Meet One of Our Founder Dealers

Not every shed dealer makes the sheds.store Founder Dealer list. The ones that do have earned it through consistent service, real customer results, and a reputation that speaks for itself. Thompson's Sales in Mattoon, Illinois is exactly that kind of dealer.

Located on Lake Land Blvd — one of Mattoon's main commercial corridors — Thompson's serves homeowners, farmers, and property owners across Coles County and the surrounding region. They carry Prairie Built Barns structures, run a fully staffed lot, and have built a 5.0-star reputation from 84 verified Google reviewers who collectively said the same thing: this dealership delivers.

Browse current lot inventory here — or read on for the full picture.

📋 Dealer at a Glance

🌾 The Thompson's Sales Story — Mattoon, Illinois

Mattoon sits squarely in the heart of east-central Illinois — a city of around 17,000 built on the intersection of the Illinois Central and Big Four railroads, which made it one of the most important shipping and trading hubs in the region during the late 1800s. The city is home to Lake Land College, a 308-acre community college whose campus road — Lake Land Blvd — runs straight through the commercial corridor where Thompson's Sales operates. It's not a coincidence that one of the county's most trusted shed dealers planted its flag on the same road as the area's educational anchor: this is where Mattoon does business.

Coles County has a character shaped equally by farmland and recreation. To the south of Mattoon lies Lake Mattoon, a 1,050-acre reservoir on the Little Wabash River — 55 miles of shoreline, open to boaters and anglers year-round, stocked with bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie. Properties around the lake and throughout the county's rural stretches create year-round demand for storage buildings, barns, cabins, and garages that can handle the full range of Illinois weather. Twelve miles east, Charleston and Eastern Illinois University bring a steady population of households making permanent homes in the area, adding a suburban layer to the agricultural base that surrounds them.

Thompson's Sales built their reputation serving exactly that customer mix — the farmer who needs a serious barn, the suburban homeowner who needs a clean backyard shed, the property owner near the lake who wants a cabin or a place to store the boat. The team has made it easy and pressure-free every time, whether the job is a 10x16 utility shed or a custom building that requires going back and forth on design until it's exactly right. Eighty-four five-star Google reviews are the result of doing that consistently, for every kind of customer, over every kind of purchase.

⭐ What Mattoon Customers Are Saying

When 84 separate customers all leave a 5-star review, you're reading a pattern, not a streak. These are homeowners, farmers, apartment complex managers, and first-time shed buyers across Coles County — all with different needs, different budgets, and different properties. They came away the same way. Nearly 95% of buyers read reviews before making a significant purchase, and more than 90% say those reviews shape whether they'll visit a business at all. Eighty-four perfect scores remove the guesswork entirely.

One reviewer who'd been in the construction industry for years said the build quality "well above average." Another said Thompson Sales is "second to no one when it comes to pricing." A third came in to buy a shed for an apartment complex, had to navigate complex paperwork requirements, and still walked away with a great experience. That range of buyers — and that range of outcomes — tells you something real about how this dealership operates.

The word that comes up most often: helpful. No pressure. Knows the product. Easy process. Pricing that holds up against anyone. That's a consistent signature — and 84 reviews is a very large sample to draw it from.

🏗️ Built by Prairie Built Barns — One of Our Recommended Manufacturers

Thompson's Sales carries Prairie Built Barns (PBB) — one of the manufacturers we recommend at sheds.store. PBB has been building structures across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio for over 20 years on a foundation of four values: Honesty, Integrity, Work Ethic, and Quality. For east-central Illinois buyers who have seen what a poorly built shed looks like after a few Illinois winters, those values show up exactly where they matter most.

One customer review highlighted that the team knew "all warranty information with purchase" — that knowledge comes from selling a product that actually has a warranty worth knowing. Prairie Built Barns backs every structure with a 6-year complete warranty, engineer-certified components, and materials built for real Midwest conditions.

• ✅ 6-Year Complete Warranty — material defects and craftsmanship, every structure, every time
• ✅ LP SmartSide Siding — separate floor, siding, and roof warranty coverage
• ✅ Engineer-Certified Components — structural confidence that goes beyond a handshake
• ✅ Pressure-Treated Flooring — moisture-resistant from the ground up, standard on every build
• ✅ Metal Roof Options — reinforced roofing on barn-style structures built for Illinois conditions
• ✅ Free Delivery & Setup — included on every purchase within 50 miles
• ✅ Full Color Customization — roof, siding, and trim in hundreds of combinations
• ✅ No Credit Check — rent-to-own plans accessible regardless of credit history

Learn more at prairiebuiltbarns.com — and see Thompson's current lot inventory here.

🏠 What's Available at Thompson's Sales

Thompson's Sales carries the full Prairie Built Barns lineup — from compact utility sheds to full-size garages and lake cabins. Standard widths run 8' to 16'. Lengths go from 8' up to 40'+. Anything not in stock can be custom ordered from the Prairie Built Barns factory. Click any structure below to learn more:

See what's currently on the Thompson's Sales lot here.

🎨 Don't See Exactly What You Need? Build It.

A solid on-lot selection gives you strong odds of finding what you're looking for right now. But if your specific size, color, or configuration isn't on the trailer today, Thompson's Sales can custom order it directly from Prairie Built Barns. You spec every detail — the team walks you through the options without pressure, and the factory delivers it in 3–4 weeks.

