Top-rated pole barn builders.

Get matched with top pole barn builders in Ithaca, NY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your pole barn building project in Ithaca, NY?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY ITHACA, NY HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.2
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon39
    Verified pole barn building services reviews

Find Pole barn builders in Ithaca

Avatar for DW Construction
DW Construction
4.6(
44
)
Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very friendly and efficient ð Gave me a free estimate and picked up all materials for free to save me a delivery fee. DW Construction fixed my decking boards that were rotted, fixed my handrails, and rebuilt my steps to ensure my safety and my families as well. I highly recommend him and will be hiring him again for future projects."
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck

+35

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ward's Construction, Inc.
5.0(
1
)
Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
AG Plus Construction
New to Angi
Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

AG+ Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Concrete patio/sidewalk
Concrete patio/sidewalk
Concrete patio/sidewalk
Concrete patio/sidewalk
Barn/garage build

+8

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Richter Roofing - Home  Facebook
Richter Roofing - Home Facebook
4.9(
18
)
Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had a very large barn roof redone. Dylan kept us in the loop at every step of project. Great communication, great work, and super professional. We will use Dylan again for other projects we may have. Heâ s very trustworthy!!!"
road view
top view of right barn
before
before
Rood

+18

Response time9 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Limners Interior and Exterior Service's
Limners Interior and Exterior Service's
5.0(
5
)
Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Curtis and his helper did a fantastic job! The cabinets weren't the best made but they made sure they were hung properly and level. We had no problem installing a microwave to one of them. They arrived on-time and communication was excellent. I'd highly recommend hiring him for any handyman job."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Keystone Pole Buildings
Keystone Pole Buildings
5.0(
2
)
Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Serving western PA, OH and western NY. Do you need a garage, barn or even a horse arena at a competitive price? We have you covered! With 20 years of experience we can bring you the best in service and satisfaction! Built to your standards and needs! Call us today for a free quote!

Pole barn
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+33

Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 74
Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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.

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.

The pro you need to hire to build your shed depends on the shed you purchase. A local handyman or general contractor can help build a prefab shed for you. However, if you’re looking for a custom shed, contacting a shed builder near you is the best option. Make sure you get quotes from 3 pros to decide on the best pro for your job. 

The Ithaca, NY homeowners’ guide to pole barn building services

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

  • Farm blue barn shed and gravel driveway.

    If you’ve ever wondered what precisely a pole barn is, you’re about to find out. Not many know the advantages and disadvantages to the cost, construction style, and flexibility of building one on your own or hiring a contractor for the job.

  • framework of building a farm

    Learn how to hire a barn builder with expert guidance on finding qualified pros, asking the right questions, and ensuring your barn project succeeds.