What size lot do I need for a pole barn in Gardendale?
It depends on the building and local setbacks, so measure your lot and check with the city. Pole barns are scaled to your budget and your space. We can talk about what suits your yard.[2]
Old Jugtown, now a growing city
Gardendale pole barns, shops and metal roofs
Gardendale is a northern Birmingham suburb with a long history that includes a pottery nickname. RBC Buildings serves Gardendale from our Blountsville office.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Gardendale.
Gardendale builders ask
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
Can a business along Fieldstown Road use a steel building?
Many business owners choose steel for shops, storage or offices because the framing can be open and flexible. It depends on the use and approvals. Call us to talk about your plan.[2]
Is a barndominium practical in a city with this much land area?
Some Gardendale parcels on the outskirts may suit a barndominium. It depends on utilities, zoning and your plans. We can discuss the general steps.[2]
How do I choose a color for my building or roof?
Our color visualizer lets you try options on a building before deciding. It is a handy way to compare choices before a quote.[2]
Jugtown to Gardendale
The community was once called Jugtown because of a jug and churn factory. It took the Gardendale name in 1906 after a schoolteacher campaigned for a change, and it was incorporated as a city in 1955.[2]
Gardendale spans nearly 23 square miles, which is large for a suburb. That space leaves room for homes with outbuildings on the edges and commercial development along roads such as Fieldstown Road and Odum Road.[2]
Gardendale at a glance
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The 2020 Census counted 16,044 residents in Gardendale.[2]
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Gardendale covers about 22.98 square miles in Jefferson County.[2]
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The city hosted the Olympic torch relay in 1996 on its way to Atlanta.[2]
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Before Interstate 65 was built, U.S. Route 31 was the main route between Nashville and Birmingham, and the original route through Gardendale was a stagecoach route in the 19th century.[2]
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Gardendale is described as home to over 400 businesses and 24 churches.[2]
Call about your Gardendale project
Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a barn, shop or roof in Gardendale. We are happy to help you think it through.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.