Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Bespoke Joinery Solutions
TJ Ross is a family-run business with over 45 years of expertise in crafting bespoke timber windows, doors, and joinery. Founded in Fife, our workshop has grown through a commitment to blending traditional craftsmanship with modern performance standards. Our team, many of whom began as apprentices, ensures every project meets exacting quality benchmarks. We collaborate closely with architects, designers, and clients across Scotland and beyond, offering tailored solutions for historic and contemporary properties. Our Edinburgh showroom provides a space for clients to explore designs and materials firsthand.With a focus on sustainability and innovation, we deliver enduring products that combine aesthetic appeal with thermal efficiency. Our directors, Martin and Alyn Richardson, lead with decades of industry experience, ensuring every detail reflects our passion for timber craftsmanship. We pride ourselves on transparency, client collaboration, and maintaining the heritage of Scottish joinery while embracing technological advancements.
Services
Bespoke Windows
Sash & Case Windows
External Doors
Heritage Windows
Custom Joinery
Timber Doors
Double Glazed Units
Conservation Area Projects
Commercial Projects
Workshop Tours
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in bespoke timber joinery.
- Our craftsmen blend traditional techniques with modern performance standards.
- We offer custom-made windows and doors tailored to your exact specifications.
- Our Edinburgh showroom allows clients to explore options in person.
- We collaborate with architects and designers on projects of all scales.
Services
Sash & Case Windows
Our sash and case windows combine age-old craftsmanship with modern thermal efficiency. Made from sustainably sourced hardwood, they feature double glazing and slim sightlines for heritage compliance. Ideal for listed buildings and conservation areas across Scotland.
Bespoke External Doors
Handcrafted timber doors tailored to your design preferences, with secure multi-point locking systems. Available in contemporary or traditional styles, finished to match any property aesthetic while meeting modern security standards.
Heritage Joinery
Specialist joinery for listed buildings and conservation areas, using traditional profiles like Lambs Tongue and Ogee moulds. Approved for Grade A-C listed properties, ensuring compliance with historical regulations while enhancing energy efficiency.
Commercial Projects
Collaborative solutions for developers and architects, including large-scale window and door installations. We provide technical expertise, planning support, and custom manufacturing for new builds and heritage renovations nationwide.
Workshop Tours
Experience our Fife workshop firsthand to observe the crafting process. Clients and joiners are invited to see how bespoke designs evolve from raw timber to finished products, ensuring transparency and quality assurance.
People
Martin Richardson
Director
With over 45 years in joinery, Martin graduated from Heriot-Watt University and has led TJ Ross since 1992. He specialises in bespoke furniture design and historic renovations, blending craftsmanship with innovation.
Alyn Richardson
Managing Director
Alyn joined TJ Ross at 7 and trained as an apprentice joiner. Now Managing Director, he drives innovation while maintaining traditional techniques, collaborating with award-winning architects on contemporary projects.
Adele Baxter
Office Manager
Adele has managed office operations at TJ Ross since 1988. Her extensive knowledge ensures seamless project coordination, client communication, and administrative efficiency across all departments.
Paul Culleton
Workshop Manager
A former army logistical radio operator, Paul has led our workshop since 2020. He implements efficient processes and quality control, ensuring precision in every bespoke timber product we manufacture.
Jay Robertson
Finance Manager
Jay oversees financial operations and client financial journeys. With a background in hospitality and property, he ensures fiscal clarity and supports business growth through strategic monetary management.
Questions
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in heritage joinery approved for Grade A-C listed properties and conservation areas, maintaining historical accuracy while improving efficiency.
Can I visit your workshop?
Yes, our Fife workshop offers tours to observe the crafting process, and our Edinburgh showroom displays finished products for hands-on exploration.
What timber options are available?
We use sustainably sourced hardwoods like oak and Malaysian Meranti, with options for custom stains or RAL colour matches to suit your property.
Do you offer financing options?
Yes, we partner with Ideal4Finance to provide manageable payment plans for window and door installations, subject to credit approval.
How do you ensure energy efficiency?
Our double-glazed units use argon gas, warm-edge spacers, and low-E glass, with slimline options for heritage compliance and improved thermal performance.
Reviews (7)
Rachel Lewis
Dec 16, 2020
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After being so impressed with the job that TJ Ross had done in laying our hard wood flooring we came back to them for the manufacturing and fitting of some internal doors and were very glad that we did! Beautiful finish and superlative customer service once again! Whats more they left our house spotless once they had finished. Well be back again when were ready for our new windows!
Hazel Cameron
Jul 27, 2020
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TJRoss has supplied a number of jobs over several years and we have always been extremely satisfied. We decided therefore to select them in re-modelling our conservatory and replacing the doors and windows. Just to say that we are delighted with every element of product quality and installation. All aspects of service have also been excellent and the work itself quick, efficient and faultless. Small point perhaps, but the tidy-up was first class. We would not hesitate to recommend TJRoss.
Peter C.
Nov 28, 2019
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I would never use this company again. I had to go to Court to seek recompense for the work that they did. The company did not have any representation in Court and I was awarded a substantial sum to cover the cost of having their work rectified. Sheriff's officers had to be involved before TJ Ross paid the money they owed. At no point did the company admit any mistake!
Jamie
Oct 12, 2019
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The Product is Generally Good, the Service is Dismal
I live in a large farmhouse which over the last 20 years has had TJ Ross replace 26 windows, 2 French doors, a back door and various internal doors and fittings. So, I imagine around 50k worth of work has been done. Through general wear-and-tear Id a list of minor repairs including the lock on a heavily used French doors which needed sorting quickly. As I work in Edinburgh, I popped into their office and this is what followed:
23 April Visit Martin in Edinburgh office and explained job.
29 April No contact from TJ Ross so emailed
I live in a large farmhouse which over the last 20 years has had TJ Ross replace 26 windows, 2 French doors, a back door and various internal doors and fittings. So, I imagine around 50k worth of work has been done. Through general wear-and-tear Id a list of minor repairs including the lock on a heavily used French doors which needed sorting quickly. As I work in Edinburgh, I popped into their office and this is what followed:
23 April Visit Martin in Edinburgh office and explained job.
29 April No contact from TJ Ross so emailed
Jennifer Caldicott
Dec 27, 2018
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The entire process of installation of our windows was seamless and of the highest quality. The knowledgeable advice given from the very first visit- promptness- friendliness - excellent workmanship- quality of windows and the efficient administration side of things was second to none. We were delighted with T J Ross and hope to work with them again.
Roy Henderson
Aug 20, 2018
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We had external doors installed, and couldn't have been happier with the quality of the work done, and the professionalism of the team who installed them. Would recommend them to anyone, and we'll definitely be back when we need more work done.
Jonathan Horsfield
Sep 23, 2017
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Very helpful, provided a very speedy delivery of our tailored windows and French doors. High build quality, highly recommended.
