HOW TO ORDER
Ordering from Shelter-Kit is easy. Print the Order Form/Purchase Agreement (HTML or PDF file) then, following the instructions below, fill out the Order Form with your desired items and mail it along with the retainer to the address on the Order Form. Please feel free to talk with us at any time during your planning process.
For More Information on Ordering Specific Kits See:
- Designing and Ordering Your Barn-House
- Designing and Ordering Your Loftouse®
- Designing and Ordering Your Unit One®
- Designing and Ordering Your Barn
- Talk with your local building or zoning officials to see whether you will be permitted to build on the site you have chosen. Ask if there are unusual local conditions such as high snow, wind or seismic loads. We can usually make design changes to meet higher load requirements. Please contact us for information.
- Obtain copies of all permit applications. Determine what, if any, technical information or drawings the building officials will require. In some cases, a printed copy of the specifications page will be sufficient. Frequently, floorplans and elevation drawings will be required. For an additional fee of $350, which is deductible from your building order if placed within six months, Shelter-Kit will provide a drawing package that will meet the requirements of most building departments and includes three sets of foundation plans, floor plans, elevations, frame plans and details, sections, specifications and structural calculations. If required, we can also provide engineer-stamped documents for all 50 states, and most Canadian Provinces, for $650.
- Check our website pages for your favorite kit, to see what sizes and options are available. You will find pages with prices, specifications, a photo gallery, floorplans, etc.
- Make a list of what is important for you in your new building. You can either draw up a sketch of your rough floorplan, or contact us about your building needs. For your convenience, we have provided blank floorplans for our building kits. If you wish, you can print several copies (it may be necessary to set your printer to horizontal printing to get the entire plan on one sheet). Then using your list as a guide, draw in partitions, stairs, doors and windows. Don't forget to allow space for the thickness of walls. If you choose to draw a draft floorplan, mail, e-mail or fax the plan to us and we will get back to you with our thoughts and ideas.
- Once your design is finalized and you are sure that a building permit will be issued, print and complete an Order Form/Purchase Agreement (HTML) and send it to us with the 5% retainer. We will acknowledge receipt of your Order and Retainer by return mail. Your order will be placed in our production schedule and a Construction Manual will be sent to you. If you are unable to view or print the Order Form/Purchase Agreement or if you have any questions call, write, e-mail or fax us.
Planning and ordering suggestions
Payment Schedule
We are willing to work with your bank to comply with their loan disbursement schedule.Retainer (5% of total price, non-refundable)
Due with your order.
Deposit
Two-thirds of balance, due not later than four weeks prior to the shipping date.
Final Payment
Due in Tilton, NH three business days prior to the shipping date.