✓Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com·Updated May 2026
Deer Creek Structures cypress board and batten shed row horse barn
Cabins and Barn Homes by Deer Creek Structures Our portable, rustic cabins are built using the same longlasting, durable Cypress board n batten siding that we use on our barns. This allows you to create a farmstead where the cabin and barn complement each each other.
About Deer Creek Structures
Deer Creek Structures is a family owned and operated business that started in 2005, and our high quality, portable barns and shelters offer the perfect addition to any property that houses horses. Made in the heart of Texas, these quality wooden barns and run-in sheds are perfect for all types of horses. They will allow your horses to be in a safe, secure place when they need to be. Beauty, quality, durability, and made to hold up to the rigors that horses are know for, Deer Creek Structures has the right barn for you and your property.
If you are looking for small horse barns for sale online, you will find the best ones at Deer Creek Structures. These quality horse barns can be delivered to you if you are in Texas or the surrounding states. Your horses will love to use our beautiful shelters, and be kept in horse barns that are just the right size for them. Now your horses will not have to share the same barns with any other type of animal.
About Our Barns:
Shedrow Barns: Many of us are blessed with a home where we can relax, decompress, have our quiet moments and, most importantly, escape a cruel world with its cold snaps, rain, sleet, snow, etc. Without a home of some kind, life just isn’t healthy. Our horses deserve a healthy life too, which is why Deer Creek Structures proudly offers portable shed row horse barns for sale; it is a way to give the horses on your ranch the healthy life that they deserve. These Portable Shed Row Horse Barns come in two sizes – 10 FT and 12 FT. They are great for any kind of horse and, made with hardworking American craftsmanship, will last you a lifetime.
Aisle Barns:As any horse owner or rancher knows, land can become clustered pretty quickly; what starts off as just a few animals can suddenly explode into many. If possible, it is conducive having all horses and other livestock in one general area so you can keep an eye on everything. Portable horse and livestock aisle barns from Deer Creek Structures will accomplish all this and more. A great feature of these aisle barns is having everything under one roof giving you ample stall and tack room area plus a generous 10′ or 12′ wide aisle to work in. Dutch doors can be added to the back of each stall to give you outside access. These aisle barns will open up your property in ways you never thought possible!
Run In Sheds: Horse owners know that portable run-in sheds are great additions to any ranch or large property. Texas portable run-in sheds from Deer Creek Structures are perfect for all types of horses. We love horses just as much as you do and are pleased to provide you a safe and secure way to move your beloved horses around. These aesthetically pleasing run-in sheds come in three sizes – 8 FT, 10 FT and 12 FT. No matter the size though, each run-in shed meets the high standards that Deer Creek Structures has set for itself and is made with only the best materials right in the heart of Texas.
About Our Run In Sheds:
We start with a basic model and work with you to build the shelter that works best for your situation. You can customize your barn to include a tackroom, which allows you to keep your saddles, feed, and hay right where you need them. We can also add gates and divider walls to let you use your run-in shed as a stall, in case you need to keep your horse confined for some reason. Our Run-in sheds are designed and built to be fully portable, meaning that we build the barn at our shop, and deliver it to your site, fully assembled and ready to use. This system also allows you the opportunity to have your barn picked up and moved to a new location, whether it is 2 miles or 200 miles down the road.
Is It True That Deer Creek Barns or Run In Sheds Arrive Already Built and Ready To Use? YES! This is a big difference between ourselves and many of our competitors! Our barns are built on pressure treated 6x6 skids, which are actually part of the framework. This allows us to build the barn at our shop, load it onto a trailer, and deliver it to your site fully assembled and ready to use. These barns can also then be relocated in the future as needed.
Is It True That The Barns and Run In Sheds Are Completely Portable and Do NOT Require A Concrete Foundation?
That is true! Our standard line of horse barns and sheds will be completely portable. The barns will have a 16" -42" overhang, and does not need to have any concrete foundation. We can build from an 8x8 up to a 12x48 horse barn in a one piece, portable unit.
