Business Details
31 Years
experience
Crafting Bespoke Oak Structures in Staffordshire
Established in 1995, I A Oakes specialises in oak framing and bespoke joinery, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Our expertise spans creating garden rooms, porches, garages, and custom joinery solutions tailored to client specifications. With over 25 years of experience, we prioritise meticulous attention to detail and use time-honoured methods passed down through generations. Our team holds NVQ qualifications in bench joinery, ensuring technical excellence in every project. We provide a complete start-to-finish service, managing design, construction, and installation with precision.Clients benefit from our deep understanding of oak's properties and commitment to sustainable practices. Our reputation in Staffordshire and Derbyshire is built on delivering durable, aesthetically pleasing structures that enhance properties. We collaborate with trusted partners for electrics, plumbing, and stonework to maintain high standards. Customer testimonials highlight our professionalism, reliability, and ability to exceed expectations. As a family-run business, we combine personal service with industry expertise to create spaces that stand the test of time.
Services
Oak Garden Rooms
Oak Porches
Bespoke Joinery
Garages & Cart Sheds
Custom Oak Doors
Hardwood Windows
Traditional Framing
Sash Window Repairs
Structural Oakwork
Timber Buildings
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Established in 1995 with proven expertise in oak framing
- NVQ qualified team in traditional bench joinery techniques
- Complete start-to-finish service with trusted partner specialists
- Specialise in custom designs tailored to individual property needs
- Proven track record with 10+ years problem-free installations
What people say
Excellent craftsmanship
Professionalism, expertise
Outstanding attention to detail
Surpassed expectations
Testament to proper joinery skills
Services
Oak Garden Rooms
Crafted from sustainably sourced green oak, our garden rooms combine traditional joinery with modern insulation techniques. These year-round spaces feature double glazing, solar roof lights, and seamless integration with existing architecture. Our team manages electrical, plumbing, and stonework through vetted partners while maintaining strict quality control throughout construction.
Oak Porches
Traditional oak porches enhance property aesthetics using reclaimed roof tiles and solid oak tongue-and-groove sarking. Designed for durability against UK weather conditions, each porch maintains structural integrity while increasing property value through timeless craftsmanship and custom design options.
Bespoke Joinery
Specialist hardwood sliding sash windows, traditional windows, and solid oak doors created to exact specifications. Our in-house manufacturing ensures precise fitting, with surveying, finishing, and installation completed by our experienced team using time-tested carpentry methods.
Garages & Cart Sheds
Custom-built oak framed garages and cart sheds using traditional carpentry techniques. These structures combine functional storage solutions with aesthetic appeal, featuring handcrafted joinery and materials selected for longevity in Staffordshire's climate conditions.
Structural Oakwork
Specialist oak framework installations for both residential and commercial properties. Our expertise includes load-bearing structures, pavilions, and extensions using green oak's natural properties to create durable, visually striking architectural elements.
People
Ian Oakes
Founder & Master Carpenter
Established I A Oakes in 1995 after completing a two-year apprenticeship under a master craftsman. Holds NVQ Levels 1-3 in Bench Joinery, specialising in traditional oak framing techniques. Combines 25+ years of experience with a passion for preserving heritage carpentry methods.
Questions
What types of oak structures do you specialise in?
We specialise in garden rooms, porches, garages, cart sheds, hardwood windows, and custom oak doors using traditional framing techniques.
Do you provide full design and construction services?
Yes, we offer complete start-to-finish service including design consultation, planning, construction, and installation with partner specialists.
Which areas do you cover?
Primarily Staffordshire and Derbyshire, with projects completed in surrounding regions across the UK.
Can you match existing architectural styles?
Our bespoke approach ensures all structures complement original property designs using reclaimed materials where appropriate.
What guarantees do you offer?
Projects benefit from our 25+ years of experience and proven track record of durable installations lasting over a decade.
Reviews (3)
Lucy Naish
Dec 11, 2019
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Ian and his team made and erected our oak framed garden room in 2013. It is constructed and finished to the highest standard and its quality has has not deteriorated. This is largely due to Ian and his team's meticulous craftsmanship and skill. They were great fun to have on site. Always a smile to spare and tidy too!
Cathy
Sep 01, 2019
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Ian built us a stunning oak-framed garden room which surpassed our expectations. His craftsmanship, quality of work and attention to detail is outstanding. He is friendly and hardworking and understands the importance of listening to the client and building a good relationship. We feel very lucky to have had Ian build our garden room and can't recommend him highly enough.
Yvonne Bailey
Jun 19, 2019
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Ian is doing all our downstairs oak flooring skirting board and door frames also fitting cupboards and putting our stairs in oak. He is a fantastic carpenter very helpful very clean and tidy. Ian has a key and is always on time. You would not find anyone more trustworthy then Ian and his work is fantastic. Thank you so much
