At Sapphire Construction, our builders are aware of safety concerns. Are you? Power lines are the greatest danger. Make sure to get all power lines marked. Your builders will do underground checks of the meter. You can account for everything, like buried sprinklers, before the project begins.

Rocks and Roots

Once the area is marked, prepare the area for the pole barn project. If necessary, have an excavator remove large rocks and tree roots that could obstruct the construction.

Builders – Custom Pole Barns in Colorado

Why waste funds on unnecessary costs? Ask for advice at Sapphire Construction, where we design custom pole barn kits. We’re well versed in ways to design and build your pole barn in the most efficient way. Or, if you like, we’ll prepare the site for you.

To learn more about how solutions from Lester Building Systems can support your operation, contact us today. Sapphire Construction, Inc. at (303) 619-7213.