No hidden fees. No surprises. Here's what you can expect for common pole barn sizes in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. All prices are for complete materials packages with engineering plans included.
Common Upgrade Pricing:
Additional Overhead Door: $1,500-4,000
Height Increase (2 feet): ~$800
Cupola: ~$800-1,200 each
Scissor Trusses (60' building): ~$1,125
Lean-To (12' wide): ~$12-22/linear foot
Insulation + Liner Package: ~$4/sqft
PermaColumn Foundation: $4,000-8,000+ (varies by size)
Housewrap Installation: ~$700-1,000 typical building
Note: Pricing shown includes standard composite footing pad foundation. PermaColumn upgrade (posts elevated on concrete piers) available for customers wanting maximum longevity or with wet soil conditions. All upgrades custom-quoted based on your specific building.
What's Included: All prices include a complete engineered materials package (3-ply laminated posts, pre-manufactured trusses, 28GA steel roof and wall panels, doors, windows, trim, hardware, composite footing pad foundation), professional design services, 3D rendering once pricing is confirmed, and stamped construction plans. Prices shown are for materials only.
Sales Tax: Michigan customers pay 6% sales tax on materials only (installation exempt when separately itemized). Indiana customers pay 7% sales tax on materials only.
Payment Terms: Materials + sales tax due upfront when ordering (secures your materials and delivery date). Installation and concrete payments due upon completion of that work. Different deposit amounts apply for insulated vs non-insulated packages.
Not Included: Professional installation (typically $7-10/sqft - see rates above), concrete flooring (we handle this for $8-10/sqft), electrical wiring, HVAC, site preparation beyond basic leveling, and building permits. We can handle all of these as your licensed contractor, or you can manage them separately β your choice.
Delivery: Materials ship in just 2 business days from order placement - this is our biggest competitive advantage and gets your project started weeks ahead of traditional dealers.
Turnkey Example (40Γ60Γ14): Materials $28,000 + Indiana Tax $1,960 + Installation $16,800-19,200 + Concrete $19,200-24,000 = Total turnkey $65,960-73,160. Michigan customers save on tax ($1,680 instead of $1,960). Add insulation package for +$10,000-12,000.
Financing Available: Ask about flexible financing options to make your project more affordable with monthly payments.