Self Build

Whether you’re building a home, an extension, a garden room or porch, self build using a green oak timber frame will be an exciting adventure with loads of different design opportunities and aesthetics to choose from.

The trusses that play such an important role in supporting the roof and distributing the weight of the building make the most attractive of features. And, a timber frame can be used for either a traditional or a contemporary style simply by your choice of building systems and finish.

For the self builder, a major benefit of choosing a timber frame construction is that the frame is manufactured off site in the Westwind Oak workshop. This means that the on-site build time tends to be shorter than other building methods. A house frame can be raised in as little as a week, or less, with good weather and site conditions.

We can recommend architects and building contractors, or we’re more than happy to work with a team of your choosing. For the more hands-on self builder our structural designers can work directly with you to design your very own scheme.

We’ve helped 100’s of self builders create their dream homes. If you’d like to discuss your build please get in touch…… we’d love to hear from you.

  • Ben & Emma Holmes, Worcestershire

    “The Westwind Oak team were brilliant from start to finish with the element of our renovation and extension they were involved in. No cheesy sales team just speaking to the real doers which is very refreshing compared to some competitors. The site team were professional and quickly turned our Groundwork’s into something more akin to your dream home! We couldn't recommend Westwind Oak enough and know where we will be heading for help when it's time for another project.”

    Ben & Emma Holmes, Worcestershire
  • Chris & Mary Noon, Dorset

    “Outstanding company and people - Westwind gave invaluable advice when designing our oak framed house, we visited while they created the frame, and then they erected the frame in just 3 days (followed by one week for the SIPS). Their experience and skills made for a beautiful natural structure, and they worked well with our builders. We highly recommend them for anyone looking to build a natural oak framed building - the result is so good, its won awards.”

    Chris & Mary Noon, Dorset
  • Chris Hardie, Oxfordshire

    “After researching more than ten companies—and even visiting three of them in person—I chose Westwind Oak for my project. What set them apart was their genuine willingness to collaborate on the design, along with a clear sense of honesty, craftsmanship, and deep expertise.

    The finished oak frame is exactly what I had envisioned, and the overall quality exceeded my expectations. I would confidently recommend Westwind Oak to anyone looking for a skilled, trustworthy, and collaborative company for their oak‑frame project.”

    Chris Hardie, Oxfordshire
  • Nigel and Julie Smith, Berkshire

    “I would highly recommend the Westwind Oak Team, if you are looking for an Oak Framed house, built and constructed using the same traditional tradesman techniques as it has always been. We wanted an experienced company that used hand tools and tradesmen, rather than computerised machines, and that’s exactly what we got!! It’s been a pleasure guys, for making our forever house so special.”

    Nigel and Julie Smith, Berkshire
  • Tom Hogg, Axbridge

    “We worked closely with Westwind Oak and our Architect to develop our four bedroom oak framed self-build house. Westwind Oak were a pleasure to work with and delivered the oak frame and sips panels package on time and on budget. The attention to detail and ‘crafting’ of the timbers resulted in a spectacular open plan upstairs living area, taking full advantage of the exposed roof timbers and unique interrupted collar sling brace frames to the gables. We were able to visit the workshop to see the frames being made and the oak frame installation was particularly impressive, taking just one cold December day to erect from sole plate to ridge”

    Tom Hogg, Axbridge