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Top-Rated Pole barn builders in Salem - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Perkins Construction, LLC
Perkins Construction, LLC
4.4(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

""The project was top notch. Not only did they consistently show up on time, but they finished the project early and were willing to fix unknown problems as they were discovered. The project took 3 days longer than originally scheduled. They stayed and fixed everything. These people were great to work with. Final project turned out great!""
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+56

Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Luke's Painting Company
4.4(
40
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luke was a gift! He responded quickly to my call and was able to start painting two days later. He was professional, knowledgeable, on time and always cognizant of the fact that I was working from home while he was painting. He meticulously painted my entire house and it looks amazing. I highly recommend Luke, you will not be disappointed."
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Exterior Painting in Sellers, SC

+76

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Jenkins Construction Inc.
4.6(
11
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional crew. Great job remodeling my Florida room. Working in the rain and doing a great job. Always on time and professional attitude in getting the job done on time under difficult conditions. I will have future projects for them to do ."
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Pole Barn Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Whether it is better to buy or build a chicken coop depends on your priorities, primarily cost versus time and effort. Building your own chicken coop can be significantly more budget-friendly, often costing about half as much as buying a pre-made one. If you have the time and skills, building a coop from scratch is the most economical option. However, if your time or skills are limited, buying a kit and hiring a handyperson to assemble it can be more cost-effective than hiring a carpenter to build a custom coop from scratch. If you want a perfectly constructed coop without sacrificing your own time and energy, buying one is the easiest choice.

If you’re building a pole barn in place of a traditional home, lenders usually don’t offer traditional mortgages for these structures. You can also expect higher insulation costs and building permits may not be allowed in your area. Even if you’re just using a pole barn as storage or as a shelter for animals, these structures are less durable than steel buildings and require more maintenance.

You may need a local building permit and written permission from your homeowner’s association to install a shed, especially if you’re doing any substantial land clearing or installing electricity or plumbing. Permit requirements vary between municipalities, so research the local laws before starting your project. If you hire a contractor to build the shed, they can help determine which permits will be necessary.

Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.

The maximum size of a tiny home you can move depends on your state transportation guidelines, but the rule of thumb is a maximum of 400 square feet. However, as long as it falls within the local limits for traveling on public roadways, you should be good to hit the road.

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