At Anthony Hicks, we design and create oak verandas that extend your living space and provide a sheltered transition between house and garden. With over 45 years of experience working across Kent and Sussex, our team brings specialist oak framing knowledge to each project.
Whether you’re considering a simple oak lean-to along one elevation or a more bespoke oak veranda wrapping around your home, we focus on designs that feel natural, practical, and in keeping with the existing building.
Creating a custom oak veranda that feels right for your home requires a blend of thoughtful design, practical understanding, and reliable craftsmanship. Our long-standing experience with oak structures underpins every project we undertake.
Over 45 Years of Experience: Long-term involvement with oak framed projects across Kent and Sussex.
Specialist Oak Framing Expertise: Detailed understanding of traditional oak construction and its application to verandas and lean-tos.
Bespoke Design for Each Property: Veranda layouts and proportions tailored to your home and garden.
Respect for Existing Architecture: Careful attention to roof lines, elevations, and surrounding features.
Consistent, Professional Service: Clear communication and a steady, well-organised approach from enquiry to completion.
If you would like to discuss your project and book a free consultation please contact us.
01797 366895
An oak veranda can help you make more of your outdoor space, offering covered areas for sitting, dining, or simply enjoying the garden in changeable weather. Each oak framed veranda is considered in relation to window positions, doors, and views so it enhances, rather than obstructs, the way you use your home.
By carefully balancing height, depth, and span, we aim to create structures that feel light and open while still providing a reassuring sense of shelter.
Every property is different, which is why a bespoke oak veranda is often the most effective way to achieve the right result. Options may include open-fronted designs, integrated posts and balustrades, or lean-to arrangements that run neatly along a rear or side elevation.
Our approach is to shape the design around how you intend to use the space, ensuring the veranda supports everyday life rather than simply acting as a decorative feature.
In many cases, a custom oak lean-to style veranda offers a discreet yet effective way to create covered external space alongside the home. These structures can frame doors and windows, provide shaded walkways, or form a continuous covered terrace.
We consider roof pitch, overhang, and alignment with existing architectural lines so the finished oak veranda looks as though it belongs to the original design of the property.
Working throughout Kent and Sussex, we are familiar with a wide range of house types, from period cottages to more contemporary homes. This experience helps us design oak framed verandas that sit comfortably alongside local building styles and landscape settings.
Where necessary, we can also provide guidance on planning considerations or conservation sensitivities, helping you understand what may be involved before work begins.
1. Understanding Your Requirements
We begin by discussing how you’d like to use an oak veranda, the areas of the garden you’d like to connect with, and any particular ideas or preferences you already have.
2. Property Review & Site Considerations
A visit to your home allows us to assess the relevant elevations, ground levels, and access, helping us understand what is practical and where a veranda will work best.
3. Concept Design & Visualisation
We then develop design proposals for your oak framed veranda, preparing drawings to show how the structure will sit against the existing building and how it will change the way you can use the space.
4. Planning Advice & Next Steps
If planning permission or other approvals are likely to be needed, we can explain what may be required and provide supporting drawings or information as appropriate.
5. Construction & Installation
Once the design is agreed, the veranda is carefully constructed and installed, with close attention paid to junctions with the existing building and the quality of the final finish.
6. Completion & General Care Guidance
On completion, we carry out final checks and can offer general advice on caring for your new oak veranda so you can enjoy it for years to come.
If you would like to discuss your project and book a free consultation please contact us.
01797 366895