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Truss Design Consultation

Expert truss design, engineering consultation, and project planning services. Value engineering, feasibility review, and structural problem-solving.

Investment Range Free initial consultation
4.4/5 based on 35+ reviews

"When you're on your first project you have many questions. Mike Walker Lumber Co hit it out the park with their customer service and work. They made sure that all trusses matched the prints and walked me through the process. Delivery and communication was awesome. Customer for life!"

"Mike Walker Truss is an outstanding company. Their professionalism and timely delivery are unmatched. They provided a fair and competitive bid, beating out five other companies. They consistently met project deadlines and were always the first on-site at 7:00 a.m."

"First things first, Mike Walker Lumber is the best in the business. I've been a contractor in construction for 27 years and these guys stand out. Huge thanks to Alex and John for rushing my project and getting everything expedited to the field. You just don't get more professional than this crew."

"They are amazing! They actually took on a job that another company dropped the ball on, worked with me to fix the plans and got me expedited delivery since I had a deadline. I will be exclusively using them whenever manufactured trusses are allowed!"

"These guys are great, responsive, competitive on pricing and very flexible. I use them for all of our projects, they do great work with no revisions."

"Curtis and the entire team at Mike Walker Lumber are awesome. Some of the best folks to work with and extremely knowledgeable in roof and floor trusses. I would highly recommend and work with them on all of my future projects."

"Amazing customer service. Alex went extra miles to make sure I understood what I was missing in my ask for trusses. He worked closely with my engineers to complete the project successfully, on time and on budget."

"We've been working with Mike Walker Lumber for almost two years now and plan to keep using them. They're quick to respond, and the trusses have been consistently solid. Reliable team, I'd recommend them to others in the industry."

"The trusses were perfect, your service was quick and your delivery crew was the best. I will always get my trusses from you."

"When you're on your first project you have many questions. Mike Walker Lumber Co hit it out the park with their customer service and work. They made sure that all trusses matched the prints and walked me through the process. Delivery and communication was awesome. Customer for life!"

"Mike Walker Truss is an outstanding company. Their professionalism and timely delivery are unmatched. They provided a fair and competitive bid, beating out five other companies. They consistently met project deadlines and were always the first on-site at 7:00 a.m."

"First things first, Mike Walker Lumber is the best in the business. I've been a contractor in construction for 27 years and these guys stand out. Huge thanks to Alex and John for rushing my project and getting everything expedited to the field. You just don't get more professional than this crew."

"They are amazing! They actually took on a job that another company dropped the ball on, worked with me to fix the plans and got me expedited delivery since I had a deadline. I will be exclusively using them whenever manufactured trusses are allowed!"

"These guys are great, responsive, competitive on pricing and very flexible. I use them for all of our projects, they do great work with no revisions."

"Curtis and the entire team at Mike Walker Lumber are awesome. Some of the best folks to work with and extremely knowledgeable in roof and floor trusses. I would highly recommend and work with them on all of my future projects."

"Amazing customer service. Alex went extra miles to make sure I understood what I was missing in my ask for trusses. He worked closely with my engineers to complete the project successfully, on time and on budget."

"We've been working with Mike Walker Lumber for almost two years now and plan to keep using them. They're quick to respond, and the trusses have been consistently solid. Reliable team, I'd recommend them to others in the industry."

"The trusses were perfect, your service was quick and your delivery crew was the best. I will always get my trusses from you."

"When you're on your first project you have many questions. Mike Walker Lumber Co hit it out the park with their customer service and work. They made sure that all trusses matched the prints and walked me through the process. Delivery and communication was awesome. Customer for life!"

"Mike Walker Truss is an outstanding company. Their professionalism and timely delivery are unmatched. They provided a fair and competitive bid, beating out five other companies. They consistently met project deadlines and were always the first on-site at 7:00 a.m."

"First things first, Mike Walker Lumber is the best in the business. I've been a contractor in construction for 27 years and these guys stand out. Huge thanks to Alex and John for rushing my project and getting everything expedited to the field. You just don't get more professional than this crew."

"They are amazing! They actually took on a job that another company dropped the ball on, worked with me to fix the plans and got me expedited delivery since I had a deadline. I will be exclusively using them whenever manufactured trusses are allowed!"

"These guys are great, responsive, competitive on pricing and very flexible. I use them for all of our projects, they do great work with no revisions."

"Curtis and the entire team at Mike Walker Lumber are awesome. Some of the best folks to work with and extremely knowledgeable in roof and floor trusses. I would highly recommend and work with them on all of my future projects."

"Amazing customer service. Alex went extra miles to make sure I understood what I was missing in my ask for trusses. He worked closely with my engineers to complete the project successfully, on time and on budget."

