FarmTek Installation
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FarmTek is a large US ag retailer — their ClearSpan fabric buildings, hoop buildings, and high tunnels ship across Canada with decent instructions and better hardware tolerances than the budget imports. We install every FarmTek product line at the flat-rate price on our homepage, whether it's a season-extension high tunnel or a 70-ft commercial storage building.
FarmTek — Agricultural Shelters and Hoop Buildings
FarmTek (and its sister brand ClearSpan) is one of the largest agricultural-structure retailers in North America. Their catalogue covers ClearSpan Truss-Arch fabric buildings, Econoline hoop buildings, Majestic greenhouses, high tunnels, livestock shelters, and a long list of farm equipment beyond the structures. They ship direct to farmers, ranchers, and commercial operators.
FarmTek kits arrive with assembly instructions and, for the smaller sizes, a DIY weekend is realistic. For the ClearSpan commercial sizes — anything 40 ft wide and up — professional installation is the difference between a building that's square, tight, and engineered to the posted snow load, and one that's "close enough" until the first big dump.
Which FarmTek product lines do you install?
All of them. The ones that show up most on our schedule:
- ClearSpan Truss-Arch fabric buildings — the commercial lineup, 20 to 72 ft wide, steel truss arches, PE or PVC fabric.
- Econoline hoop buildings — entry-level single-bend hoop, good for storage and livestock.
- High tunnels — season-extension structures for growers. Poly film covers, roll-up sides.
- Majestic greenhouses — twin-wall polycarbonate, end-wall framing, ventilation.
- Calf shelters and run-ins — smaller agricultural shelters.
What's the ClearSpan install different from a budget hoop kit?
Better instructions and tighter hardware tolerances. ClearSpan's Truss-Arch arches ship in fewer, larger sections than the Chinese imports — fewer splice points to align, fewer pieces of hardware to fumble at 20 feet in the air. The frame is heavier steel per foot of span. None of that changes what you pay us (footprint, not brand), but it does mean the build typically runs cleaner and finishes closer to spec.
Foundation and anchoring
FarmTek's engineering spec varies by size and wind zone. Smaller Econoline and ClearSpan kits anchor fine on compacted soil with auger/helical anchors. The larger commercial ClearSpan sizes — and anything going through municipal permit — typically require concrete piers or a continuous footing. We check your local snow load (per NBCC) and wind zone against the manufacturer spec before the crew leaves the yard, so foundation isn't a surprise on install day.
How long does a FarmTek install take?
Depends heavily on model. A 20x20 high tunnel: one day. A 30x60 Econoline hoop: one to two days. A 50x100 ClearSpan commercial: two to three days. A multi-bay Majestic greenhouse run: varies, we quote the schedule after seeing your layout. We confirm the date the day before we roll so your yard is not blocked all week.
Base installation covers crew assembly of the frame, cover installation and tensioning, and anchoring to the agreed prepared base. Equipment rentals, travel, and lodging are assessed separately after discussing your project. The kit, site preparation, foundations, and permits are separate.
Same pricing applies regardless of brand. Find your size, that's your price.
Send the brand, dimensions, nearest town, and preferred timing. We will review the scope, separate expenses, and scheduling with you before confirming a booking.
Last updated: April 24, 2026
DIY labour has a cost even when the people already work for your operation. Estimate people, days, hours, and the value of their time using your own assumptions. Add the equipment and other expenses, then compare the same scope with a professional installation quote.
Max Contractors is an independent installation company. We are not a dealer for, sponsored by, or affiliated with the manufacturers whose products we install — brand names are used only to identify the kits we work on. Where a commercial relationship exists, we disclose it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Max Contractors install FarmTek buildings?
Yes. We install every FarmTek product line — ClearSpan Truss-Arch fabric buildings, Econoline hoop buildings, Majestic greenhouses, and high tunnels. FarmTek is a large US ag retailer and a lot of their kits end up in Canada. Same flat pricing as any other brand.
How much does professional installation cost for a FarmTek building?
Base installation covers crew assembly of the frame, cover installation and tensioning, and anchoring to the agreed prepared base. Equipment rentals, travel, and lodging are assessed separately after discussing your project. The kit, site preparation, foundations, and permits are separate.
Do you install FarmTek high tunnels and greenhouses?
Yes. High tunnels and greenhouses are a different job than a storage shelter — ventilation, the poly film or twin-wall polycarbonate covers, and the end-wall framing all change what the crew is doing. Pricing lines up with the footprint on the main table. If you have a multi-bay greenhouse run, message us with the layout and we will confirm the schedule before we load.
What's different about a ClearSpan install vs. a Chinese-import hoop kit?
FarmTek's ClearSpan Truss-Arch frames ship with better instructions and tighter hardware tolerances than the no-name imports. The arches come in fewer, larger pieces, so there are fewer splice points to align. That saves crew hours on the build. It does not change the price you pay us — that is set by footprint — but it does mean fewer surprises during assembly.
What should I have ready before my FarmTek installation?
A level site, foundation ready per the manufacturer spec (concrete piers, screw anchors, or continuous footing depending on model and local code), every crate unpacked and inventoried, and clear access for the crew and manlift. We do a parts check with you at the start so if anything is missing we flag it before the arches go up.
Can you install a FarmTek building on soil or does it need concrete?
Depends on the model and your use. Screw/auger anchors on compacted soil work fine for smaller ClearSpan and Econoline buildings in most wind zones. Concrete piers or a continuous footing are required for the larger ClearSpan commercial models and for most permitted builds. We check the manufacturer spec against your local snow and wind load before the crew leaves the yard.
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