EXTREME Pole Barn & Pole Building Questions

Do you have questions about our buildings or the process of getting a new pole barn on your property? You’ve come to the right place! From questions about the features of our pole buildings to information about financing, we have an answer for you. If you have a question that you can’t find an answer to here, feel free to contact us, and we’ll help you out!

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1. Will my pole building be built on a concrete base?

Not necessarily. This is the reason pole buildings are cheaper! The structure does not rest on a foundation as a house does. This design uses the poles to hold the weight of the building. The concrete base is placed to secure the poles better, and there are multiple methods for this. You can find out more about our building features, like pole barn siding and foundation, on our specifications page!

2. What are my foundation options?

We offer several different types of foundations for your pole building. This part of your building is super important to the overall durability of the entire structure. We provide you with the choices of a perma-column wet set foundation, perma-column concrete post, or a traditional concrete pad. Your choice of foundation depends on the size of your building and what you’ll use it for. 

3. What are the common sizes of pole barns?

One of the most common pole barn sizes is 30×40. Pole buildings come in a variety of sizes, so you can choose exactly the dimensions you need. We build all sizes of pole barns and would love to work with you to find the perfect size of pole barn for your needs!

4. Do I need a permit to build a garage or pole building on my property?

It is important to look into whether a permit is required before starting on your pole building. You can check with your township or county on any size and height restrictions, among other information. We can help provide you with a layout for your building, so you know exactly the dimensions to ask about!

5. How long will construction take for my pole building?

Construction times vary based on the size of your building. Here are the standard construction times we like to aim for, depending on their size. Keep in mind that these times are estimates and may change with the requirements of a specific project. Our aim is to finish your pole building as fast and as best as we can!

6. Do you offer any type of financing for your pole barns?

We have partnered with LightStream to help you finance your pole barn today! You can find out more about our pole barn financing on our page dedicated to it, or you can contact us with any additional questions!

7. What states do you build pole barns in?

We typically work within a 3-hour drive of Lancaster, PA. We’ve built most of our pole buildings in PA, NJ, and MD. Check out our recent projects to see some of the projects we’ve built in different locations!

8. What roof types are available for my pole building?

We offer gable or gambrel roofs for our pole buildings. On our smaller pole sheds, you can also choose a flat shed roof. We want you to be able to choose the roof that fits your needs and finish your new building with the look you want!

If we didn’t cover your question here, please contact us so that you can be best informed when making your decisions!

Definitely recommend

Extreme Pole Buildings completed a 40’ x 60’ pole barn for my wife, Sarah, and me this Spring. Prior to selecting our builder, we did our due diligence and obtained quotes from multiple outfits that service our area. What we learned from the process was that, while the baseline costs for the basic structure were very similar among the various companies, most other outfits only offered limited options to personalize the building. Extreme, on the other hand, was willing to go the extra distance on the details. Our end goal was to build something that resembled a structure that could have been built around the same time as our home (1928) and I believe Extreme helped us accomplish that goal. We selected siding that resembles board and batten, modified the pitch of the roof for the appearance of a loft, added three cupolas, and a custom 16’ wide sliding barn door.

Throughout the planning process we were able to work directly with the owner of the company, John Lapp. John was willing to take the time to field and answer the multitude of questions that we had prior to construction. John was readily reachable by both e-mail and by phone.

When it came time for construction, the crew was excellent. Despite an unseasonably wet May, they put the building up in record time doing their best to work around the ever-changing weather conditions. It was impressive to see how efficiently they worked together; everyone knew what they were doing and when to do it. Andy, the crew leader, was always willing to take the time to answer any questions that came up throughout the process. He kept us informed so we knew when they would be working and when they needed to reschedule. All crew members were courteous and hardworking.

We had multiple inspections throughout the process and many of the inspectors made a point to comment on the craftsmanship and attention to detail.

I elected to sheet the inside of the building myself and found the walls and posts to be straight, plumb and true. It was apparent that, although working swiftly, the crew was still able to construct the building with precision.

John’s subcontractor poured and finished the concrete pad and apron. Considering the overall size of the pad, it is very flat and the surface finish was quite satisfactory.

