Top-rated barndominium builders.

Best barndominium builders near Ellsworth, MI

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your barndominium building project in Ellsworth, MI?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY ELLSWORTH, MI HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon24
    Verified barndominium building reviews

Top-Rated Barndominium builders in Ellsworth - Updated Nov 2026

Mike Gray Construction, Inc.
4.7(
16
)
Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Ellsworth, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He is by FAR the best home repair/builder I have dealt with in a long time. I was very impressed. He stayed within the time line he gave me-- and actually had it completed early.. He kept me informed, was very polite and professional, was very efficient, did great work, reasonably priced, cleaned up everything. I am telling everyone I know in the area if they need work to call him. He is honest, gets the job done right, in a timely fashion at a very fair price. I will definitely call him when I need other work. I've had problems with so many others that I hired in the past to do repairs/building, dealing with MIke was like a breath of fresth air."
Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Bay Area Fix and Build
Bay Area Fix and Build
New to Angi
Garage - Build

Serving Ellsworth, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

I am a licensed builder. \n20 + years in construction.\nMany skills associated with construction.\nFrom Handyman services to custom home builder and everything in between.\nFurniture Assembly, Shed Assembly \nJunk Removal \nKitchen Remodels\nBathroom Remodels\nBasement Remodels\nWhole house Remodels\nAdditions ( Bedroom, Sunroom)\nRoofing\nAppliance Installation \nCaulking \nNew trim and Base\n\n

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Bob Thornton Builder/Excavator
4.4(
16
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Ellsworth, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

"Bob is everything you’d want in a contractor/builder. My wife & I did some major renovation work on our house in Thompsonville and Bob was our contractor. He was communicative, cost conscious, conscientious, timely and he and his crew have outstanding skills. We are delighted with the results. If you’re familiar with This Old House, Bob is a combination of Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor. His carpentry skills and acumen are second to none and he went above and beyond the call of duty in working with various suppliers to help us make our material selections. You may find contractors as good as Bob, but you won’t find one any better. He comes highly recommended."
Excavating/Landscaping
Excavating/Landscaping
Excavating/Landscaping
Excavating/Landscaping
Excavating/Landscaping

+19

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Fast Solar Company
Fast Solar Company
5.0(
9
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Ellsworth, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was done quickly, and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. The only delay was waiting for the electric company to do their part. I'm thrilled to have my panels up and running!"
Solar Panel Install Onaway, Michigan
Solar Panel Install Onaway, Michigan
Solar Panel Install Onaway, Michigan
Ovid Solar Panel Ground Mount
Solar Panel Install Onaway, Michigan

+91

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 39
Barndominium Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Barns and barndominiums are most commonly painted red, like barns depicted in movies and paintings. The practice of painting barns red dates back to America’s colonial days, when new farmers would borrow the European practice of mixing linseed oil with ferrous oxide to coat the barns in order to protect them from the elements, leaving the structures with a red color.

Building a tiny house is the least complicated way to build, especially if you’re tackling the project as a DIY. The smaller size means less complex plans, more straightforward utility installation, and fewer ways to make costly errors. Tiny homes still need to conform to building codes and often have other applicable regulations, so be sure to get the proper permits and confirm your build is by the book.

Due to the expansion of the tiny house movement, you can usually find tiny houses to buy in your state. Prices range considerably based on size, style, and type. If you’re looking for a tiny home that’s move-in ready, you may be able to find a good deal to buy or a prefab dealer near you. 

Pole barns and carports are similar in that they rely on posts for support and are often not connected to a primary structure. The main difference between the two is that pole barns usually include walls that surround the entire perimeter of the structure, while carports generally remain open on three or four sides. It’s possible to insulate garage doors and even exterior walls on pole barns to create a comfortable workspace, and it’s a bit more secure for storage purposes. However, carports are more affordable.

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

The Ellsworth, MI homeowners’ guide to barndominium building

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.