Jeff Johnson Timber Frames, Inc. is a small, owner-operated timber frame company in the southwestern mountains of North Carolina. We make the extra effort to be sure your timber frame or post and beam structure is constructed with the highest quality joinery. Our joints are fully housed including knee braces. Housed joinery increases the strength and stability of any timber frame structure.We also offer various options in wood species for timber frame homes, entry ways, carports and pavilions. For photos and details on our joinery and wood species options for timber frames, please visit our Timber Frame Construction page.
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Owner Jeff Johnson is a native of Alabama. He is a Designer and Timber Framer, 3rd generation in the timber industry, family logging business and silvaculture forestry. Owner Susan Johnson is a native of Tennessee. Susan doesn't get to spend much time at the office anymore due to her hectic nursing schedule at the local hospital, but you may catch her holding down the office from time to time when Maria is out.
Born in Derby, CT, he was the son of the late Harry Kibby Crocker and Gladys Irene Lowe Crocker. Mr. Crocker loved his family and his friends dearly. No matter if he was just visiting, conversing over coffee and doughnuts, fishing, helping with timber frames, restoring old machinery, welding, sandblasting or woodworking, He most always had a smile on his face and a friend by his side.
Jeff Johnson will be your contact throughout the construction of your timber frame home. He and his team will design, hand-cut, deliver and raise your timber frame at your site with the goals of safety, strength, beauty and elegance in mind. Our joinery is taken from styles of English, German, Japanese and early American.
Developing a plan should always begin with your access or how you and your guests will enter the home. Things such as, how easy will it be to bring groceries or supplies in to the kitchen, should also be considered. Of course building in the mountains with lakes and rivers being other features capturing that all important view is a very important consideration in the layout and location of the home.
Reviews (8)
Gary & Mary Coleman
Apr 23, 2022
Jeff completed the timberframe for our dream home in western North Carolina a little over a year ago and we are ecstatic! We met Jeff nearly 15 years ago when we first started looking at timberframe homes and he has become a great friend and partner in this endeavor. We made numerous trips to Franklin over the years to look at different frames with Jeff and to scout the area.
When we found our lot we decided the time was right to start building and met with Jeff and his design team to draft a frame design. Jeff worked closely with our architect and contractor to make sure the frame fit into the building plan and incorporated our vision completely. He provided us with a lot of guidance on picking wood species, designing for maximum impact, and tying the frame into the overall aesthetic of our house.
When it came time to deliver the frame, he was onsite to guide the team in placing the frame and consulted with our builder to make sure the frame was protected throughout the process and finished to meet our desires. Jeff, Maria, and all of his team have been extremely helpful, communicative, and easy to work with. We couldn't have picked a better timberframe company to build our home!
When we found our lot we decided the time was right to start building and met with Jeff and his design team to draft a frame design. Jeff worked closely with our architect and contractor to make sure the frame fit into the building plan and incorporated our vision completely. He provided us with a lot of guidance on picking wood species, designing for maximum impact, and tying the frame into the overall aesthetic of our house.
When it came time to deliver the frame, he was onsite to guide the team in placing the frame and consulted with our builder to make sure the frame was protected throughout the process and finished to meet our desires. Jeff, Maria, and all of his team have been extremely helpful, communicative, and easy to work with. We couldn't have picked a better timberframe company to build our home!
Julia Budreau
Jun 13, 2019
When we decided to put timber frames in our new home in Kansas City, we decided to have Jeff Johnson build them for us. We had checked with someone local but the quality was no comparison to Jeff's. We had found out about Jeff because our daughter lives in Franklin, NC. We have never regretted our decision. It was worth the 1000 mile trip to bring them home to KC. Wonderful to work with! I can't tell you how many wow's and ah's that I have heard when people visit our home for the first time!
William Miller
Jan 17, 2019
Bottom Line Up Front: Jeff Johnson Timber Frames is an amazingly talented and ethical company that receives my highest recommendation for anyone wishing to accomplish timber frame construction. We worked with another Timber Frame company for almost 2 years and had nothing to show for it other than some plans and repeated delivery delays. Jeff and his team stepped in and redesigned the structure, fabricated the timber frame and raised the timber frame in 8 weeks TOTAL.
The quality of the timber frame is top notch, Jeff kept us informed with weekly updates during the entire process. His team of Maria, John and Mason were the nicest, most polite and talented people I've encountered in the construction business. The only reason we gave them 5 stars is because 6 isn't possible.
The quality of the timber frame is top notch, Jeff kept us informed with weekly updates during the entire process. His team of Maria, John and Mason were the nicest, most polite and talented people I've encountered in the construction business. The only reason we gave them 5 stars is because 6 isn't possible.
Susan Gosche
Jun 22, 2018
Everyone at Jeff Johnson Timber Frames is easy to work with and knowledgeable. He helped us build a 4000 foot square home and there were no problems at all. No matter what came up, Jeff had an answer. This is obviously "not his first rodeo". We wanted some things in our house that other companies wouldnt do, but Jeff had no problem with it. Choosing Jeff Johnson was the best decision we made in the whole process and we would recommend him highly
A. Jay AJay
May 04, 2018
Matthew Fluharty
Apr 23, 2018
Working with Jeff and his guys has been a wonderful experience. They cut and raised our timber frame back a couple of years ago and recently made us a custom set of stairs! Jeff is very knowledgeable and his craftsman shift is exceptional! My family and I get to wake up in a beautiful timber frame every morning, we love it so much we never want to leave. I highly recommend using Jeff Johnson's Timberframes for any future projects!
Max Brabson
Mar 23, 2018
Jeff and his crew did an exceptional job designing, cutting and installing a two-bay timber frame with loft for our home in western North Carolina. The craftsmanship and quality are excellent, and have only become more evident over time as the frame has aged. All the folks at Jeff Johnson Timber Frames are great to work with.
Jay Marzella
Feb 22, 2018
It was such a comfortable and excellent experience working with Mr Jeff Johnson and Maria. Jeff consulted us every step of the way, giving us suggestions and helpful advice. I called several timber frame businesses in our area, and Jeff's company was clearly the best choice. The other companies had random salesmen that didn't seem to care about anything but making their commission$. We are so proud of our cabin in the woods. Call Jeff.you will be so happy with your structure. I AM!
