Business Details
42 Years
experience
Expert Carpentry & Joinery Services in Shrewsbury
We are a family-run business with over five decades of combined experience in traditional carpentry and joinery. Specialising in the restoration of historic and listed buildings, we combine time-honoured techniques with modern expertise to preserve architectural heritage across Shrewsbury and Shropshire. Our services include bespoke door and window repairs, timberframe restoration, and conservation work, all delivered with meticulous attention to detail. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship while minimising disruption to clients' properties.Our team, including William Morris Fellowship recipient Stephen Steele, is dedicated to educating clients on the value of preserving original features through skilled repairs rather than replacements. With a reputation built on reliability and quality, we serve both commercial and domestic clients seeking expert care for their historic properties.
Services
Doors
Mouldings
Conservation Repairs
Oak Porches
Staircases
Floor Repairs
Timberframe Repairs
Sash Window Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in traditional carpentry and joinery.
- Our team specialises in restoring historic and listed buildings with precision.
- We use traditional methods to preserve architectural heritage sustainably.
- Bespoke joinery tailored to complement historic properties exactly.
- Award-winning craftsmanship recognised by the William Morris Fellowship.
What people say
Considerable knowledge and skill
Conscientious and reliable
Excellent job
Much admired
Delighted with the work
Services
Sash Window Repairs
Our custom sash window restoration service preserves the integrity of historic properties using traditional techniques. Skilled craftsmen repair timber components, re-cord sashes, and install insulation while maintaining original aesthetics. This cost-effective solution retains superior aged timber over modern replacements.
Timberframe Repairs
Specialist conservation of traditional half-timbered structures using authentic scarfing methods. We repair decayed sections while preserving historic joinery techniques, ensuring structural integrity and visual continuity with original craftsmanship standards.
Bespoke Joinery
Crafting made-to-measure doors, mouldings, and architectural features matching period properties. Using traditional tooling and premium materials, we create seamless additions that complement historic buildings' character and design.
Conservation Repairs
Comprehensive repairs for listed buildings focusing on preserving architectural heritage. Our approach balances modern durability with traditional methods, maintaining historical accuracy while meeting current performance requirements for floors, porches, and structural elements.
Oak Porches
Design and installation of traditional oak porches enhancing period properties. Using sustainably sourced materials, we create durable, aesthetically authentic entranceways that complement historic building styles while providing modern functionality.
People
Robert Steele
Founder
Apprenticed in 1968, Robert established the business in 1984 after working with the National Trust. He combines technical expertise with deep historical knowledge, mentoring his son Stephen while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex restoration projects.
Stephen Steele
Director
Joining in 1997, Stephen earned the prestigious William Morris Fellowship for historic craftsmanship. He specialises in sash window restoration and timber conservation, blending traditional apprenticeship training with modern heritage preservation techniques.
Questions
What areas do you cover for restoration work?
We operate throughout Shrewsbury and Shropshire, specialising in both urban and rural historic properties across the region.
Do you handle both commercial and domestic projects?
Yes, we work on both commercial and domestic properties, from public buildings to private residences with historic features.
What experience do you have with listed buildings?
With over 35 years' experience since 1984, we've worked on numerous listed properties, including National Trust projects and church restorations.
Do you offer consultations for heritage preservation?
Yes, we provide expert advice on maintaining architectural heritage while addressing modern functionality requirements for historic structures.
