Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Stair Components & Wood Turning Experts in Verwood
Established in 1971, Briggs Products has built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship in stair components, wood turning, and architectural timberwork. Our expertise spans over five decades, serving both residential and commercial clients across Dorset and surrounding regions. Specialising in bespoke solutions, we combine traditional techniques with modern sustainability practices, sourcing FSC and EUTR-certified timber from local suppliers. As members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen since 1989, we prioritise precision, integrity, and client satisfaction. Our services include stair refurbishment, wood machining, listed building restoration, and custom woodturning projects, supported by a commitment to waste reduction and environmental responsibility.With a team of skilled professionals, we deliver tailored solutions that meet exacting standards while maintaining affordability. Our portfolio includes collaborations with renowned clients such as The National Trust, Cunard Line, and Gordon Ramsay. By focusing on innovation and quality, we ensure every project enhances both functionality and aesthetic value for our clients.
Services
Stair Components
Wood Turning
Timber Machining
Listed Building Restoration
Bespoke Mouldings
Stair Refurbishment
Contract Furniture
Door Linings
Wood Machining
Bespoke Projects
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in specialist carpentry and woodturning.
- Our timber is FSC and EUTR certified from sustainable, local sources.
- We offer free advice, estimates, and a professional measuring service.
- We are members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen since 1989.
- Our waste management achieves 100% recycling with zero landfill.
Associations and certifications
- Guild of Master Craftsmen
What people say
Exceptional service
High standard of work
Professional and tidy team
Outstanding quality
Excellent value
Services
Stair Components
We supply precision-engineered stair components including oak newels, glass panels, spindles, and bespoke treads. Our products combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design, catering to both contemporary and heritage properties. Each component is manufactured to exact specifications using sustainably sourced timber, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal for residential and commercial stair refurbishments.
Wood Turning
Our wood turning services create custom architectural elements like columns, porch posts, and decorative finials. Using hydraulic copy lathes and hand-turning techniques, we replicate historical designs or develop unique pieces. This service supports both small-scale domestic projects and large commercial contracts, maintaining strict quality standards for bespoke timber solutions.
Listed Building Restoration
Specialising in listed building restoration, we preserve historical integrity through accurate replication of period features. Our team matches existing woodwork for skirtings, architraves, and staircases, using traditional methods approved by conservation officers. This service caters to architects and private clients seeking authentic restoration of protected properties across Dorset and beyond.
Timber Machining
We provide precision timber machining for bespoke mouldings, door linings, and structural components. Our capabilities include profiling, fluting, and reeding to match existing designs or create new patterns. This service supports contract furniture makers and construction professionals requiring high-accuracy timber elements for both decorative and structural applications.
Bespoke Projects
Our bespoke projects service develops tailored solutions for unique carpentry requirements. From one-off decorative pieces to large-scale production runs, we collaborate closely with clients to translate concepts into finished products. This includes cider pump handles, marine interior components, and specialist architectural features, all crafted to exacting quality standards.
People
Peter Briggs
Managing Director
Peter Briggs has led Briggs Products since 1988, overseeing its transition from pattern making to specialist carpentry. With over 40 years' industry experience, he ensures every project maintains the company's founding principles of quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction.
Mike Briggs
Founder
Mike Briggs established the company in 1971, initially specialising in engineering woodwork before expanding into stair components and restoration. His vision for precision craftsmanship continues to influence the company's approach to traditional woodworking techniques.
Questions
What services does Briggs Products offer?
We specialise in stair components, wood turning, listed building restoration, timber machining, and bespoke carpentry projects for residential and commercial clients.
Do you work outside Verwood?
Yes, we serve Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Salisbury, New Forest, and surrounding areas across Dorset and southern England.
Are your materials sustainably sourced?
Yes, 90% of our timber comes from FSC/EUTR-certified suppliers within 90 miles of our Verwood factory, ensuring sustainable, legal sourcing.
How long has Briggs Products been in business?
We've been operating since 1971, initially as pattern makers before transitioning to specialist carpentry in 1987.
Can you match existing woodwork features?
Yes, our team specialises in replicating historical woodturning and mouldings for listed buildings and heritage projects.
Which notable clients have you worked with?
Our clients include The National Trust, Cunard Line, Gordon Ramsay, and Jamie Oliver, alongside major construction firms and local authorities.
Reviews (4)
Tessa Abbott
May 24, 2021
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Work- Joinery/fixing of stairs & fitting new skirting/architrave
Review - Wonderful company - very responsive, respectful and helpful at all points. Really neat work and any niggles I mentioned they looked into and fixed. Very good value, I highly recommend Briggs Products.
Review - Wonderful company - very responsive, respectful and helpful at all points. Really neat work and any niggles I mentioned they looked into and fixed. Very good value, I highly recommend Briggs Products.
Colin Parry
Apr 02, 2021
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Very pleased with the refurbished staircase, it looks wonderful and has totally transformed the room. The guys who did the work were smashing, very polite and tidy and the standard of their workmanship was top class.
Chris Rowley
Oct 15, 2020
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Briggs Products were fantastic from the quote stage to the installation. The team were very friendly and tidy, and did an amazing job. The quality of the work is outstanding and I would highly recommend them to anyone having a stair refurbishment.
Matt Roseveare
Jul 10, 2020
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Really impressive service and quality. Our garage doors were extremely well made and delivered promptly. Highly recommended.
