DIY House and Barn Kits

We encourage you to work with us now, to plan your kit, get your design done, start your permit process and place your order. We can schedule your delivery for this spring, summer or fall. We recommend that you get all your planning and permitting done early, to avoid the typical spring and summer backlog and long lead times.
Call us or send an email to discuss your plans in more detail.

standard kits can be purchssed which saves time and money

Houses

We offer a wide range of house kits; available in 1 and 2-story models and many creative configurations, including Tee or Ell shapes. We'll work with you to create the perfect house, including unique floor plans, cathedral ceilings, dormers, custom ceiling heights, porches, decks and many window, door, roofing and siding options.

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custom designed kits include ranch, capes and colonial designs

Custom Designs

If one of our Standard Plans doesn't meet your needs, we can work from your plans, modify one of our existing plans, or work with you to create a custom-design that meets all your specific needs and requirements. Whether you want to build a ranch, cape, or colonial, our design team is hands-on and our design services are affordable.

Barn kits, horse barns, workshops, art and office studios are available

Barns, Garages & Workshops

Our Barn and Garage kits are available in various widths and lengths. Tee or Ell formations are available, and can be customized in many ways to meet your requirements. We offer loft floor openings, higher ceilings, many door and window size and location options, cupolas, etc.
We also design kits that can be used as a combination barn or garage, and living space.

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many customers are repeat clients building a second kit such as a home then garage

The Ultimate DIY Project just got a whole lot easier!

How to Order

It's as Easy as 1, 2, 3

we can help you determine your needs and budget

1. Discuss

Select a Standard Kit plan. Or our team of designers can offer a customizable and comprehensive approach to design. You'll talk one-on-one with a Shelter-Kit designer and discuss your ideas and requirements.

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a designer will help layout the best design for you and your family

2. Design

Our designers understand that designing a barn, home or garage can be overwhelming. Our goal is to help make the process as seamless as possible and your experience as enjoyable as you've imagined.

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3. Develop

We will develop a detailed Design Package including floor plans, elevations and section drawings tailored to meet your needs.
Consult with your building officials to determine if engineer-stamped drawings are required.

why people choose shelter-kit and feel confident about working with us

What's included in a kit?
Shelter-Kit® buildings include all of the materials required to construct a weather tight shell on your foundation: hardware, fasteners*, framing and sheathing for walls, floors and roof, siding and exterior trim, roofing, flashing, drip edge and underlayments. Our kits do not include windows and doors as part of the base price. All materials are hand selected, carefully cut to precise dimensions, labeled, and packaged in easily identifiable bundles. We do not cut clapboard, or other horizontal siding. An illustrated Construction Manual describes each step, from the installation of the sills to the roof, all in simple, easy-to-understand language. Depending on the kit, options include stairs, dormers, loft floor openings, porches and decks and a variety of trim and soffits. We will gladly work with you on the design of your kit.

*Common nails for framing, sheathing, siding and trim are not included with the kit. If you choose to use hammers to drive all of the nails we can provide bulk common nails, however, we recommend you use pneumatic nailers to drive the nails. We can provide a list of sizes, types and quantities required that you must purchase separately for the nailers that you are using.

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