When we come to survey your property, we start by listening to you. We discover how you envisage your property will look, as well as how you plan to use your new space. We will talk foundations, size, position, insulation, glazing, security and more, to ensure every detail is covered. We adhere strictly to UK building regulations throughout, and advise on feasibility. If you need planning permission, we will play our role in helping you to gain it.

Once we have a really clear idea of your vision, we set about designing your unique masterpiece. We create drawings to demonstrate our thinking and discuss these with you. We work out which frame types to use, and what kind of traditional joints will be the most effective and aesthetically pleasing. We decide the style of trusses needed to do the best job, how to insulate your space, and the most compatible roofing style.

We take responsibility for all works, including groundworks, electricals, plumbing, glazing and finishing. At the start of the building process, we select every piece of green oak timber individually, by size and by understanding how it needs to perform within the whole structure. We use only traditional carpentry tools and techniques, laying out the pieces like a jigsaw beforehand, matching pieces to perfection. All cutting is done by hand, and we use traditional oak pegs to join each part of the oak frame, so they can mature and settle into their own unique form.

One of the best things about green oak is that as it matures it dries out, becoming more and more beautiful with its own unique identity. It will not shrink in length, so the structure will remain solid for many hundreds of years. You may have concerns however, and we are always on hand to offer advice. You will probably need to redecorate after around two years, when the building has settled and we can organise this for you if you wish. We tend to stay in touch with our customers over the years.

In 2019, a devastating fire engulfed South Barn, a cherished 500-year-old Grade II listed structure nestled in the heart of Oxfordshire. The calamity not only erased a piece of architectural history but also left our clients with the daunting task of restoring the barn to its former glory.

In 2022, Mr. and Mrs. Masterman sought to enhance their North Hampshire residence by integrating their existing dining room with a new open-plan kitchen. Their vision was to create a spacious, light-filled area that would serve as the heart of their home, fostering both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Tucked into delightful garden grounds in Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Gill's charming thatched cottage epitomises traditional English architecture. Desiring additional space to fully appreciate their garden throughout the year, they envisioned a glazed oak extension that would seamlessly blend with the historic character of their home.

In 2021, Mr. and Mrs. Highams sought to enhance their Curdridge, Hampshire residence by creating a spacious, open-plan area that seamlessly combined their kitchen, dining, and living spaces. Their primary objective was to establish a harmonious connection between the interior and their picturesque garden.