Frequently Asked Questions

Services

  1. Does MD get the permits or do I have to?
  2. Do you have financing available?
  3. Do you provide the concrete for the foundation?
  4. Do you provide plumbing and electrical work?

Design

  1. I would like for my new barn to match the color of my house. Can you do that?
  2. My community requires stucco finish to match the house. Can you do that?
  3. Can you build living areas into the barn?

Timing

  1. How long does it take to get the barn?
  2. How long are the warranties?

Locations

  1. Where do you build?
  2. Can you build in Dade and West Palm Beach counties?
  3. Is there a barn close to me that I could see?

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Does MD get the permits or do I have to?

Actually, we can do either!  You can pull the permits, if you have the time, or we can hire a permitting service to act on your behalf for an additional fee.  If the property is zoned "agricultural", you may not even need permits.  Contact your local building authorities.

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Do you have financing available?

MD Enterprises (our corporate office) is working with several national sources for financing.  Usually, the best rate can be acquired from local institutions where you normally bank.  Check with the same companies that you are currently using for you home, car, etc.

We do have several leasing companies that we work with for buildings used in businesses.  This  offers you the ability to write off the lease on your taxes!  Contact us for further details.

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Do you provide the concrete for the foundation?

We can. We will include a concrete estimate in our quote to you for a completed project price.  Your new building will require concrete piers at all corners or footers and support areas and ribbons for the walls to sit on.  Depending on the design, you may also need flat work for your porches, feed, tack, offices and/or center aisles. You may also hire a separate contractor for your concrete work. All we ask is that the foundation be built to the barn engineering specifications to meet the wind load requirements for your area.

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Do you provide plumbing and electrical work?

No. However, we can contract local professionals in your area to complete this work for you.  By placing the service in our contract, you only have to deal with one person and avoid the scheduling of different contractors.  At the time of your quote, we will include an "allowance" based on your wishes and previous jobs. You can also contract with these professionals directly.

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I would like for my new barn to match the color of my house. Can you do that?

Yes. MD offers several popular roof and wall colors to choose from in their standard wall materials.  We also offer finishes that you can paint in any color offered by your local home improvement center.

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My community requires stucco finish to match the house. Can you do that?

Yes.  We can hire a local contractor to apply the stucco finish that can then be painted the same color as your home.  Custom work can also be added to add dimension to the facade.  

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Can you build living areas into the barn?

Yes and no.  These custom designs are truly "one-of-a-kind" and will vary based on your personal tastes. Usually, we will provide the shell for you or your local contractors to finish. 

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How long does it take to get the barn?

Usually from 10 - 12 weeks. 

Engineered Prints 3 - 4 weeks, depending on factory backlogs
Permits 1 day - months! (Varies, per county)
Factory Drawings 1 -2 weeks
Manufacture 3 - 4 weeks, depending on factory backlogs
Installation 1 - 4 weeks, depending on design

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How long are the warranties?

The warranties vary with different items.  See actual warranties for more details.

Installation 1 year warranty
Roof Factory Warranted for 20 years
Standard Walls Lifetime factory "Kick-thru" warranty

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Where do you build?

All points in Florida east of Tallahassee and South of the Georgia line.  In the event you live in the Florida panhandle, please contact Bob Skillen with MD Barns of the Gulf Coast.

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Can you build in Dade and West Palm Beach counties?

Yes we can!  Our pre-engineered buildings are designed to meet the toughest building codes in Florida.

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Is there a barn close to me that I could see?

Probably.  We have placed barns all over the state of Florida and chances are, there's one near you. Our customers are proud of their barns, and enjoy every opportunity to show them off.  Contact us today to set up an appointment.

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