Residential Framing
Custom home framing that carries architectural vision from structural drawings to finished build.
Where Structure Meets Design Intent
Custom home framing demands a highly skilled contractor who can marry the structural drawings with the architectural vision, carrying the design intent through without compromising strength, performance, or livability. In the field, where real-world conditions often differ from what is shown on paper, a strong framing partner works with your builder to resolve conflicts, coordinate elevations and dimensions, and address unforeseen issues before they reach the finished product.
Anvil West frames custom and architect-designed homes across the Lower Mainland, including Vancouver, the West Side, the North Shore, Burnaby, and Richmond. Having a framing contractor who is genuinely invested in problem-solving alongside you and your builder, rather than completing a scope and moving on, leads to better decisions on site, a higher quality structure, and a home that truly reflects the original vision.
Residential Framing Services
We self-perform the full framing scope on custom homes, coordinating each element to protect both the structure and the design.
Custom Home Framing
Complete structural framing for custom and architect-designed homes from foundation to roof. We frame to the drawings while keeping the finished livability of the home in view.
Architectural & Complex Framing
Vaulted ceilings, cantilevers, large openings, and steel-integrated assemblies that demand precision. We work through the difficult details that give a custom home its character.
Engineered Wood Systems
Framing with LVL, glulam, I-joists, and other engineered wood products for long spans and demanding loads. Every member is coordinated against the structural drawings and supplier specifications.
Floor & Roof Systems
Engineered floor and roof framing built to carry the loads and lines the design calls for. We hold tolerances tight so finishing trades inherit a clean, accurate structure.
Additions & Renovation Framing
Structural framing for additions, reconfigurations, and major renovations on existing homes. We tie new work into the existing structure carefully and with minimal disruption.
Heritage & Character Framing
Framing that respects the structural realities of older and character homes. For full restoration work, see our heritage renovations service.
Recent Residential Projects
Project Types We Frame
Custom Homes
Full-structure framing for new custom and architect-designed houses across the Lower Mainland.
Architectural Homes
Design-forward builds with complex geometry, long spans, and integrated steel.
Additions and Renovations
New framing tied cleanly into existing homes and structures.
Character and Heritage Homes
Sensitive framing work on older homes where structure and original detail both matter.
Carrying Design Intent From Drawings to Build
The value of a custom home framer is rarely the framing alone. It is the ability to reconcile what the structural engineer drew with what the architect envisioned, and to make both work in the field. Anvil West reads the drawings closely, flags conflicts between structural and architectural intent early, and coordinates elevations and dimensions before they become problems on site. When a real-world condition does not match the paper, we resolve it with your builder rather than building past it.
That problem-solving mindset is what protects the finished home. We catch issues before they reach the finishing trades, we keep the builder informed, and we treat the structure as the foundation of everything the design promises. The result is a home that holds its lines, performs as intended, and reflects the vision it started with.
Why Custom Home Builders Choose Anvil West
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work directly with my architect and builder?
Yes. We coordinate closely with both, reconciling structural drawings with architectural intent and resolving field conflicts alongside your builder rather than working in isolation.