Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Carpenters for Historic Building Restorations
We are a family-run business established in 1984, specialising in the repair and maintenance of traditional half-timbered and historic buildings for both commercial and domestic clients. Our expertise extends to bespoke joinery projects of all scales, including sash window restoration, and we prioritise preserving architectural heritage through traditional techniques. With decades of combined experience, our team combines deep historical knowledge with meticulous craftsmanship to deliver high-quality, durable solutions.We are committed to minimising disruption during projects while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship. Our reputation for excellence has been built through partnerships with organisations like the National Trust and English Nature, alongside recognition through the William Morris Fellowship awarded to our lead craftsman. We pride ourselves on our ability to balance modern functionality with historical authenticity, ensuring client satisfaction across Shropshire and beyond.
Services
Doors
Mouldings
Conservation Repairs
Sash Window Repair
Timberframe Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in historic building restoration
- Our team includes a William Morris Fellowship recipient for craftsmanship
- We specialise in traditional half-timbered building techniques
- Bespoke joinery solutions tailored to historical accuracy
- Proven track record with National Trust and English Nature projects
What people say
Considerable knowledge and skill
Conscientious and reliable
Huge difference to the house
Excellent job
Much admired
Services
Doors
We create bespoke doors that harmonise with historic properties while meeting modern functionality requirements. Our craftsmen use traditional joinery techniques to ensure durability and authenticity. Each door is tailored to complement the architectural style of your property while maintaining structural integrity.
Mouldings
Our extensive collection of period-appropriate tooling allows us to recreate intricate mouldings for heritage buildings. We match original profiles with precision, using traditional methods to ensure seamless integration with existing architectural features while maintaining historical accuracy.
Conservation Repairs
Specialising in conservation repairs for listed buildings, we employ time-tested techniques to preserve structural integrity while respecting historical context. Our approach prioritises minimal intervention, using compatible materials to extend the lifespan of original components while maintaining architectural authenticity.
Sash Window Repair
We offer comprehensive sash window restoration services that breathe new life into historic windows. Our process includes re-cording, insulation integration, and component repair using traditional joinery methods. This approach maintains the window's original character while improving energy efficiency and functionality.
Timberframe Repairs
Our specialists conduct precise timberframe repairs using traditional scarfing techniques to preserve structural integrity. We source compatible replacement timbers and employ conservation principles to maintain historical accuracy while ensuring long-term stability and safety for listed buildings.
People
Robert Steele
Founder
With over 50 years of experience, Robert established the business in 1984 after training at Shrewsbury Technical College. His expertise in traditional carpentry techniques has been honed through decades of work on historic properties, including collaborations with the National Trust.
Stephen Steele
Lead Craftsman
Joining the business in 1997, Stephen received formal training under his father before earning the prestigious William Morris Fellowship. His specialisation in historic repair philosophies and exceptional craftsmanship ensures the continuation of traditional techniques for future generations.
Questions
What types of buildings do you specialise in?
We specialise in traditional half-timbered and historic buildings, both commercial and domestic, across Shrewsbury and Shropshire.
Do you handle both small and large projects?
Yes, we undertake projects of all scales from small window repairs to complete timberframe restorations.
What makes your sash window repairs unique?
We use traditional techniques combined with modern insulation methods while preserving original timber quality and architectural integrity.
Are your craftsmen formally trained?
Our team includes a William Morris Fellowship recipient and combines formal apprenticeships with traditional hands-on training methods.
How do you approach conservation projects?
We follow strict conservation principles focusing on minimal intervention, using compatible materials and traditional techniques to preserve historical authenticity.
Can you match existing architectural features?
Yes, we have extensive tooling to recreate historic mouldings and can replicate traditional joinery details with precision.
