What is the total cost of building a horse barn?

There are several important factors to consider when building a horse barn. Horses are an important investment and may even be thought of as members of the family, so it makes sense to house them in a safe and secure structure. A horse barn should be designed to be strong and durable, weather resistant and fireproof. 

Steel horse barns satisfy these requirements more completely than barns made from other materials. They can be built on a concrete slab or on a level piece of ground that drains well. Once built, steel barns require very little maintenance. They provide horses with a warm, secure shelter that is resistant to hurricanes, earthquakes and fires. When all of these factors are weighed, a prefabricated steel barn provides the most value for a horse barn.

Prefabricated steel buildings can be constructed more quickly than traditionally built barns. This means more savings for the barn owner. The cost for a prefab steel barn is usually less than $25 per square foot. Add-on costs include site preparation, the addition of a concrete slab if desired, and barn extras such as insulation, stalls and storage areas.  

Due to the strength and durability of steel, owners of prefabricated steel barns can take advantage of savings in insurance. Minimum maintenance is needed for steel buildings, offering another area for cutting cost.

To help answer this question here are some ball park prices to work with:

Hopefully, this information has assisted you in answering the common question of 'What is the total cost of building a horse barn?'

For further horse barn planning & buying information see:

• Sample Barn Photos
• Barn Buyers Guide
  
• Sample Barn Floor Plans
• Barn Pricing & Estimates
• Barn Planning & Buying FAQs