Purcell Timber Frame Homes Review
Summary of Operations & Kit Home Offerings
Purcell Timber Frame Homes is a custom home design and kit home fabrication company based in Nelson, B.C. They design, manufacture, and install panelized home packages across Canada and the U.S., delivering homes to the lock-up stage.
Design Overview
Purcell offers a broad range of architecturally distinctive designs, from traditional timber frame to modern hybrids and minimal-wood styles. They offer a catalog of over 50 homes to inspire clients, and can customize any design to suit site specifics and personal preferences. Clients also have the option to work with Purcell’s in-house team to create a fully custom home design from scratch.
Purcell specializes in homes built for mountain environments, waterfront lots, and recreational properties across North America. Their designs range from full timber frame to hybrid timber to minimal-timber options, offering flexibility in both aesthetic and structure.
Build Process & Timeline
All homes are manufactured using a high-performance panelized building system and shipped to the build site, where Purcell’s team handles installation to lock-up. A local contractor is responsible for the foundation, interior finishing, and systems installation.Their approach is particularly well-suited to remote sites and snow-heavy climates, with a focus on energy efficiency, structural durability, and design flexibility.
Purcell’s home packages range from $140–$180 per sq. ft., with fully finished homes typically starting at $600 per sq. ft.
Factors to Consider
Strengths:
Great variety of plans - they have a wide variety of plans and aesthetics, plus the ability to design custom homes
Great for challenging locations and lots - they specialize in building for remote and mountainous locations
Their homes are designed for high performance and durability
Reasons they may not be for you:
You prefer a lower-cost or entry-level construction option
You’re not drawn to wood elements or a natural design aesthetic
You want a builder to manage all local trades and interior work directly
Key Facts
For Purcell Timber Frame Costs and Pricing or more information about the company, such as pictures and reviews, keep reading below.
| Company | Purcell Timber Frame Homes |
|---|---|
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Website | http://www.purcell.com/ |
| # of Models | 51+ |
| Areas Served | British Columbia, Alberta, and the U.S. |
| Homes Built | 500+ |
| Headquarters | Nelson, B.C. |
| Pricing | Kit packages ranging from $140–$180 per sq. ft., with fully finished homes typically starting at $600 per sq. ft. |
| Reviews | |
| 4.3 Stars (22 Reviews) | |
| Houzz | No Reviews |
| Creates Custom Plans | Yes |
Purcell Timber Frame Homes Photo Gallery
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