Renovation & Refurbishment Carpentry

StructuralCarpentry&RepairsinPoole

Joists, roof timbers and studwork put right or put in: the structural carpentry a renovation stands on, before first fix, second fix or anything else goes near it.

Every repair scoped on site, not guessed from a phone description
Materials matched to the timber and load already there: we would rather not do a job than use the wrong ones
Dust extraction and full protection to the area, whether it is one joist or a full first fix

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Aerial view of a timber frame extension roof with OSB decking mid-build

8 yrsIn the carpentry trade
£5mPublic liability cover
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NVQ 2 & 3Carpentry qualifications

What this covers

What structural carpentry and repairs actually involves

Structural carpentry is the carpentry that carries the load: floor joists, roof timbers, studwork and timber framing. It gets built in fresh as part of first fix, or repaired where damp, age or a previous alteration has left it doing less than it should. Either way, it has to be right before skirting, doors or flooring go anywhere near it, because everything else in the room stands or hangs off it.

New joists, roof timbers and studwork built in as part of a first-fix package
Existing structural timber repaired or replaced where rot, damp or an old alteration has weakened it
Every repair matched to the timber and load already there, not fitted from a generic spec

Get a quote Call 07960 671999

Aerial view of a timber-frame house extension roof and walls under construction

Extension roof framing under construction

What to expect before any structural work starts

Three things confirmed on site, before a single joist is touched.

01
The scope is confirmed in person
A repair or a new structural element is specified after a site visit, not guessed at from a description over the phone. Multiple site visits are normally undertaken to finalise all the details.
02
Materials match the job
Timber and fixings are chosen for what the structure actually needs. We would rather not do the job than use the wrong materials for it.
03
The same standard, whatever the size
A single joist repair gets the same protection, tidiness and care as a full first-fix package. No job is treated as too small to do properly.

2 yrs

Bespoke Builds trading

£50k

Accident cover

15 mi

Radius from Broadstone

Structural work versus the other renovation carpentry stages

Structural carpentry and repairs is often confused with first fix, since both deal with the same timber. Here is the difference, so the right page, and the right quote, gets asked for first time.

	Structural Carpentry & Repairs	First Fix Carpentry	Second Fix Carpentry
What it covers	Repairing or replacing joists, roof timbers, studwork and framing that is already there	Building new joists, studwork, roof timbers and framing into a bare structure	Doors, skirting, architrave and trim, once the structure is sound
When it is normally needed	A sagging floor, a damp-damaged joist, or a structural change found mid-renovation	The start of a refurb or new-build carpentry package	The final stage, once everything structural is finished
Where it sits in a renovation	Can come up at any point a problem is found	Comes first	Comes last

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What structural carpentry and repairs covers

Six things this actually means on site.

Joist repair and replacement

Rotten, sagging or undersized floor joists sistered alongside new timber, or replaced outright.

Roof timber repair

Rafters, purlins and roof structure repaired where damp, age or a past alteration has weakened them.

Studwork and timber framing

New stud walls and timber frames built to take the load a renovation puts on them.

Multiple site visits

Multiple site visits are normally undertaken, so the structure is checked and the scope confirmed in person before any work is priced.

The right timber for the load

Timber and fixings chosen for what the structure needs, not for what happens to be in the van.

Protected, tidy site

Dust extraction and full protection to floors and access, with the site left tidy at the end of every day.

Pricing

What structural carpentry and repairs costs

Every job is priced after a visit

A single joist repair and a full structural first-fix package cost nothing alike, so a figure given before anyone has seen the job would not survive contact with the actual work.

A written quote before anything is booked in
Nothing is fitted until the quote is agreed
Multiple site visits are normally undertaken to finalise all the details

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How much timber needs replacing, how easy the area is to get to, and what else is going on around it all move the price. That gets decided after a look at the job, not guessed from a description over the phone.

How a structural carpentry job runs

The same eight steps every job goes through, confirmed as accurate.

Get in touch

Call or send the quote form with what you have found or what you are planning.

Talk it through

A quick conversation on the rough scope and budget, and whether it is a job that suits.

Site visit and measure

The structure is looked at in person before anything is priced.

Design and materials

Pen sketches or drawings set out what is being built or replaced, with the right timber and fixings specified.

Written quote

A written quote before anything is booked in.

Booked in

A date is set once the quote is agreed.

