Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Bespoke Furniture & Joinery Partner
Established in 1989, Rutland Woodcraft is a family-run business specialising in handcrafted bespoke furniture, joinery, and restoration services. Owned and operated by Alick Burt, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to create high-quality, personalised pieces tailored to individual client needs. Our process begins with a detailed consultation to understand specific requirements, followed by design development, precise manufacturing, and final fitting or delivery. We utilise premium materials and time-honoured joinery methods to ensure durability and aesthetic excellence. From intricate carvings to custom colour finishes, every project reflects our commitment to detail and client satisfaction.With over three decades of experience, we serve both residential and commercial clients across Peterborough and surrounding areas. Our portfolio includes unique commissions such as mahogany-and-glass pyramids, antique furniture restoration, and bespoke kitchen designs. Transparency and communication are central to our approach, with regular progress updates provided throughout the creation process. We take pride in delivering functional artistry that meets exact specifications while maintaining the integrity of traditional woodworking. Our dedication to quality has earned us a reputation for reliability and excellence in the woodworking industry.
Services
Bespoke Furniture
Kitchen Design
Small Wooden Items
Furniture Restoration
Custom Joinery
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of specialist woodworking experience.
- Our designs incorporate client-specific personalisation and detailing.
- We combine traditional joinery techniques with modern adhesives for durability.
- Our process includes transparent progress updates with work-in-progress images.
- We provide tailored solutions for challenging spaces and unique requirements.
Services
Bespoke Furniture
We create handcrafted furniture tailored to individual specifications. Our process combines traditional joinery techniques with modern materials to ensure longevity and aesthetic precision. Each piece undergoes meticulous design consultation and client collaboration, resulting in unique items that complement existing interiors while meeting functional requirements. Projects range from simple storage solutions to elaborate commissioned artworks.
Furniture Restoration
Our restoration service specialises in repairing and rejuvenating antique and damaged wooden furniture. Using traditional methods, we rebuild missing components, refinish surfaces, and preserve historical integrity while enhancing structural stability. This includes clock case restoration, antique cabinet repair, and recreating intricate carvings to match original designs, ensuring heritage pieces endure for future generations.
Custom Joinery
We produce made-to-measure joinery solutions for architectural and decorative applications. This includes bespoke doors, windows, and structural timber replacements that meet specific size, design, and functional requirements. Our work extends to unique projects like Arts and Crafts-style house beam replacements and period vehicle component reconstructions, combining precision with historical accuracy.
Kitchen Design
We craft custom kitchen solutions blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary functionality. Whether creating country-style cabinetry or sleek modern units, our process involves detailed space planning and material selection to optimise workflow and aesthetics. Clients may provide existing designs or collaborate on new concepts, with options for integration with interior designers.
Small Wooden Items
We produce intricate small-scale wooden items ranging from decorative awards to functional storage solutions. This includes personalised games boxes with inlay detailing, garden trolleys, and bespoke display cases. Each piece is crafted to exact dimensions and finish preferences, accommodating unique requests for both domestic and commercial clients.
People
Alick Burt
Owner & Lead Craftsman
Alick Burt has owned and operated Rutland Woodcraft since 1989, specialising in bespoke furniture design and traditional joinery techniques. With over three decades of experience, he oversees every project from concept to completion, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and client satisfaction through hands-on craftsmanship.
Questions
What types of furniture do you create?
We specialise in bespoke wooden furniture for all rooms, including tables, cabinets, bookcases, and custom storage solutions. Our work also extends to kitchen cabinetry, small decorative items, and restoration projects.
Can you restore antique wooden furniture?
Yes, we offer comprehensive restoration services for antique furniture, including structural repairs, surface refinishing, and recreation of missing ornamental components using traditional woodworking techniques.
Do you work with interior designers?
We collaborate with interior designers and architects to deliver custom joinery and furniture solutions that align with broader design schemes while maintaining our craftsmanship standards.
How long does a typical project take?
Project timelines vary by complexity: small items take 4-6 weeks, kitchen installations 8-12 weeks, and major restoration work 12+ weeks, with regular progress updates provided throughout.
What areas do you serve?
We operate from Peterborough and serve clients across Rutland, Cambridgeshire, and surrounding counties for both domestic and commercial projects.
How does the design process work?
The process begins with a consultation to discuss requirements, followed by design proposals and quotations. Once approved, we create detailed drawings and proceed with manufacturing, keeping clients informed at every stage.
