Partnered with Woodhouse, this timber frame builder in Connecticut is crafting even more value for New England timber frame homes and homeowners.
It started with a traditional barn-raising in 2000. That day, helping a group of 25 friends manually erect timbers, ignited excitement and enthusiasm for the owner of Old Mill Builders, Jeff Yenter.
Coming from a family of carpenters and woodworkers, Yenter inherited a passion for construction. He founded his company in 1998, but it was the charisma of timbers — their strength, longevity, and vibrant beauty — that truly captivated him. Since then, he has grown his company to be a premier timber frame builder in Connecticut.
“If you’re going to do a job, do it the best you can,” Yenter says. “I always ask how we can provide top quality while excelling in areas other builders may compromise. You see that in the details of the quality of our work, client interactions, and how our company has grown. We generate 95% of our business through word-of-mouth.”
Constructing a Partnership
Woodhouse originally discovered Old Mill Builders while serving a client in Litchfield, Connecticut. Yenter describes the client’s 2,800 square foot home as a “dressed up” timber frame full of timber accents, curved knee braces, and lots of glass.
“The client was very happy with it,” says Yenter. “That solidified our partnership with Woodhouse.”
Woodhouse and Old Mill Builders make a natural partnership of the highest quality. Old Mill Builders makes sure their clients feel confident about the work and customer service. Woodhouse operates the same way. Together, their collective efforts yield even greater benefits to Connecticut timber home customers.
Building Benefits
Old Mill Builders is meticulous with details, and they appreciate the precision Woodhouse brings to each project, all while providing custom designs that translate well into the real world. Whether Woodhouse customers are seeking timber frame homes in Greenwich, Lakeville, or somewhere in between, Old Mill Builders provides the much-needed local expertise to execute the design. They understand the permitting process and have relationships with the local trades — plumbers, electricians, excavators, masons, HVAC contractors — resulting in a team of the highest quality craftspeople.
Yenter says, “In addition to the timbers, I’m energy conscious and recognize the importance of energy efficiencies. I love wood and stone and am sensitive to the environment. The SIPs Woodhouse supplies help us do our part to conserve energy.”
Yenter says, “In addition to the timbers, I’m energy conscious and recognize the importance of energy efficiencies. I love wood and stone and am sensitive to the environment. The SIPs Woodhouse supplies help us do our part to conserve energy.”
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From timber frame cottages accented with stone to the clean lines of a modern dwelling, Woodhouse has you covered. If you want a timber frame home, Jeff Yenter of Old Mill Builders is your Woodhouse timber frame builder in Western Connecticut and ready to construct your personal, soulful masterpiece. Contact Woodhouse today and realize your dream!