Pole Sheds · Mankato Pole Barns
Pole Shed Builders in Mankato, MN
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Pole Sheds & Storage Buildings
Pole Shed Builders for Mankato, MN
Lakes sit all around Mankato, from Madison Lake to Eagle Lake, and with them come boats, pontoons, fish houses and campers that need a place to wait out the off season. A pole shed is the plain answer. A roof, strong walls, and doors that open wide enough to back a trailer in. Without anything extra, it costs less to build than a finished shop.
Measure the biggest thing first. Fish houses, campers and fifth-wheels are taller and wider than they look in the yard, and a snowmobile trailer needs turning room. Hay wants an open side for air, while a boat wants a closed door and a dry floor. The shed can be open-sided, enclosed, or a mix, with a lean-to for odds and ends.
What's included
What goes into pole sheds and storage buildings
- 01
Layout by item
A floor plan that places the boat, the camper, the fish house and the sleds so each one can be reached.
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Big doors
Tall, wide sliding or overhead doors for trailers, campers and RVs.
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Open or closed sides
Open for airflow and hay, enclosed for security and dry storage.
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Gravel or slab
A compacted gravel floor, or concrete for a cleaner, drier building.
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Lean-to
A lower roof along one wall for firewood, a mower or seasonal gear.
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Dry approach
Graded gravel in front so towing in spring does not mean mud.
Building ideas
Pole Sheds & Storage Buildings: what they can look like
Example photos of the building type.
How it works
How a pole shed job works
- 1
Measure what you store
Length, width and height of each item, with the trailer under it.
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Choose the site
Room to back in, a decent slope for runoff and distance from lot lines.
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Quote and permit
We quote the building and handle the permit where needed.
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Erect and gravel
Posts, trusses, steel and doors first, then the floor and the gravel in front.
Questions
Pole Sheds & Storage Buildings FAQs
How big a shed do I need for a boat and a camper?
Add the lengths side by side plus walking room, and use the tallest item for the height. A shed often ends up deeper than people first sketch it, because trailers and hitches take space. Better to size up a little.
Can a fish house be stored in a pole shed?
Yes, and it is a common use. Plan for the house on its frame or trailer, and leave space to pull in and out. A concrete or compacted gravel floor keeps the runners clean, and ventilation prevents mildew.
What does a pole shed cost?
It depends on size, height, how many sides are closed, the number of doors and the floor. An open hay shed is the simplest, and an enclosed insulated one costs more. Send the details and we price that exact building.
Is a permit needed for a storage building?
Sometimes. Small accessory buildings may fall below a threshold, while larger ones need a permit, and setbacks apply either way. Properties near the Minnesota River or a lake face shoreland limits. We check your city or township.
Will stored items stay dry?
Yes with an enclosed building, a good roof, grading away from the walls and ventilation. Concrete floors help for boats and campers. Open-sided sheds protect from sun and rain but let wind-blown snow in.
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Where we build
Pole Sheds & Storage Buildings in these towns
We build pole sheds for boats, campers, fish houses and hay in every town below.
Blue Earth County
Nicollet County
Waseca County
Watonwan County
Faribault County
Brown County
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