Timber Frame Homes & Kits in Iowa

Iowa timber frame kits—precision-cut, shipped to Des Moines and statewide—with stamped plans and assembly support from New England Timber Frames.

Why build a timber frame in Iowa?

From Des Moines to rural acreage, Iowa owners often want vaulted great rooms and visible joinery without a full custom design fee—our standard kits are a practical entry point.

Working with us

  • Nationwide shipping—Flatbed delivery with numbered, labeled timbers; contact us for a shipping quote.
  • Engineer-stamped plans—Documents for Iowa building departments—not generic unstamped drawings.
  • Owner-builder friendly—CNC mortise-and-tenon joinery; crane strongly recommended for raising. FAQ
  • Kits starting at $36,000–$52,000—Browse standard frames or inquire about custom bays.

Building in Iowa

Projects around Des Moines and across Iowa still need code-compliant snow, wind, and seismic values on stamped plans. We engineer for your street address and support permit questions as they come up. Delivery is via flatbed to your prepared access point; crane or forklift placement is the owner's responsibility unless we arrange raising in New England.

Popular Iowa project types

Workshops & studios — Mid-post and colonial footprints adapt to shops, maker spaces, and guest quarters in Iowa.

Read more: timber frame planning on our blog.

Areas we serve in Iowa

We ship cut-and-labeled kits throughout Iowa. Common project areas include:

  • Des Moines
  • Cedar Rapids
  • Iowa City
  • Dubuque
  • Sioux City
  • Ames
  • Decorah
  • Council Bluffs

Nearby service areas

We ship timber frame kits throughout the region. You may also be interested in:

Frame kits for Iowa projects

Standard kits are engineer-stamped and start at $36,000–$52,000. Browse all frames or read our kits guide.

Building in Iowa? Call (207) 200-1945 or contact us for a quote.