Anthony Hicks has an experienced design team with years of combined specialist knowledge of traditional oak timber framed buildings and the techniques and materials used to build them, working on a variety of projects from the repair and modification of existing structures to the design of new oak framed houses and oak framed extensions.
Our designers have extensive experience of producing plans and drawings and can call upon our expert knowledge of traditional timber framed buildings allowing us to work with as much or as little input from our client in order to achieve the best results possible. The flexibility of the team mean that while we often create buildings from scratch, we also work in unison with architects as frame designers and are happy to be a specialist part of a design team.
Our experienced design team has created a wide range of oak framed extensions and buildings that complement and blend in with existing properties and their immediate surroundings. AutoCAD or hand drawn plans are used to illustrate our designs through the various stages of the proposal.
Anthony Hicks has a long track record of successful negotiations with conservation officers and local authorities, resulting in many successful builds and installations. The frame drawings we provide are detailed enough to allow a structural engineer to make necessary calculations to ensure all relevant building regulations are met, whilst allowing our craftsmen to build the frame to the agreed design.
Occasionally an existing oak frame will need to be repaired or replaced and according to the nature of the work undertaken we offer a survey and drawing service to meet these needs.
A barn conversion is a typical example where we would initially visit the property to assess the condition of the existing timber frame on site. As a result of this inspection a repair schedule would be created which could include a detailed drawing of the frame elevations. The repair schedule is laid out in a logical manner making it easy to understand and ensures that both the Conservation Officer and client can see exactly which timbers need to be repaired or replaced.
At times, works to historic buildings will occasionally require an historic building report to highlight the important architectural and historic elements of the structure, including its development and previous alterations. We have extensive experience at producing historic building reports with our specialist focus on the timber-framed element of the building.
If you would like to discuss your project and book a free consultation please contact us.
01797 366895