The Somerset Oak Frame Company specialises in exquisitely handcrafted and entirely bespoke oak framed structures in Somerset. All of our projects use the highest-quality oak timber and are designed to complement our client’s brief.
With a wealth of experience and a passionate team, we create frame raisings that are durable, versatile and fully sustainable too.
Our reputation for quality and design builds the framework for everything we do. We integrate ourselves into your project, gaining a full understanding of the project at hand and your end expectations. This allows us to create an oak frame garage, porch or garden room that exudes beauty for many years to come.
The Somerset Oak Frame Company brings a wealth of experience and time-honoured carpentry skills to every single project. We are passionate about creating structures that are on brief, using sustainable timber with the most beautiful grain. Our Oak Framed Garage Kits are built to fit your exact specifications.
Work with us to design a spacious and practical oak frame garage – one that sits independently from your property or one that acts as an extension. Protecting your vehicles and room for an office space or storage facilities, they bring beauty with functionality to your home. Or, expand the accommodation options on your property by creating an oak framed outbuilding or annex. These structures are ideal for multi-generational households or for at-home businesses.
With over a decade of experience and a wealth of time-honed skills, The Somerset Oak Frame Company are local specialists in the design and construction of exquisite oak framed structures.
Our passionate team is dedicated to delivering to brief, working with you at all stages to design the frame of your dreams. We only source the highest-quality timber and premium components throughout to ensure durability.
Bringing a team of highly skilled carpenters to your property, we deliver bespoke solutions to suit your every need. From custom oak framed outbuildings bringing additional accommodation options to spacious oak framed garden rooms that bring your outdoors in, we promise to deliver exceptional results.
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Since 2010, The Somerset Oak Frame Company has been creating beautifully hand-crafted and bespoke oak framed structures for both residential and commercial projects.
With our highly skilled team and dedicated customer service, we work with the same passion on every single oak frame project.
We understand that choosing an oak frame building is a big decision, and it often comes with plenty of questions. To make things easier, we’ve put together answers to some of the most common queries we receive at The Somerset Oak Frame Company. From design and planning through to construction, materials, and aftercare, this section is here to give you clear, straightforward information. Whether you’re just starting to explore ideas or are ready to move forward with a project, our FAQs are designed to help you feel confident, informed and supported every step of the way.
No, we truly are a turn key company. We can supply the whole package from groundworks, drainage, erection of the frame, fitting off the roof timbers along with the roofing itself.
Generally we cover Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon, Dorset and Bristol, but can travel further afield if required.
There is never a set lead time, it usually depends on how busy we are, but generally speaking it can range from 8-12 weeks from the order confirmation to us being on site fitting your oak frame.
Generally we aim to get something back to you within 7-10 working days, depending on how big the project is.
Absolutely! If you have plans or a specification, we can make it in our workshop and ship it country wide for you to install with your own tradespeople.
An oak frame building will last for centuries if well maintained. The timber used in the construction of the frames is usually sourced from old growth trees, so they should last for generations. However, the roofing, cladding and siding may need replacing sooner depending on how exposed the building is to weather conditions.
Green oak is generally used for structural framing due to its ease of machining and tooling. Oak gets harder with age as it dries out, which poses more challenges. Because of the movement of green oak, it cannot be used for situations where movement needs to be kept to a minimum, such as cladding or for fascia boards.
In these situations, we use air dried oak, which has been stored in a covered dry area, outside, for number of years so it can naturally acclimatise to our environment. Air-dried oak tends to have greater dimensional stability compared to kiln-dried oak when used externally or in a natural environment. It will react less in the elements and remain resilient to environmental fluctuations. This stability is crucial for applications where precision and longevity are paramount.
Generally we use european oaks which is a totally sustainable resource. Forestry management schemes such as FSC® and PEFC are well established throughout Europe and beyond, ensuring that European Oak remains an entirely renewable resource.
Just like any kind of building, you will need to have planning permission from your local authority such as your town or city council. Approval of the construction will depend on the design of your plan and its impact on the local area.
However, smaller buildings, such as oak garages and similar buildings, may not require planning permission. Contact your local authorities for more information.
Get in touch with us via our contact page or calling 07712 170 740, and we’ll give you a call to arrange a site visit with Ash, our manager and surveyor. From there, we can run through designs and ideas from which we can give you a price for your project.
