Oakwrights

Nestled in the rural countryside of Herefordshire, Oakwrights has operated nationwide and abroad since 1999. Like an acorn to an oak, we have grown from six employees to 135 during the past 20 years. We are now established as one of the leading oak frame building companies in the UK. While we strive to improve efficiencies by investing in advanced technologies and continual staff development, we remain true to our roots as a family-focused passionate company. Having established the business, Tim Crump remains at the helm.

The Lakes: Operations are moved to Tim's childhood home in Swainshill, Herefordshire. The house is converted into office space and the first Oakwrights workshop is constructed. A 100ft x 40ft space is created with an overhead crane to make the movement of oak easier. We invest in a Hundegger K2 CNC joinery machine, the first of its kind to be brought into the UK, along with a new four side-planer. Bill Keir joins as general manager. Bill was one of the original early carpenters who helped to re-introduce oak frame carpentry into the UK. Bill brings a tremendous depth of knowledge from working on and directing some of the UK's most prestigious oak frame projects.

Oakwrights is built on trust, honesty, quality and professionalism. When you meet our carpenters, our designers or our office personnel, you cannot fail to notice how passionate they are about every timber frame building we create. This is why we encourage you to visit us, to see the expertise that goes into every one of our builds. Each timber frame building we complete is the result of decades of experience. We continually look to research the best technologies and invest in our staff to give you the best possible knowledge in oak frame design.

Iain's experience and passion for oak frame construction made him the perfect choice to lead Oakwrights' growing presence in Scotland. He welcomes anyone considering embarking on a self-build journey to get in touch and discuss all the possibilities on offer. Our experienced architectural design team consult closely with you to visualise and achieve the dream home or garden building you have always wanted. Our designers can cover the whole range of building styles from traditional to contemporary oak framed houses, with every project having its own stamp and unique features - truly a bespoke service.

Deciding to build your own home is one of the most satisfying things you can do. The sense of achievement gained by creating a home for you and your family is incredible. The pivotal element of this process is to have a well-considered and quality oak framed Architectural design. We will work with you to make the best of your plot, gaining maximum effect from the resources available. We believe that quality time spent on design always delivers a better outcome. Whatever style of home you are looking for: country, contemporary, village or barn, your decision to work with oak demands that the visual impact of your oak frame is of vital importance.