How much does it cost to build a barndominium?

If you're looking for an affordable and viable way to add another residence to your property, then a barndominium might be the perfect solution for you. Barndominiums are rural homes that combine living quarters with storage space for vehicles, equipment, or livestock. They are much cheaper than traditional homes and can offer you more flexibility in terms of use. But how much does it cost to build a barndominium?

It is nearly impossible to give an exact estimate because the cost varies depending on your specific needs, local regulations, and even the materials used in construction. However, there are some factors that will affect the total price of building a barndominium.

First and foremost, you will need to think about the size of your barndominium. Of course, larger barndominiums are more expensive than smaller ones; but if you plan it carefully, it is possible to build a large barndominium with enough space for all of your desired uses for less than $100 per square foot. This price can be broken down into foundation costs (on average $8-12 per square foot), framing ($10-15 per square foot), siding ($4-7 per square foot), roofing ($3-7 per square foot), electrical wiring ($3-5), insulation (roughly $1 per square foot), interior finishes such as painting and flooring ($2-8) as well as windows and doors (on average around $800). Add to this any other additions or special features that you planned on including in your barndominium like plumbing fixtures or hot tubs.

You can save money by using recycled building materials such as recycled lumber when constructing your barndominium or doing some of the labour yourself if possible; however this will also add extra time onto your project timeline. Furthermore, if you plan on adding special features such as a kitchen or bathroom fixtures then you need to keep in mind that these could add thousands onto your total cost depending on the quality of equipment and fitment -– so make sure these have been taken into account before building starts.