Cabin Kits, Barn Kits, Small House Kits

Building kits for every budget.

With kits starting under $3000 you can't help but save.

Free custom design means you get exactly the cabin or barn you want. The size and design can be tailored to meet or beat your budget.

Each kit is designed using locally available building materials. Less long distance shipping is better for the environment and let's you support your local economy. Because we custom draft each set of plans as part of your kit you can recycle doors and windows locally and we'll show them on your plans. Thinking of using our doors or windows? Ask about having them made out reclaimed barn boards. Want to substitute roofing or siding materials? No problem! Upgrades are available. With our 4-Control system our buildings can accept most kinds of siding. With our kits you can have the look of a log cabin or recycle your old barn boards. You can upgrade your composition roofing or switch to metal.

Your time is valuable! We spend the time putting your package together and scheduling the delivery. This means you have more time for the other parts of your project, such as, land preparation, permitting, and hiring a contractor.  Do you live in a high snow or wind zone? Our buildings can be engineered to meet your county requirements.

By using efficient and green business practices we can pass the savings on to you. With our great price, our strong frames, our adaptability, and our money saving DIY friendly assembly Pennypincher's building kit will give you the best long-term investment value and the lowest short-term price.
 

At Pennypincher's we see the value in excellent, friendly, personal service.

How long will it take?

The amount of time it takes to complete the different phases of project varies in every case.  Uncomplicated cabins and barns with a simple permitting process can be completed and shipped in a reasonably short period of time, sometimes less than a month.  Pennypincher's is a small company.   When it comes to shipping dates, we promise to do our very best.  

Likely the most frustrating part of your project will come as you try to maintain your time schedule. Many times homeowners have already broken ground and prepared the site before choosing a design. You might be unsure of who you will go with, you have been talking to suppliers, builders, and sub-contractors. This may have gone on for months as you have tried to determine the best way to go. In the coming days, weeks, or months, you will sign agreements and get started.Then the waiting begins. You will have to wait for the banker, wait for the plan design, wait for the engineer's stamp, wait for the building department, wait for the builder, wait for the inspectors, wait for the plumber, wait for the electrician, … wait, wait, wait …! Feel the frustration? In all fairness to your suppliers, builders, and subcontractors, they are likely trying to do a good job in a timely fashion to please you. But their jobs are not so easy. It is best to note their time estimates and then mentally double them. Don't tell them you've done that, or they will take even longer. By allowing plenty of extra time, you will avoid frustration.

 

Your supplier, builder, and subs will take the same amount of time if you start now or a month from now.  They can't do much unless you have plans for them to review.  The first thing to do is is get the design process started. While your completing the details of the final design, you will have ample time to make changes and adjustments. Site preparation and other tasks can be done while you wait for the permitting approval. It is not necessary to hire an architect or buy plans. We will provide them with our package.
 

More information on the permitting process can be found on our Building Permits page.
 

How to start now!

At Pennypincher's we don't need to know everything at sign up time. We only  need your initial idea of the ground floor footprint size, including shed porches, and the size of the loft footprint. We can pro-rate the change in cost according to your original price. Once we have this and your initial deposit we can get started.  Next we will need the customer homework for your project. This tells us things like snow and wind load and your counties requirements for your plans.  Once we have these, we can be off and running. We will work out the door and window sizes and locations as we go along. Accessories may also be determined as we go along. We will keeping working with you on your changes and improvements until you say "That's it! That's the perfect plan!"  Call today and let us help you on the way to have the cabin or barn you've always wanted.
 

Build your dream house, cabin or barn on any budget.

Now is the time to

BUILD & SAVE BIG!