Ye Olde Woodworkery

Joinery and carpentry specialists in Wantage, Oxfordshire
Whether you are seeking that special piece of custom made furniture, a new window made to measure or need major or minor old building renovation then we have the skills, knowledge and experience to meet your needs.

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Traditional Joinery Specialists
Wantage, Oxfordshire

Quality “Old Style” workmanship in a modern time

We are a small family business situated in the historic town of Wantage in South Oxfordshire. Since 1980 when we started business as ‘Unique Kitchens’ we had been making kitchens, bathrooms and furniture for many clients who are still using us to this day.

Throughout those years we were often asked to take on more specialist projects such as roof restorations and lime mortaring for listed and period buildings. It was from then that we decided to concentrate on our specialism and passion for traditional, historical craftsmanship.

We offer a complete joinery and structural timber service along with Heritage Building Renovations.

With us there is seldom need to hire other contractors as we can handle many fields of trade.

Ye Olde Woodworkery is an approved Accoya wood manufacturer. Accoya wood has an incredibly low carbon footprint and a 25 – 50 year warranty, making it a better choice for our environment.

Contact us for advice on how we can help you and provide a quality Joinery and building renovation service.

A carpentry, construction and building service based in South Oxfordshire. Over the last 4 decades we have probably created a kitchen, built some furniture, renovated a building, laid a patio or built a conservatory on every town and village within 40 miles of our base.

We can cite examples of our work in Wantage, Faringdon, Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, Henley and Oxford, as well as all the villages in between those towns.

Heritage Renovation

Heritage Restoration

Often you need repairs to a rotten or damaged structure which requires matching or replacing something that already exists; this usually requires great care and detailed knowledge of the original construction which, unlike us, most contractors are unfamiliar with. For examples of some of this type of work see our Heritage page.

Doors
&
Windows

Door & Windows

Our doors and windows are all built to order and are made in a size and material to suit your project. Be it a new build or a heritage renovation project we can supply quality doors and windows to your exact specifications. Doors and Windows Page for more information

Metalwork

We can repair and reproduce meatalwork items.
For examples of some of this type of work see our Metalwork page

Large Timber
Structures

Large Timber Structures

We are experienced with all types of large timber construction and specialise in the repair and preservation of historical buildings. We work closely with conservation officers to ensure the job is done safely and traditionally. See our Large Timber Structures page for examples

Conservatories
&
Orangeries

Conservatories & Orangeries

Our Conservatories, Orangeries and Pergolas are all hand made to suit your garden, size and style. We can also lay patios, build garden walls and erect fencing. See our Conservatories & Orangeries page for examples

Extensions
&
Groundwork

Extensions & Groundwork

We provide a real ‘from the ground up’ service thus allowing you to deal with the whole of your building process from the foundations to the finished project. Our Groundwork services also extend to the laying of patios and paving along wiith drainage and other underground services. For examples of some of this type of work see our Extensions & Groundwork page.

Staircases

Staircases

Our joinery and carpentry expertise means that we can create staircases to fit the gap rather than have to modify existing or ‘off the shelf’ staircases. All our staircases are built by hand in our workshops and installed by the same craftsmen that have built them Staircases Page for more information

Kitchens
&
Bathrooms

Kitchens & Bathrooms

When planning a bespoke kitchen or bathroom we work closely with our clients to create a desirable style and optimum use of space with great functionality. Kitchens & Bathrooms page

Furniture

Using our fully equipped workshop we can create whatever piece of furniture you require whether it be a chair, table, wardrobe or that much needed extra kitchen unit to match what you already have. See our Furniture page for examples

Get in Contact

You can see that we really do provide a complete range of building services for the Oxfordshire area. It is highly likely that we can help you with your building project, whatever it is. See our Contact Us page to find out how to reach us.