I would recommend Extreme to anyone looking to build such a structure.

Adam Stella

Amazing team

5 stars isn’t enough! John and his team were amazing! We had a great experience having our pole barn built. The crew were fine young men. It was impressive to see how good these young men were. They were polite, friendly, and worked very hard with great attention to detail. We can’t thank you guys enough! God Bless 🙂

Mike Poole

Exactly the way I wanted!

From start to finish I am extremely pleased with my pole building. John was always available to answer any questions I had. It turned out exactly the way I wanted. I live in Maryland and going over the details from a distance is not always easy, but John found a way to get it done. I was also very impressed with his crews, not only do they do quality work but they are outstanding people as well. They were helpful and answered any questions that I had. I highly recommend Extreme Pole Buildings to anyone considering a project. Give John a call, you will be pleased.

Eddie Main

Amazing work!

Amazing work! John and his team did an outstanding job on our pole barn. He was super patient with us as we navigated getting the permits for our pole barn and was able to get the job done quickly and efficiently when we were finally ready. Highly recommend this company-it was a pleasure working with him and his staff on this project. We recommend them without reservation!

LeeAnn Fittipaldi

Extremely Impressed

Extremely impressed with this company from beginning to finished garage! Great communication from John to make sure everything was ordered correctly. The crew built the garage amazingly fast in 2 days. These young guys were incredibly efficient and took great pride in their work. Their attention to detail was awesome. I highly recommend Extreme Pole Buildings!!!

Patty Klimek

Outstanding Job

Extreme Pole Buildings did an outstanding job on our project. Even though our building is small, John and all involved gave it ‘extreme’ attention to detail and importance. We are very pleased with Extreme from first inquiry to finished project.

Duane Newswanger

Great Communication

Communication was great, John always gets back to you when you call. He designed exactly what I was looking for and he sent a 3d photo so I knew it was just what I wanted.
His son and team were amazing, hard working, and well experienced.
After first shopping around, I found that extreme pole buildings are top of the line quality and best pricing all in one.

Quality Builds

This is my 2nd big building with John and his crew 72’x50 work shop – Great pricing east to work with and done in 3 days!!! Amazing- they also built my indoor horse arena with stalls – 140’ x125’ quality builds

Paul Pyrros

Great Communication

This is by far the best company I have worked with in years. Great communication though out the building of our garage. I would highly recommend !

Joann Shields

Beyond Pleased!

We are beyond pleased with our new pole barn! Crew headed by Andy were friendly, awesome,hardworking guys. We would highly recommend John and his team and look forward to our next project with them.

Lori Cutshaw

Quality

I have used their services twice and have been happy with what was done both times.

Positive: Quality
Paul Styer

I Recommend Them

Extreme Pole Buildings were excellent to work with from start to finish! The project turned out excellent. I recommend them and would definitely be a repeat customer.

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Frank Cummins

Excellent Communication

John and his team at Extreme Pole Buildings are amazing! John’s excellent communication set him apart from everyone else. The work quality was exceptional! Highly recommend John and his team!!
Eric Brady

Outstanding Job

John and his team did an outstanding job in the design and construction of my building.
The design process helped me to get the exact building I wanted; the price was extremely competitive, and the construction process was amazingly fast.
Friends stopping by tell me how beautiful this building is. It exceeded all my expectations.

Peter Shimkus

Extremely Happy

Extremely happy with our build. John and his guys did fantastic on it. Thanks again

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Christina Beer

The Entire Process Was Easy and Smooth

Great communication, and the entire process was easy and smooth. The building turned out exactly how I was expecting, with exceptional quality and the best price as well. I’d certainly recommend these folks!

Zach Grasse

Excellent Build

John and his team were excellent! The team did an amazing job setting up, building, and cleaning up. From planning to the finishing touches, John and his team made building my 40x 60 pole barn easy and simple.

James Mayfield

Very talented

They are very talented and tackled my project with ease. They were very efficient with their time and professional the full duration of the project. I am very happy that I had Extreme Pole Building construct my shop for me.
Zachary Morgan