Grain mills are important for ensuring a steady supply of grain for the nation and world. According to Global Newswire, the nation's grain mills control nearly a third of the global demand. If you are considering adding a grain mill to your farm, then here are three questions you should ask a prospective millwright service before hiring one to build your grain mill.

1. What Size Would Suit My Farm's Needs?

You don't want a grain mill that is too big or too small. One that will suit your needs during peak season should work well, but most farmers and agricultural operations are unsure what size mill they would need. An experienced millwright should be able to assess your total annual yield and better determine the appropriate size for your operation. When you get the right mill size, your operations can continue uninterrupted while you have the storage and milling capacity needed to support your agricultural endeavors and, most importantly, turn a profit.

2. How Many Mills Have You Built?

You don't want your mill to be the first that a service has ever built. Instead, you should find one that has a lot of experience building mills and has built several in your local area. A local company should have lots of experience building virtually identical mill structures and have good local connections for materials and other service providers who might be needed to complete the project. An experienced local service will know how the local climate affects such structures and how to build the most durable and viable ones that can suit your needs very well.

3. Do You Have Work Samples and References?

You should ask for examples of similar structures that the millwright has built before choosing to hire one to build your mill. The evidence likely will be digital photos and maybe video that you can review to get a good idea of the quality of work done. You also should ask about local references from past clients who have requested similar mills. You might even obtain location information so that you could view the work from the road or in person if the landowner is available to give you permission to take a closer look.

If you're looking for a dependable team to build a mill on your property, then get in touch with us at Central Millwright Service, LLC. You can call or send an online request to learn more about mill construction and get a free estimate. We look forward to hearing from you.