Pole Barn Construction DIY 30’x40’x12'

This barn was built with the help of family and friends. Took me 3 months from start to finish and cost me right around $15,000 not including electrical and insulation. Total slab dimension is 30'x63' I purchased the kit from a company out of Oklahoma named Gober Post Frame Buildings, it was easy to work with them and they helped me along the way if I had any questions or concerns. They sent drawings of the barn layout which were easy to read and go by. I ordered a basic 30 x40 barn and I designed and built the front porch truss to add as accent. Cost Breakdown $8,045 30x40x12 Kit from Gober Post Frame Building $35 sonotubes $210 wet set brackets, formed plate only $26 1/2" rebar for wet set brackets $120 bolts, lag screws $54 12" auger rental $240 cement for sonotubes $37 4- 2x4x16’ lumber for concrete form outside of barn $260 2 loads of dirt $680 3/8"rebar 12"oc $160 rebar wire ties , plastic sheeting for moisture barrier $43 plumbing for future toilet $60 Rubber boots purchase for helpers during concrete pour $3442 27 yards of concrete $650 labor payout for crew who helped me finish concrete $10 masonry screws $63 4x6 posts mounting brackets and concrete anchors $376 lumber for front porch roof truss $40 stain $37 door parts , door knobs $40 paint $40 fork lift rental to raise front porch truss $30 primer for door Total $14,698 (not including electrical and insulation)