Select A Builder

• Barn raising directed by a barn raising consultant
• Barn Builder, General contractor, or sub contractor
• Home owner do-it-yourself

• Word of mouth
• Yellow Pages
• Online search for a barn raising consultant

• Site preparation required
• Level of experience
• Availability
• Stage of structure completion requiring his services
• Fee  Travel expenses
• Who will provide liability insurance
• A rough estimate of a final completed cost.
• References
• Does he have experience with Uncle Howard’s Packages

• Word of mouth
• Yellow pages
• Online search for barn raising contractor

• License and Bond
• Level of experience
• Recent references
• Stage of structure completion requiring his services
• Travel expenses (if any)
• Equipment expenses
• Bottom line price
• At what stages will payments be made
• Will there be a contingency hold back before final inspection
• Will the general do the work himself or use subcontractors
• Are the subcontractors to be used experienced with barns
• Does the contractor have experience with Uncle Howard’s Packages
• Who will obtain permits
• Approximately how long do permits take
• How long after obtaining permits will the assembly begin
• How long will the assembly take
• Will weather affect the time schedule
• Who handles site preparation
• Other expenses (sanican, etc.)

Uncle Howard's Recommends:

Great Western Barn Builders

• Views – what do you want to see and what can you hide with careful placement of the building and accessories
• Effect on your neighbors' view
• Drainage
• Driveways
• Trees
• Fencing
• Electrical and plumbing supply routes
• Concrete floor locations
• Paint and gutters

• Quality of assembly information
• Level of experience available
• Tools required – Uncle Howard’s provides a general list of tools commonly used to assemble the packages.
• Check local retail and rental stores in your area
• Tool and equipment rental cost
• Services you might have sub-contractors provide
• Who else is available and how will they be insured