Our Story
Reliable, Trustworthy, Sustainable & Affordable
More than 40 years experience in oak frames
With over 100 projects completed and over 50 homes designed, we’ve got the experience to help you maximise the future value of your project.
300+
Successful Projects
50+
Homes Designed
At Heritage Oak Frames we want our clients to feel valued, involved and confident from the first point of contact. We fully appreciate that undertaking a project isn’t just a financial commitment but a decision that will be a part of our clients everyday lives for many years to come.
To that end we take great care in keeping communication as open as we can, ensuring that our clients are kept informed at all times throughout the development and offer a point of contact that can provide information, be a sounding block or just offer reassurance.
Whether you have full architectural drawings, a sketch or just an idea in your head our expert team will ascertain the details needed to provide you with an initial drawing and detailed quote.
Providing you are happy with all aspects a would like to proceed, a structural engineer will ensure that all elements have been considered. Our team will then work with you to establish the final details and set out a programme of works that will endeavour to mesh with any other undertakings and meet your timetable.
With a lead time of between 4 – 8 weeks from designs being agreed, we will begin to work on the frame. All our frames are crafted and pre-assembled off site so that we are confident there will be no hidden surprise later on. As a result, disruption at your property is kept to a minimum. Our clients are welcome to come down to our workshop and see their project being brought to life!
Whether we are delivering an oak frame kit or installing the frame ourselves, we work hard to ensure installation dates are met and always keep our customers across all aspects of each detail.
Once the frame is in place or glazing has been fitted, our expert team will provide you with all the advice and guidance you need to ensure that your investment is there for generations to come.
Even before the need for businesses, and all of us in general, to be more conscious of our impact on the environment was in the spotlight, Heritage Oak Frame have been very mindful of how we work and how we can minimise our carbon output. As individuals we take great interest in new ways of working and living that minimise our daily impact, we don’t just talk the talk.
Our commitment to traditional methods and techniques vastly reduces our energy output as a company. Waste is rare at Heritage Oak Frames, we are constantly look at ways to use and reuse materials whilst constantly researching materials that are made with the environment at their core.
Simply by choosing a timber frame, you are using not only a fully sustainable building material but one that is relatively low in energy to produce compared to steel, brick or concrete. Oak in particular captures a huge amount of carbon and it remains sequested within the frame for the life of the building and beyond.
We pride ourselves in sourcing our timber from certified timber merchants who have needed to prove that they source either PEFC or FSC certified timber. Furthermore we have sourced timber from local foresters who manage their crops in an environmentally responsible manner. This also reduces the carbon output of transportation.
Rob
Owner, Carpenter & Joiner
Owner and founder of Heritage Oak Frames, Rob has a genuine passion for his craft. Happiest when he is working with timber to create frames or joinery for our clients, he leads our team by example. With over 20 year’s experience in the trade, Rob is perfectly placed to guide our clients through their projects, providing assurance and technical knowledge from start to finish.
Away from the chisel and the plumb line, lives in beautiful North Herefordshire with his young family. Rob is an avid trail and ultra-runner along with hound and companion Ted. A passionate foodie who also knows a good ale he drinks one, Rob is a consummate host around a fire pit or a log burner with friends in colder seasons.
Tom
General Manager
Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in both the timber and construction industries. His experience of project management, sourcing materials and making sure the right people are in contact is a big part of the day to day running of the business. Passionate about providing clients with a stress-free and enjoyable journey, Tom will be your main point of contact throughout your project with Heritage Oak Frames.
Another foodie, Tom is especially keen on cooking and eating Italian food! A big music lover, he and his family are regular festival and gig goers. Golf is another vice so feel free to ask him for a round!
Ted
Ted is the beating heart of Heritage Oak Frame and Rob’s faithful companion. You can find Ted patrolling our yard, barking at anything that moves or pretending to be a cushion in the office.
Ted is as much a part of our team as any of us bi-peds and you may be lucky enough to get a site visit from the man himself!
Brian
Joiner
Brian joined Heritage Oak in 2021 after relocating from the South coast and we couldn’t be happier! A lifelong joiner with incredible attention to detail, Brian is responsible for some of the most beautiful doors and windows you will find.
With an incredible work ethic, Brian loves to be busy working on any new designs, projects and innovations that we send his way!
Lar
Carpenter & Joiner
Close your eyes and think of a traditional carpenter and that is Lar. Highly skilled and experienced in all aspects of framing and joinery, Lar is a true artisan and lover of the craft.
Away from timber, don’t be upset if Lar is a touch late to catch up with you as he may be carrying out some roadside repairs on his beloved defender. A great lover of life, music and another foodie in our ranks, Lar is often found surrounded by friends, deep in conversation about the topics of the day!
Josh
Carpenter
A highly qualified and experienced carpenter, Josh enjoys getting out and about on site. A stalwart of Heritage Oak Frames, Josh’s knowledge and drive to complete jobs to the highest standard is one of the reasons Heritage Oak Frames enjoys the reputation it has.
Away from work, Josh is an ardent Leeds United Fan, following them around the UK and beyond when not spending time with his young family.
Tom (Jim)
Carpenter
Not counting Ted, our youngest member of the team. A qualified carpenter, whilst continuing to learn and develop his craft, Tom assists the team in all aspects of our work both in the workshop and on site.
Known as Jim (as we have too many Tom’s and) due to his love and commitment to our local gym! Tom also spends a lot of time on the South coast visiting friends.
Simon
Office Accounts
All offices need a good accounts department and Simon is ours. A wealth of experience in accounts and administration, Simon is also a great communicator who enjoys chatting with our clients and making sure the right information gets to where it needs to be.
Simon is an enthusiastic member of the Caravan Club, and along with his wife Heather is enjoys touring the highways and byways of the UK, in search of new sights and experiences.
