What Frame Homes does

Frame Homes (South West) Ltd, operating as Frame UK, is a UK-based timber frame design, manufacturing, and installation business founded in 1974 and headquartered in Redruth, Cornwall. The company operates two fully-automated production lines alongside a floor and roof joist plant, producing open and closed panel timber frame systems (branded as Frame Classic, Frame Fusion, Frame Thermo, Frame Thermo PLUS, and the PHI-certified Frame Ultra), metal web and I-joists, floor and roof cassettes, roof trusses, cut roofs, Glulam structures, true curved panels, and pre-manufactured value components such as factory-fitted windows and cladding. Design is supported by BIM-compliant 3D modelling and MiTek engineering software, while on-site delivery is enabled by an owned delivery fleet and four Merlo 360° cranes plus a newer Fassi knuckle-boom truck.

The company sells through two principal service models: supply-only (design, manufacture, deliver) and supply-and-erect (full design, manufacture, delivery, and on-site erection by Frame Homes' own CSCS-trained crews). Pricing is quote-based and tailored to project specification. Customer segments are deliberately diversified across self-build homeowners, residential developers, leisure and commercial developers (hotels, lodges, pavilions), and education and healthcare buyers (schools, universities, student accommodation, care homes), with a primary geographic focus on the South West of England (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and beyond) and nationwide reach for self-build work. The company maintains a dense regulatory and quality footprint including STA Assure Gold, Premier Guarantee approval for closed panels (notably the only UK timber frame company to hold this), ISO 9001 and 14001, PHI certification for Frame Ultra, and PEFC sustainable sourcing.

Revenue and headcount-specific scale data are not disclosed publicly, but the company's case-study portfolio — including 169-unit West Carclaze Garden Village, 233-unit The Sidings, 230-unit Tremough Campus, and a 63-bedroom Travelodge — combined with 50-plus years of continuous operation indicate a mature, regionally anchored mid-market timber frame manufacturer that is methodically extending into modular construction and public-sector MMC design consultancy.

Name

Frame Homes

Legal name

Frame Homes (South West) Ltd

Website

https://framehomes.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Frame Homes (Frame UK) designs, manufactures, and erects open and closed timber frame panels, floor and roof cassettes, and specialist Glulam structures for self-builders, residential developers, and education, healthcare, leisure, and commercial clients across the South West of England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Timber Frame Manufacturing

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Millwork (32191), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Mass Timber Panels & Components (DLT, NLT, Hybrid Panels) (IMAMACAG), Stair Parts, Railings & Architectural Woodwork (HSAPAIAJ), Millwork & Finish Carpentry (Trim, Molding, Wainscoting) (HSAPAIAG)

Keywords

• Timber frame manufacturing
• Offsite construction
• Structural timber panels
• Passive house construction
• Pre-manufactured buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Redruth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Timber Frame Kit Sales (Supply Only): Frame Homes designs, manufactures and supplies timber frame kits (open panels, closed panels, floor joists, roof trusses, specialist elements) to customers who erect the frames themselves or through their own contractors. Revenue is generated from product sales with pricing based on the complexity and specification of the kit.
2. Supply and Erect Services: Full-service model where Frame Homes designs, manufactures, delivers and erects timber frame kits on-site using their own skilled assembly teams and crane fleet. This encompasses the complete project lifecycle from design through to on-site installation.
3. Self Build Timber Frame Packages: Complete timber frame solutions for individual self-builders, including design, manufacturing, delivery and on-site assembly. Frame Homes works with the customer, architect and project manager throughout the process.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Frame Homes (Frame UK) designs, manufactures, delivers, and installs structural timber frame kits for residential, commercial, education, and healthcare buildings across the UK. The core product range includes open panel systems (Frame Classic), closed panel systems (Frame Thermo, Frame Fusion, Frame Thermo PLUS), the PHI-certified Frame Ultra Passive House system, floor joists and cassettes, roof trusses and cassettes, Glulam structures, and pre-fitted modular components such as windows and cladding. Two service models are offered: supply-only kits and a full supply-and-erect service with own cranes and erection crews.