Services that we can offer

Here’s a brief summary of what we can do for you:

Listed and period building repair and maintenance
Traditional casement windows, Bay windows, Sash windows and all others
Leaded light windows (manufacture and repair)
Stain glass windows (manufacture and repair)
Glazing (single, double or triple)
Conservatories, Orangeries
Staircases
Kitchens and bathrooms
Ceramics (floors and wall tiling)
Painting and Decorating
Stonework, brickwork, lime mortars, plaster and pointing work
Roof tiling
Lead work (replacement and repair)
Wood preservation treatment
Damp course injection treatment
Antique furniture (repairs and restoration)
Close board fencing
Pergolas/Garden Structures
Decking
Wattle and Daub
Lath and Plaster

Read below what people have said about us…

We can thoroughly recommend Troy and his team of skilled craftsmen for almost any work regarding listed buildings. We have a 2* listed farmhouse and thatched barns for which Ye Olde Woodworkery custom made 5 pairs of enormous bespoke wooden doors, repaired the cladding; re roofed the slates on the Victorian pantry, replaced rotted windows and other minor jobs. Their skill with old buildings is to be admired and nothing is too much trouble.

Mrs D AmesburyRowbury Farm

If you are looking for a dedicated and highly skilled carpenter Troy Thomas is your man.

He has worked for me on various projects for over 25 years.

He is a top quality craftsman and has always produced work of a very high standard.

Mrs V TennentHarwell

I initially engaged Ye Olde Woodworkery to carry out some re plastering and minor repairs to the wooden floors in my 17^h Century listed cottage. But the water damage proved much more serious than anticipated, and involved major structural repairs that required permission from the listed building authority, and the use of specialised materials.. Troy’s experience in this type of work was invaluable, and guided me through my application, advising me on materials and period style.

At the end of each day, they cleared up and left the house as tidy as possible, and I was kept informed of what was happening at all times. I was very pleased with the finished project ,and asked Troy back to lay my new hearth. All works passed inspection from the listed building officer, and have received many compliments.

Mrs W CliftonTruelocks Farm

Dear Troy,

I just wanted to congratulate you on the excellent job you did on the semi circular door.

It looks great!

Mrs R WilliamsonMoors House

Thank you for all your beautiful wood work, such a talented crew!!

Mrs D AmesburyRowbury Farm

Having run my own business as a master Thatcher for 35 years we have always used Troy at Ye Olde Woodworkery for all of our work on listed buildings.

Over the years we have worked on many projects all over Oxfordshire from small repairs to porches and complete re-roofs. All of Troy’s work has been to the highest of standards and importantly sympathetically done to the character of the historically important buildings we work on.

I have also recommended Troy to many of my clients who have employed him for many jobs on their properties including new handmade windows, lead work, lime plastering etc and finally I even used Troy to renovate my own house where he did all the work on a complete refurb. In summary I would highly recommend Troy for any projects you are looking to do on your property.

Andy CoxCox & Roberts Master Thatchers (South) Ltd

Great Company & Great Staff! I Couldn’t Recommend this Company enough 10 out of 10 Ye Olde Woodworkery.

Martin WebbWantage

Quite simply the only place to go for bespoke joinery.

Troy (Ye Olde Woodworkery) made me a wooden beam and framework of the exact specifications the Army Selection Centre used so I could practice pull ups before joining up. 17 years later that beam is still as good as the day it was made! First choose for quality and professional service!

Christopher WebbGrove Martial Arts

Ye Olde Woodworkery

Traditional Joinery SpecialistsWantage, Oxfordshire

A carpentry, construction and building service based in South Oxfordshire. Over the last 4 decades we have probably created a kitchen, built some furniture, renovated a building, laid a patio or built a conservatory on every town and village within 40 miles of our base.

We can cite examples of our work in Wantage, Faringdon, Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, Henley and Oxford, as well as all the villages in between those towns.

Services that we can offer

Read below what people have said about us…

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Traditional Joinery Specialists
Wantage, Oxfordshire