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Oak Framed Buildings: Bespoke & British-Sourced Excellence

Durable, low‑carbon oak structures handcrafted to last for generations.

For over 30 years, Timberpride has been a trusted name in oak-framed buildings, combining forestry expertise, traditional craftsmanship, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability.

Founded in 1995 by Alec and Victoria Golesworthy, Timberpride is more than a design and construction company; it’s a forestry-first oak specialist crafting bespoke structures from 100% British-sourced oak.

Every frame we create is unique, shaped by your vision and built by UK artisans using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, crafted entirely by hand.

From orangeries and trusses to full oak-framed homes, we honour the natural strength and beauty of oak to deliver structures that last generations.

With our own sawmill, in-house design team, and zero-waste workshop powered by biomass, we control every stage of production. This ensures traceability, precision, and a lighter footprint with every project.

We don’t just build with oak, we build with purpose, heritage, and integrity.

Whether you’re envisioning an extension, a garden room, or a characterful new space, Timberpride brings your ideas to life in solid oak.

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Our Core Creations: What Can We Build For You?

We build a bespoke oak structure that reflects your lifestyle, setting, vision and budget.

Whether you’re extending a period property or creating a characterful new addition, Timberpride designs and crafts oak frames with care, clarity, and tradition.

Each project is individually designed and handcrafted from sustainably sourced British oak.

Your space, your needs, and your taste guide the process, from first sketch to final fix.

Timberpride designs and handcrafts a wide range of oak-framed structures, each tailored to your setting and use case:

Ancillaries include porches, pergolas, and other features to complete your build.

Each frame is individually designed, shaped by your property’s character and the enduring qualities of British oak.

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From the Log to the Frame: Meet the Experts

The quality of our oak frames comes down to the people who shape each beam with knowledge, care, and a deep respect for the material.

Timberpride was founded by Alec and Victoria Golesworthy, whose forestry-first philosophy continues to guide every frame we build.

Alec, a trained chartered surveyor, brings over 30 years of woodland expertise, understanding British oak from forest floor to finished beam.

Victoria has overseen operations from the start, ensuring every detail, from sourcing to service, reflects our commitment to craftsmanship.

On the workshop floor, our expert team of framers and carpenters lead the build process. They oversee each joint, maintain exacting standards, and ensure every frame leaves the yard ready for decades of use.

This is not management from a distance, but practical skill and oversight where it matters most.

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How Do We Build Your Bespoke Oak Frame?

We build your bespoke oak frame through a carefully managed, fully transparent process designed to turn your vision into a lasting structure.

From your first ideas to the final fix on site, our team guides you through four key phases:

Consultation & Design

We begin with a detailed conversation, listening to your goals, understanding your budget, surveying your site, and designing a frame that complements your property. We’re also happy to advise on planning drawings and permissions, if required.

Sourcing & Preparation

Each log is hand-selected from sustainably managed British woodlands, with soil type and woodland management playing a key role in the quality of the oak. We assess each log for its grain, girth, and strength before it’s milled. Our in-house sawmill then prepares the timber precisely, ready for handcrafting.

Handcrafting & Quality Check

Your frame is cut and joined by hand using traditional mortise-and-tenon techniques, with no automation. Every beam is test-fitted and checked before it leaves our yard.

Site Erection & Completion

Once delivered, the frame is assembled on site by our experienced team or yours. We remain involved to ensure every detail is completed exactly as planned.

Whether your project is modest or ambitious, this step-by-step approach ensures quality, consistency, and confidence, from concept to completion.

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Why Trust Timberpride with Your Bespoke Oak Project?

Trust Timberpride with your bespoke oak project because we craft structures that carry care, precision, and purpose in every beam.

Since 1995, our team has combined woodland knowledge with design expertise, shaping British oak into buildings that last for generations.

Everything we do is rooted in our hands-on approach and a commitment to doing things properly.

30 Years of UK Expertise

With three decades of framing experience and a foundation in forestry, we bring depth, detail, and long-view thinking to every project.

Non-Automated Craftsmanship

We never use pre-cut kits or automated joinery. Every joint is hand-finished in our Tetbury yard, ensuring your frame fits your home, not a template.

Highest‑Grade Structural Oak Graded by Timberpride

Timberpride uses only structurally graded British oak using BS 5756 standards, certified annually by TRADA.

Alec Golesworthy, co-founder of Timberpride, is a qualified TRADA hardwood grader, licensed to issue UKCA declaration of performance structural oak to BS5756 D30 and D40, the highest structural grades for European oak. D40 represents the top tier of performance, ideal for long spans and demanding loads.

