What areas does Ryan Senden Construction serve?

Ryan Senden Construction serves clients within a 100-mile radius of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This includes communities throughout South Dakota (Brookings, Watertown, Mitchell, Yankton, Vermillion, Madison, Huron, Pierre, Aberdeen, Rapid City, Spearfish, Tea, Harrisburg, Brandon, Dell Rapids, Canton, Beresford), southwestern Minnesota (Worthington, Pipestone, Luverne), northwestern Iowa (Spirit Lake, Spencer, Le Mars), and northeastern Nebraska. We travel for the right project.

What is timber frame construction?

Timber frame construction is a building method using large wooden posts and beams joined together with traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, secured with wooden pegs rather than metal fasteners. This centuries-old technique creates incredibly strong, beautiful structures featuring exposed wood that will last for generations. Ryan Senden Construction specializes in Norwegian joinery techniques passed down through the Northman Guild tradition.

How much does a custom timber frame home cost?

Custom timber frame homes are premium investments designed to last 100+ years. Pricing varies significantly based on size, complexity, materials, and finishes. Ryan Senden Construction focuses on clients who prioritize generational quality and master craftsmanship over finding the lowest bid. Contact us directly at 605-799-6190 to discuss your vision and receive a custom consultation.

How long does it take to build a custom timber frame home?

Quality timber frame construction cannot be rushed. The timeline depends on the complexity of your project, but typically ranges from 12-24 months from design to completion. The timber frame itself is often crafted in our workshop before being raised on your site. We believe in doing things right rather than doing them fast.

What makes Ryan Senden Construction different from other builders?

Ryan Senden Construction is trained in the Northman Guild tradition of Norwegian carpentry, utilizing centuries-old joinery techniques that most modern contractors have never learned. We focus exclusively on premium, generational-quality construction for clients who refuse to compromise. We turn down more projects than we accept because our methods require clients who share our values of craftsmanship over shortcuts.

What training and certifications does Ryan Senden have?

Ryan Senden is trained through the Northman Guild in traditional Norwegian carpentry and timber framing techniques. This specialized training covers centuries-old joinery methods, structural timber engineering, and the artisanal skills required to create homes that last for generations.

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You won't get excuses or shortcuts with Ryan Senden Construction.

While others frame with metal and shortcuts, we build with centuries-old methods that create structures engineered to outlast your great-grandchildren.

This isn't just construction—it's old-world craftsmanship meeting modern reliability.

"Your house should be built like you plan to haunt it for centuries."

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A Different Standard

No More Cookie Cutter Homes. We build homes the way they used to.

Before shortcuts. Before compromises. Before "good enough."

We chose the hard path — mastering Norwegian joinery techniques that most contractors can't even pronounce, hand-selecting every beam, and creating structures your great-grandchildren will thank you for.

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Why Choose Us?

Four reasons to trust your next project to Ryan Senden Construction

Master Craftsmanship

Every joint, every beam, every detail crafted with precision that honors centuries of timber building tradition.

Proven Expertise

Northman Guild trained in traditional Norwegian carpentry, backed by generations of accumulated knowledge.

Local Advantage

Deep roots in the Sioux Falls region mean we understand local conditions and precisely what works here.

Complete Solutions

From foundation to finish, we handle every aspect of your build with the same unwavering standards.

A Word of Honesty

This Isn't For Everyone.

We turn down more projects than we take on. Not because we're exclusive for the sake of it — but because the way we build requires clients who share our values.

We're the right fit if you:

Want a home built to last 100+ years, not 30
Value craftsmanship over cutting corners
Appreciate the beauty of exposed timber and traditional joinery
Are building your forever home — or a legacy for your family
Understand that quality takes time and investment
Want a builder who answers the phone and shows up

We're probably not the right fit if you:

Need the cheapest bid in town
Want a cookie-cutter floor plan from a catalog
Are in a rush and need it done yesterday
See your home as a short-term investment to flip
Prefer builders who disappear after signing

Proudly Serving

Building Premium Homes Across the Region

Custom timber frame and luxury home construction within a 2-hour radius of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls

South Dakota

Brookings

South Dakota

Watertown

South Dakota

Mitchell

South Dakota

Yankton

South Dakota

Vermillion

South Dakota

Madison

South Dakota

Huron

South Dakota

Pierre

South Dakota

Aberdeen

South Dakota

Rapid City

South Dakota

Spearfish

South Dakota

Tea

South Dakota

Harrisburg

South Dakota

Brandon

South Dakota

Dell Rapids

South Dakota

Canton

South Dakota

Beresford

South Dakota

Worthington

Minnesota

Pipestone

Minnesota

Luverne

Minnesota

Spirit Lake

Iowa

Spencer

Iowa

Le Mars

Iowa

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Let's Build Something Extraordinary.

Whether you have blueprints in hand or just a vision in your head, the first step is a conversation. No pressure, no obligation — just a discussion about what's possible.

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