Business Details
47 Years
experience
Trusted Home Builders in Skipton & Yorkshire Dales
Established in 1979, our family-run business combines over 50 years of traditional craft expertise with professional project management to deliver high-quality residential, educational, and light-civils projects. We specialise in traditional construction, SIPS timber frame, stick system timber frame, eco-buildings, log cabins, and garden rooms, serving clients across Skipton, Ilkley, Harrogate, and the Yorkshire Dales. Our approach prioritises close collaboration with clients and design teams, ensuring value for money and adherence to schedules. We embrace non-adversarial partnerships with clients and trade contractors, respecting local environments through eco-friendly solutions.With a workforce including local tradesmen with decades of loyalty, we maintain rigorous quality standards. Our team includes experienced professionals like James Tiffany, who brings expertise from major contracting and PFI projects, and Project Manager Thomas Mountain, whose skills enhance our delivery of complex construction techniques. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by awards such as the Local Authority Building Excellence Award and features in industry publications like Build It magazine.
Services
Traditional Construction
SIPS Timber Frame
Stick System Timber Frame
Eco Projects
Contemporary Homes
Log Cabins
Garden Rooms
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We combine 50+ years of traditional craft expertise with modern project management techniques.
- Our team includes certified professionals with extensive experience in major contracting projects.
- We prioritise eco-friendly solutions and sustainable building practices.
- We maintain long-term partnerships with trusted local trade contractors.
- Our projects consistently meet strict deadlines while exceeding quality expectations.
What people say
Excellent job
Professionalism
Kept us up to date
Delighted with the result
Impressed with project management
Services
Traditional Construction
We specialise in traditional cavity-wall construction using stone or rendered block exteriors, ideal for matching local Dales architecture. Our skilled tradesmen deliver durable, thermally efficient homes while maintaining regional aesthetic standards. This method suits complex designs and smaller extensions requiring flexible layouts.
SIPS Timber Frame
Our SIPS timber frame system combines offsite precision with rapid on-site assembly, achieving exceptional thermal efficiency (as low as 1.5W/mK air leakage). This two-week installation process ensures energy savings and structural integrity for modern residential projects.
Eco Projects
We integrate renewable technologies like solar panels and heat pumps into air-tight, well-insulated buildings. Our Passivhaus-inspired techniques reduce energy consumption while maintaining comfort, supported by partnerships with local eco-technology specialists.
Garden Rooms
Our prefabricated garden rooms feature closed-panel timber frames manufactured in Skipton. Available in four designs (Pod 3, 3C, 4, 4S), they offer flexible workspaces or storage solutions with optional eco-features and landscaping integration.
Log Cabins
We deliver custom log cabin projects using British-manufactured components. Our expertise includes infrastructure development, fit-out, and compliance with modern insulation standards, ensuring durable, energy-efficient timber homes.
People
James Tiffany
Director
With 10 years of major contracting experience, James oversees project delivery. His background in PFI projects enhances our design-to-construction processes while maintaining family business values.
Thomas Mountain
Project Manager
A Chartered Institute of Building member, Thomas leads large projects using his London contractor experience. He ensures technical excellence across diverse construction methodologies and client requirements.
Peter Simpson
Joinery Foreman
Former business owner Peter brings decades of hands-on timber expertise. His subcontractor history with us ensures seamless delivery of complex joinery elements in our timber frame projects.
Ralph Massey
Groundworks Foreman
With 40+ years' service, Ralph oversees foundation works. His deep knowledge of local geology and construction challenges ensures stable, compliant groundwork solutions for all project types.
Questions
What construction methods do you offer?
We provide traditional cavity-wall stone builds, SIPS timber frame, stick system timber frame, eco-projects with renewable technologies, and log cabin solutions.
Do you build eco-friendly homes?
Yes, we integrate solar panels, heat pumps, and air-tight construction techniques. Our Passivhaus-inspired projects achieve exceptional energy efficiency while maintaining comfort standards.
Can you build contemporary designs?
Absolutely. We specialise in modern designs using glass, timber cladding, and coloured render. Our contemporary projects balance minimalist aesthetics with functional living spaces.
Do you offer garden room solutions?
Yes, our prefabricated garden rooms include four designs (Pod 3, 3C, 4, 4S) with optional eco-features. We provide free site surveys and bespoke finishing options.
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Skipton, Ilkley, Harrogate, and the Yorkshire Dales. Our local knowledge ensures compliance with regional planning requirements and architectural styles.
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Owen Wells
Jul 25, 2021
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Roger Tiffany Ltd built my new garden room. It was not cheap, but the quality was such, that it was excellent value for money. The whole project was undertaken in a quick and stress free fashion. The design was modified to my specification. I am extremely pleased with the result and would recommend Roger Tiffany Ltd without hesitation.
Roger Tiffany Ltd built my new garden room. It was not cheap, but the quality was such, that it was excellent value for money. The whole project was undertaken in a quick and stress free fashion. The design was modified to my specification. I am extremely pleased with the result and would recommend Roger Tiffany Ltd without hesitation.
Nic Bailey
Jul 25, 2021
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Roger Tiffany Ltd. built a fantastic garden room for us which we wanted as a home office. The design stage was very straightforward and we didn't have a long lead time before they could begin work. The installation took around two weeks - seamless, on time, and they followed up to ensure any niggles were ironed out straight away. The finished product is super smart - the cedar cladding and outdoor lighting look great. The office easily fits two desks and is such a lovely, light space to work (very quiet and well insulated too). It's a great add on to the garden area, and gets us out of the house
Iain Vokes-Tilley
Mar 18, 2021
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Absolutely amazing job done on a total reposition of our driveway and unusable front garden which meant building retaining stone walls, lowering kerb stones and also converting our garage into a smart home office and useful large utility space. Tiffany's have helped make our home feel like home. James Tiffany organised everything from architect through to contractors, every step of the way we were consulted and given different options, nothing was too much trouble. His team are brilliant, they are all polite, hard working and a joy to have to have around doing the work in all weathers. Fully recommend
