Oak porches
Framed entrances designed around the house, roofline and approach.
Timber buildings / Kent and Essex
Useful timber spaces,
built for the property.
Oak porches, carports, workshops, garden rooms, offices and bespoke structures, planned and built with direct involvement from Ron and Andrew Ramsell.
Postcode, structure type and intended use. No generic price promise.
Completed build Carport and workshop, Frinton-on-Sea
01 Bespoke structures
02 Real project evidence
03 Direct contact
Completed timber work
See the structure, not a stock image.
These projects show different scales and uses: a combined carport and workshop, an oak-framed porch, a garden office and a completed cabin.
Carport / WorkshopCombined carport and enclosed workspaceView project ↗
Oak / EntranceOak-framed porchView project ↗
Garden / WorkGarden officeCompleted workTypes of project
Built around how it will be used.
The structure, materials and level of finish depend on the site, the intended use and what is included in the agreed scope.
Carports and workshops
Open shelter, enclosed working space or a practical combination of both.
Garden rooms and offices
Insulated rooms planned around light, services, storage and regular use.
Cabins and timber rooms
Standalone or infill spaces with the structure and finish suited to the brief.
Bespoke timber structures
Projects that do not fit a standard kit, developed around the property and purpose.
Before a design is agreed
The site sets the brief.
A useful first conversation starts with the location, intended use and what already exists.
Discuss the sitePurpose and level of finish
A carport, workshop and year-round office need different construction, insulation and services.
Position and access
Boundaries, levels, nearby buildings, delivery access and working space influence the proposal.
Ground and base
The structure needs an appropriate base or foundation for its size, loading and ground conditions.
Planning and restrictions
Permitted-development limits, listed status, conservation areas, covenants and previous permissions may need checking.
Structure and weathering
Frame, roof, cladding, openings, drainage and long-term exposure must work together.
Power, heating and ventilation
Regularly occupied rooms may need electrical, heating, insulation and ventilation input within the agreed scope.
How we work
From idea to finished structure.
We keep the decisions tied to the actual property and intended use.
- 01
Brief
Discuss the structure, location, use and any examples or sketches you have.
- 02
Site review
Inspect access, levels, surrounding buildings and the practical build constraints.
- 03
Scope
Agree the design information, materials, specialist input and written quotation required.
- 04
Build
Complete the agreed work and check the structure and finish together at handover.
More completed work
Different uses, same practical approach.
Cabins, offices and infill rooms show how timber construction can solve very different briefs.
Before you enquire
Timber building FAQs.
Do I need drawings before I contact you?
No. A postcode, the type of structure, intended use and a rough location on the property are enough to start a conversation.
Do timber buildings need planning permission?
Some may fall within permitted-development rules, but size, height, position, use and property restrictions matter. The position should be checked for the proposed structure and site.
Can you build a year-round garden office?
Potentially. Regular use changes the requirements for insulation, ventilation, heating, power, glazing and internal finish. Those details need to be agreed for the actual brief.
Can you combine a carport and workshop?
Yes, where the site and design allow it. The completed Frinton project shows one approach with open vehicle shelter beside an enclosed workshop.
How much will it cost?
Cost depends on size, groundworks, timber specification, roof, openings, services and finish. We do not apply the unverified garage-conversion ranges or publish a generic starting price.
How long will it take?
The programme depends on the agreed design, approvals or specialist information, material lead times and site conditions. It is confirmed against the actual project rather than promised in advance.
Timber project enquiry
Tell us what you want to build.
Send the essentials below. The enquiry goes directly to the team who assess and quote the work.
Call Ron07581 456802
Service areasKent and Essex
Useful detailPostcode, structure type and intended use
See the completed build.
Open the carport and workshop project.
Timber project enquiry
Direct to the team who assess and quote the work.