"We've been working with Mike Walker Lumber for almost two years now and plan to keep using them. They're quick to respond, and the trusses have been consistently solid. Reliable team, I'd recommend them to others in the industry."

"The trusses were perfect, your service was quick and your delivery crew was the best. I will always get my trusses from you."

Quick Answer

What does Truss Design Consultation cost?

Mike Walker Lumber Co Inc offers truss design consultation services for architects, engineers, builders, and homeowners. Our in-house engineering team provides feasibility analysis, value engineering, design optimization, and structural problem-solving for residential, commercial, and multi-family projects. Initial consultations are free. Based in Sacramento, serving Northern California and Nevada.

Source: Mike Walker Lumber Co Inc Last updated: April 2026
About This Service

Expert Truss Design & Engineering Consultation

Get Expert Truss Guidance Before You Build

The best time to involve a truss engineer is early — during design, not after plans are finalized. Mike Walker Lumber Co Inc's design consultation service helps architects, builders, and homeowners make informed structural decisions before committing to a design that may be more expensive or complex than necessary.

Our engineering team reviews your project plans and provides recommendations on truss type selection, span optimization, bearing point placement, and cost-saving alternatives. A 30-minute consultation can save thousands in material and labor costs on the finished project.

Mike Walker Lumber Co Inc engineer reviewing architectural blueprints and truss design plans at the drafting table during a project consultation

Who Benefits from Truss Design Consultation

Architects who want to verify that their roof design is truss-friendly before finalizing plans. Builders who need to value-engineer a project to hit a budget target. Homeowners planning a custom build who want to understand their roof framing options. Developers evaluating feasibility of a building design. Engineers seeking truss-specific input on a structural system.

Stamped truss engineering drawings and architectural blueprints spread out on a desk at the Mike Walker Lumber Co Inc office during a design consultation review

What We Cover in a Consultation

Feasibility: Can your design be built with trusses, and what are the constraints? Value engineering: Are there alternative truss configurations that achieve the same result for less cost? Logistics: What will the truss package cost, how long will it take, and what are the delivery requirements? Problem-solving: If you have a structural challenge, we'll help you find the truss-based solution.

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No hidden fees. No pressure. Just a transparent quote for your truss design consultation project from a manufacturer you can trust.

10,154+ Projects
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50+ Years Experience
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What's Included with Your Truss Design Consultation

01

Free Initial Consultation

No-cost review of your project plans with recommendations on truss feasibility and approach.

02

Feasibility Analysis

We evaluate whether your design can be efficiently built with trusses and identify any constraints.

03

Value Engineering Review

Recommendations on alternative truss configurations that reduce cost without compromising structural performance.

04

Budget Estimation

Preliminary cost estimates so you can budget for trusses early in the design process.

Mike Walker Lumber Co Inc truss manufacturing facility in Sacramento
Since 1974

Quality Trusses.
Delivered on Time.

From custom designs to on-site delivery, Mike Walker Lumber Co Inc handles every step of your truss project with precision and care. Over 50 years of experience serving Northern California builders.

Why Choose Us

Benefits of Working with Mike Walker Lumber Co

Every project gets our full attention — from first consultation to final delivery.

01

Free Initial Consultation

We review your plans at no cost and provide honest recommendations — even if trusses aren't the right solution.

02

Early Problem Detection

Identifying truss constraints during design prevents expensive changes during construction.

03

50+ Years of Knowledge

Our team has engineered over 10,154 projects. That experience informs every recommendation we make.

04

Architect & Engineer Collaboration

We work alongside your design team, not against them — complementing their expertise with truss-specific knowledge.

Ready to Get Your Truss Design Consultation Project Started?

Send us your plans — we'll have a detailed quote back within 48 hours.

How It Works

Our Process

1

Share Your Plans

Send us your preliminary designs, sketches, or questions. Even rough concepts work for an initial consultation.

2

Expert Review

Our engineering team reviews your project and identifies opportunities, constraints, and recommendations.

3

Consultation Call

We discuss our findings with you — in person, by phone, or video — and answer all your questions.

4

Move to Design (Optional)

If you proceed, we move directly into full engineering and fabrication with a head start from the consultation.

Got Questions?

Truss Design Consultation FAQs

01 Is the truss design consultation really free?

Yes. The initial consultation — reviewing your plans and providing recommendations — is free with no obligation. If you decide to proceed with truss engineering and fabrication, those are quoted separately.

02 When should I get a truss consultation?

The earlier the better. Ideally during the architectural design phase, before plans are finalized. This lets us identify opportunities for value engineering and flag any truss constraints before they become expensive change orders.

03 Can you consult on a project that another company will fabricate?

Our free consultation is designed for projects where Mike Walker Lumber Co Inc will fabricate the trusses. If you need standalone engineering consultation, we can discuss that on a project-by-project basis.