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House, Barn, Garage & Carriage House Kits, Designed for DIY Builders

Precut. Customizable. Easier to Build. Trusted for 50+ Years.

HOUSE KITS

Whether you're building a cabin in the woods, a family home by the lake, or a cottage to finally call your own, Shelter-Kit makes it possible.
We’ve spent  5 + decades helping thousands of people like you build beautiful, code-compliant homes with nothing but hand tools, a ladder, and a little bit of grit.
Everything is precut. Everything fits. And everything you need arrives with a custom construction manual and our full support behind you

OUR KITS AND PRICING

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Cabins & Cottages
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Tiny Homes
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Garages, Barns, Workshops
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Ranch Homes
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Cape Homes
Colonial Homes
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ADUs
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Carriage Houses
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Why Build With a Shelter-Kit?

Precut Kits

What it is: Every piece of lumber is cut to exact length before it ships.

Why it matters: No measuring, no miscuts, no waiting for a contractor to start.

Benefit: Save time + thousands in labor. Begin building the day the kit arrives.

DIY-Friendly Design

What it is: Kits engineered for owner-builders.

Why it matters: You don't need prior building experience.

Benefit: Build it yourself and save significantly over hiring a contractor.

 

Customization or Modification

What it is: We design the structure you want.

Why it matters: No cookie-cutter floor plans.

Benefit: Get a kit tailored to your needs, not a standard model.

 

Highest-Quality Materials

What it is: Hand-selected, premium lumber and components.

Why it matters: Better fit + better durability + easier assembly.

Benefit: A stronger, longer-lasting building. Built with confidence.

 

50+ Years of Experience

What it is: Family-owned, time-tested expertise.

Why it matters: Every detail of your kit is backed by decades of refinement.

Benefit: You can trust the process and the final result.

 

Dedicated Customer Support

What it is: Real people who guide you before and during your build.

Why it matters: You’re never alone in the process.

Benefit: Fewer surprises, smoother build, and confidence from day one.

 

Proven Customer Satisfaction

What it is: Repeat buyers and consistent positive feedback.

Why it matters: Success stories matter more than marketing claims.

Benefit: Peace of mind knowing others have built AND loved their Shelter-Kit.

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Build More Than a House.
Build a Life You Love with Your Own Two Hands

Expertly crafted kits, designed to help you create the home, memories, and freedom you’ve always dreamed of

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Pre-cut Kit with the Highest Quality Materials designed for ease of handling, assembly, and fit.

Illustrated, Step-by-step Instructions to ensure an efficient and successful building process.

Outstanding Support from the Shelter Kit® team before, during, and after your building project.

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I only have good things to say about the experience... and I already want to build more.

KM, West Virginia

Watch One Client Build Our 24’ x 36’ Barn

AFFORDABLE DIY HOME, BARN, GARAGE, AND WORKSHOP PLANS

Contact our team today to learn more about our affordable DIY home, garage, barn, and workshop kits or request a custom estimate.

SHELTER KIT® MAKES DIY HOME BUILDING AS EASY AS 1-2-3:

1.  Select your pre-cut and ready-to-assemble kit.

2. Receive your kit in as little as 5 weeks.

3. Build your structure, following our illustrated step-by-step instructions.

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QUALITY, CUSTOM KITS

EASY ASSEMBLY

BEGINNER FRIENDLY
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