Houses & Barns by John Libby has been designing and building custom timber frame homes, barns and specialty post and beam structures of the highest quality in Maine for more than 35 years.

We create family heirlooms. No two construction or renovation projects ever look alike. To begin conceptualizing your own home or barn project, click here.

When John Libby was growing up in Presque Isle, he worked alongside his father in the family's small construction company. It was here that he gained a lasting appreciation for custom timber frame designs and solid construction.

Waldo Libby believed in getting the job done right. Every customer was important, and nothing gave him more pleasure than exceeding expectations. Today, John and his craftspeople proudly carry on the spirit of high value and exceptional customer service his father's work exemplified.

John began his own business in the mid-1970s revitalizing classic barns. As John's admiration of timeless craftsmanship grew, so did his knowledge of the fundamentals that enabled these centuries-old shelters to endure. Today, the skilled timber frame builders at Houses & Barns by John Libby use many of the same traditional skills John mastered through his experience restoring classic barns.

We are masters in the art of timber framing. Authentic timber framing is many generations old, and much of the work we do in our shop is still done by hand using traditional tools. While the methods have changed very little, timber frame design has become extremely versatile, opening the door to many aesthetically intriguing possibilities in custom home and barn architecture.

Though at Houses and Barns by John Libby, we are well known for timber framing, we custom craft our structures to match whatever style an individual client desires. Concepts are based on your dreams and the inspiration we draw from your property, click here to begin.

Our company was built upon the guiding principle that delivering the highest possible quality and craftsmanship is the only way to get the job done.

We recognize the process of working with a professional architectural and construction team to design and build your own custom home, barn or specialty structure can be one of life's most fulfilling accomplishments. Houses & Barns by John Libby strives to deliver a positive and rewarding experience from design start to custom home construction finish.