One customer review described an "easy process from design to finish build." That's the custom experience here: not a complicated back-and-forth but a straightforward conversation about what you need and how to get there.

• 🔧 Structure Type: Every style — barn, lofted barn, cabin, garage, cottage shed, garden shed, animal shelter
• 📐 Size: 8' to 16'+ wide and up to 40'+ long — built to your dimensions
• 🎨 Siding Color: LP SmartSide in dozens of combinations — coordinate with your home or go your own direction
• 🏔️ Roof Color: Match or contrast — your call entirely
• 🪟 Windows & Doors: Placement, quantity, style — shutters, transom windows, double doors all available
• 🏡 Porch Options: Covered entries and porch posts on select models
• 🛠️ Interior Finish: Flooring upgrades and insulation options available

💻 Online Tools — Browse Before You Drive

Thompson's Sales is part of the sheds.store network, giving Mattoon-area buyers access to digital tools that most east-central Illinois shed dealers simply can't offer. Check the lot inventory, design a custom structure, and reserve what you want — all from your phone or computer before making the trip to Lake Land Blvd.

• 📦 See What's In Stock: Browse Thompson's live lot inventory — real-time availability, updated constantly
• 🖥️ Use the 3D Shed Builder: Design your structure down to the last window and color before ordering
• 💬 Get an Instant Quote: Pricing based on your selections, generated immediately — no waiting for a callback
• 🔒 Reserve Online: Found what you want? Claim it before another Coles County buyer does
• 🛋️ Shop Your Way: Start online, finish at the lot. Or do it all from home. Either way works.

👋 A Fully Manned Lot — The Team Is There

There are shed lots in central Illinois that run themselves — nobody on site, price sheets on a sign, phone number on a post. You walk around alone and either call later or drive away with unanswered questions. That's not how Thompson's Sales operates.

The Lake Land Blvd lot is staffed. The team makes a point of knowing the product, the warranty, the pricing, and being honest about all of it. As one customer review noted: the salesman wasn't pushing anything — told customers to look around and compare. That's the kind of confidence that only comes from knowing your product and pricing can hold up to scrutiny. Check what's on the lot here before you make the drive.

• 🚶 Immediate Answers: Materials, sizing, payment options, delivery timing — answered on the spot by someone who knows the product cold
• 👁️ See It in Person: Walk real structures, open real doors, step inside — nothing replaces it before spending real money
• 📋 Same-Day Purchase: Quote, configure, and finalize paperwork in one visit when you're ready
• 🏢 Commercial Buyers Welcome: Apartment complex and commercial purchases handled — even paperwork-heavy orders go smoothly
• 📱 Remote-Friendly Too: Prefer phone or email? The team adapts to whatever works for your situation.

💳 A Payment Option for Every Situation

As one customer review noted, Thompson's is "second to no one when it comes to pricing" — and the payment program options make that even more accessible. For specific amounts or current terms, call (217) 258-9000 — the notes below cover program types only.

📍 Who Does Thompson's Sales Serve?

From the Lake Land Blvd lot in Mattoon, Thompson's Sales delivers free within 50 miles — covering Coles County and reaching into Douglas, Moultrie, Cumberland, Clark, and Shelby counties across east-central Illinois. The lot's central position in Mattoon puts it within easy range of communities in every direction.

Thompson's Sales serves the greater Mattoon area and east-central Illinois communities throughout their 50-mile free delivery zone. Within Coles County, they reach Charleston, Ashmore, Oakland, Humboldt, Lerna, Westfield, and Kansas. Heading north and west, they cover Arcola, Tuscola, Toledo, Camargo, Bethany, Lovington, Windsor, and Sullivan. To the south and east, they serve Neoga, Greenup, Montrose, Casey, Jewett, Newton, and the rural communities of Cumberland and Clark counties. Whether you're on a farm outside Oakland, a residential lot in Charleston, or a lake property near Lake Mattoon — free delivery within 50 miles brings a quality Prairie Built Barns structure to your door.

🗺️ Why Mattoon? Why Lake Land Blvd?

Mattoon occupies the center of east-central Illinois — geographically, commercially, and historically. The city of nearly 17,000 developed at the intersection of the Illinois Central and Big Four railroad lines, and that crossroads character still defines it today. Illinois Route 16 runs east-west through Mattoon, connecting it to Charleston and the Eastern Illinois University community to the east and to Decatur and the western part of the state to the west. I-57 passes just south, making the Mattoon area accessible from communities across a wide radius.

Lake Land Blvd is Mattoon's primary educational and commercial corridor — named for Lake Land College, whose 308-acre campus anchors this side of the city. The street carries consistent daily traffic from college students, staff, and the residential neighborhoods surrounding the campus, all of which represent the exact customer base that buys sheds: households establishing themselves, building out their properties, and needing quality storage and outdoor structures. Thompson's Sales at 1401 Lake Land Blvd puts them squarely in that flow.

The property mix in the Mattoon region is as diverse as any market in Illinois. Farmland stretches across Coles, Moultrie, and Cumberland counties with agriculture that has anchored this economy for generations — farms that need barns, garages, and animal shelters built to last. Lake Mattoon's 1,050 acres and 55 miles of shoreline generate a steady population of recreational property owners who need storage for boats, fishing gear, and outdoor equipment. And the residential communities of Mattoon and Charleston bring suburban homeowners with standard backyard needs year-round. Thompson's Sales serves all three from one central Lake Land Blvd location — free delivery within 50 miles from the heart of Coles County.

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