Barndominium Builder in Elizabethtown, KY
Elizabethtown has grown into one of the biggest cities in Kentucky, but drive a few minutes out of town and Hardin County opens up into farm ground and wooded acreage. That is where a barndominium makes a lot of sense. If you want a metal building home, a pole barn or a big shop in or around Elizabethtown, Goff Legacy Homes is a licensed and insured barndominium builder based in Leitchfield, in neighboring Grayson County.
We will be honest about the drive. We are not headquartered in E-town. We come over from Grayson County on the Western Kentucky Parkway, which starts in Elizabethtown, or on U.S. 62 through Clarkson and Big Clifty. If your project is a good fit, we are glad to make the trip.
Your Barndominium Builder Near Elizabethtown
A barndominium puts open living space and a working shop under one tough, low-maintenance roof. Around Elizabethtown, it can be a good fit for a family that wants a few acres outside the city, room for a workshop or equipment, and a home that does not take a lot of upkeep. Some owners want a full-time home with a large attached garage. Others want a shop with a finished apartment now and a bigger house later.
We are home builders first, so we plan the living side like a real house:
- Layout: bedrooms, kitchen and living area planned around how you live, with the shop where it is easiest to use.
- Comfort: insulation, heating and cooling sized for a full-time home, not a storage building.
- Finishes: real kitchens, bathrooms and trim, so the home side feels like home.
- Porches and lean-tos: covered space for sitting out, parking or equipment.
Start with the Land and the Rules
Every build starts with a walk of your property. We look at slope, drainage, the driveway and how trucks and trailers will get in and out. Then there are a few questions to answer early:
- City or county: inside Elizabethtown city limits, check with the City of Elizabethtown about zoning and permits. Out in the county, check with Hardin County's planning and zoning office.
- Utilities: city water and sewer near town, or a well or water line and septic system farther out. If you need septic, talk with the health department about a perc test.
- Use: a barndominium planned as a home has to be permitted as one, which affects the design from day one.
Pole Barns and Shops
Not every project is a home. We also build pole barns for hay, livestock, tractors and campers, and detached garages and insulated shops with room for a lift, a bench and storage. Door sizes, bay spacing and clear height are matched to what you plan to keep inside. Learn more on our pole barn builder page and our garage and shop page.
Why Build with Goff Legacy Homes
- One builder from start to finish. Goff Legacy Homes is a one-person business, so the owner handles your project personally, from the first walk of the land to the final punch list.
- Home-builder standards. Custom homes are the work we enjoy most, and we bring that same care to every barndominium, barn and garage.
- Licensed and insured. You are protected from day one.
- Fast answers. Free estimates, a callback within one business day, and we take texts.
More for Elizabethtown
See our main Elizabethtown service area page, and add outdoor space with our Elizabethtown deck and porch builder page. Updating an existing home instead? Read our post on kitchen and bathroom remodeling in Elizabethtown. Building closer to Grayson County? See our Grayson County barndominium page, our Clarkson and Big Clifty barndominium pages, and our guide to building on your own land.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you build barndominiums in Elizabethtown, KY?
Yes. Goff Legacy Homes builds barndominiums, pole barns, detached garages and shops in and around Elizabethtown and Hardin County. We are based in Leitchfield in Grayson County.
Can a barndominium be my full-time home?
Yes. A barndominium can be built as a full-time residence with the same insulation, plumbing, electrical and finishes as any other house. It needs to be planned and permitted as a home from the start.
Do I need a permit for a barndominium in Hardin County?
Usually some approval is required, and the rules depend on whether you are inside Elizabethtown city limits or in the county. Check with the City of Elizabethtown or Hardin County's planning and zoning office before you build.
How much does a barndominium cost?
It depends on size, site work, foundation, insulation and finishes, so we do not quote a number without seeing your land and plans. Estimates are free, and we call back within one business day.
How do I get started?
Call or text (270) 971-9330, or use our contact form. Estimates are free, and we call back within one business day.
Ready to Talk About Your Project?
Free estimates. We call back within one business day, and we’re open every day.