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• If you are providing your own concrete, dirt, or other pad, you must provide us with a level building site of approximately two feet larger than your building’s specs on all sides.
• Site prep should include the site being sloped off around the perimeter to ensure that water drains away from the site.
• Final cosmetic leveling and grading may be needed after the completion of your building.

Site excavation for your building may be available through MQS, depending on your location. If unavailable, we will work with you to find the best solution possible for you in your area. If you have questions about this process, please give us a call.

Our standard building packages come with an unfinished interior, providing a clean starting point to customize your space as needed. Additionally, you can individually select finishing options, offering you the flexibility to craft a high-quality space while staying within your budget.

Common finishing options include installing a concrete floor (before or after construction), full fiberglass insulation, Therma-Guard as a moisture barrier, and finishing interior walls with steel panels or OSB.

Additional framing and insulation options may vary by region. Currently, electrical work is not included and should be arranged separately.

Because some finishing options depend on your location, please ​​give us a call or request a free quote to see which options are available for your specific project.

It is the customer’s responsibility to apply for the permit if it is required. You will need to check with your local municipality or homeowners association on any restrictions (size, height, materials, etc.) or required setbacks from your property lines. MQS can provide pre-engineered plans.

Yes, every building is custom-built and is fully customizable with multiple options for doors, windows, insulation types, lean-tos, interior, and exterior features.
To learn more, explore the options section of our process page, or view our FAQ on interior finishing options. For the most accurate customizable options for your building, it’s best to give us a call or submit a free quote online.

There are three ways to get a free quote from MQS about a pole barn building. For each option, the more detailed the request, the more accurately we can get you a quote back.

1. You can request a free quote on the website.
2. Customize your building and get a free quote using our 3D Visualizer.
3. Give us a call and your local salesmen will guide you through all the options, and give you a quote, over the phone or in person at one of our offices.

We stock overhead doors, windows, and slider doors. Your local sales representative will be able to assist you with all the available options.

To get you started with some options, explore the customizble options section of our process page.

We can custom build practically any size. You determine the size that best fits your needs. However, using standard lengths and widths will be economically beneficial to you.
For options to get you started explore our building speicals page, or our process page to learn more.

At MQS, our pole buildings can be built to match nearly all engineering category risk levels 1-4. So whether it’s a simple hay shed or a commercial building, we have you covered.

Not sure about your engineering requirements. Give us a call and we will walk you through any requirements.

We recommend introducing good ventilation to your building, which can be accomplished by adding 1′-2′ boxed overhangs with vented soffits. This introduces good airflow, which will reduce interior condensation. Another recommended upgrade would be to add a vapor barrier to the roof. 

The product we use and recommend is a foil-backed foam product. This ensures condensation control and adds a layer of reflective insulation under the steel roof, reflecting some of the summer heat and making the interior more comfortable and stable.

Post-frame construction techniques use large posts in the ground or attached to a monolithic concrete slab instead of traditional foundations, allowing for faster build times (days/weeks instead of months or years), large open interior spaces, and cost-effective construction for customers.

The entire process from initial contract agreement to finished construction of your custom post-frame building from MQS can be as little as 4-6 weeks.

Completion times will vary based on seasonal and local demand, if custom parts (such as special Dutch or steel insulated garage doors, cupolas with weathervanes) need to be specially ordered, if there are delays in obtaining needed permits, or if site prep is not completed by the scheduled start date.

If you have questions about the process for your build, please give us a call!

We guide you from consultation and design through construction and final walkthrough.

The average lead time from signing a contract to completion of the building can vary depending on the availability of our crews. Typically our crews start the building process within a week of delivery of materials.

Every project is completed on a “pay as you go” basis. A 20% deposit is required at signing of the contract. 60% is due upon material delivery. The remaining 20% is due upon completion.

Each pole building from MQS comes with a one-year workmanship warranty. This covers problems that could occur with the building’s construction. If issues with a building occur within the first year, we will gladly come out and fix them as soon as possible. Typically, most repairs take 2 to 3 weeks, depending on whether or not replacement parts need to be ordered and their availability.

We take pride in the quality of how our buildings are built, so if something does happen with your MQS building even after one year, please give us a call. We will assess your situation and work with you to find the best solution possible.

We build all our post-frame and pole buildings with the highest-quality materials, most of which come with their own manufacturer’s warranty. For example, our garage doors, metal roofing and siding panels, and posts highlight warranties of 10, 40, and 50 years, respectively.
To find the specifics of our product warranties, please visit our building process page, our warranties page, or give us a call!

By using standard lengths and widths, by using our 29Ga metal for siding and roofing, and by staying with the standard 4/12 pitch roof.

For cost effective options to get you started explore our building speicals page.

Yes, our buildings come with standard pre-engineering to handle regional conditions such as 90mph winds and heavy snow loads, making them ideal for most conditions in the Northwest.

We can also custom-engineer any building to be rated category risk levels 1-4 for its specific location. Allowing it to stand strong just about anywhere.
Not sure about your engineering requirements. Give us a call and we will walk you through any requirements. 

Common uses vary between categories of pole barns. The main overlapping use categories include residential or commercial equipment storage, workshops/garages, production facilities, recreational spaces, and housing/shelter for animals. 

Other examples include calving barns, riding arenas, airplane hangars, living spaces, indoor gyms/gymnasiums, and more. If you can dream it, we can build it; the limit of uses is only up to your imagination!
Start today by visiting our offices, filling a free quote form, or by giving us a call.

Most customers are shocked by how quickly we construct even large projects. With the columns embedded and on precast concrete foundation blocks, there is typically no need to dig footers, form, pour, and wait for everything to cure.

We can drill, set columns, and start framing all in the same day. Everything is wood-framed, including the free-span trusses (up to 80′), which makes customizing the interior much easier than steel-framed buildings.