Pavilions
Free-standing timber pavilions sized for Carlisle backyards, rural lots, and equestrian properties — built for four-season outdoor entertaining in the heart of the Cumberland Valley.
Timber Frame Pavilions, Pergolas & Porches for the Carlisle, PA Area
Heirloom-quality timber structures handcrafted for Carlisle homes — built in our Central Pennsylvania shop and raised on your property by the same craftsmen who have served the Cumberland Valley for 20+ years.
The Cumberland Valley and South Central Pennsylvania
From the historic streetscapes of downtown Carlisle to the rolling farmland of South Middleton Township and the wooded lots along Boiling Springs, Cumberland Valley homeowners have a deep appreciation for structures built to last. A timber frame pavilion or pergola doesn’t just add outdoor living space — it adds the kind of permanence that fits naturally alongside the Valley’s stone farmhouses and historic architecture.
Crickside Timber Craft has been cutting joinery and raising frames across Central PA since 2004, and our shop in Loysville is less than half an hour from Carlisle. Every 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 built for the Cumberland Valley — without the cookie-cutter look of a kit build.
Services in Carlisle
Pergolas
Open-roof timber pergolas that frame a South Middleton Township garden or a Boiling Springs patio with the kind of shadow play that only real beams can throw.
Timber Frame Homes
Full timber frame homes and additions raised across Cumberland County — 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 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 Carlisle-area pavilion, barn, or home sits on ground that’s been done right the first time — even on the Valley’s limestone-heavy soils.
Communities We Serve
Cumberland County and the surrounding Cumberland Valley
Carlisle · Boiling Springs · South Middleton Township · Mechanicsburg · Mt. Holly Springs · Newville · Plainfield · Middlesex Township · North Middleton Township · Upper Frankford Township
What Our Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a timber frame pavilion or pergola in the Carlisle area?
Most municipalities in Cumberland County require a building permit for permanent structures over a certain footprint, and setback requirements vary by township. Carlisle Borough, South Middleton Township, and North Middleton Township each have their own zoning rules. We provide stamped drawings and help you navigate the local township process so nothing holds up your raise date.
My development has an HOA. Can Crickside work within their guidelines?
Yes — HOA design review is common in the newer developments along the Carlisle Pike corridor and in Cumberland Valley School District communities. We can work from your HOA’s architectural guidelines to design a structure that meets their requirements on materials, height, setbacks, and finish. Bring us your guidelines early and we’ll design to them from the start.
How long does a Carlisle-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 Cumberland Valley climate?
The Cumberland Valley runs warm and humid in summer with occasional hard freezes in winter, so moisture resistance and dimensional stability matter. For timber frame structures, we work primarily with Eastern hemlock and Douglas fir — both proven performers in Central Pennsylvania. 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 work on equestrian properties in the Carlisle area?
Yes — horse barns and run-in shelters are a significant part of what we build across Cumberland and Perry counties. The South Middleton and Upper Frankford Township areas have a strong equestrian and agricultural buyer profile, and we design working barns built to last and presentable enough to face the road. Every barn project starts with a site visit so we can account for drainage, access, and how the structure will sit on your property.
Do you build on-site at Carlisle-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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle?
Our shop is in Loysville, PA — less than 30 minutes from Carlisle via Route 34. That makes site visits easy to schedule before we finalize your plans, and keeps raise-day logistics straightforward.