The work

Dust extraction and full protection to floors, access and the surrounding area while the structural work is carried out.

Sign off

The finished work is checked through together before the job is called done.

Get a quote Call 07960 671999

Structural carpentry and repairs: roof framing

Roof framing in progress: rafters, roof decking and dormers.

Timber roof rafters fanning out from a valley on a part-built extension with steel frame.

Aerial view of OSB roof decking on a house extension mid-construction.

Aerial view of a new timber roof frame with twin dormers under construction.

Timber hip roof rafters converging at the ridge on a new-build carpentry project.

What customers say

Reviews from Google.

5.016 reviews on Google

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.

Black panelled internal doors with white frames on a landing with grey wood-effect flooring

Loft ConversionStructural CarpentryLoft Conversion Roof Carpentry

Hip roof timber rafters meeting at the ridge above new blockwork walls mid-build

ExtensionTimber FrameTimber Frame Extension Carpentry

The things people ask before structural work starts

Answered here, so nobody has to ask when we arrive.

How much disruption does a structural repair actually cause?
Only the timber that needs attention is opened up, with dust extraction and protection to the floor and the rest of the room running throughout, and the area left tidy at the end of every day.
What if the problem turns out to be bigger once it is opened up?
That is why the structure is looked at in person before anything is priced. Multiple site visits are normally undertaken to finalise all the details, so the scope is confirmed properly rather than guessed at.
What happens if something is not right once the work is finished?
If something is not right after the job is finished, Bespoke Builds comes back and puts it right.

What you can see, and what it usually means

Common signs, and what putting them right actually involves.

Floors feel spongy or bounce underfoot
What it actually isUsually an undersized, split or partially rotten joist, or one that has lost its bearing at the wall.
What it needsThe joist is exposed and, depending on what is found, sistered alongside a new length of timber or replaced outright.
A ceiling or wall crack appears near a beam or lintel
What it actually isOften movement in the timber above as it takes on more load than it was carrying, sometimes after a nearby wall has been altered.
What it needsThe timber is checked for what is actually carrying the load, and reinforced or replaced if it is no longer up to it.
A roofline has started to sag or dip
What it actually isCommonly a rafter or purlin weakened by a slow roof leak, or timber that was undersized for the span in the first place.
What it needsThe affected timbers are repaired or replaced, and any leak that caused it dealt with first.
A stud wall feels like it moves, or a door has started sticking
What it actually isFraming that was not tied in properly, or has shifted after nearby structural work.
What it needsThe stud is opened up and refixed or rebuilt so the wall, and any door hung on it, sits square again.

Not sure which one is yours? Get in touch and we will look at it on site.

More about structural carpentry and repairs

Work that affects a structural element, replacing a joist, or altering a load-bearing stud wall, can fall under Building Regulations, and whether building control needs to be involved depends on what is being done and how the property is built. That is worth raising at the site visit rather than assumed either way.

What a structural timber repair costs is driven by how much needs to come out, how easy the area is to get to, and what else is already exposed or going on around it. A joist repair behind an existing ceiling is a different job to one found mid-refurb with the floor already up, which is why a figure before a visit is not a useful one.

A repair is often enough where the timber itself is sound but has been weakened by damp, an old notch, or extra load it was never designed for: replacement is reserved for timber that has actually failed. Getting that distinction right is most of the value in a proper site visit, rather than a guess made from what is visible from below.

Structural Carpentry & Repairs: questions we get asked

Phrased exactly as customers ask them.

How do I know if my joists need repairing or replacing?

A joist that is sound but weakened by damp or extra load is usually sistered alongside new timber rather than replaced outright. That decision is made on site, once the joist is actually exposed and checked.

What counts as structural carpentry?

Anything carrying load: floor joists, roof timbers, studwork and timber framing. It is distinct from second fix, doors, skirting and trim, which only goes in once the structure behind it is sound.

Do I need building control for a structural timber repair?

It depends on what is being done and how the property is built, since some structural work falls under Building Regulations and some does not. This gets confirmed at the site visit rather than assumed.

Can you repair timber without pulling up a whole floor or roof section?

Often, yes. Only the section that needs attention is normally opened up, with access kept as limited as the repair allows.

Do you do structural carpentry as part of a bigger renovation?

Yes: it often comes up before First Fix Carpentry starts, or partway through it once a floor or ceiling is already open, though it is priced and booked the same way as a standalone repair.

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