--- title: "Maine Heritage Timber Frames" description: "Maine Heritage Timber Frames builds timber frames, and the company says its team combines traditional techniques with years of experience. Ken Voorhees and" doc_version: "2026-10-05" last_updated: "2026-10-05" --- # Maine Heritage Timber Frames **Trade:** Carpentry · **Address:** 386 Main St, Lisbon, ME 04252 · **Phone:** (207) 798-0057 · **Website:** http://maineheritagetimberframes.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 5 reviews across 5 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Maine Heritage Timber Frames builds timber frames, and the company says its team combines traditional techniques with years of experience. Ken Voorhees and Mark Casad are in business together with Mann and Burns as Maine Heritage Timber Frames, according to localwoodworks.org. A 2025 customer said Mark and Ariel worked with them to adjust the design of their timber frame to meet their needs and to set a timeline that worked for both sides. That 2025 customer called the finished frame "full of character." A 2025 customer said they worked with the company for over a year on a custom design, and that any change order was detailed to the penny. A 2025 reviewer who drafted plans for a few builds with the company said it communicated promptly each time and was quick to get them any information they needed. A 2025 reviewer writing as a general contractor recommended the company for timber frame work. A 2025 customer said the company produced a home for them that draws compliments from visitors, and that they would hire it again. The company holds a 5-star Google rating from 8 ratings, and its BBB grade is A+. **Strengths:** - Design adjustments — a 2025 customer said Mark and Ariel adjusted the frame's design - Itemized pricing — a 2025 customer said change orders were detailed to the penny - Prompt communication — a 2025 reviewer said they communicated promptly on each build ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - The company says its team combines traditional techniques with years of experience to build timber frames _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://maineheritagetimberframes.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Our team of skilled craftspeople combines traditional techniques with years of experience to create timber …” - Ken Voorhees and Mark Casad are in business together with Mann and Burns as Maine Heritage Timber Frames, according to localwoodworks.org _(confidence: medium)_ - [Local News](https://localwoodworks.org/news/maine-sawmills-filling-a-niche-for-locally-sourced-wood) — “localwoodworks.org — Also greeting me were Ken Voorhees and Mark Casad who, along with Mann and Burns, are in business together as Maine Her…” - A 2025 customer said Mark and Ariel adjusted the timber frame's design to meet their needs _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Sak1VbGhjakoxYmxSemFuWjVTalppY0RCRGMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x81fdda6cf6dc3174!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmRjMUlhcjJ1blRzanZ5SjZicDBDc0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Working with Maine Heritage Timber Frames was a fantastic experience. The timber frame they built for us is full of character and complim…” - A 2025 customer said change orders were detailed to the penny over a year-long custom design _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wcWRGbEhkWFZpUkZKYVJtSTBZbnBzYkU5TmFsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x81fdda6cf6dc3174!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpqdFlHdXViRFJaRmI0YnpsbE9NalE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Maine Heritage Timber Frames was great. We worked with them for over a year to get a custom design of exactly what we wanted. They were…” - A 2025 reviewer who drafted plans for a few builds said the company communicated promptly each time _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WbmNtTkVaRGRLTUZaVFJHNVRXVzkyYlU5cGFuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x81fdda6cf6dc3174!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVncmNEZDdKMFZTRG5TWW92bU9panc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ It is a pleasure to work with Maine Heritage Timber Frames. I have had the opportunity to draft plans for a few builds with them, and eac…” - Timber frame building _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Sak1VbGhjakoxYmxSemFuWjVTalppY0RCRGMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x81fdda6cf6dc3174!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmRjMUlhcjJ1blRzanZ5SjZicDBDc0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Working with Maine Heritage Timber Frames was a fantastic experience. The timber frame they built for us is full of character and complim…” - [Official Website](http://maineheritagetimberframes.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Our team of skilled craftspeople combines traditional techniques with years of experience to create timber …” - 5-star Google rating from 8 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Maine%20Heritage%20Timber%20Frames&query_place_id=ChIJF26r_GlxskwRdDHc9mza_YE) — “Google: 5★ from 8 ratings” - BBB grade of A+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/lisbon-falls/profile/home-builders/maine-heritage-timber-frames-0021-470851) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Sak1VbGhjakoxYmxSemFuWjVTalppY0RCRGMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x81fdda6cf6dc3174!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmRjMUlhcjJ1blRzanZ5SjZicDBDc0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Working with Maine Heritage Timber Frames was a fantastic experience. The timber frame they built for us is full of character and complim…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WbmNtTkVaRGRLTUZaVFJHNVRXVzkyYlU5cGFuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x81fdda6cf6dc3174!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVncmNEZDdKMFZTRG5TWW92bU9panc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ It is a pleasure to work with Maine Heritage Timber Frames. I have had the opportunity to draft plans for a few builds with them, and eac…” - [Official Website](http://maineheritagetimberframes.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Our team of skilled craftspeople combines traditional techniques with years of experience to create timber …” ## License ME doesn't license or register this trade, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every business in this trade, not specific to this one. ## Sources - [Official Website](http://maineheritagetimberframes.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/lisbon-falls/profile/home-builders/maine-heritage-timber-frames-0021-470851): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.btlt.org/timber-frame/): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Maine%20Heritage%20Timber%20Frames&query_place_id=ChIJF26r_GlxskwRdDHc9mza_YE): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Maine%20Heritage%20Timber%20Frames&query_place_id=ChIJF26r_GlxskwRdDHc9mza_YE): 5.0★ from 8 ratings ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Also greeting me were Ken Voorhees and Mark Casad who, along with Mann and Burns, are in business together as Maine Heritage Timber Frames , which rents space from Bickford.” — localwoodworks.org — https://localwoodworks.org/news/maine-sawmills-filling-a-niche-for-locally-sourced-wood - “Crafted with Care: A New Trail Kiosk Thanks to Maine Heritage Timber Frames - Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust” — btlt.org — https://www.btlt.org/timber-frame/ - “The team at Maine Heritage Timber Frames. From left to right: Kelly Mann, Ariel Burns, Ken Vorhees, and Mark Casad.” — greenmainehomes.com — https://greenmainehomes.com/blog/2020/1/17/the-5-most-popular-posts-of-2019 ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sam Thomason · 2025-10-09**: Working with Maine Heritage Timber Frames was a fantastic experience. The timber frame they built for us is full of character and compliments the surrounding landscape beautifully. Throughout the process Mark and Ariel worked with us to adjust the designs of the timber frame to meet our needs and cr… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rene Allen · 2025-09-23**: It is a pleasure to work with Maine Heritage Timber Frames. I have had the opportunity to draft plans for a few builds with them, and each time they communicated promptly, were extremely organized, and quick to get me any information I needed. The quality of craftsmanship in their builds is of the h… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tavis Hasenfus · 2025-09-23**: Maine Heritage Timber Frames was great. We worked with them for over a year to get a custom design of exactly what we wanted. They were super helpful with every revision and request and completely transparent and up front with their pricing. Any change order was detailed to the penny and every cu… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dale Blackstone · 2025-09-22**: Maine Heritage timber frames are a pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable and professional. The quality of work is impeccable.AS a general contractor ,i would highly recommend using them for all timber frame needs - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nick Stoneman · 2025-09-22**: Amazing team of highly skilled craftsman who take real pride in providing a compelling design and finished product for their clients. They are super fun to work with, and produced a home for us that is an architectural splendor. 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