What Oakwrights does

Oakwrights (legal entity T.J. Crump Oakwrights Ltd.) is a privately held UK bespoke oak frame building company founded in 1999 by Tim Crump and headquartered in Hereford, England. The company designs, manufactures, and erects oak-framed homes, extensions, and outbuildings for self-builders and homeowners across England, Scotland, and Wales, with a stated 25+ years of heritage and 101-250 employees. Its core technology combines traditional oak timber framing with off-site prefabricated panel systems (WrightWall and WrightRoof) manufactured on German-engineered Hundeggers machinery, integrated with AeroBarrierUK air sealing technology and a signature face glazing system that eliminates window frames. The company achieves Passivhaus-level thermal performance, with wall U-values of 0.13 W/m²·K and airtightness of 0.35 ACH.

The business model is project-based and diversified across five revenue streams: bespoke oak frame construction, turnkey project management, architectural and planning services, custom build plot sales on company-owned sites, and standalone frame design/manufacturing. Oakwrights operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer (open days, show home stays, workshop tours, homebuilding shows) with enterprise field sales through regional design consultants and Turnkey Project Managers. Project pricing is quote-based, with disclosed case studies ranging from £80,000 for a 33m² garden room to £320,000 for a 196m² cottage, and over £1.5M for a 382m² bespoke home. The company has developed a custom build site model (Webbs Meadow, Church View, Rotherby Manor, Gorsley Fields) where it sells plots with outline planning permission and commissions its own design and construction services, providing a more accessible self-build route. Operating subsidiaries include the Oakwrights Country Buildings and Greenrooms by Oakwrights trading names, plus the Elements connected home sub-brand. No external funding, acquisitions, or public shareholders are disclosed; the company remains family-led with Tim Crump as Founder and Chairman and Charlie Mills as Managing Director.

Name

Oakwrights

Legal name

T.J. Crump Oakwrights Ltd.

Website

https://oakwrights.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Oakwrights is a privately held UK bespoke oak frame building company founded in 1999, designing, manufacturing, and erecting oak-framed homes, extensions, and outbuildings for self-builders and homeowners across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Home Building

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components (IMADADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineered Wood Siding, Trim & Mouldings (IMAMACAI), Stair Parts, Railings & Architectural Woodwork (HSAPAIAJ)

Keywords

• Bespoke oak framing
• Custom home construction
• Timber frame buildings
• Passivhaus design
• Oak frame extensions

Headquarters

HQ city

Hereford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Oak Frame Construction: Full-service bespoke oak framed building construction including design, frame manufacturing, panel systems, and on-site erection. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for homes, extensions, and outbuildings.
2. Turnkey Service: Comprehensive project management from design through to completion, offering clients a hands-off approach to their oak frame build.
3. Architectural and Planning Services: In-house architectural design, planning permission submission, and building regulations compliance services.
4. Custom Build Plot Sales: Sale of plots on custom build sites (such as Webbs Meadow, Church View, Rotherby Manor, Gorsley Fields) with outline planning permission.
5. Frame Design and Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of oak frames and pre-insulated panel systems for self-builders and contractors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Oakwrights designs, manufactures, and constructs bespoke oak framed buildings for individual self-builders and homeowners across the UK. Its offering spans complete oak frame homes in four styles (Country Contemporary, Barn, Cottage, Farmhouse), extensions (sunrooms, garden rooms, orangeries, conservatories), outbuildings (garages, annexes, bespoke structures), and supporting services including architectural design, planning permission, frame design, joinery, and turnkey project management. The company also sells serviced plots on custom build sites and integrates proprietary technologies such as WrightWall/WrightRoof encapsulation panels and AeroBarrierUK air sealing.

