Business Details
29 Years
experience
Bespoke Timber Joinery Solutions in Liverpool
Established in 1997, Preferred Joinery is a Liverpool-based workshop specialising in high-quality, made-to-measure timber joinery for domestic and commercial properties. With over 25 years of experience, we offer entirely bespoke designs crafted by seasoned expert joiners. Our services include doors, windows, staircases, porches, gates, and architectural joinery tailored to heritage properties, character homes, and premium commercial fit-outs. We serve the North West, covering Liverpool, Wirral, Runcorn, Warrington, Southport, Skelmersdale, and surrounding areas. Our commitment to timeless craftsmanship and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation for reliability and excellence.We project-manage every project from design to installation, ensuring precision and adherence to deadlines. Our team works closely with conservation specialists to maintain period authenticity in listed buildings. We provide a 5-10 year guarantee on timber frames, double-glazed units, and hardware. Our portfolio includes prestigious projects for The Brunch and Cocktail Club, Einsteins Bar, and Epic Apart Hotel. We maintain full transparency in operations, with clear communication throughout the process. Our expertise extends to both traditional and contemporary designs, ensuring solutions that meet modern needs while preserving historical integrity.
Services
Doors
Windows
Staircases
Porches
Gates
Architectural Joinery
Commercial Joinery
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialist joinery experience in Liverpool
- Our team includes seasoned craftsmen with conservation project expertise
- We provide end-to-end project management from design to installation
- We maintain strict quality control in our Liverpool workshop
- We offer 5-10 year guarantees on all joinery products
What people say
Great service
Perfect job
Polite workers
Perfectly done
Superior quality
Services
Bespoke Doors
We create made-to-measure timber doors including external, internal, French, patio, and bi-folding styles. Our craftsmen produce designs ranging from traditional Victorian to contemporary styles using premium materials. Each door is handcrafted in our Liverpool workshop to exact specifications, ensuring perfect fit and lasting durability while enhancing property aesthetics.
Timber Windows
Our bespoke timber windows include sliding sash, casement, and Georgian styles tailored to period and modern properties. Handcrafted with attention to historical accuracy while incorporating modern insulation and security features. We ensure compliance with conservation area requirements and provide expert installation for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
Staircases
We design and install bespoke staircases in various configurations including straight, dog-leg, winders, and open-tread designs. Our craftsmen work from initial consultation through to installation, creating statement pieces that complement architectural styles while meeting strict safety and durability standards for both residential and commercial properties.
Porches
Our custom-designed timber porches enhance property entrances while improving security and energy efficiency. Handcrafted from durable hardwood, we offer full design-to-installation services creating structures that harmonise with building architecture. Porches include decorative surrounds and complete entrance solutions tailored to both traditional and contemporary properties.
Architectural Joinery
We manufacture and install bespoke architectural joinery including period interiors, panelled rooms, mantels, and custom timber components. Our specialists work with conservation experts and architects to ensure historical accuracy in listed buildings while delivering modern functionality. Projects range from commercial fit-outs to heritage property restorations across the North West.
People
Michael Riddick
Founder
Established Preferred Joinery in 1997, bringing family-run craftsmanship to the joinery industry. Recognised for setting quality standards that continue to guide the company's approach to bespoke timber solutions.
Alex Riddick
Director
Acquired Preferred Joinery with Chris Shaw, maintaining its tradition of quality. Brings extensive construction sector experience, ensuring every project meets exacting standards through meticulous attention to detail and client-focused leadership.
Chris Shaw
Director
Founded construction company EveryTrade in 2009 before joining Preferred Joinery. Focuses on customer experience and lasting relationships, applying his construction expertise to maintain the company's reputation for excellence in bespoke joinery solutions.
Questions
What areas do you cover for joinery services?
We serve Liverpool, Wirral, Runcorn, Warrington, Southport, Skelmersdale, and surrounding North West areas for both residential and commercial projects.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in conservation joinery and work with councils and conservationists to ensure period-appropriate solutions for listed properties and heritage buildings.
What guarantees do you offer?
We provide 5-year guarantees on timber frames, 5-year coverage for double-glazed units, and 10-year protection for window hardware against manufacturing defects.
Can you match existing period features?
Our team can replicate original designs or create sympathetic new joinery that maintains architectural integrity while incorporating modern performance improvements for period properties.
How does the bespoke process work?
We offer full-service from initial consultation and design through manufacturing and expert installation, working closely with clients to realise their vision at every stage.
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