With over 35 years of experience in the oak frame industry and a Master’s degree in engineering (MEng), I offer a specialist surveying service dedicated to assessing the structural integrity, condition, and quality of oak and timber-framed buildings.
To discuss your oak or timber frame assessment, please contact me directly.
01444 22 99 01
[email protected]
I’ll be happy to review your requirements, provide a quotation, and arrange a convenient time for inspection.
Drawing on decades of technical and practical knowledge gained through Oakmasters, I provide independent oak frame inspection and reporting for homeowners, property buyers, and chartered surveyors across the South East of England, including Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, Berkshire, Essex, and Oxfordshire.
My expertise covers the full spectrum of oak structures — from centuries-old heritage frames to newly constructed oak buildings.
For historic frames, I focus on identifying areas of decay, movement, rot, infestation, or degradation that could compromise safety or long-term viability.
For new oak frames, I provide independent quality and compliance inspections, verifying that materials, joints, and construction methods meet both design specifications and structural expectations.
Whether your goal is to ensure the soundness of a period home or the quality of a new oak build, I offer clear, objective assessments based on decades of real-world oak frame experience.
Each inspection includes a detailed examination of the key frame members, joints, and supports, assessing their structural viability and performance. Following the visit, you’ll receive a comprehensive PDF report containing:
An example report is available to download from this page for reference.
Where appropriate, I can also arrange a secondary review by a chartered structural engineer specialising in oak frames, ensuring that the survey meets the most rigorous technical standards.
While the service focuses on assessment and reporting, I work closely with Oakmasters and a trusted network of craftsmen and engineers. Should repairs or replacements be required, we can supply high-quality replacement timbers and recommend specialist oak framers to carry out any recommended works.
Surveys are charged by the hour, covering travel, on-site inspection, and report preparation. Each project is tailored to suit the scale and complexity of the structure, ensuring fairness, transparency, and professional integrity.
