Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Carpenters in Norfolk
Established in 1969 by Alan Taylor, our business has built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship in carpentry, joinery, and restoration. With over 50 years of combined experience, we specialise in bespoke furniture, traditional techniques, and heritage building restoration. Our workshop in Norfolk utilises certified hardwoods and reclaimed materials, adhering to meticulous quality standards. We have worked on prestigious projects including Prince's Foundation courses and historic church renovations. Our expertise extends to modern barn conversions with eco-friendly extensions, combining traditional methods with contemporary design.We serve clients across Norfolk and surrounding areas, offering tailored solutions for both residential and commercial projects. Our commitment to detail, sustainability, and client collaboration ensures every project meets exacting specifications. As a family-run business, we maintain the legacy of craftsmanship established by our founder while embracing innovative approaches to meet modern demands.
Services
Bespoke Joinery
Furniture Making
Heritage Restoration
Barn Conversions
Conservatory Repairs
Traditional Carpentry
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We combine 50+ years of traditional carpentry expertise with modern techniques
- Our bespoke designs utilise locally sourced, reclaimed, and certified materials
- Specialists in heritage restoration with experience on listed buildings
- Award-winning barn conversion projects with eco-friendly innovations
- Direct collaboration with clients throughout the design and build process
What people say
Exceptional attention to detail
Skilled heritage restoration
Quality craftsmanship
Reliable and professional
Creative bespoke solutions
Services
Bespoke Joinery
Crafting made-to-order internal and external joinery solutions that complement architectural styles. Utilising certified softwoods and hardwoods with traditional techniques like wedged mortice and tenons. Each piece finished to exact specifications with microporous paints and industry-standard weather seals.
Heritage Restoration
Specialist restoration of listed buildings, Victorian conservatories, and sash windows. Replicating original mouldings, repairing lime mortar walls, and incorporating modern materials discreetly. Experienced in working with flint, carrstone, and monastic stone for authentic repairs.
Furniture Making
Creating unique furniture pieces using traditional woodworking techniques and vintage machinery. Features include hand-cut dovetail drawers, mortice-and-tenoned doors, and reclaimed material integration. Finished with brush-applied lacquer for smooth, durable surfaces tailored to client requirements.
Barn Conversions
Transforming historic agricultural buildings into modern living spaces while preserving architectural integrity. Projects include structural underpinning, thatched roofing, and eco-friendly extensions with green roofs and energy-efficient glazing systems.
Conservatory Repairs
Comprehensive repair and maintenance of traditional conservatories, including replacement glazing bars with slim double glazing, structural timber repairs, and cast iron cresting restoration. Combines heritage techniques with modern weatherproofing solutions.
People
Benjamin Taylor
Lead Carpenter & Owner
Third-generation craftsman with over 30 years' experience in traditional carpentry and heritage restoration. Specialises in bespoke furniture and barn conversions, blending historic techniques with modern sustainability practices.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Norfolk and surrounding areas including King's Lynn, Ely, Swaffham, and Wisbech.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience with heritage and listed building restorations.
Can you create custom furniture?
We specialise in bespoke furniture made to individual client specifications using traditional methods.
What materials do you use?
We use certified hardwoods, reclaimed materials, and locally sourced timber for sustainability.
Do you offer maintenance services?
Yes, we provide periodic gutter clearing and roof inspection services for property upkeep.
