When youâve had a site visit from English Heritage Buildings, youâve already taken the most important step toward bringing your oak-framed building to life. Your consultant will have visited your property, discussed your ideas, and gathered essential details about your site and design preferences. Whether youâre planning an oak-framed garage, garden room, house, or another bespoke structure entirely, this visit forms the foundation of your personalised design journey.
But what happens next?
Hereâs how your project progresses, and other services our team can arrange for you after a site visit.
Turning Notes Into a Design Brief
After your site visit, the consultantâs observations and your ideas are developed into a detailed concept and design brief. This is where your vision starts to take shape. Every oak frame is entirely bespoke, so your preferences, from roof pitch and window placement to traditional or contemporary styling, are carefully considered.
The design team works closely with your consultant to refine your plans, ensuring they blend harmoniously with your propertyâs character and surroundings. For oak-framed garden rooms and oak-framed houses, this stage is particularly exciting, as it determines how your new space will integrate seamlessly with your home and lifestyle.
Transparent Costing and a Detailed Frame Quotation
Once your design is outlined, weâll provide clear budgetary guidance and a fully detailed frame quotation. Every quotation is bespoke to your build and put together based on decades of expertise, with no hidden extras or unexpected changes down the line.
Using structural Eurocode calculations, your frame is designed to withstand site-specific conditions such as wind load, elevation, and orientation. This ensures your oak-framed building will be both beautiful and structurally sound, meeting all safety and quality standards. This transparent approach means youâll always know where your investment is going and why.
Expert Guidance on Planning and Building Control
For many customers, navigating planning permission can be daunting, but our team helps make this process simple. Your contact can arrange feasibility studies and put you in touch with a recommended independent planning consultant. Together, theyâll ensure your design is achievable within local planning regulations and meets Building Control standards. This proactive support gives you confidence to move forward, knowing that your project has been designed with full compliance in mind from the very start.To learn more, please see our Planning Permission Guide.
Coordinating Contractors and Managing Your Build
Once your oak frame has been approved, we will guide you through the next stage of the journey: selecting and coordinating contractors. If youâre working with one of our approved and recommended contractors, youâll benefit from the added reassurance of a 10-year frame guarantee.
Alternatively, if youâve chosen your own builders for installation, groundwork, or roofing, we will explain exactly how we can work alongside them to ensure a smooth and efficient installation. Every stage of communication is carefully managed, so your build stays on track from initial delivery to the finishing touches.
The Final Sign-Off and the Start of Manufacturing
Once your plans are approved and your deposit paid, the manufacturing process begins. Every component is precision-cut using state-of-the-art machinery and individually checked by trained timber graders. This combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern precision ensures your oak frame meets our exceptional quality standards. Within weeks, your frame will be ready for delivery, engineered for seamless assembly and built to last for generations.
Delivery, Installation, and Aftercare
Your bespoke frame will be delivered to your site within six to eight weeks of final sign-off. From there, your chosen contractor will assemble it using the detailed drawings and connection plans provided. Our team will remain available throughout to offer advice and ensure every element of your oak-framed structure is installed exactly as intended.
Once complete, youâll have a timeless addition to your property, which, with minimal maintenance, will continue to enhance your home for decades to come.
Arranging Workshop Visits
Before youâve settled on a design, or if youâd like to see more of our work firsthand before moving ahead with the process, our team can help you arrange a visit to our showroom and workshops. Here, you can watch the team at work as they precision-cut the oak beams that will soon form your structure. Itâs an inspiring experience that truly showcases the craftsmanship behind every Q-Mark Certified frame.
Bring Your Oak-Framed Vision to Life
After a site visit from English Heritage Buildings, your project is already in expert hands. Whether youâre designing a classic oak-framed garage, a light-filled garden room, or a fully bespoke oak-framed house, every detail is managed with precision, care, and over 30 years of experience.
To take the next step, speak with your consultant or contact our team to arrange your workshop visit, request your detailed frame quotation, or discuss your design ideas further. You can also get in touch to
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