Owner Profile

Timberdale is owned and operated by Stewart Lade. He has a unique blend of skills that make him an excellent professional partner in your custom home building project.

Stewart has over 15 years of residential construction building experience. He chose to return to his roots and passion in homebuilding after a successful 20-year business career. As a result he is able to combine his knowledge and love of homebuilding with excellent communication skills and seasoned business and project management know-how.

Stewart is an AIBD Certified Professional Building Designer with extensive building design experience for both new construction and major renovations. He is a master carpenter and actively participates in the day-to-day construction activities, including finish work. Stewart has been involved in numerous residential remodeling and new home construction projects and is able to provide creative problem-solving and rigorous management oversight. He is an NAHB Certified Graduate Builder and Certified Green Professional. He is a Certified Building Analyst with Building Performance Institute. He also holds industry certifications in various alternative energy systems, including ground source heat pump systems (IGSHPA), solar hot water systems and solar photovoltaic systems.

Stewart has a Masters of Business Administration degree from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and is able to provide clients with excellent project management skills. From initial project conceptualization and home design, to project planning and scheduling, to day-to-day work management, he brings a very high level of expertise. He also has extensive financial management skills and is a seasoned, highly competent budget manager and caretaker of client construction funds.