When your business involves vehicles or heavy equipment, space is a valuable commodity when it comes to storage. For many, pole garages provide a safe and relatively inexpensive solution that’s constructed in less time than typical outbuildings. While planning to build a pole garage for your business, consider the tips below before getting started.

Considerations When Building a Pole Garage

1. Anticipate Growth

Whether you need space for vehicle storage, acquired construction equipment, or other heavy machinery, knowing the size required for your garage is essential. As your business grows, your inventory will too, so build space that meets your future needs to save time and money.

2. Select Doors Based on Your Needs

Choose doors that are large enough to accommodate your largest piece of equipment and your business’s needs. While sliding or barn doors are cost-effective, they’re inconvenient when you're regularly opening and closing them to move vehicles or machinery. When storing heavy equipment, hydraulic or electronic overhead doors are simpler to use, and they're more secure.

3. Research Laws and Permits

Neglecting to acquire building permits or being found in non-compliance of zoning laws will cost you in hefty fines, or you’ll have to demolish your structure. Before beginning your project, contact the city or county clerk's office for information on your area’s building permits and zoning laws. While different municipalities have different regulations, they determine your land’s use, the size of your structure compared to your lot, and your building’s compliance with the city’s height and safety restrictions. 

When you need more space for your growing business, contact Bilt-Rite Buildings in Ashland, MO. With over 60 years of experience creating high-end structures, including pole garages, storage barns, and stables, their knowledgeable staff will construct the outbuilding designed to meet your business’s needs. Contact them today at (573) 657-2418 to schedule a consultation, or visit them online to learn more about their services.