Extension&TimberFrameCarpentryinPoole
The timber frame, joists and structural carpentry through to the doors and skirting on your extension, carried out by the same carpenter from start to finish.
- Time-served, NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualified, carrying out the work personally
- Working alongside your builder rather than taking the project over
- Multiple site visits before work starts, so materials and access are agreed upfront
★★★★★£5m public liability cover · NVQ Level 2 & 3
- 8 yearsIn the trade
- £5mPublic liability cover
- NVQ 2 & 3Time-served carpenter
- 15 mileRadius from Broadstone
What this involves
What extension and timber frame carpentry actually covers
A timber frame extension needs the same carpentry as any new part of a house: the timber frame or studwork and floor joists holding it up, the roof timbers over it, and every fixed piece of timber inside it once the walls are plastered. Extension and timber frame carpentry covers all of that, from the first fix that goes in before anyone sees it through to the second fix, the doors, skirting and architrave that finish the room. It suits homeowners whose builder is running the extension, and builders who want a carpenter to take on that whole run of work rather than splitting it between trades.
- Timber framing, floor joists and roof timbers as first fix
- Structural carpentry where a wall comes out or a beam goes in
- Doors, skirting and architrave as second fix, once the room is ready
First fix timber framing on an extensionWhat you can expect on an extension or timber frame job
Three things settled before the first piece of timber goes in.
01A survey before anything is quoted
Multiple site visits are normally undertaken to check access, structure and materials, so the quote reflects the job in front of us, not a guess from a description over the phone.
02The same carpenter, start to finish
Alex carries out the carpentry himself, bringing in help only on the bigger jobs, so the person who quoted the job is the person doing it.
03Materials we trust
We would rather not take the job than fit materials we do not trust, and we say so before work starts, not after.
What is included as standard
Six things every extension or timber frame job includes.
Timber frame and stud walls
Built to the structural spec agreed with your builder or engineer.
Floor joists and roof timbers
First fix carried out before the walls close in around them.
Structural carpentry and repairs
Where a wall comes out, a beam goes in, or timbers need replacing.
Second fix doors, skirting and architrave
Fitted once the room is plastered and ready.
Multiple site visits
Normally undertaken before the job starts, to agree access, materials and the finer details.
A written quote
Before any work begins.
Pricing
What it costs
Every extension or timber frame job is priced after a visit
A timber frame job depends on access, the timbers already there, and how much needs replacing before new work goes in. That only shows up on site, not from a description over the phone.
- Multiple site visits are normally undertaken, then one written quote
- A written quote before you commit to anything
The price depends on access, how much of the structure is new versus altered, and what is already there once the walls are opened up.
How an extension or timber frame job runs
The same eight steps every job goes through, from first call to sign off.
You get in touch
Call or send the quote form with what you need.
We talk it through
A rough scope and budget, so we both know it is the right job before anyone visits.
A site visit and measure
We come and look at the extension or the timbers in question before anything is priced. Multiple site visits are normally undertaken to finalise all the details.
Design and materials agreed
Sketches, drawings or visuals, and the materials we will use, agreed before the quote.
A written quote
A written price for the agreed scope, before you commit to anything.
The job is booked in
A date in the diary once you are happy to go ahead.
The carpentry goes in
Timber frame and first fix through to doors and skirting, with the site protected and cleared down each day.
Sign off
A final walk-round together before we call it finished.
Extension & Timber Frame Carpentry: The Kind of Work
Extension roofs and timber cladding, mid-build.
What Customers Say
Reviews from Google.
5.0
Sami K.
Excellent service, very punctual very tidy, craftsmanship above expectations. genuinely very happy to deal with Alex any time. Sincerely recommend this company it's very refreshing to see a trade person who is proud of his craftsmanship. He is really an artist did not leave a spec of dust Thank you Alex
Nick F.
Alex is fantastic, really diligent and a great guy to have help with a project. He has just laid a solid wooden floor for me. It looks brilliant. The trouble is I'm not sure it's such a great idea to give him a great review as it will make him even more popular and in demand
John B.
What a find a decent ,hardworking person who loves his trade and it shows in his workmanship absolutely excellent. Will be recommending him to anyone who wants any sort of carpentry job. On a final note very reasonably priced for the craftsmanship.
