All of our timber comes from responsibly managed forests where more trees are planted for each one felled. We fully understand the requirements for TIMBER SPECIFICATION and grading and ensure that all of our timber exceeds the TRADA quality structural specifications by ensuring that our in-house timber selectors are all TRADA qualified graders.

Our quotations are specific as to what is included and we try wherever possible to include all the features and material specifications that you have asked for in plain clear language. You should ensure that when comparing prices that you are very clear what is included and excluded from each quotation and if you are not sure we can often help you demystify the jargon!

We ensure that your structural calculations are prepared specifically for your building in its’ intended location to Eurocode 5 requirements. Many companies use generic calculations without considering your specific design and wind loadings at your location – this will be a requirement for CE marking in the building industry.

We are independently audited by TRADA to confirm that we are meeting the prescribed quality on a consistent and regular basis for every frame that we supply. You should not confuse this with just being a member of TRADA which is available to any individual or company who pays the membership subscription fees!

The BM TRADA Q-MARK is the ultimate quality endorsement of a timber building from the timber industry experts. It ensures that we are designing, manufacturing and assembling your oak frame to an agreed quality and complying with the relevant standards and the requirements of UK Building Regulations. See HERE for more information about the BM TRADA Q-mark.

We provide a full 10-year guarantee for your frame.

We only use the finest quality, green, unseasoned oak individually selected and graded by our own TRADA qualified timber graders. This means that as the timber contracts, the joints tighten and the structure becomes progressively stronger. This incredible strength allows the construction of light-filled, open living spaces without the need for internal, load bearing walls.

With many years’ experience in the design, manufacture and assembly of oak frames we have harnessed the use of modern technology to use the latest CNC machinery to ensure traditional craftsmanship skills are incorporated in your frame whilst still giving accuracy of timber machining , tight tolerances and consistently high quality every time.

We can guarantee the integrity of our designs and give you comfort in the knowledge that we consider every single detail and specification to ensure that not only will your oak frame be a beauty to behold but that it will also stand the test of time.

Included in your quotation is a full set of detailed design drawings giving full information on floor plans, cross sections, elevations and construction details. These are available in printed and electronic versions giving you clear, quick and easy access to all the information you need to approve the design and assist your other contractors.

For all oak frames where assembly by us is included in the contract, we will inspect your groundworks prior to delivery of the frame to ensure that they are suitable to accept the frame giving you full peace of mind. We can then advise you if any changes are needed prior to our arrival thereby avoiding wasted time and costs if there are any issues.

Our guide assembly prices allow for all the costs required to deliver and assemble your building with no hidden extras. Many companies exclude crane and plant costs from their quotes to give you a false low figure to lure you in and then add these on later as an unwelcome extra at the end of the project.

You will be allocated a project administrator from our head office team who will co-ordinate the EHB works and be your main point of contact for the project. We also have our own team of in-house designers and experts available to provide information and support to both you and your other contractors as and when needed.

We are happy to provide NBS support for Architects and Surveyors where needed.

We understand that it can sometimes take a long time to achieve planning permission and that you will want to hold your quoted price while this process is completed. With prices of wood and other materials so volatile at the moment, we are currently able to hold quotes for 30 days.

We provide a fixed price quotation for your building and unlike many other companies, we do not try to add on extras to the cost of your project after you have placed your order for crane costs, plant hire or increased timber sizes due to engineer’s requirements when you have not requested any change to the design! The only time that a cost may change for one of our quotes is if you request a change or if the Building Control Officer requests a change in the specification or design of groundworks.

We encourage you to arrange a visit to our HEAD OFFICE AND MANUFACTURING PLANT IN WOODS CORNER, EAST SUSSEX where we have a range of oak frame buildings available to view. You are welcome to visit at any time to view what we are doing and can even see your frame being manufactured.

We have a range of oak frame buildings available to view at our HEAD OFFICE AND MANUFACTURING PLANT IN WOODS CORNER, EAST SUSSEX. We respect the individual privacy of our customers so do not generally allow visits to private properties for viewings but we are very happy to take you to view some of the public buildings which we have built.

We have a dedicated sales office team as well as a network of field consultants and surveyors who are available to support you throughout your project.

English Heritage Buildings have been established since the early 1990’s and supplied many thousands of oak frames to satisfied customers across the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.