Note: We also offer 6'-12' overhangs for an addition to any of our barns. Along with our Aisle barns, these shedrow barns with the larger overhangs will require concrete piers as a minimum foundation to set on.
But I Have a Small Property… Perhaps I Can’t Fit The Delivery Truck...
Delivering a portable barn on your property can have its challenges at times. Beings that we need a good amount of room to maneuver with our truck and trailer to set the barn, sometimes it is necessary for us to build the barn onsite. If you think it may be a tight fit to deliver a barn on your property, we will work with you to determine which option of delivery is best.
What If I Want The Larger Overhang For Protection From Sun, Wind and Rain?
When building a barn with a larger overhang, we use 6x6 posts in the front, laminated beams, hurricane ties, and anchors to attach the barn to the foundation. This allows you to have the peace of mind knowing that your horse will be living in a well built, solid stable.
What Do I Need To Do To Help With The Delivery?
Deer Creek Structures has its own fleet of delivery trucks, and will work with you place the barn where you need it. Most times, all you need for the site is a flat, level are on which to set the barn.
Call Deer Creek Structures For Your Barns and Shelters Today!
Working together as family here at Deer Creek Structures allows us to build these barns with quality, and ensure that you are taken care of from start to finish. We are horse people too, but most of all we are craftsmen that know what it takes to have a great, durable barn to last for years to come. Give us a call today— we won’t disappoint you! Deer Creek Structures cypress board and batten shed row horse barn
What makes a Deer Creek Structures barn different?
Deer Creek Structures builds its barns and cabins around 1"x10" Cypress board and batten siding, the same long-lasting material the company has used since it began in 2005. Cypress carries a natural preservative oil called cypressene that helps shield the wood from rot, decay, and insect damage, which is why these structures hold up to years of moisture, humidity, and shifting Texas temperatures. Because cypress grows slowly, it forms a tighter grain that insulates better, helping a barn stay cooler in summer heat and warmer when the temperature drops. The wood's honey, amber, and reddish tones can be left to weather naturally or sealed and stained.
Deer Creek Structures portable cypress cabin with metal roof
Who builds these barns and cabins?
Deer Creek Structures is a family-owned and operated business that started in 2005, headquartered at 2885 US Highway 77 in Lott, Texas, roughly 25 miles south of Waco. The company describes itself as offering "Top Quality Horse Barns, Run-in Sheds & Prefab Cabins since 2005!" and works from Christian values, citing Proverbs 12:10 — "A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast." Beyond Texas, their crews have delivered finished structures as far as Florida, California, Wyoming, and even Hawaii. You can reach the shop directly at (254) 546-2276.
Deer Creek Structures prefab cabin exterior in cypress siding
What horse barns and shelters can you order?
The lineup covers Shed Row Barns from 10'x10' up to 12'x48', Aisle Barns ranging from 30'x20' to 36'x48', and Run-In Sheds from 8'x8' to 12'x48' for open-front turnout protection. Standard barns ship with 30-year architectural shingles, vaulted ceilings, and cypress board and batten siding, and pre-built horse barns start at $7,213. Optional overhangs come in 3½', 8', 10', and 12' depths, and customers can add tack rooms, Dutch doors, sliding stall doors with grills, six-pane windows, ridge vents, cupolas, and copper weathervanes. The same cypress system extends to livestock shelters, alpaca sheds, donkey barns, and dog kennels.
Deer Creek Structures portable cabin interior with tongue and groove walls
How are the interiors and finishes customized?
Interiors can be lined in tongue-and-groove cypress, pine, or cedar, with ceilings finished in corrugated metal or wainscot panels. Exteriors are offered in board and batten or horizontal siding, again in cedar or cypress, and roofs can be upgraded from standard shingles to metal. Deer Creek also offers on-site construction, sealing, and staining services so the structure arrives finished and ready to use. This made-to-order approach means a 12'x30' barn with a 3½' overhang and a single barn with a 12' overhang are equally achievable from the same build line.
