Beautiful timber,
beyond tradition

Join three decades of discerning clients who have trusted us to design and craft bespoke oak framed and timber structures.

We bring together traditional oak carpentry, modern structural
engineering and an in-house design team – working closely with
you from first conversation to the day your frame goes up.

Oak Framed
Houses

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Oak Framed
Extensions

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Oak Framed
Commercial

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Oak Framed
Outbuildings

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Oak Framed
Restoration

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Designed for today,
built to belong

Oak framing, done properly, is one of the most enduring & beautiful ways to build. Few building methods have stood the test of time this well.

The techniques used by our team are the same as you’d find in a barn built four hundred years ago. Yet with clever design, mindful material choices and modern engineering, our timber frame structures look anything but old-fashioned.

The team
behind the timber

Every post, purlin and peg is designed and handcrafted by our team, resulting in oak frame buildings that are unquestionably unique.

Every project is a one-off

No templates. No repeat designs. Every frame
we have ever made has started from scratch.

How We Work

Whether you come to us with a full set of architectural drawings or nothing more than an idea, we can help.

Most projects take between three and nine months from first conversation to completed frame, with the same team involved from design through to installation

/01

Talk

Here’s where it all begins. Tell us what you want to achieve – you might have a clear vision already or simply need advice on where to start. Either way, we’re here to bring your ideas to life and guide you through every step of the process.

/02

Design

We work with you or your architect to perfect your plans. Every frame we design comes with an engineer’s certificate confirming its structural performance and compliance with building regulations.

/03

Build

Your oak frame is built in our Hampshire workshops. We don’t use computerised cutting machines – instead, our talented carpenters use centuries-old techniques to craft everything by hand, creating authentic, human-made timber frames.

/04

Raise

The day has come. The same team that worked on your project in the workshop gathers on site, ready to assemble your frame. This is a pleasingly swift stage, and depending on your frame’s scale, it may be fully erected in as little as a day.

/05

Complete

It’s time to hand your frame over to your contractors, who will enclose the exterior and fit out the interior. We’re on hand throughout your project’s completion and support your contractors with technical guidance as needed.

Crafted with integrity

Building with responsibly sourced, renewable timber is just one way to help support the environment. Yet we must do more than this if we are to leave a positive legacy.

We are working hard to reduce our impact – we take our responsibility towards the planet seriously and respect the people we work with.

Hear What
Our Clients Say

“Right from our first meeting we knew we had made the right choice. It’s the details, with so much experience they know exactly what works and what doesn’t. Everyone and we mean everyone, who comes to our home just goes “WOW” this is stunning. Makes us soo proud.”

Mark & Catherine, Petersfield

“We are delighted with our oak framed extension. The authentic design and features have created a beautiful space which perfectly complements the character of our listed thatched cottage. The quality of the craftsmanship is excellent. All of our visitors have been so impressed by how the space has been transformed. We are very glad that we chose Green Oak Carpentry.”

Carmel

“The Green Oak Carpentry team have done a wonderful job and the oak frame looks terrific. Something of which we can all be very proud.”

Deborah

“Working with The Green Oak Carpentry Company was a pleasure, and I couldn’t recommend them enough. Their attentive team provided expert design advice, and clearly showcased their passion for oak framing. If you’re looking to undertake a new oak framed project, I highly recommend getting in touch with GOCC.”

Jody

“There is a quality and soul in your work that is distinctly different from the mass production oak fabricators. One feels it in your buildings, in my home and Ricks and especially at the Chithurst Monastery which I have visited many times.”

Peter B

“Thanks for the excellent job which has been completed on our Oak Frame extension. Not only is the quality of the work faultless, it is a true work of art, which will bring endless enjoyment to me and my wife. The end result has surpassed our wildest expectations.”

Ray

“It was a pleasure having Green Oak on site and refreshing to see that the team all took a real pride in their work. Despite many changing decisions, the team never complained when redrawing, recalculating and recosting. We now have a beautiful traditional oak frame garage, delivered on time and within budget.”

Robin

“We discovered Green Oak Carpentry at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show and were immediately drawn to their stand. After visiting their workshops, we commissioned them to design and build both a front and rear porch. Although relatively small projects for them, the level of care, attention to detail, clear communication and expert technical advice we received throughout was outstanding.”

David & Jane H

“It was a pleasure to work with Green Oak Carpentry. They managed to make this complex project feel straightforward. Their design, planning, coordination and delivery were seamless throughout, and their team was consistently responsive, working collaboratively with all relevant parties. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services and envisage working with them on similar projects in the future”.

Fred Kirkness, Associate Director, Barr Build.

“We couldn’t be happier with the beautiful restoration work completed on our 19th Century Barn, which we are lovingly transforming into our future home. From the very beginning, The Green Oak Carpentry team were a pleasure to work with —friendly, respectful, and clearly very passionate about what they do. The craftsmanship is outstanding, and the attention to detail shines through in every corner of the finished space.”

Gemma & Simon

“Green Oak Carpentry designed and built the oak frame for our extension. Rob and Jamie were a pleasure to work with, offering design ideas and collaborating with our architect and builder. The installation team were excellent, they worked hard to resolve the inevitable discrepancies with the groundwork team that arise in complex projects. The attitude was very much “how can we resolve this together”. We are absolutely delighted with the finished build—the oak frame brings a beautiful warmth and has become the standout feature of our home.”

Jenny & Geoff, Rushmere Farm

“At Richard Coles Building Company we have worked with Green Oak Carpentry over many years and have always found them to be exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced in oak framing. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and collaborative approach make them a pleasure to work with on every project.”

Richard Coles, Richard Coles Building Company

See what makes
us different

The best way to understand what we do is to see it for yourself. Visit our Hampshire workshop or attend one of our events to meet the team, experience our oak frames for yourself and ask as many questions as you like.

We hold events throughout the year, and always welcome private visits.

Award Winning Timber Frames

The Green Oak Carpentry Company is the winner of numerous awards for our work including 3 time winner of the prestigious Gold Wood Award. This is an exceptional achievement – no other company has achieved this accolade more than once.

Ready to start?

Every frame we’ve built began with a chat. If you have a project in mind – or even just the beginnings of an idea – we’d love to hear from you.

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