Product overview

Oakwrights is a bespoke oak framed building company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Their core offering comprises oak framed homes available in four distinct styles (Country Contemporary, Barn, Cottage, and Farmhouse), complemented by a range of extensions (Sunrooms, Garden Rooms, Orangeries, and Conservatories) and outbuildings (Garages, Annexes, and Bespoke Outbuildings including garden pavilions, barns, and commercial structures). The company provides end-to-end services including architectural design, frame design, turnkey project management, and joinery. Their technology portfolio includes the WrightWall and WrightRoof encapsulation panel systems for superior insulation, AeroBarrierUK air sealing technology, and the signature face glazing system. Additional offerings include custom build plot developments at sites like Webbs Meadow, Church View, and Rotherby Manor, as well as the Elements connected home sub-brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Country Contemporary Oak Frame Home A contemporary-style bespoke oak framed home offering within Oakwrights' core home-style range, fusing modern design sensibility with traditional timber craftsmanship for self-builders seeking a contemporary country home.
• Barn Style Oak Frame Home An oak framed home inspired by traditional barn structures featuring characteristic gables and open spaces, offered within Oakwrights' core home-style range for self-builders wanting barn-inspired architecture.
• Cottage Range Oak Frame Home A traditional cottage-style oak framed home range with classic country proportions and aesthetics, offered by Oakwrights for self-builders seeking a country cottage home.
• Farmhouse Style Oak Frame Home A farmhouse-style oak framed home combining rustic charm with modern functionality, offered within Oakwrights' core home-style range for self-builders seeking a farmhouse residence.
• Sunroom Extension An oak framed sunroom extension providing a light-filled living space that connects indoor and outdoor areas, offered to homeowners extending existing properties.
• Garden Room Extension A versatile oak framed garden room extension for uses including additional living space and home offices, offered to homeowners adding ancillary space to existing properties.
• Orangery Extension An elegant oak framed orangery extension featuring classic design with modern performance standards, offered to homeowners seeking a premium glazed extension.
• Conservatory Extension A traditional and contemporary oak framed conservatory extension designed for year-round enjoyment, offered to homeowners seeking additional glazed living space.
• Oak Frame Garage An oak framed garage, available in single-storey and room-above-garage configurations, offered for vehicle storage and additional living space.
• Oak Frame Annexe A self-contained oak framed annexe building suitable for multi-generational living or guest accommodation, offered to homeowners as ancillary accommodation.
• Bespoke Outbuildings Custom designed oak framed outbuildings including garden pavilions, garden barns, and commercial structures, offered to property owners seeking bespoke standalone buildings.
• Turnkey Service Full project management service from design through to completion, providing clients with a hands-off approach to their oak frame build via a dedicated Turnkey Project Manager.
• Frame Design Service In-house oak frame design services using precision engineering to create custom structural frames for residential, extension, and outbuilding projects.
• Joinery Service Custom joinery services for doors, windows, and other wooden components integrated with oak frame structures, supplied directly by Oakwrights' workshops.
• Architectural Services Comprehensive architectural design services including planning permission submission, building regulations compliance, and Passivhaus design, delivered by Oakwrights' in-house architecture team.
• Custom Build Plot Sales Sale of plots on Oakwrights' custom build sites with outline planning permission in place, paired with the company's design and construction services for purchasers at Webbs Meadow, Church View, Rotherby Manor, and Gorsley Fields.

Quantifiable outcome

• Airtightness levels of 0.35 ACH achieved using AeroBarrierUK, surpassing Passivhaus standard of 0.6 ACH
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Handmade Kitchens of ChristchurchminorOthersSupplier of traditional Shaker-style kitchens used in Oakwrights projects. Referenced in case studies as a kitchen supplier choice for clients.
• Minerva KitchensminorOthersBespoke kitchen company providing custom kitchen designs for Oakwrights self-build clients.
• White Hall (Local Supplier)minorOthersLocal supplier of tumbled Limestone flooring referenced in cottage case studies.
• Mandarin StoneminorOthersTile supplier providing end of line tiles for bathroom installations in self-build projects.
• Neptune (Kitchen Makers)minorOthersBritish kitchen makers who collaborated with Tim Crump on the Gorsley Fields demonstration home, designing the Chichester kitchen and boot room.
• Fife ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScottish architectural firm that designed the award-winning extension for Colin and Alison, working with Oakwrights on the oak frame design.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Border Oak: Long-established Herefordshire-based oak frame house builder offering bespoke timber framed homes across the UK. Closely comparable in product (oak frame self-build homes), target customer (affluent self-builders), and regional footprint, making it the most direct UK peer to Oakwrights.
• Carpenter Oak: UK specialist in oak framed buildings, homes, and extensions with a similar combination of design, manufacture, and erection services. Directly competes with Oakwrights in the bespoke oak frame home and extension segments.
• Round Wood of Mayfield: Sussex-based oak frame home builder and sawmill operator producing bespoke oak framed houses, extensions, and outbuildings. Comparable to Oakwrights across product range, customer segment, and vertically integrated manufacturing model.
• Oak Designs: UK oak frame manufacturer and builder of bespoke homes, garages, and outbuildings using green and seasoned oak. Comparable to Oakwrights in materials, product categories, and direct-to-consumer self-build customer base.
• English Heritage Buildings: Oak framed buildings specialist producing bespoke homes, extensions, and garden rooms in the UK. Directly comparable in craftsmanship-led positioning, oak frame materials, and target self-build/extension customer segments.
• Waney Edge Frames: UK oak frame manufacturer and builder specializing in traditional green oak framing for homes, extensions, and outbuildings. Comparable in craft-led positioning and bespoke self-build focus, though typically smaller in scale than Oakwrights.

Broad incumbents

• Potton: Established UK self-build homes provider offering a broader range of timber frame, masonry, and oak frame packages. Comparable as a self-build channel competitor but operates at greater scale and across more structural systems than Oakwrights' oak-only specialization.
• Frame Technologies: UK timber frame manufacturer and supplier serving self-builders and developers with structural framing systems. Comparable to Oakwrights' encapsulation manufacturing capability but competes in a broader timber frame category rather than solid oak.

Emerging players

• Baufritz (UK): German engineered timber frame home manufacturer with a growing UK presence offering high-performance, energy-efficient self-build homes. Comparable to Oakwrights in energy-performance positioning and bespoke self-build customer, but competes via engineered timber rather than solid oak framing.
• Scotts of Thrapston: Long-established UK bespoke timber frame and oak frame home builder offering design, manufacture, and build services. Comparable in vertically integrated bespoke self-build model though with a stronger traditional timber frame heritage than Oakwrights' oak specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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