Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Oak Framing & Bespoke Joinery Solutions
Established in 1995, I A Oakes specialises in oak framing and bespoke joinery, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Our founder Ian completed a rigorous apprenticeship under a master craftsman, mastering time-honoured joinery skills that inform our work today. With over 25 years of experience serving Staffordshire and surrounding areas, we deliver start-to-finish solutions including oak garden rooms, porches, garages, and custom joinery.Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our NVQ-certified expertise and client testimonials praising our precision, attention to detail, and ability to transform visions into reality. We pride ourselves on maintaining transparency throughout projects, ensuring clients understand every construction phase while delivering durable, aesthetically superior results that stand the test of time.
Services
Oak Garden Rooms
Oak Porches
Bespoke Joinery
Oak Framed Garages
Custom Oak Doors
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Established in 1995 with 25+ years of specialist oak framing experience
- NVQ Levels 1-3 certified in Bench Joinery (CITB Construction)
- Complete start-to-finish service with trusted partner trades
- Testimonials highlight exceptional attention to detail and craftsmanship
- Specialise in combining traditional techniques with modern innovations
What people say
Professionalism, expertise
Outstanding craftsmanship
Flawless finish
Highly recommend
Excellent work
Services
Oak Garden Rooms
Handcrafted oak garden rooms combining traditional joinery with modern features like double glazing. These versatile spaces provide year-round usability while maintaining aesthetic harmony with existing properties. Our team manages complete design and construction, ensuring structural integrity and thermal efficiency through expert craftsmanship.
Oak Porches
Custom oak porches featuring reclaimed roof tiles and solid oak tongue & groove sarking. Designed to enhance property aesthetics while providing weather protection, these durable structures increase home value through timeless design and superior construction techniques that withstand environmental challenges.
Bespoke Joinery
Tailored hardwood solutions including sliding sash windows, traditional windows, and solid oak doors. Our in-house manufacturing ensures precise fitting, with complete surveying and installation services. Each piece combines functional requirements with decorative elements to complement individual property styles.
Oak Framed Garages
Traditional oak framed garages and cart sheds built using time-honoured carpentry methods. These structures offer both functional storage solutions and architectural enhancement, with meticulous attention to jointing and weatherproofing to ensure longevity and visual appeal.
Custom Oak Doors
Individually crafted oak doors that serve as focal points while providing security and insulation. Created using traditional techniques, these doors feature precise joinery details and can be integrated with existing architectural elements for seamless property enhancement.
People
Ian Oakes
Founder & Master Carpenter
Established I A Oakes in 1995 after completing a two-year apprenticeship under a master craftsman. Holds NVQ Levels 1-3 in Bench Joinery, specialising in traditional oak framing techniques while maintaining modern construction standards for over 25 years.
Questions
What types of oak structures do you specialise in?
We specialise in oak garden rooms, porches, garages, cart sheds, and bespoke joinery items like windows and doors, all crafted using traditional techniques combined with modern innovations.
Do you provide complete design and construction services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive start-to-finish services including design consultation, structural planning, and installation, working with trusted partners for specialist trades like electrics and plumbing.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Staffordshire and Derbyshire, with completed projects in locations including Threapwood, Stanton, and Tean, delivering quality oak structures across the region.
What quality standards do you maintain?
Our work meets NVQ-certified standards in Bench Joinery, using traditional carpentry methods with modern enhancements like double glazing to ensure durability, thermal efficiency, and aesthetic excellence.
How long does a typical project take?
Project timelines vary by complexity but typically range from 6-12 weeks for standard oak garden rooms or porches, with detailed planning ensuring efficient execution while maintaining craftsmanship quality.
Reviews (3)
Lucy Naish
Dec 11, 2019
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Ian and his team made and erected our oak framed garden room in 2013. It is constructed and finished to the highest standard and its quality has has not deteriorated. This is largely due to Ian and his team's meticulous craftsmanship and skill. They were great fun to have on site. Always a smile to spare and tidy too!
Cathy
Sep 01, 2019
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Ian built us a stunning oak-framed garden room which surpassed our expectations. His craftsmanship, quality of work and attention to detail is outstanding. He is friendly and hardworking and understands the importance of listening to the client and building a good relationship. We feel very lucky to have had Ian build our garden room and can't recommend him highly enough.
Yvonne Bailey
Jun 19, 2019
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Ian is doing all our downstairs oak flooring skirting board and door frames also fitting cupboards and putting our stairs in oak. He is a fantastic carpenter very helpful very clean and tidy. Ian has a key and is always on time. You would not find anyone more trustworthy then Ian and his work is fantastic. Thank you so much
