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Customer Spotlight

Cairdeas Winery

On the north shore of Washington State’s Lake Chelan, stands a tall gambrel barn with a copper roof and green doors that has become a beacon of friendship and goodwill – and Washington wine. Cairdeas Winery (pronounced: Car-Dis) owned by Lacey and…

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Planning Checklist: How to Prepare to Build a Barn

Welcome to the Barn Pros planning checklist! We pride ourselves on being good stewards of your project, assisting and advising where we can to ensure a […]



Barn Pros Project Cost Calculator

Calculator Steps This is an estimator tool designed to explore feasibility of project options. Figures do not represent an official quote and prices are subject […]



Cairdeas Winery

On the north shore of Washington State’s Lake Chelan, stands a tall gambrel barn with a copper roof and green doors that has become a […]



The Building Permit Process: Cost, Timeline and What to Expect

Submitting for, and obtaining building permits for your structure may be one of the most time-consuming segments of the building process, and is often accompanied […]



How to Find & Choose a Barn Builder

Who’s Going to Raise the Barn? Barn Pros pre-engineers beautiful barn and barn inspired home kits while efficiently sourcing the highest quality materials to provide […]



Customer Spotlight: Jackie & Steve’s Equestrian 72 Horse Barn

Off the beaten path, within the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, you’ll find an Equestrian 72 Horse Barn tranquilly providing the roots that one family desires. […]



How to Finance Your Barn Project: Understanding Your Financial Options

Enjoying every step of the process on the journey towards getting your structure is key to an overall good building experience. Many frustrations, both in […]



Canadian Barns: How to get a Barn Pros structure to Canada.

A barn company with you in mind. We know the decision to add a structure to your property isn’t one you’ve made lightly. Just like […]



The Barn Pros Story – Where It All Began

Where Barn Pros is Today Back in 1991 – Founders Jeff and Steve Worked As General Contractors Barn Pros founders, Jeff and Steve, were working […]



Preparing To Build On Your Land

Your land will greatly determine what kind of structure you can build, and where. There are many factors that come into play here, and before […]



Customer Spotlight: Christel Haven Horse Boarding & Rehabilitation

Christel VanderWeide is the owner of Christel Haven Equestrian Center which boards and rehabilitates horses in Duvall, WA. She has been working with horses for her entire […]



Receiving Your Kit Shipment

The days leading up to your kit’s shipping date is certainly an exciting time. It’s a significant milestone in the process and one that should […]



Anatomy of a Barn: Common Terms & Styles

Throughout the process of designing and building a barn, you will have to wade through a sea of barn terminology. While you don’t need to […]



Understanding Post Frame Structure Construction

Post Frame Style Post-frame (or pole-frame) construction has been used for centuries and is a leading construction style that provides an efficient way to build […]



5 Reasons to Build Your Barn in the Winter

It’s a well-known fact that traveling during off-peak times can save you a considerable amount of money and building a barn in the off-season is […]



Customer Spotlight: Sammamish Animal Sanctuary

“Once she knew she had love, affection and a purpose, she changed completely.” This is Diane Gockel, one of our customers located right in our […]



The Barn Pros Process: How to build a barn right

Building a high-quality wood structure can be a long, painstaking experience. But Barn Pros has created a smarter building process that is faster and less […]



Customer Spotlight: Erin Kate’s Equestrian Art

This is the go-get-it attitude that seems to permeate every aspect of Erin’s life and is a theme among many people who choose the equestrian […]



Customer Spotlight: Spoiled Dog Winery

Karen Krug is the owner and creator of Spoiled Dog Winery on scenic Whidbey Island. She’s been making wine on the island for the past […]



Barn Pros Lumber Yard

We started as builders, so we know what it is like to find the right lumber while balancing cost, strength and beauty. That is why […]