While D24 is a permitted grade, its structural properties closely match D30 and offer no advantage in our frames, so we focus on D30 and D40 for consistency, integrity, and performance.

Your oak frame is built for strength and longevity, backed by independent structural grading and on-site expertise.

“Every timber grade decision we make is backed by TRADA Q-Mark certification and personal woodland assessment.”

Alec Golesworthy, TRADA hardwood grader

Transparent Quality Checks

Each frame is fully assembled in our yard before delivery. You’re welcome to visit, view the build, and see the craftsmanship in person.

Direct Team Support

You’ll work with the same people who design and build your frame rather than a remote office or agent. Our support is clear, committed, and collaborative.

When you choose Timberpride, you’re choosing a partner who understands timber, honours its nature, and delivers it with integrity.

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Our Commitment to Sustainable Oak Construction

At Timberpride, sustainability is the backbone of how we build.

Every oak beam is the result of sustainable forestry, responsible production, and low‑impact construction practices.

Locally Sourced, Low‑Carbon Oak

Every log we use is hand‑selected from British woodlands that meet Timberpride’s own exacting standard, often well above typical FSC or Forestry Commission requirements.

Before purchase, Alec personally inspects each woodland to ensure not just compliance with certification schemes, but genuine long‑term forest health and high sylvicultural standards. This means timber comes from forests managed for future generations, not just short‑term metrics.

By sourcing exclusively within the UK, we dramatically reduce timber miles and biosecurity threats associated with imported hardwood, lowering transport emissions and strengthening the local supply chain.

British oak avoids long road haulage and sea freight journeys typical of imported woods, a significant contributor to embodied carbon in timber construction.

Closed-Loop, Carbon‑Smart Manufacturing

Our sawmill and workshop operate on a zero‑waste, biomass‑powered system. Every offcut, board, and bark scrap is reused, recycled or burned cleanly to heat our facilities, a process that aligns with circular construction best practices and reduces fossil-fuel reliance.

Sustainable Timber = Long-Term Carbon Storage

Wooden buildings act as long-term carbon stores. Oak captures and locks away CO₂ throughout its life. According to typical UK lifecycle analyses, each cubic metre of hardwood timber can store approximately 0.9–1.0 tonnes of CO₂ when used in durable construction. This benefit is amplified when the timber is sourced and used locally, reducing transport emissions and supporting a circular, low-carbon supply chain.

These values are based on UK timber lifecycle benchmarks, including figures published by The Institution of Structural Engineers and other construction carbon assessments. Actual carbon storage may vary depending on species, moisture content, transport distance, and final use.

Built for Generations, Not Landfill

Our oak frames are built to last for hundreds of years, because true sustainability starts with durability. Long-lasting buildings reduce the need for demolition and rebuilds, helping avoid future waste and preserving environmental value over time.

When you work with Timberpride, you invest in more than craftsmanship. You support a low‑carbon future built on enduring materials and a deeper respect for the forests that sustain us.

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Case Studies: What Bespoke Oak Frames Has Timberpride Built?

The bespoke oak frames Timberpride has built demonstrate the versatility of British oak, the care and expertise of the team behind every joint. From precision-engineered trusses to full-scale conversions, each frame solves a distinct client challenge, beautifully.

Cotswold Coach House: Precision Oak Roof Trusses

Developer Bob needed traditional oak trusses for a coach house in the Cotswolds. After learning the difference between mass-produced round joints and our hand-cut square ones, he chose Timberpride for our structural insight and in-house craftsmanship.

From CAD drawings to personally overseen sawmilling, we delivered early and exceeded expectations.

“A true Cotswold experience… worth a premium for the craftsmanship.”

– Bob Davison

Coach House trusses case study

Rosebank Barn: Converting Steel to an Oak-Hearted Home

Turning a steel-frame barn near Bath into a liveable oak dwelling required engineering finesse. Our team designed a free-standing oak structure that carried the first floor independently, then re-engineered it mid-build when client needs changed.

Every beam was traditionally crafted, and every solution was invisible, yet essential.

“A piece of art… each oak joint a thrill to assemble.”

– Steve Silcock, BCMServ

Rosebank Barn oak conversion story

These are just two examples of how we bring character, function, and precision to every bespoke oak frame.

More case studies are available on request.

Project Gallery: See Our Superior Craftsmanship

You can see our superior craftsmanship in every frame we build, from hand-cut joinery to the rich texture of British oak aged and worked the right way.

The gallery highlights key architectural and joinery features found in our bespoke oak frames, offering both inspiration and technical detail.