Product overview

Frame Homes (operating as Frame UK) is a timber frame design and manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of structural timber building products and services. The core offerings include Open Panel and Closed Panel systems, with specific product lines: Frame Classic (open stud), Frame Fusion (hybrid), Frame Thermo (factory-insulated), Frame Thermo PLUS (enhanced insulation), and Frame Ultra (Passive House certified). Supporting products include metal web joists, I-joists, solid joists, and floor cassettes for flooring; roof trusses, cut roofs, and roof cassettes for roofing; and specialist products like Glulam, curved buildings, and feature beams/trusses. The company also offers Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) solutions including pre-fitted windows/doors and internal/external cladding. Services span design, manufacturing, delivery, and on-site installation. Founded in 1974, the company operates from Redruth, Cornwall with over 50 years of industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Frame Classic: Open panel timber frame system delivered in standard 140, 184 or 235mm options
• Frame Fusion
• Frame Thermo
• Frame Thermo PLUS
• Frame Ultra

Products and services

• Frame Classic (Open Panel) Open stud timber frame panel delivered in standard 140, 184 or 235mm options with external sheathing and breather membrane, designed for on-site insulation and service installation.
• Frame Fusion (Closed Panel) Factory-assembled open stud panel with rigid insulation factory-fitted within the stud zone, allowing site installation of plumbing and wiring while achieving high thermal efficiency (U-Values 0.18 to 0.1 W/m2K). Holds Premier Guarantee approval.
• Frame Thermo (Closed Panel) Factory-insulated wall panel with internal vapour control layers and a service zone, available in 140, 184 or 235mm closed stud options with U-Values from 0.18 to 0.1 W/m2K. Designed for low-cost homes and commercial buildings. Holds Premier Guarantee approval.
• Frame Thermo PLUS (Enhanced Closed Panel) Enhanced version of Frame Thermo closed panel range with overboarding of rigid insulation between the main timber frame and factory-fitted VCL, providing improved thermal bridging (PSI) values and reduced overall fabric heat loss.
• Frame Ultra (Passive House System) PHI-certified Passive House Construction System, the first off-the-shelf standard product to achieve Passive House standards without further certification or modification, manufactured using standard automated production lines. Achieves air-tightness up to twice as good as required by PHI.
• Metal Web Joists Lightweight, exceptionally strong metal web floor joists that span large distances and accommodate service runs through the metal webs (up to 159mm pipework on a standard 254mm joist).
• I-Joists Timber I joists available in multiple depths for spanning large distances, with small knock-out holes for service runs.
• Solid Joists Traditional solid timber joists in various depths for different design requirements, commonly used on balconies and infill areas.
• Floor Cassettes Pre-manufactured floor cassettes using metal web joists or I-joists, offering instant stability, significant reduction in project time, and improved site safety by removing the need to work over voids. Used by the UK's leading house builders.
• Roof Trusses Roof trusses including raised tie, attic, and standard Fink trusses (mono and duo), available in various timber species including green oak, Douglas fir, and European larch.
• Cut Roofs Vaulted internal roofscape delivered in pre-cut components from factory for quick erection and increased site efficiency.
• Roof Cassettes Engineered timber frame roof cassettes manufactured using posi-joists, suitable for weather-dependent sites and roof-mounted equipment.
• Glulam Structural Beams Structural Glulam beams and feature items available in unplaned/planed finish or 'Status A' sanding and sealing process, for both structural and aesthetic applications.
• Curved Buildings (True Curved Panels) True curved timber frame panels using Glulam and conventional studs for unbound design possibilities, eliminating awkward packing associated with faceted panels and simplifying external cladding application.
• Feature Beams and Trusses Specialist made shoes and bracketry designed and engineered in-house with visual or hidden fin plate connectors and doweled fixings for aesthetic requirements.
• Pre-fitted Windows and Doors Factory pre-fitted windows and doors providing a shorter route to a watertight shell on large standardized sites.
• External Cladding External cladding options including weatherboarding or cement backing boards for render, minimizing site waste and saving construction time.
• Internal Cladding / Lining Boards Internal boarding including plasterboard or Fermacell for minimizing site waste and achieving finished external walls faster.
• Timber Frame Design, Manufacture, Delivery and On-site Erection Service Complete design, manufacture, delivery and on-site installation service for timber frame houses and buildings across the UK, using in-house design team, BIM-compliant 3D modelling, two automated production lines, own delivery fleet, and four Merlo 360° cranes plus a Fassi Knuckle-Boom crane truck.

