Timber Frame Homes & Kits in Illinois

Illinois timber frame kits—precision-cut, shipped to Chicago and statewide—with stamped plans and assembly support from New England Timber Frames.

Why build a timber frame in Illinois?

Illinois has no shortage of stick-built homes; timber framing sets yours apart with honest structure, long service life, and flexible open plans—popular near Chicago and in vacation markets.

Working with us

  • Nationwide shipping—Flatbed delivery with numbered, labeled timbers; contact us for a shipping quote.
  • Engineer-stamped plans—Documents for Illinois building departments—not generic unstamped drawings.
  • Owner-builder friendly—CNC mortise-and-tenon joinery; crane strongly recommended for raising. FAQ
  • Kits starting at $36,000–$52,000—Browse standard frames or inquire about custom bays.

Building in Illinois

Projects around Chicago and across Illinois still need code-compliant snow, wind, and seismic values on stamped plans. We engineer for your street address and support permit questions as they come up. Delivery is via flatbed to your prepared access point; crane or forklift placement is the owner's responsibility unless we arrange raising in New England.

Popular Illinois project types

Barns & agricultural buildings — Open bays for equipment storage or livestock; see our barn planning article.

Read more: timber frame planning on our blog.

Areas we serve in Illinois

We ship cut-and-labeled kits throughout Illinois. Common project areas include:

  • Chicago
  • Springfield
  • Galena
  • Champaign
  • Peoria
  • Rockford
  • Naperville
  • Carbondale

Nearby service areas

We ship timber frame kits throughout the region. You may also be interested in:

Frame kits for Illinois projects

Standard kits are engineer-stamped and start at $36,000–$52,000. Browse all frames or read our kits guide.

Building in Illinois? Call (207) 200-1945 or contact us for a quote.