A pole barn kit lets you build a strong post-frame building with your own crew, or with your own hands, while starting from a design that’s been thought through. O’Neil Metal Buildings & Barndominiums has supplied and built post-frame buildings from Belleville, Illinois for 50 years. Our kits come from the same team that builds turnkey pole barns every week, so the materials list reflects how buildings actually go together in the field.
We deliver pole barn kits across Southern and central Illinois, the St. Louis region, eastern Missouri and Chicagoland. And if you decide partway through planning that you’d rather have us build it, we do that too.
What’s in an O’Neil Pole Barn Kit?
Every kit is put together for your specific building: size, height, doors, windows and options. A standard O’Neil pole barn kit includes:
- Framing lumber
- Columns
- Trusses
- Metal. Steel roof and wall panels in your choice of colors. Qualifying panels carry a lifetime paint warranty.
- Windows
- Doors
Optional add-ons, if you want them:
- Insulation
- Interior stud framing
Detailed construction drawings come with every kit, so you and your crew can see how the building goes together. These are construction drawings, not structural or engineered drawings. Check with your local building department about what it requires for a permit.
See siding and roofing for exterior color and style options.
Who Pole Barn Kits Are For
- DIY owners with building experience who want to save on labor and control their own schedule.
- Contractors and builders who need a reliable post-frame materials supplier. See our steel and lumber supply and partner with O’Neil pages.
- Farmers and landowners who have a crew and equipment on hand.
- Buyers outside our turnkey area, including Chicagoland, who still want an O’Neil-designed building.
Pole Barn Kit vs. Turnkey Pole Barn
| Pole barn kit | Turnkey pole barn | |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed construction drawings | Included | Included |
| Materials delivered | Yes | Yes |
| Permits | Owner handles | O’Neil handles |
| Concrete and site work | Owner | O’Neil coordinates and pours |
| Framing and enclosure | Owner or their contractor | O’Neil crews |
| Electrical, plumbing, HVAC | Owner | O’Neil when needed |
| One point of accountability | For materials | For the whole building |
If you want one team responsible from design through walkthrough, see our pole barn builders page and our process.
Popular Pole Barn Kit Uses
- Garages and shops. See pole barn garages.
- Equipment and hay storage. See equipment storage buildings.
- Horse barns. See equestrian barns.
- Hobby and backyard buildings. See residential and pool houses.
- Barndominium shells. See barndominiums.
How Ordering a Pole Barn Kit Works
- Tell us about your building. Call (618) 337-6100 or request a free quote with your size, use, location and must-have doors.
- Design and quote. We lay out the building and send a written quote and materials scope.
- Detailed construction drawings. You receive detailed construction drawings for your kit. These are not structural or engineered drawings.
- Delivery. Materials are delivered to your site. We’ll talk through delivery access and timing ahead of time.
Tips Before You Buy a Pole Barn Kit
- Check local codes and setbacks first. Snow load, wind exposure and zoning rules shape the design.
- Plan your site. You’ll need a level, accessible pad and a clear path for delivery trucks.
- Be honest about your crew. Setting posts and trusses safely takes equipment and experience.
- Think ahead. Adding a lean-to, an extra overhead door or height now is easier than adding it later.
- Compare apples to apples. Make sure every quote lists the same lumber, columns, trusses, metal, windows and doors, and whether insulation and interior stud framing are included.
Where We Deliver
Our kits go out from Belleville, Illinois to:
- The Metro East and Southern Illinois. See pole barns in Illinois.
- St. Louis and eastern Missouri. See pole barns in Missouri.
- Central Illinois and Chicagoland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell pole barn kits or only build turnkey?
Both. We build turnkey within roughly 200 miles of Belleville, Illinois, and we supply and deliver pole barn material kits, including to Chicagoland.
What comes in a pole barn kit?
A standard O’Neil pole barn kit includes framing lumber, columns, trusses, metal, windows and doors, plus detailed construction drawings. Insulation and interior stud framing are optional add-ons if you want them.
Do pole barn kits include concrete or labor?
No. A kit is materials plus detailed construction drawings. If you’d like O’Neil to handle concrete, framing and finishes, choose a turnkey build.
Do pole barn kits come with drawings?
Yes. Every kit comes with detailed construction drawings. These are construction drawings, not structural or engineered drawings, so check with your local building department about what it requires for a permit.
Do you deliver pole barn kits to Chicagoland?
Yes. We deliver material kits to Chicagoland as well as across Southern Illinois, St. Louis and eastern Missouri.
Is there a warranty on the steel?
Qualifying steel panels carry a lifetime paint warranty.
Order Your Pole Barn Kit
Get a kit designed for your building, from a team that’s been building for 50 years. Call O’Neil Metal Buildings & Barndominiums at (618) 337-6100 or request a free quote.