Offering Over 20 Years of Building & Construction Experience
Custom Barn Builders in Southern New Hampshire
Need a barn to house farm animals, store outdoor equipment, or manage other storage needs?
DeSalvo Builders designs and builds custom barns for homeowners and property owners throughout Southern New Hampshire. Unlike a standard barn kit or predetermined package, we customize your structure around your property, intended use, preferred layout, and long-term needs.
Whether you're looking for a traditional New England-style barn, a practical equipment or storage building, or a multi-purpose structure with room to grow, we'll help you turn your ideas into a finished building designed specifically for you.
A Custom Barn Designed Around Your Property & Needs
A custom barn gives you the flexibility to build a structure that serves your specific needs and requirements.
We build barns for a variety of uses, including:
Equipment and machinery storage
Lawn and garden storage
Recreational vehicle storage
Workshop and hobby space
Agricultural and animal space
Seasonal item storage
Upper-level storage space
Tool and supply storage
Multipurpose work and storage space
Flexible space for future needs
Custom Barns Versus Prefab Barn Kits
Prefab or packaged barns can be a practical option when your needs fit a predetermined design. But your property, intended use, and preferred style may call for something more specific.
A custom barn gives you greater flexibility when making decisions about:
Building dimensions
Building height
Door sizes and quantity
Door and window placement
Roof configuration
Exterior appearance
Interior layout
Upper-level storage
Electrical needs
Workshop space
Animal-use space
Future space needs
Unlike a prefab barn, which requires you to adapt your plans to fit a kit, we build your barn around what works for your property and meets your needs.
Full-Service Custom Barn Construction
One company. One team. One point of contact.
DeSalvo Builders is a full-service, start-to-finish builder. We coordinate the many stages of your barn construction project so you don't have to manage multiple contractors yourself.
Depending on your project, our work may include:
Plot Plans
Design & Engineering
Permitting
Site Preparation
Excavation
Foundation Construction
Framing
Roofing
Siding
Windows & Doors
Loft construction
Electrical
Interior Finishes
Final Completion
From Concept to Completion— We Handle It All.
Build a Barn That Complements Your Property
A barn should feel like it belongs on your property—not like a generic structure placed there as an afterthought.
We will design your barn to complement your home, landscape, and surrounding buildings by coordinating rooflines, siding, trim, windows, doors, proportions, and other architectural details.
Whether you prefer a traditional New England look or a more contemporary design, we will design and build a custom structure that also enhances your property's character.
Your barn should work hard while complementing your home.
Custom Barn Project Gallery
Explore examples of custom barns, garages, and accessory structures our team has built throughout Southern New Hampshire.
Bedford, NH
Detached Garage
Candia, NH
Attached Garage
Hooksett, NH
Custom barn
Why Choose DeSalvo Builders?
DeSalvo Builders is owned and operated by Peter DeSalvo of Peter DeSalvo Contracting. Peter brings over 20 years of experience in the building and construction industry, including custom homes, garages, major residential renovations, residential rehabs, roofing, and commercial construction.
What You Can Expect When Working With Us:
Responsive local service from a Candia-based builder
Custom solutions based on your property and intended use
Quality craftsmanship from an experienced construction team
Clear communication throughout the project
Attention to detail throughout your project
Start-to-finish project management with one team
What Should You Consider When Planning a Barn?
Property & Site Considerations
One of the first things we consider is how the barn will sit on your property.
Access, grade, setbacks, driveway location, drainage, utilities, the location of your home and other buildings, and how large vehicles or equipment access the structure can all influence the final design.
Thinking through these details early on helps create a barn that works well with your property instead of forcing your property to work around the building.
How You’ll Use It
Next, we ask a simple but important question: What do you need the barn to do?
You may initially think about storage for equipment or seasonal items, but once you consider tools, recreational vehicles, lawn equipment, workshop space, animals, or future storage needs, a larger or more flexible layout may make more long-term sense.
You may also want to consider oversized doors, a loft, dedicated work areas, electrical service, additional windows, or separate spaces for different uses.
By understanding how you'll use the barn today—and how your needs may change over time—we can help you create a structure that provides lasting value and functionality.
Custom Barn FAQs
In many New Hampshire communities, yes. A new barn may require building approval and can also be subject to zoning, setback, lot coverage, structural, electrical, and other local requirements. Requirements vary by municipality and by the intended use of the building.
Do I need a permit to build a barn in New Hampshire?
It depends on your available space, intended use, local zoning requirements, setbacks, lot coverage rules, building height restrictions, access, and other property considerations.
DeSalvo Builders can review the type and size of barn you're considering and help identify practical design options.
What size barn can I build on my property?
Depending on the design, property, and local requirements, yes. A barn can include loft space or an upper level for storage or other permitted uses.
We consider structural requirements, stair access, headroom, and intended use during planning.
Can you build a barn with a loft or second level?
Yes. Because we specialize in custom construction, we can design your barn with dedicated workshop space, equipment storage, electrical service, lighting, work areas, and other features based on your needs.
Can my barn include a workshop?
Yes. We can build a custom barn for animals according to your project requirements.
Its layout and construction details will depend on the type and number of animals, ventilation, access, storage, drainage, and local requirements.
Can you build barns for animals?
Yes. We can design your barn to coordinate with your home's existing architecture, including siding, roofing, trim, doors, windows, rooflines, and other exterior details.
Can you match my barn to my house or other buildings?
No. We specialize in custom-built barns rather than standard prefab or packaged barn kits.
Do you build prefab or kit barns?
Contact us to discuss your project and request a quote.
Customer Reviews for DeSalvo Builders
Our Service Area
Based in Candia, DeSalvo Builders designs and builds custom workshops and accessory structures for homeowners throughout Southern New Hampshire, generally within about a 30-mile radius.