Livestock Buildings
Steel Livestock Buildings
"Best value for money in the UK." Mark Bradley
At Kit Buildings Direct, we specialise in designing, manufacturing and installing UKCA-certified steel livestock buildings. With over 50 years of experience, our livestock buildings are ideal for farming operations and housing a range of livestock. Whether you’re keeping cows, sheep, goats or pigs, our expert team works with you to develop the most effective building design to fit your agricultural needs.
Quick and easy to install, our steel livestock buildings are custom-built based on your site and reflect the specific needs of farmers and the species being housed. To meet animal welfare standards, our buildings can be equipped with advanced lighting, ventilation, insulation and security features. Get in touch today to discuss your project and receive a free technical drawing with your quote.
Why Choose Kit Buildings Direct
When you choose Kit Buildings Direct, you get a full installation service. Our team has extensive experience working with farmers and designing durable livestock housing, keeping animals safe and ensuring structural integrity.
We provide a detailed technical drawing with every quote, so you’ll know exactly what we plan before installation begins.
Our livestock buildings and agricultural barns are competitively priced and constructed using high-quality materials to provide you with the very best finished product. Here is an example of a completed technical drawing for one of our livestock buildings:
Livestock buildings that we install include:
✔ Cattle Buildings & Cow Barns
✔ Sheep Pens & Sheds
Custom-Built Livestock Buildings
Every livestock building we deliver is custom-designed to suit your animals, farm layout and welfare standards. We can offer:
Ventilation
Poor ventilation and increased moisture levels, in particular, can put your animals at risk of respiratory diseases. We generally use fibre cement roof sheeting to allow natural light to enter through dedicated roof lights. Our roofs also incorporate strategically positioned air gaps to ensure clear airflow without providing excess draught during the winter. This level of detail is highly important for livestock buildings, especially if you require a well-manufactured cow barn or a sheep pen.
Insulation
It’s widely known that livestock, particularly dairy cattle, are sensitive to temperature changes. In addition to promoting clear airflow for all our livestock buildings, we can also supply concrete panels around the base of our livestock kit buildings to add insulation.
Security
We design every structure with livestock safety in mind. We consider site layout, machinery access and containment needs when planning your steel livestock building. Internal fittings, gates and reinforcements can be built to keep your livestock contained, safe and well-protected.
Contact us today to discuss how our steel livestock buildings can help keep your animals safe and secure.
What types of livestock buildings do you supply?
At Kit Buildings Direct, we design, manufacture and install a range of steel-framed livestock buildings. These include:
- Cattle buildings and cow barns
- Poultry houses
- Sheep pens and sheds
- Equestrian buildings and similar farm livestock structures
Each building can be custom designed, so we can tailor the layout, size and features to suit your animals, site conditions and welfare requirements.
Do I need planning permission? What regulations apply for livestock buildings?
Whether planning permission is needed for livestock buildings depends on your local planning authority and the size, use and location of the building. Many smaller agricultural buildings fall under permitted development rights, but larger buildings or changes of use may require full planning permission. It’s recommended you check with your local council first or contact us for more advice and guidance.
What regulations apply for livestock buildings?
Livestock buildings must meet animal welfare standards and be structurally safe. While some agricultural buildings are exempt from full building regulations, your local authority may still request structural calculations or a SER (Structural Engineering Report). It’s best to confirm what is required for your site early in the process to avoid delays.