Cabins and barn homes for living, not just livestock Beyond horse barns, Deer Creek builds Portable Cabins in 12-, 14-, and 16-foot widths, with custom sizes from 10'x16' up to 16'x36'. Cabins come standard with a metal roof, spray foam insulation, cypress board and batten siding, and tongue-and-groove interiors, and start at $11,760.00. They are used as hunting cabins, guest houses, home offices, rural living space, and she-sheds, and the company's barn homes pair a cabin with a matching barn so the farmstead reads as one complementary set. Documented add-on pricing includes an extra 36" steel door at $425, extra windows at $225 each, motion sensor lights at $95 each, a 20" electric stove at $850, a 30" full stove at $1,150, a 60" tub/shower upgrade at $195, extra cabinets at $325 each, and a single mini-split system at $3,500.
How delivery and rent-to-own work
Structures are built at the Lott shop and then transported to your site, where Deer Creek's own crew and equipment set them in the exact spot you choose. Free delivery is included within a 200-mile radius of Chilton, Texas, with custom quotes available beyond that. Most portable structures only need a flat, level pad, while larger aisle barns or units with significant overhangs may call for concrete piers or a shallow pad. Deer Creek sells primarily on a cash basis but offers a Rent-To-Own program on some of its smaller barns.
Deer Creek Structures is a family-owned and operated business that started in 2005. Made in the heart of Texas, the wooden barns and run-in sheds are designed to handle the rigors that horses are known for. Quality horse barns can be delivered already built to customers in Texas or surrounding states.
What types of barns and shelters does Deer Creek build?
Shedrow Barns — Portable shed-row horse barns in two sizes: 10 ft and 12 ft. Made with American craftsmanship.
Aisle Barns — Everything under one roof with ample stall and tack-room area, plus a generous 10' or 12' wide aisle. Dutch doors can be added to the back of each stall for outside access.
Run-In Sheds — Three sizes: 8 ft, 10 ft, and 12 ft. Available with custom additions: tack rooms, gates, and divider walls if you need to use it as a stall.
Do Deer Creek barns arrive already built?
Yes — barns and run-in sheds are built at the Deer Creek shop and delivered fully assembled and ready to use. Barns are built on pressure-treated 6x6 skids, which are part of the framework. This allows the barn to be loaded onto a trailer and delivered to your site, and also allows the barn to be relocated in the future as needed.
Do I need a concrete foundation?
The standard line of horse barns and sheds is completely portable and does not require a concrete foundation. Barns have a 16" — 42" overhang. Deer Creek can build from an 8x8 up to a 12x48 horse barn in a one-piece portable unit. Note: 6'-12' overhangs are available as an addition; aisle barns and shed-row barns with the larger overhangs require concrete piers as a minimum foundation.
What if my property is small and the delivery truck doesn't fit?
Delivery has its challenges. Deer Creek needs room to maneuver the truck and trailer to set the barn — if it's a tight fit, the company will work with you to determine which delivery option is best, including building the barn onsite when needed.
How are larger-overhang barns built for protection from weather?
For larger overhangs, Deer Creek uses 6x6 posts in the front, laminated beams, hurricane ties, and anchors to attach the barn to the foundation. This provides peace of mind that the horse will be living in a well-built, solid stable.
Who is Deer Creek Structures and where are they located?
Deer Creek Structures is a family-owned and operated business that started in 2005, building horse barns, run-in sheds, and prefab cabins. Their shop is at 2885 US Highway 77 in Lott, Texas, about 25 miles south of Waco. You can reach them at (254) 546-2276.
What kind of siding does Deer Creek Structures use?
Every barn and cabin is built with 1"x10" Cypress board and batten siding as standard. Cypress contains a natural preservative oil called cypressene that protects against rot, decay, and insect damage. The same durable siding is used on both their barns and cabins so a farmstead's buildings complement each other.
Why is cypress wood good for a horse barn?
Cypress is naturally resistant to rot, decay, and insects thanks to its cypressene oil, so it stands up to moisture, humidity, and temperature swings for decades with proper maintenance. Because cypress grows slowly, it has a tighter grain that insulates better, helping the barn stay cooler in summer and warmer in winter. That temperature stability is a real benefit for temperature-sensitive horses.
