Everything you need to know before requesting a bid — process, pricing, timelines, and what to expect working with Mountain West Timber.
It starts with a free bid — call or send a request through our contact form and we'll set up a time to talk through your space and vision. From there we create a custom CAD design, finalize engineering and materials, shop-fabricate your timber frame, and install on site. Most projects move through design & approval, shop fabrication, and final installation in that order — see our Our Timber Framing Process section for a visual walkthrough.
It depends heavily on size, materials, and site conditions, but as a starting point: pergolas typically start around $5,000, arbors around $10,000, pavilions around $15,000, and timber barns around $20,000+. Commercial and hospitality projects are bid individually based on scope. See our Packages & Pricing section for a fuller breakdown, or call for an exact quote.
Yes — every bid starts with a free, no-obligation on-site estimate. We'll walk your space, talk through design options, and give you a real number before you commit to anything.
Smaller structures like pergolas and arbors are often designed and installed within a few weeks of approval. Larger pavilions, barns, and commercial projects can take longer depending on engineering, permitting, and shop fabrication schedules. We'll give you a realistic timeline as part of your bid.
Every project we build is custom CAD-designed for your specific space — no cookie-cutter kits. That said, our package pricing gives you a realistic starting point so you know roughly what to expect before we sit down to design.
We shop-fabricate timber frames and joinery off-site under controlled conditions for precision and quality, then transport and install on-site. This typically means a faster, cleaner install with less weather risk than framing built entirely on location.
We build with traditional and steel-reinforced heavy timber joinery, selecting species and finishes based on your project's use, budget, and local climate. We're happy to talk through options during your bid.
Yes — in addition to pergolas, pavilions, and barns, we install exposed timber beams, entryways, and structural framing inside homes and commercial spaces. Browse the Indoor Installs category in our gallery for examples.
Yes — Mountain West Timber is a licensed contractor (License #CL:6932196-5501) and fully insured.
We're based in Salt Lake City, UT and serve clients throughout Utah and the greater Intermountain West region.
Yes — every project includes custom CAD design and engineering, and we'll coordinate the permitting needed for your build as part of the process.
Absolutely. We've built timber structures for restaurants, clubhouses, and apartment/HOA communities across Utah. See our Commercial & Hospitality section for real examples.
