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The Hidden Cost of "Low" Construction Quotes – Don’t Get Caught!
There’s something that’s become way too common in the construction industry—whether it’s a one-man contractor or a massive government project—budget overruns.

Farrow Built
Oct 71 min read


The Orange Cow Strikes Again… And It’s Costing Farmers Thousands
One farmer we work with even gave their skid steer a name: “The Orange Cow.” Why? Because it caused more destruction than any animal on the farm.

Farrow Built
Oct 71 min read


The Big Building Company Trap That Can Cost You Tens of Thousands
The big companies bank on you focusing on their low starting price — and only discovering the real cost when you’re too far in to turn back.

Duncan Farrow
Oct 72 min read


What You Need to Know About Inspections & Permits Before Building
Your building permit and your electrical permit are two different animals. We’ll handle the building permit; your electrician will handle the electrical permit.

Farrow Built
Sep 262 min read


The Dangerous Cost of “Estimates” — And Why You Should Never Fall for One Again
And that’s exactly the problem: an estimate is not a price. It’s a guess. And a poor one at that.

Duncan Farrow
Sep 262 min read


Build Smarter, Build Your Way
If you’re ready to take on your own build, but want to do it smart and do it right—this is for you.

Farrow Built
Sep 262 min read


Steel Pilings in Rocky Soil? Here’s What I Told Tim
Steel pilings in rocky soil? Solid choice—especially if engineered right and tied securely to the precast walls.

Duncan Farrow
Sep 262 min read


The Real Cost of “Cheap and Fast” – Don’t Let This Happen to You
They had mentioned it to us in passing, but nothing serious. Instead, they went with some friends who said they could start right away and do it for cheap.

Farrow Built
Sep 262 min read


Can You Use Your Own Lumber To Build? Here's the Truth...
Have you ever thought, "Hey, I’ve got my own logs. I’ve got a mill. Can I just mill my own posts or beams and use them in my building?"

Farrow Built
Sep 102 min read


We Don’t Build Houses—That’s Exactly Why He Hired Us
The customer told us something we hear a lot. He said what made him call us—and not someone else—was that we specialize.

Farrow Built
Sep 101 min read


Do You Really Need an Engineer for That Barn Repair?
Was it engineered? No. It was better—built from years of firsthand knowledge and a commitment to never cut corners when it comes to safety or longevity.

Duncan Farrow
Sep 101 min read


Why Build New When You Can Rebuild for a Fraction of the Cost?
So let me ask you: What do you need us to rebuild?

Farrow Built
Sep 101 min read


Snap-Lok or Exposed Fastener — What Roof Should You Choose?
One of the most common questions we get is: “Should I use an exposed fastener metal roof or a hidden fastener like Snap-Lok?”

Farrow Built
Sep 102 min read


Why Waiting to Build Is the Most Expensive Decision You Can Make
You know the building needs to get started. Reach out to us and let's get that project built.

Farrow Built
Sep 81 min read


We Added 40 Years to the Life of This Hay Shed!
We turned a hay shed in dire need of repair into a structure that looks and functions like new—all while saving our client a significant amount of money.

Farrow Built
Sep 81 min read


The Dangerous Truth Buried Beneath Your Pole Barn
When was the last time you checked the posts on your old pole barn for rot or decay?

Farrow Built
Sep 81 min read


A Quick Reminder of What We Can Do for You (Plus Something New We’re Excited About)
If you’re thinking about a new build, we offer complete design packages—from initial concepts to full engineering—at a range of price points to fit your budget.

Duncan Farrow
Sep 82 min read


Your Pre-Build Checklist
Here is your 7-point pre-approval checklist. This is going to help you make sure you have no surprises, whether you’re working with us or you’re working with another contractor.

Duncan Farrow
Sep 81 min read


Old Rotten Posts and Sinking Homes — What Your Fence and Your Foundation Have in Common
We got a call from a homeowner whose foundation had sunk a shocking eight inches.

Farrow Built
Sep 42 min read


New Design Packages That Do It All For You (From $500 to $11K)
What if getting your next building project designed and completely priced — even down to sub-trades and earthwork — was as simple as writing a check?

Farrow Built
Sep 41 min read
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