
Post-frame excellence
Pole Barn Construction
Custom pole barn construction across the Upper Midwest — competitive pricing, builds twice as fast, fully licensed and insured.
Competitive pricing. Builds twice as fast. Fully licensed and insured.
Custom pole barn construction across the Upper Midwest — competitive pricing, builds twice as fast, fully licensed and insured.
Built for the Upper Midwest
Orton Companies builds custom pole barns and post-frame buildings throughout Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. From Big Lake and Sherburne County to Wright County and beyond, we deliver site prep, footings, framing, metal panels, roofing, and doors for shops, storage, agricultural, and custom residential buildings.
- Turnkey post-frame builds
- Competitive pricing
- Builds twice as fast
- Fully licensed and insured
The Process

01
The Vision
Size, doors, finishes, and site layout locked before the first post goes in.

02
The Foundation
Concrete and post bases set for Minnesota frost and load conditions.

03
The Framework
Columns, trusses, and bracing raised true and locked into place.

04
The Finish
Metal, trim, and doors finished for a building that looks as strong as it is.
On the jobsite
Pole barn construction, step by step
Photos from real Orton builds — site prep through framing and roof work across Minnesota.















Questions people ask
What size pole barns do you build in Minnesota?
We build custom sizes for shops, storage, agricultural use, and custom residential buildings. Tell us your use case and we size the structure accordingly.
Do you handle site prep for pole barn construction?
Yes. Our builds include the groundwork required for a clean, level pad and proper drainage as part of a complete construction package.
Where do you build pole barns?
We build across Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, with deep coverage around Big Lake, Sherburne County, Wright County, Stearns County, and surrounding communities.
How long does a custom pole barn take to build?
Timelines vary by size, finishes, and permitting, but most projects move from locked design to finished shell on a clear schedule we share before groundbreaking.
How much does a pole barn cost in Minnesota?
Cost depends on footprint, doors, insulation, finishes, and site conditions. Contact Orton Companies with your size and use case for a free estimate path.
Do you build pole barns in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and other Minnesota cities?
Yes. We build across Minnesota cities including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, St. Cloud, Twin Cities suburbs, and communities statewide. Browse our Minnesota city pages for local pole barn construction details.
Pole Barns across Minnesota
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