A carefully prepared building site is crucial for constructing any pole building in Kentucky. You may prepare the building site yourself or have pole barn builders in Kentucky prepare it for you. Site preparation will vary by location, but it always includes the following elements.
Determine the Location
The location of your building needs to be chosen very carefully. Ensure you keep the building at least fifteen feet from any trees and out of any known flood zones. Your building also needs to be set back a minimum distance from public roadways, property lines, and utilities such as electricity, gas, and water. Before beginning construction, make sure you have all the necessary permits for construction. Failure to comply with zoning and permit regulations can create major headaches.
Clean Trash, Brush, Trees, Large Stones
Before leveling the building site, it needs to be clean of any trash, vegetation, trees, large stones, or other obstructions that would get in the way of construction. We suggest clearing an area of 10-15 feet around the building site to facilitate construction, material unloading, and any on-site assembly.
Identify Possible Issues with Utility Services (Electrical, Gas, Water, Sewage)
Buried electrical, gas, water, or sewage lines also need to be identified before the construction of your custom pole barns in Kentucky begins. If any of these are damaged during construction, you may create a severe safety hazard and financial liability. They need to be identified, appropriately marked, and explained to your builder before work begins.
Level the Site
Your entire build site plus a three-foot perimeter needs to be level within three inches before beginning construction of post-frame buildings in Kentucky. If your site is not level, it may be necessary to bring in fill-dirt, sand, stone, or a combination of these. Discuss leveling requirements with your builder to prevent problems with erosion or flooding.
Mark the Approximate Boundaries of the Building
Before construction begins or a concrete slab is poured for your agricultural buildings in Kentucky, it is necessary to mark the approximate locations of each corner of the building. This is ordinarily done by carefully measuring the location and setting stakes in the ground. Your builder will make the final more precise measurements, but staking out the approximate corners of the building will give you a good idea of the building’s location and proximity to other buildings, trees, and property lines.
MQS Structures – Pole Barn Builders in Kentucky
At MQS Structures, we are post frame and pole barn building specialists. If your barn needs repair or if you are interested in building a new pole building in Kentucky, we can work with you to make sure you get exactly the building you want. If you want to build a garage hobby shop in Kentucky, we can help with that too. We can build a highly functional and attractive building no matter what you need.
Our founder and owner, Caleb Miller, began his building career with his Amish Mennonite family and applies the same work ethic and expert craftsmanship to every building we put up.
Call us today at (855) 677-3334, or contact us online to receive a free quote on your next project. We look forward to hearing from you soon! We also offer a free mock-up service on our website to help you visualize what your new building’s colors will look like.