David H.
Alex built and installed our main gate and a side gate in top quality wood to our complete satisfaction and at a very competitive price. He is a very efficient young lad and we would highly recommend him.
CJ W.
Really happy with the bespoke builds carpentry. Great workmanship, clear communication, and the finished result looks amazing. Would definitely recommend.
Projects in Full
Two jobs Bespoke Builds Carpentry has worked on, written up in full.
What people ask before booking
Answered here, so nothing is a surprise on site.
Will the rest of the house end up covered in dust and mess?
Floors, drives and gardens are protected and dust extraction is used throughout, with the site cleared down at the end of every day.
Is having someone working in the house disruptive?
It can be, so site visits are arranged around you and access is agreed before work starts, not decided on the day.
What happens if something is not right afterwards?
If something isn't right after we've finished, we come back and put it right.
More about extension and timber frame carpentry
An extension's timber carpentry usually runs alongside the build rather than as one isolated job. First fix, the frame or studwork, floor joists and roof timbers, goes in before the roofers or plasterers start.
Structural work on an extension, taking out a wall or fitting a new beam, can fall under Building Regulations and be checked off by Building Control, depending on what is being done and how the property is built. Where a structural spec has been agreed with your builder or engineer, our carpentry is built to it.
The most common problem on an extension is carpentry starting before the structure underneath it is ready, or a change agreed on site that never gets written down. Multiple site visits are normally undertaken and a written quote follows before work starts, so nobody is arguing about what was agreed once the job is under way.
Extension and timber frame carpentry: questions we get asked
Phrased exactly as customers ask them.
Do you build the whole extension, or just the carpentry?
We carry out the carpentry package: the timber frame or studwork, floor joists, roof timbers and structural work, through to the doors and skirting once the room is finished. Most extensions are organised by a builder, and we work alongside them on that carpentry.
What is timber frame carpentry, exactly?
It is the structural timberwork that holds an extension up before the walls go on: the frame or stud walls, the floor joists, and the roof timbers over the top. It is first fix work, done before anything is plastered or decorated.
How much does extension or timber frame carpentry cost?
It depends on the size of the extension, how much of the structure is new versus altered, and access to the site, so every job is priced after a visit rather than guessed over the phone. See how pricing works above.
Can you work alongside our builder or main contractor?
Yes, this is the work we most want more of. We take on the carpentry package on an extension or refurb, rather than running the whole project.
Will the rest of the house be left in a state while the carpentry is going on?
Floors, drives and gardens are protected and dust extraction is used throughout, and the site is cleared down at the end of every day.
Looking for a different part of the job?
Extension and timber frame carpentry is one part of the renovation carpentry package. Here is the rest of it.
01First Fix Carpentry
The studwork, floor joists and roof timbers that go in before the walls close up.
Learn more
02Second Fix Carpentry
Doors, skirting and architrave, fitted once the room is plastered and ready.
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03Structural Carpentry & Repairs
Where a wall comes out, a beam goes in, or existing timbers need replacing.
Learn more
04Loft Conversion Carpentry
The roof timbers and structural carpentry on a loft conversion, working alongside the rest of the build.
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Where we work
Extension and timber frame carpentry across Poole, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Wimborne Minster, Ferndown, Verwood, Christchurch and the surrounding area.
Poole
Our primary town, at the heart of the 15 miles we cover from Broadstone.
Poole →Broadstone
Our base, and the starting point for every job in the area.
Broadstone →Bournemouth
Extension and timber frame carpentry for homes across Bournemouth.
Bournemouth →Wimborne Minster
Structural and timber frame work on extensions around Wimborne Minster.
Wimborne Minster →Ferndown
Carpentry for extensions and renovations across Ferndown.
Ferndown →Verwood
Timber frame and structural carpentry for extensions offered around Verwood, about 12 miles north of Broadstone.
Verwood →Christchurch
Extension carpentry for homeowners and builders across Christchurch.
Christchurch →Get your extension or timber frame carpentry quoted
A site visit, one written quote, and the same carpenter from first fix to sign off.
Get a free quote
Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a price. No pressure, no hard sell.
Prefer to talk? Call Bespoke Builds Carpentry on 07960 671999