What is a Turnkey Custom barndominium?

Turnkey Custom is the most complete path Sherman Buildings offers: a fully custom barndominium designed, built, and finished by one builder. Every detail — layout, finishes, fixtures, exterior, the lot work — is chosen by you and our design team during a deep design phase, then supplied and installed by Sherman. We coordinate the entire project from first shovel to final walkthrough so you can show up on move-in day and start using the home.

What is included in a Turnkey Custom build?

Everything from dirt to keys: permitting, site prep, grading, foundation, the engineered post-frame shell, exterior, windows and doors, all mechanicals (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), insulation, drywall, paint, flooring, cabinetry, trim, fixtures, lighting, and FF&E (furniture, fixtures & equipment) to the level of finish you select. You move in to a complete, ready-to-live-in home.

How does Turnkey Custom differ from the Craftsman Series?

The Craftsman Series is a finish-it-yourself program — Sherman builds the engineered shell and mechanical rough-ins, then hands off so you complete the interior finishing. Turnkey Custom is the opposite end of the spectrum: Sherman handles everything, including the full interior finish and FF&E. Craftsman is built for hands-on owners; Turnkey is built for owners who want one accountable builder from start to finish.

What does a Turnkey Custom barndominium cost?

Because every Turnkey Custom project is fully custom — different floor plans, finish levels, site conditions, and lot work — we do not publish per-square-foot pricing. As a planning reference, Turnkey Custom budgets typically start around $450K and run higher with size and finish selections. Every project is scoped individually with a free, no-obligation quote after we walk your land and understand your design goals.

How long does a Turnkey Custom build take?

A Turnkey Custom project runs longer than our other paths because the design phase is the most thorough and the interior finish is the most involved. Most projects take several months from groundbreaking to walkthrough, with the design and selections phase adding additional time on the front end. We commit to a project-specific schedule once your plan, site, and finish selections are confirmed.

Do I need to have my land already?

Having your land secured before design helps, because the site shapes the home — soil, slope, access, utilities, setbacks, and views all factor into the floor plan and the budget. If you are still searching, our team can talk through what to look for in a buildable lot in our service area and walk a property with you before you close.

Can I see other Sherman custom homes before committing?

Yes. Browse our barndominium and home galleries to see real projects we have built across Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin, and ask our team to share examples that match the size, style, or finish level you are picturing. We are happy to walk you through past projects and connect you with past clients when appropriate.

Where does Sherman build Turnkey Custom barndominiums?

Sherman Buildings serves Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin from our headquarters in Mora, MN. That includes the Twin Cities metro and east-central Minnesota, the Brainerd Lakes and Duluth regions, and the Wisconsin St. Croix Valley and Northwoods — Polk, Burnett, Barron, St. Croix, and surrounding counties. If you are looking for a turnkey custom barndominium builder near you in this region, we are likely a fit — reach out to confirm coverage for your build site.

Who is Turnkey Custom right for?

Turnkey Custom fits owners who want a fully bespoke home with a single accountable builder from first shovel to move-in day, are willing to invest in a deeper design phase to lock in the details up front, and prefer to make decisions inside a guided design process rather than coordinate trades themselves. If you want it handed to you — done, custom, and ready to live in — Turnkey Custom is built for you.

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The Most Complete Way to Build with Sherman

Turnkey Custom Barndominiums

Fully custom. Hand to key. Every detail — designed by you, delivered by us, finished to move-in.

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50 years building in the Upper Midwest (since 1976)
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One Builder. Dirt to Move-In Day.

Turnkey Custom is Sherman’s most complete path to a barndominium home. We design it with you, build it ourselves, and finish every interior detail to the specifications locked in during design. Every detail — layout, finishes, fixtures, the lot work — chosen by you, supplied and installed by Sherman. One accountable builder from first shovel to final walkthrough.

It is the right path for owners who want a fully bespoke home without coordinating trades, sourcing materials, or managing a punch list. You bring the vision and the decisions. We bring 50 years of post-frame structural expertise, our own lumber yard, an in-house design team, and the crews to carry it all the way through finishing.

Not sure if Turnkey Custom is the right path? Compare it to the other ways to build with Sherman — Structure Dried In, Modular, and Craftsman Series — and pick the one that matches your budget, timeline, and how hands-on you want to be.

What’s Included in Turnkey Custom

One scope. One builder. Everything from the dirt under the foundation to the fixtures on the walls.

Phase 01

Custom design & selections

In-depth design consultation on your land
Fully custom floor plan + stamped drawings
Full finishes & FF&E selections process
Lighting, fixtures & exterior package
$2,500 drafting fee covers design phase

Phase 02

Site work & structure

Permitting & code coordination
Site prep, grading & dirt work
Concrete footings & foundation
Engineered post-frame shell & roof
Exterior, siding, windows & doors

Phase 03

Full interior finish

Electrical, plumbing & HVAC (full install)
Insulation, drywall, paint & trim
Flooring throughout
Cabinetry, countertops & built-ins
Lighting, fixtures & FF&E to spec

One scope of work. One contract. One team accountable for the entire project — from the first grading pass to the final cabinet pull.

How a Turnkey Custom Build Works

Six phases, one team. A guided process from your first land walk to the day we hand you the keys.

Design Consultation

A deeper conversation about how you live, what you want the space to do, and the level of finish you have in mind. We tour your land, talk lifestyle, budget, and the home you are picturing.

Custom Floor Plan & Selections

Our design team produces a fully custom floor plan and stamped drawings, plus a full selections process — flooring, cabinetry, fixtures, exterior finishes, lighting. $2,500 drafting fee.