What types of horse barns does Deer Creek Structures build?
They build Shed Row Barns ranging from 10'x10' to 12'x48' and Aisle Barns from 30'x20' to 36'x48'. They also build Run-In Sheds from 8'x8' to 12'x48' for open-front turnout protection. All of these can be fully customized with add-ons.
How much does a Deer Creek Structures horse barn cost?
Pre-built horse barns start at $7,213. Final pricing depends on size, overhang depth, interior finishes, and add-ons such as tack rooms, sliding doors, windows, and cupolas. Custom configurations are quoted individually.
What standard features come on the barns?
Standard barns include 30-year architectural shingles, vaulted ceilings, and cypress board and batten siding. Optional overhangs are available in 3½', 8', 10', and 12' depths. Roofs can be upgraded from shingles to metal.
Can the barn interiors be customized?
Yes. Interiors can be lined in tongue-and-groove cypress, pine, or cedar, and ceilings can be finished in corrugated metal or wainscot panels. You can also add tack rooms, Dutch doors, sliding stall doors with grills, six-pane windows, ridge vents, cupolas, and copper weathervanes.
Does Deer Creek Structures build cabins and barn homes too?
Yes. They build Portable Cabins in 12-, 14-, and 16-foot widths, with custom sizes from 10'x16' up to 16'x36'. The company also pairs cabins with matching barns to create barn homes, so the cabin and barn complement each other on one farmstead. Cabins start at $11,760.00.
What comes standard on a Deer Creek portable cabin?
Cabins come standard with a metal roof, spray foam insulation, cypress board and batten siding, and tongue-and-groove interiors. Ceilings can be vaulted or 8' flat, finished in corrugated metal or wainscot panels. They are delivered fully assembled and ready to place.
What are the cabin add-on options and prices?
Documented add-ons include an extra 36" steel door for $425, extra windows at $225 each, motion sensor lights at $95 each, a 20" electric stove for $850, a 30" full stove for $1,150, a 60" tub/shower upgrade for $195, extra cabinets at $325 each, and a single mini-split system for $3,500. These let you outfit a cabin as a guest house, office, or full living space.
What can the cabins be used for?
Customers use them as hunting cabins, guest houses, small getaway retreats, home offices, storage buildings, additional living space on rural property, and she-sheds. Because they are portable, they often don't require a full permanent foundation. A gravel pad, concrete blocks, or a simple leveling surface is usually enough.
Does Deer Creek Structures offer free delivery?
Free delivery is included within a 200-mile radius of Chilton, Texas. For locations beyond 200 miles, a custom delivery quote is provided. Their own crew and equipment transport the finished structure and set it in the exact spot you choose.
How far will they deliver a barn or cabin?
They deliver throughout Texas and the surrounding states, and have delivered structures as far as Florida, California, Wyoming, and even Hawaii. Beyond the free 200-mile radius, delivery is quoted by distance. The structure is built at the Lott shop and transported complete to your site.
Do they offer financing or rent-to-own?
Deer Creek Structures sells primarily on a cash basis but offers a Rent-To-Own program on some of its smaller barns. This lets buyers spread the cost on qualifying smaller structures. Contact the shop at (254) 546-2276 to ask which models qualify.
What site preparation is needed before delivery?
A flat, level area is required to set the structure on. For most portable barns and cabins, a flat, level pad is all that's needed. Larger structures with significant overhangs or aisle barns may require concrete piers or a shallow pad.
Besides horse barns, what else does Deer Creek build?
The same cypress build system extends to run-in sheds, modular garages, livestock shelters, alpaca sheds, donkey barns, dog kennels, and prefab chicken coops (starting at $1,595 with a 4-gang nest box and roost bar). Custom structures are also available. This makes them a single source for the full range of farmstead outbuildings.
Can Deer Creek build or finish the structure on-site?
Yes. In addition to delivering completed portable structures, Deer Creek offers on-site construction for buildings too large to transport whole, along with sealing and staining services. That means the structure can arrive finished and ready to use. On-site work is useful for larger aisle barns and custom layouts.
