In our introductory documentary, we invite you to virtually step inside the world of Oakwrights and discover first-hand from our Founder, Tim Crump, what shaped his passion for carpentry, oak framing and the appeal it has to many wishing to build an oak home, extension or outbuilding…
Here, Tim Crump reveals where his spark was first ignited and his passion for carpentry grew. You will also discover how over the years our teams have mastered the technique of combining traditional hand skills with cutting-edge, modern machinery to craft bespoke oak frames that meet our clients’ exact requirements and last a lifetime…
From the groundworks to the arrival of their oak frame and more, over the past year we have documented the incredible self-build journey of Charlie, our Managing Director and his Fiancé Helen, as their dream oak frame home, Church Cottage, transformed from an initial design based on our Cottage Range, into their reality.
In this documentary, they open their doors and discuss aspects of their amazing experience…
Meet Alex Knowles, our Design Academy Manager, who explains how our oak frames are carefully designed and crafted here at our offices and workshops in rural Herefordshire, creating dream builds for our clients, one of which you will hear from during this documentary…
In this documentary, Tim Crump speaks with our HR Director, Michael Connolly, about why we set up our Academy of High Performance Craft and the amazing possibilities for apprentices.
He also meets with two apprentices who are currently enrolled and together they discuss why they chose this route and their experiences so far…
Our clients Paul and Mandy kindly invited us to visit their 15 acre woodland plot where their dream oak frame home is currently under construction.
In this video, they take Tim Crump on a tour of their build and dive into detail about their journey and experiences so far, before offering their top self-build tips…
Last month, Tim Crump visited our clients Steve and Susanne who warmly welcomed him to their stunning site where it is all systems go, as they work alongside PJT Design, PJT Custom Build and our teams to construct their “right size” oak frame home.
Filled with amazing amounts of light, space and of course, beautiful oak, hear how Steve and Susanne’s home building journey began and is unfolding before their eyes…
Our clients’ Andrew and Linda kindly invited us to take a tour of ‘Woodlands’, their award-winning oak frame Passivhaus bed and breakfast. Proving that beauty and sustainability can be combined, and one of only two oak frame Passivhaus’ in the UK, explore how this is truly a home for the future…
Throughout the design process, we use the same innovative software employed to design your oak frame as your insulated closed-panel encapsulation system. Join Tim as he takes you around the workshop to discover the benefits of our two encapsulation systems, WrightWall and WrightWall Natural. Primarily discussing our sustainable WrightWall Natural system that we mainly use when building Passivhaus’.
In this episode Charlie, our Managing Director talks about the processes involved in building your own outbuilding or garden room, offers top tips on what to consider when embarking on your own build, and shows you around his room above garage, giving you insights into the decisions he made and why. Step inside this episode and explore the possibilities for your own outbuilding or garden room.
Our clients Mark and Sarah kindly invited us to their luxury holiday accommodation in the Leicestershire countryside.
In this video, they take Charlie Mills on a tour of their build and dive into the details about their journey and experiences so far, before offering their top tips to anyone looking at their oak frame building as a potential business venture.
Choosing the interiors for your oak frame is an incredibly personal journey. This is why we invited Ali from Ali Hearn studios to visit our show home in Herefordshire to meet our founder, Tim, and discuss all things interior design. Join them in this episode of ‘In the frame’ as they travel through the main rooms of the house and discuss important interior design tips and trends.
Self-builders Craig and LB welcomed us into their home in Herefordshire based on the Cottage Range.
In this video, join them on a tour of their stunning family home and dive into detail about their journey and self-build experience, before offering their top self-build tips…
In this episode, Tim visits Simon and Karen, the first to build at the Webbs Meadow custom build site in Herefordshire. Step inside their beautiful home and take a look around whilst hearing about their self-build journey and the community that continues to build around them at Webbs Meadow.
Last month, Charlie Mills, our MD revisited our clients Steve and Susanne who warmly welcomed us into their stunning home now that it is complete.
12 months ago we visited Steve and Susanne when the build was in full swing (Episode 7), so we are delighted to have been invited back. Join Steve and Susanne as they take Charlie on a tour inside to see how the amazing spaces have come to life.
From planning permission on the plot before you make the purchase to the wonderful community that will build around you, join James Buchanan, our custom build Manager as he visits Webbs meadow and delves into what custom build is and whether it is the right self-build route for you.
Join us on a trip to Lancashire to visit self-builders Philip and Judi who kindly invited us to visit their recently completed farmhouse. After struggling to find a house they loved, they decided to take the self-build route, so they didn’t have to compromise on their dream country home. Being in an area of outstanding natural beauty they wanted to build something that looked like it belonged.
Philip and Judi wanted to make the most of their 360 views from their beautiful farmhouse so opted for an oak frame extension. Tim joins Philip and Judi to explore their new sunroom and how it enhances their living space, as well as providing his top tips on how to create the perfect sunroom.
In this episode of “In the frame” we join Tim as he reflects on 2022 and the investments that have been made to improve service provision for our clients. Tim chats with some members of the team to discuss the past year, and introduces you to our brand new Hundegger K2 Industry machine. You will also get to meet our company mascot Dusty the cat, who regularly wanders around our workshops keeping everyone in check.
In this video, we join James Buchanan, our Custom Build Manager at Church View in Herefordshire. James explores the services and infrastructure that are provided on a custom-build site and explains how they differ from a traditional self-build plot. He also outlines some of the benefits that this may bring to your self-build journey by choosing the custom-build route.
In this episode our Managing Director, Charlie has taken a trip to Essex to visit our good friend Steve, to find out how he and wife Karen planned and created their stunning country garden around their new oak frame home.
In this episode, our Founder Tim heads back to Essex to reconnect with self-builders Paul and Mandy. We last visited them around two years ago, when they were in the midst of their self-build project. Now, with their beautiful home complete, they discuss with Tim how they incorporated sustainable aspects into their build and made their home future-proof including a lift.
Join Tim Crump as he visits the workshops and chats with members of our teams. Together, they provide a glimpse into our innovative approach to crafting your oak frame. By combining modern technology and time-honored techniques to create your oak frame and encapsulation system, we ensure your home is the very best it can be.
Tim reunites with Rupert and Lindsay eight years after their oak frame home was completed. They explore the nuances of oak frame living, discussing interior adaptation, blending modern and rustic aesthetics, and offering valuable redecorating tips. Their accumulated wisdom offers viewers a glimpse into how your Oakwright’s home evolves alongside your changing lifestyle.
In this episode, Tim pays a visit to Caroline at her impressive single-storey home situated in the renowned custom build site known as Webbs Meadow. Caroline takes Tim on a tour, showcasing how she has cleverly utilised the space with vaulted ceilings and eye-catching lighting fixtures. What truly sets Caroline’s home apart is its seamless integration of several features typically found in larger homes. Join us as we step inside and explore the exquisite world of Caroline’s home.
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