Barndominium Builder in Illinois

Built-Mor builds barndominium shells on your site in Illinois — not kits. Post-frame construction from an Illinois contractor since 1983.

A barndominium combines living space with a workshop, garage, or storage area under one roof. Built-Mor constructs barndominiums using post-frame construction — the same proven method used for agricultural and commercial buildings, adapted for residential living.

We are a post frame building contractor in Illinois, not a kit company or national franchise. Built-Mor builds the barndominium shell on your site and gives you the plans to take to the city or county. You obtain the building permit and prepare the site, and you arrange concrete work, septic, electrical, plumbing, utilities and the interior completion with your own contractors. Built-Mor can recommend concrete contractors.

Post-frame construction uses widely spaced structural posts instead of conventional stud walls. This allows for open, flexible interior layouts without load-bearing walls in the way.

Clear-span trusses create tall, open ceilings — common in barndominiums with loft space or vaulted living areas. No attic trusses cluttering the interior.

Steel roofing and siding stand up to Illinois weather — hot summers, cold winters, ice storms, and wind. Low maintenance compared to wood or vinyl.

Live in one section, park equipment in another. A barndominium puts your home and workspace under one roof — practical for farm operators and property owners.

Built-Mor builds barndominiums throughout Illinois. We are based in Southern Illinois and serve communities across the state. Browse our service areas or contact us to confirm availability for your location.

Built-Mor is a post frame building contractor. Beyond barndominiums, we build:

A barndominium combines living space with a workshop, garage, or storage area in a single post-frame structure. These versatile buildings offer modern living amenities while maintaining the practical advantages of post-frame construction — open floor plans, high ceilings, and durable steel exteriors.

Yes. Barndominiums are popular throughout Illinois. They must meet residential building codes including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and energy requirements. Built-Mor builds the barndominium shell and gives you the plans for the city or county. You obtain the building permit and arrange the interior completion.

The terms overlap. Both use post-frame construction. A barndominium typically includes a mix of living space and workspace (shop, garage, storage) under one roof. A pole barn house may be entirely residential. Built-Mor builds both — the layout depends on what you need.

No. Built-Mor is a contractor, not a kit company. We build the barndominium shell on your site in Illinois, not a kit. You arrange the interior completion, plumbing and electrical with your own contractors. You get a finished building, not a pile of materials to assemble yourself.

Built-Mor serves Illinois, with a concentration in Southern Illinois. We build barndominiums across the state, from the Metro East (St. Clair, Madison counties) throughout central and southern Illinois. Contact us to confirm service availability for your location.

Contact Built-Mor for a free quote on your Illinois barndominium. We build the shell on your site, not a kit, and you arrange the interior with your own contractors.

Or call us: (618) 732-8704

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The people who answer the phone

  • Rick Jones, Built-Mor Buildings sales representative.
    Rick JonesSales Representative
  • Del Wilkins, Built-Mor Buildings sales representative.
    Del WilkinsSales Representative
  • Gary Sink, Built-Mor Buildings sales representative.
    Gary SinkSales Representative
Rick ForthOwner & President

With over 40 years of experience in finance, management, and community leadership, Rick brings a wealth of expertise to his role.

Andrew ForthSales Representative

What You Don't See

Double Column Anchors

Doubled columns tie into the footing with anchors, so wind and uplift loads travel into the ground.

No-Splice Support Columns

Each column runs as one continuous piece, so there is no splice to weaken the wall.

Steel Purlin Hanger

Steel hangers hold each roof purlin to the truss with an engineered metal connection, not nails alone.

Where we build

Southern Illinois

Post-frame construction and metal buildings in twenty-seven Southern Illinois counties.

  • Bond
  • Clay
  • Clinton
  • Edwards
  • Effingham
  • Fayette
  • Franklin
  • Gallatin
  • Hamilton
  • Hardin
  • Jackson
  • Jasper
  • Jefferson
  • Johnson
  • Lawrence
  • Madison
  • Marion
  • Massac
  • Monroe
  • Perry
  • Pope
  • Pulaski
  • Randolph
  • Richland
  • Saline
  • St. Clair
  • Union