Timber Frame Pool Pavilions
The architectural anchor that separates an estate pool from a backyard pool. Hand-cut by our specialty timber fabricators, engineered for the site, integrated with the pool from day one. A pool without a pavilion is a swimming hole. A pool with a timber frame pavilion is an estate room.
Hearthstone Design Build partners with specialty timber fabricators whose craftsmen hand-cut every joint and size every timber for the loads of the specific site. The pavilion is designed alongside the pool — not added later — and the fabrication is coordinated by Hearthstone end-to-end.
Pavilion Sizing & Investment
- 20' x 24' — seating for 8–12 · $95K–$145K · intimate poolside dining and lounge.
- 24' x 32' — seating for 14–20 · $140K–$210K · full outdoor kitchen + dining + lounge zones.
- 30' x 40' — seating for 24–36 · $220K–$350K+ · large estate entertaining with bar service.
- Custom L or T — multi-zone · $300K–$750K+ · pool, kitchen, and fireplace under one structure.
Why Timber Frame Is the Right Choice for an Estate Pool Pavilion
- Hand-cut by our specialty timber fabricators — every joint, sizing, and detail coordinated by Hearthstone end-to-end.
- Mortise-and-tenon joinery designed to outlast the residence itself (100+ year frames are normal).
- Heavy-timber posts and trusses sized for the snow loads, wind loads, and roof masses of the Northern Virginia Piedmont.
- Integrated structural design for pool decks, masonry hearths, ceiling fans, and overhead infrared heat.
- Roof options from cedar shake to standing seam metal — coordinated with the residence architecture.
- Full electrical, gas, and lighting integration — the pavilion is delivered ready to use, not as a frame shell.
Frequently Asked
What does a timber frame pool pavilion cost in Virginia? A hand-cut timber frame pool pavilion typically ranges from $95,000 for a 20'x24' structure to $350,000+ for a 30'x40' pavilion with full kitchen and masonry hearth integration. The differentiator from a kit pavilion is the joinery, the timber sizing, and the specialty timber fabrication.
How long does it take? From contract signing, expect 4–6 weeks of design and engineering, 6–10 weeks of timber fabrication, and 4–8 weeks of on-site assembly and finish. Most pavilions are completed in 4–6 months total.
Why timber frame instead of a kit pavilion? A hand-cut timber frame pavilion is structurally engineered for the specific site, jointed with mortise-and-tenon joinery rather than steel brackets, and built from timbers two to three times the size of kit lumber. The result is a 100+ year structure with the architectural weight to anchor an estate.
Do you build the pool too? Yes — pool, deck elevation, structural footings for the pavilion, and any integrated kitchen or hearth are coordinated as a single design-build package.