Oak Frames Restoration

Professional Oak Framed Buildings Restored

We are specialists in period timber frame building restoration.

With over 30 years combined experience Fallen Oak works alongside conservation officers and heritage consultants to establish and undertake repairs of period timber frame buildings. From major structural works to bespoke decorative internal carpentry, we have the knowledge and expertise to make repairs and additions which are sympathetic to the building’s existing characteristics.

We have undertaken many timber frame and heritage property restoration projects over the years and are passionate about conservation carpentry. From full barn conversions to oak frame cottage repairs we have the knowledge and experience to deliver a comprehensive service.

An old brick house with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by a field of wheat or tall grass, and trees in the background.

Interior of a wooden building under construction with exposed wooden beams, a ladder, and a loft area.

A rustic, wooden barn-style door set into a wall with a small opening at the top, featuring diagonal bracing and decorative curved wood supports.

Interior view of a construction site showing wooden framework and scaffolding for a large structure, with workers in safety gear.

Close-up of a wooden structure under construction, showing vertical and horizontal rough-hewn wooden beams and planks with joins and nails, with green foliage in the background.

Close-up view of a wooden structure made of rough and smooth wooden beams, with a background of green foliage and tree branches.

Wood framing and construction materials used for building a house or structure under construction.

A man inside a rustic attic or loft space, kneeling on the floor and writing or drawing on a piece of paper. The space has wooden beams, some of which are curved and aged, and a small window in the background. Tools and a ladder are also visible.

A man with long hair and a beard measuring the roof of a house with a yellow tape measure during daylight.

A house under construction with black wooden siding, new windows, and a brick foundation. There are construction materials and tools on the ground.

Oak barn restoration

Integrating modern architectural technology with traditional carpentry and joinery knowledge we can deliver comprehensive repair schedule packages that form the basis of any restoration project. With an in-depth knowledge of timber frame buildings, we bridge the gap between architects and planning consultants to advise and specify repairs and remedial works in line with conservation principles and honest traditional timber frame restoration.

A construction site with wooden framing for a building, viewed from above, showing scaffolding and construction workers working on the structure.

We are often commissioned to undertake investigative surveys that provide detailed information to the local planning authority and / or the respective client. There is no substitute for an experienced heritage carpenter’s time spent inside a building assessing and advising on practical remedial solutions regarding a defected timber component or assembly. It is rarely possible to foresee every repair that is required to bring an existing timber frame to a condition suitable for ongoing use. However, we strive to provide a comprehensive catalogue of proposed repairs that enables works to be planned and undertaken efficiently.

All of our repair proposals are based on in-situ investigation and we will work alongside independent structural engineers to ensure the proposed works are reviewed appropriately.

View of the interior of a barn under construction, showing wooden beams supporting the roof structure. The roof is lined with insulation material, and sunlight is visible through the open windows at the far end.

We frequently utilise LiDAR scanning to capture exceptionally accurate 3D maps of buildings. This highly developed technology captures the geometry of a building by taking numerous scans which measure and map millions of points in 3D space to millimetre accuracy. These scans are then linked together to create a single ‘point cloud’.

As the scanner is self-levelling, it allows us to capture a true view of the structure and how level and plumb components are, which allows us to get a unique overview of the superstructure helps to identify structurally compromised areas. It also provides a historic record of the building.

Often, properties in need of timber repair work require listed building consent before they can be repaired or restored. Our team will work alongside conservation officers and heritage consultants to establish and undertake an appropriate schedule of repairs.