What you’ll find:

  • Finished oak-framed buildings that blend seamlessly with their settings
  • Interior views of ceiling bosses, curved braces, and traditional sarking
  • Behind-the-scenes images of beams being selected, shaped, and joined
  • Real homes, real gardens, real outcomes, all made from British oak

Each image is a window into the way we work: traditional, hands-on, and precise.

Whether you’re planning a new build or extending your home, the visual detail here helps you picture what’s possible, and what’s different about Timberpride.

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What Do Our Clients Say About Our Oak Frames?

Clients consistently highlight the same strengths: clarity, craftsmanship, and a process that feels both personal and professional.

From first sketches to finished frames, the experience matters as much as the outcome.

“I was overwhelmed with the amount of support and the efficiency and ease of the whole situation. For everything that they did, their price was very good in comparison to others!”

— Rob Stephenson

“High quality Cotswolds timber merchant that delivers the best quality timber on time and at a great price.”

— Edward James

Whether it’s a roof truss or a full oak-framed extension, our clients value clear communication, reliable timelines, and the reassuring expertise of a team that genuinely cares.

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Ready to Begin? Book Your Consultation

You can book a consultation by phone, email, or through our online form.

We’ll listen to your ideas, walk you through the process, and help you understand what can be achieved with oak.

A conversation with our design team is the first step to a space that’s built to last, shaped by your needs, and crafted with care.

We welcome visits to our Tetbury yard and workshop, where you can see the oak, meet the team, and experience the Timberpride approach firsthand.

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Oak Frame Aftercare: What to Expect and How to Look After It

Below are practical guidelines that help your oak frame age gracefully and perform as intended.

In the first 3–5 years, green oak naturally dries, shrinks slightly, and settles into its final shape. This process can cause minor movement or small surface splits, especially around joints. These are normal characteristics of handcrafted oak and are structurally accounted for in every Timberpride design.

To maintain your frame in optimal condition:

  • Allow the frame to breathe — varnishing or sealing is optional, but it will significantly alter the oak’s appearance and slow its natural drying process.
  • Maintain good ventilation — at the outset, especially around internal oak during initial drying, to reduce condensation and moisture build-up.
  • Embrace seasonal shifts — subtle changes in temperature and humidity are expected; no action is usually needed.
  • Inspect and oil externally exposed oak — such as beam ends, overhangs, and base plates, particularly after heavy rainfall and once every few years.
  • Avoid unnecessary chemical treatments — British oak is naturally resistant to rot and woodworm when properly detailed and allowed to breathe. If you are affected by woodworm there are simple effective organic treatments such as Permethrin.
  • Direct water away from the frame — thoughtful roof design, flashings, and rainwater goods will help prevent water pooling at joints. Oak can endure wetness provided it is dried out. Importantly, ensure the wood never sits permanently in damp conditions.

Well-maintained oak matures beautifully and becomes stronger with age.
At Timberpride, we’re always available if you need advice, whether it’s year one or year twenty.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oak-Framed Buildings

These answers cover the most common questions clients ask when planning a bespoke oak-framed building with Timberpride.

It depends. Due to the handcrafted process and high-grade British oak, costs are often higher than brick. However, the aesthetic value, structural longevity, and sustainability benefits typically justify the investment, and the additional cost is often less than many people expect.

Oak extensions also offer long-term value through lasting materials and architectural character that brick alone can’t replicate.

It varies, but most projects follow typical ranges:

  • Two-bay oak garages start from £10,000 for a table frame
  • Oak extensions typically range from £10,000 to £200,000
  • Orangeries and conservatories usually fall between £12,000 and £150,000
  • Oak trusses are priced per span or per set

Every Timberpride frame is handcrafted from British oak, not pre-cut or kit-built. Your quote is bespoke, based on design complexity, span, and site conditions.

Yes, traditionally built oak structures are desirable, durable, and can significantly enhance a property’s market appeal.

Decades to centuries. When built properly, an oak frame becomes stronger with age and can last for generations with minimal upkeep.

Yes, this is natural. As green oak dries, it settles, moves slightly, and may develop minor cracks. This is expected and structurally accounted for.

No. British oak is naturally resistant to both, as long as it’s well-ventilated and not permanently damp. Only sapwood or persistently wet oak is vulnerable. Linseed oil may help weatherproof exposed areas, but it isn’t essential.

12 to 20 weeks from design approval to on-site assembly, depending on complexity and materials.

Provenance and grading. We use only D30 or D40 British oak, hand-selected and structurally graded. Our frames are bespoke and never made from imported kits.

Yes, we guide you through planning and regulatory approvals, with drawings and advice included in our service.

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