ConceptGarage & Hobby
Recreational
A building for the toys that do not fit in the garage.
Orton Companies builds recreational storage buildings in Minnesota for boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, campers, and lake-property gear. We design extra-wide doors, wash-down slabs, and seasonal layouts so summer and winter equipment have a dry home.
Who we build this for
Cabin owners, lake families, and households with a growing fleet of recreational vehicles who are tired of tarps, outdoor plugs, and borrowed barn space.
What we offer
- Extra-wide and extra-tall doors for campers and pontoons
- Wash bays and sloped slabs that drain after lake days
- Seasonal loft storage for life jackets, ice houses, and gear
- Optional heat for battery tenders and winter work
- Lean-tos for firewood or open-air parking
- Site plans that respect lake-country setbacks
How we build it
We inventory the longest trailer and the wettest use first, then set door placement and slab slope. Post-frame recreational buildings go up quickly on rural and lakeshore lots across Minnesota.
The process
01
Your site and how you will use it
Orton Companies walks the property, maps access, drainage, and utilities, and locks how you will use the building so it fits Minnesota code and your daily work.
02
Design and materials
We produce a clear layout, how the building will look from the street, and a steel-and-timber package sized for snow load, wind, and the way you will actually use the space.
03
Construction
A licensed crew sets posts or frame, encloses the shell, and finishes doors, roof, and interiors on a schedule built for Minnesota seasons.
04
Walkthrough
You walk the finished building with us, we close the punch list, and you get a space ready for equipment, animals, customers, or living — from the same team that designed it.
Built for Minnesota
Orton Companies builds recreational barns and toy-storage buildings across Minnesota lake country and the Twin Cities — including Wright County, Sherburne County, Stearns County, and cabin properties farther north.
Questions people ask
Can Orton Companies build a barn for boats and campers?
Yes. We size doors, height, and slab for boats, campers, ATVs, and snowmobiles used across Minnesota.
Do recreational buildings need to be heated?
Not always. Many lake-country buildings stay cold-storage. We add insulation and heat when you want winter workshop use or battery maintenance indoors.
Can you build on a cabin lot with limited access?
Often yes. We plan deliveries and equipment around narrow drives and seasonal roads common to Minnesota cabin properties.
Will a recreational barn work for mixed toys and a shop bench?
Yes. A lot of owners split the building into a wet bay and a dry work wall in the same Orton structure.
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Ready to build?
Tell us about your land, use, and timeline.