Quantifiable outcome

• Timber frame buildings can be weatherproof in days after timber frame completion
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Premier GuaranteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Guarantee awarded Frame Homes approval for their Frame Thermo and Frame Fusion closed panel systems following a factory inspection. Frame Homes is the only timber frame company to receive this approval, providing full assurance that the closed panel systems are designed and installed in accordance with Premier Guarantee warranty Technical Manual requirements.
• Perran TrussescoreTechnology or IntegrationPerran Trusses is Frame Homes' sister company, co-located in the Cornwall area, providing roof truss manufacturing capability. Frame Homes also shares resources and staff between companies (e.g., Business Development Manager Tom Dodd and staff moving between companies).
• Structural Timber Association (STA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrame UK is an Assure Gold member of the STA — the highest level of membership. Frame UK adheres to STA best practices regarding design, manufacturing and quality assurance. They also participate in STA campaigns including the 'Adopt a School' Campaign which promotes the construction industry to schools.
• Passive House Institute (PHI)coreTechnology or IntegrationPassive House Institute certified Frame UK's Frame Ultra system as a compliant Passive House Construction System following significant research and development with local consultants and PHI in Germany.
• Timber Trade FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrame UK is a member of the Timber Trade Federation, promoting good practice in the timber industry and ensuring timber products are produced with respect for ecological, social and ethical standards.
• TRADA (Timber Research and Development Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrame UK is a certified Professional Member of TRADA — an internationally recognised centre of excellence serving the timber and woodworking industries, their suppliers and customers.
• Mitek (MiTek Industries)coreTechnology or IntegrationFrame Homes uses MiTek software (including MiTek Aspire) for design and engineering of timber frame structures. MiTek's software enables Frame Homes' design teams to create accurate structural designs and drawings.
• NHBCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrame Homes works to NHBC standards and has received an NHBC award for construction quality on a client project. NHBC (National House-Building Council) is a leading warranty and insurance provider for new build homes in the UK.
• Alcumus SafecontractorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrame Homes achieved Alcumus Safecontractor Gold SafePQQ Accreditation, a leading health and safety assessment scheme in the UK that reinforces commitment to safety standards.
• North Somerset CouncilcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFrame Homes was selected as MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) Design Consultant, as a member of the Design Team for North Somerset Council's Uplands MMC project — a highly sustainable affordable housing initiative. This appointment demonstrates Frame Homes' expertise in offsite construction consultancy.
• West Carclaze Garden Village (Peninsular Developments)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrame Homes is the timber frame partner for the West Carclaze Garden Village project — a 169-unit zero-carbon affordable housing development in Cornwall with affordable, sustainable and Zero Carbon targets. The project was visited by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson who described it as 'a model for Cornwall and the country as we build back better and greener.'

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• McAvoy Group: UK offsite manufacturer of modular buildings using steel and timber framing for education, healthcare and residential — comparable offsite manufacturing model and customer overlap in education/health, but at larger scale.
• Wernick Buildings: Established UK modular and offsite construction group with permanent, temporary and modular timber-based building solutions — adjacent overlap in offsite timber construction for education, healthcare and residential.
• Kingspan Timber Solutions: Part of Kingspan Group's offsite portfolio offering timber frame panelised and modular building systems; a much larger incumbent with national reach — comparable product category but at greater scale and with broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Baufritz (UK): German-engineered, UK-delivered prefabricated timber frame homes with Passivhaus and energy-efficiency credentials — directly comparable Passivhaus self-build positioning to Frame Ultra, though typically serving a higher-end consumer niche.
• ilke Homes: UK modular housing manufacturer producing factory-built timber-framed homes for housing associations and developers — competing in adjacent offsite/modular space with similar energy-efficiency and speed-of-construction value proposition.

Direct peers

• Donaldson Timber Engineering: UK-based manufacturer of timber frame panels, floor joists and roof trusses serving self-build, residential developer and commercial customers — directly comparable product portfolio (open/closed panels, joists, trusses) and customer mix.
• Robertson Timber Engineering: UK manufacturer of timber roof trusses, floor joists and timber frame panels serving housebuilders and developers — directly comparable joist and truss manufacturing capability and customer base.
• Stewart Milne Timber Systems: One of the UK's largest timber frame manufacturers with two factories (Scotland and Oxfordshire) producing open and closed panel systems for self-build and developer markets — comparable panel systems, scale, and value proposition of speed and energy performance.
• Cygnum Timber Frame: Irish/UK manufacturer of closed panel timber frame systems, including Passivhaus-capable panels, for self-build, developer and commercial projects — directly comparable product range and Passivhaus positioning to Frame Homes' Frame Ultra.

Others

• MiTek Industries: Supplier of the engineering software (MiTek Aspire) used by Frame Homes for timber frame design and truss/joist engineering — included as an ecosystem/enabling peer rather than a competitor, reflecting a key technology dependency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/framehomes

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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