Pole Barn Builders in Harrisburg, PA
Building a pole barn in Harrisburg means following local zoning rules, which vary across Harrisburg, Lower Paxton Township, Camp Hill, and Mechanicsburg.
JJ Builders serves both sides of the Susquehanna River. Since 2019, our 25 skilled craftsmen have completed over 160 pole barns and custom buildings, all backed by a five-year workmanship warranty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on where the lot is. In Lower Paxton Township, a building over 1,000 square feet needs a building permit, plus zoning and stormwater permits. Smaller buildings still need the zoning and stormwater permits. Cumberland County townships and the city each follow their own rules.
A 40 x 60 building covers 2,400 square feet. The price depends on wall height, doors, insulation, the floor, and site work. In Lower Paxton, a building that size also needs a building permit. We give you an itemized quote for your lot instead of a flat number.
In Lower Paxton Township, you need at least 2 acres for the first horse and 1 more acre for each horse after that. The barn must also be 100 feet from a neighboring home's lot line. On the West Shore, Silver Spring Township requires at least 2 acres for livestock.
Often, yes. If the building can be seen from a public street, public alley, or sidewalk, it needs a Certificate of Appropriateness first. The review looks at design and materials, so choosing siding and colors that fit the street helps.
Yes. A barndominium uses the same post frame as a pole barn, but adds insulation, plumbing, and finished rooms. The cost depends on how much living space you finish and the materials you choose. We check that your township allows a home on the lot before design starts.