Pavilions
Free-standing timber pavilions sized for Harrisburg backyards, pool decks, and patios — perfect for shaded summer dinners along the river or four-season entertaining in the suburbs.
Timber Frame Pavilions, Pergolas & Porches for the Harrisburg, PA Area
Heirloom-quality timber structures handcrafted for Harrisburg homes — built in our Central Pennsylvania shop and raised on your property by the same craftsmen who have served the region for 20+ years.
South Central Pennsylvania
From the bluffs above the Susquehanna to the rolling estates around Hershey and Hummelstown, Harrisburg homeowners have always taken outdoor living seriously. A timber frame pavilion or pergola turns a back patio into the gathering spot it deserves to be — and unlike a kit-built structure, ours are designed to outlast the family that commissions them.
Crickside Timber Craft has been cutting joinery and raising frames across Central PA since 2004. Every Harrisburg-area project starts with a site visit, gets drawn to suit your home and lot, and is hand-cut in our shop before we deliver and raise it on-site. The result is a structure that fits the architecture of the Capital Region — Federal, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, modern farmhouse — without the cookie-cutter look.
Services in Harrisburg
Pergolas
Open-roof timber pergolas that frame a Camp Hill garden or a Hershey poolside lounge with the kind of shadow play that only real beams can throw.
Timber Frame Homes
Full timber frame homes and additions raised across the Harrisburg metro — traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery paired with a tight, modern building envelope.
Horse Barns
Working horse barns and run-in shelters built for the equestrian properties of Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry counties — beautiful enough to face the road, tough enough to last generations.
Excavation
Site prep, footings, and drainage handled in-house so your Harrisburg-area pavilion, barn, or home sits on ground that's been done right the first time.
Communities We Serve
Dauphin and Cumberland counties
Harrisburg · Camp Hill · Hershey · Hummelstown · Mechanicsburg · Linglestown · Susquehanna Township · Lower Paxton · New Cumberland · Carlisle
What Our Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a timber frame pavilion or pergola in the Harrisburg area?
Most municipalities in Dauphin and Cumberland counties require a building permit for permanent structures over a certain footprint. HOA review is also common in newer Harrisburg-area developments, and setback requirements vary by township. We provide stamped drawings and help you navigate both the municipal permit process and any HOA submission requirements so nothing holds up your raise date.
My HOA has design guidelines. Can Crickside work within them?
Yes — this comes up regularly in the Harrisburg suburbs. We can work from your HOA's architectural guidelines to design a structure that meets their requirements on materials, height, setbacks, and finish. Having stamped drawings and a clear material spec sheet typically makes the HOA approval process straightforward. Bring us your guidelines early and we'll design to them from the start.
How long does a Harrisburg-area project take from quote to raising?
Lead times typically run 8–16 weeks from signed proposal to on-site raising, depending on size and complexity. Outdoor living projects tend to book out faster than most homeowners expect — if you have a target date in mind, the earlier you reach out, the better your options.
Which wood species hold up best in the Harrisburg area?
Dauphin and Cumberland County summers run hotter and more humid than the ridge-and-valley country to the north, so moisture resistance and dimensional stability matter. For timber frame structures, we work primarily with Eastern hemlock and Douglas fir — both reliable performers in the mid-Atlantic climate. For exterior applications, white pine board and batten is our standard siding option, with cedar and cypress available on request. You can explore our full materials selection at our raw materials page before your consultation, or we’re happy to walk through the options with you directly.
Do you build on-site at Harrisburg-area properties, or deliver pre-assembled?
Both. Smaller pavilions and pergolas are often pre-cut in our shop and raised in a day on your Harrisburg property. Larger timber frame homes and barns are cut in the shop, trucked in, and raised on-site by our crew.
How far is your shop from Harrisburg?
Our shop is in Loysville, PA — about 45 minutes from Harrisburg via Route 34 and Route 274. That's close enough for a site visit before we finalize your plans and for an efficient raise day without added travel cost.
What kind of warranty and maintenance should I expect?
Our timber frames are built to outlive us. We back our work with a written warranty on craftsmanship and walk every client through a simple maintenance schedule — typically a re-coat of finish every 3–5 years depending on sun exposure.