Bedrock Carpentry · Twisp, Washington

Building a home in the Methow Valley

Nestled in the foothills of the North Cascades, the Methow Valley is a beautiful place to build, and a demanding one. Building in the Methow means deep snow, cold winters, hot smoky summers, and fire season. This guide walks through every decision in building a home here, in the order we make them together: what each choice means, how the options compare, and what Bedrock builds into every home.

Finished Bedrock home with a covered porch among ponderosa pines

The guide

Seven parts, start to finish

From the first site walk to the keys in your hand. Each part has its own pages.

Finished Bedrock home with a covered porch among ponderosa pines
Part 1 of 7Planning & DesignEvery good build starts with a plan. This is where we figure out what you want and what it will take, then get it drawn, permitted, and priced before construction starts.Explore planning & design →
Foundation slab on a graded building site among pines
Part 2 of 7Site & FoundationEverything under and around your home: getting the land ready, septic, water and power, and the foundation it all sits on. Start with how site planning works, then choose your foundation type and how your concrete floors should look.Explore site & foundation →
Framed and wrapped house with the roof on
Part 3 of 7Structure & EnvelopeHow your home is framed, insulated, sealed, and protected from Methow snow, cold, and fire. Start with the envelope package for the whole house, then choose your ceilings, windows, siding, and roofing.Explore structure & envelope →
[Photo: heat pump outdoor unit above the snow]
Part 4 of 7SystemsThe equipment that keeps your home warm, cool, lit, and supplied with fresh air and hot water. Your envelope package sets how big it needs to be. Here you choose how your home is heated and cooled, your water heater, your fixtures, and backup power.Explore systems →
Finished great room with a wood ceiling, big windows and a kitchen island
Part 5 of 7InteriorsThe finishes you live with every day: walls and ceilings, trim and doors, floors, tile, and the kitchen. Some are choices of look, some are allowances you shop within, and all of them go over a house built tight underneath.Explore interiors →
Stone path and covered porch post looking out to a pine-shaded yard
Part 6 of 7Outdoor LivingWhere your home meets the land: decks and porches, fences and garden enclosures, patios and walkways, and a yard that's ready for fire season. We build the decks, fences, and concrete ourselves and bring in a local landscape crew for the rest.Explore outdoor living →
[Photo: owners walking a finished room]
Part 7 of 7Move-In & WarrantyHow we finish a job and take care of you after it. Your walkthroughs and punch list, final testing and clean, a full set of home records, and the one-year warranty that comes with every Bedrock home.Explore move-in & warranty →

Four kinds of decisions

Some choices are a step up in performance, some are a matter of taste, and some are already decided for you. Each page tells you up front which kind it is.

Good / Better / BestA real step up in performance, from code-built to our best.
Compare optionsDifferent, not better. Each compared on look, upkeep, lifespan, and cost.
AllowanceYou pick products within a budget set in your estimate.
How we buildNot a choice: the way every Bedrock home is built.

FAQ

Common questions

Questions we hear most often.

What does Bedrock Carpentry build?

New homes, additions, ADUs, garages, and shops across the Methow Valley, from Mazama to Twisp. The options in this guide apply whenever the space is insulated and heated.

Why don't these pages show prices?

Every site and plan is different, so a dollar figure here would mislead you. The pages show relative cost instead, and we price your options on your own plans during pre-construction.

Where should I start?

With how pre-construction works, then the envelope packages. Those two shape most of the other decisions in your home.

Have a project in mind?

Let's set up a first meeting on your site and talk it through.