Site Prep & Foundation

Sherman coordinates permitting, site work, grading, concrete footings, and utility rough-ins so construction starts on a solid base — no surprises before the first wall goes up.

Construction

Our crews handle framing, roofing, siding, windows, and doors. We supply all materials from our own lumber yard for quality control and timeline certainty.

Full Interior Finish

Insulation, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, trim, paint, fixtures, FF&E — we finish every detail to the specifications locked in during design. One builder, one accountable team.

Walkthrough & Move-In

Final walkthrough, punch list, and the keys. You show up, we hand it off — fully custom, fully done. Settle in and start using your home from day one.

Inside a Turnkey Custom Home

From the design studio to the great room, the finished home reflects every decision made during the selections process. Here is what that level of detail can look like.

Designer reviewing finish selections — flooring, stone, hardware, and fabric samples — for a Sherman Buildings turnkey custom barndominium

Design & selections

Every finish is chosen and locked into the build plan before the first wall goes up — no scrambling for samples mid-construction.

Open-concept great room and kitchen interior with vaulted timber beams, large windows, and a stone fireplace in a Sherman Buildings turnkey custom barndominium

Great room & kitchen

Vaulted ceilings, exposed timber, and open floor plans — the post-frame method opens up spaces that conventional framing cannot.

Primary suite bedroom with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, large picture window and wood floors in a Sherman Buildings turnkey custom barndominium

Finished interiors

Cabinetry, trim, flooring, paint, lighting, and fixtures — all installed by Sherman’s team and ready on move-in day.

Renderings shown for illustration. Every Turnkey Custom home is designed from scratch to your spec.

Not sure Turnkey is right for you?

Sherman offers four ways to build — Structure Dried In, Modular, Craftsman Series, and Turnkey Custom — so you can match the build to your budget, timeline, and how hands-on you want to be.

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Where We Build Turnkey Custom Barndominiums

Sherman Buildings has built post-frame homes across the Upper Midwest since 1976 from our headquarters in Mora, Minnesota. Wherever you are in our service area, we bring the same design, structural, and finishing standards to your Turnkey Custom build.

Minnesota

Built from our Mora, MN headquarters since 1976.

Twin Cities metro & east-central Minnesota
Kanabec, Pine, Isanti & Chisago Counties
Mille Lacs, Sherburne & Benton Counties
Aitkin, Crow Wing & the Brainerd Lakes area
St. Louis County & the greater Duluth region

Northwest Wisconsin

Serving the St. Croix Valley and the Northwoods.

Polk, Burnett & Barron Counties
St. Croix & Pierce Counties
Washburn, Sawyer & Rusk Counties
The Hayward & Spooner lakes region

Searching for a turnkey custom barndominium builder near you in Minnesota or northwest Wisconsin? Reach out and we will confirm coverage for your build site.

Turnkey Custom FAQ

: Turnkey Custom is the most complete path Sherman Buildings offers: a fully custom barndominium designed, built, and finished by one builder. Every detail — layout, finishes, fixtures, exterior, the lot work — is chosen by you and our design team during a deep design phase, then supplied and installed by Sherman. We coordinate the entire project from first shovel to final walkthrough so you can show up on move-in day and start using the home.
: Everything from dirt to keys: permitting, site prep, grading, foundation, the engineered post-frame shell, exterior, windows and doors, all mechanicals (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), insulation, drywall, paint, flooring, cabinetry, trim, fixtures, lighting, and FF&E (furniture, fixtures & equipment) to the level of finish you select. You move in to a complete, ready-to-live-in home.
: The Craftsman Series is a finish-it-yourself program — Sherman builds the engineered shell and mechanical rough-ins, then hands off so you complete the interior finishing. Turnkey Custom is the opposite end of the spectrum: Sherman handles everything, including the full interior finish and FF&E. Craftsman is built for hands-on owners; Turnkey is built for owners who want one accountable builder from start to finish.
: Because every Turnkey Custom project is fully custom — different floor plans, finish levels, site conditions, and lot work — we do not publish per-square-foot pricing. As a planning reference, Turnkey Custom budgets typically start around $450K and run higher with size and finish selections. Every project is scoped individually with a free, no-obligation quote after we walk your land and understand your design goals.
: A Turnkey Custom project runs longer than our other paths because the design phase is the most thorough and the interior finish is the most involved. Most projects take several months from groundbreaking to walkthrough, with the design and selections phase adding additional time on the front end. We commit to a project-specific schedule once your plan, site, and finish selections are confirmed.
: Having your land secured before design helps, because the site shapes the home — soil, slope, access, utilities, setbacks, and views all factor into the floor plan and the budget. If you are still searching, our team can talk through what to look for in a buildable lot in our service area and walk a property with you before you close.
: Yes. Browse our barndominium and home galleries to see real projects we have built across Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin, and ask our team to share examples that match the size, style, or finish level you are picturing. We are happy to walk you through past projects and connect you with past clients when appropriate.
: Sherman Buildings serves Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin from our headquarters in Mora, MN. That includes the Twin Cities metro and east-central Minnesota, the Brainerd Lakes and Duluth regions, and the Wisconsin St. Croix Valley and Northwoods — Polk, Burnett, Barron, St. Croix, and surrounding counties. If you are looking for a turnkey custom barndominium builder near you in this region, we are likely a fit — reach out to confirm coverage for your build site.
: Turnkey Custom fits owners who want a fully bespoke home with a single accountable builder from first shovel to move-in day, are willing to invest in a deeper design phase to lock in the details up front, and prefer to make decisions inside a guided design process rather than coordinate trades themselves. If you want it handed to you — done, custom, and ready to live in — Turnkey Custom is built for you.

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