Carpenters & Timber Frame Contractorsin Gloucestershire
We cross the Severn regularly for structural carpentry work in western Gloucestershire, the Forest of Dean, Lydney, Newnham and the Gloucester side. Fixed-price written quotes, £15m insured, City & Guilds team.
Regular cross-Severn work · Fixed-price quotes · Written guarantees
Genuine local coverage of Gloucestershire, GL1, GL2, GL3, GL4, GL15, GL16 (Forest of Dean side).
Our Gloucestershire coverage focuses on western Gloucestershire, the Forest of Dean, Lydney, Newnham-on-Severn, Cinderford, and the corridor into Gloucester itself. Larger projects further east are scheduled as multi-day blocks.
Around 45–60 minutes from Newport via the M48/M4. We're on-site regularly and plan Gloucestershire surveys within the working week.
Gloucestershire housing in our core area includes Forest of Dean stone cottages, Victorian terraces around Lydney and Cinderford, riverside properties on the Severn, and a heavy volume of post-war and modern detached homes on the Gloucester approaches.
Common work in our Gloucestershire area is rear extensions, full re-roofs on Forest cottages, structural loft conversions on Lydney and Cinderford terraces, and timber-frame new builds on rural plots.
Every carpentry service we run, delivered in Gloucestershire.
One accountable team from survey to sign-off. Structural carpentry, roofing, extensions, joinery and full project management, all available across Gloucestershire and the wider Gloucestershire area.
Timber Frame Construction in Gloucestershire
Bespoke frames to your designs, or erection of pre-designed kits. Our lead trade.
Timber Frame Construction in Gloucestershire
Cut Roofs in Gloucestershire
Traditional on-site cut roofs to any pitch, span or complexity.
Cut Roofs in Gloucestershire
Truss Roofs in Gloucestershire
Fast, accurate installation of prefabricated roof trusses.
Truss Roofs in Gloucestershire
1st & 2nd Fix Carpentry in Gloucestershire
Structural first fix through to skirtings, doors and finishing joinery.
1st & 2nd Fix Carpentry in Gloucestershire
New Builds in Gloucestershire
Full carpentry and project management for new-build homes.
New Builds in Gloucestershire
Extensions in Gloucestershire
Single and double-storey extensions, planned and delivered end-to-end.
Extensions in Gloucestershire
Loft Conversions in Gloucestershire
Structural loft conversions with all trades coordinated in-house.
Loft Conversions in Gloucestershire
Kitchens in Gloucestershire
Supply and fit, or labour-only. Trusted partners include Howdens and Wren.
Kitchens in Gloucestershire
Bespoke Joinery in Gloucestershire
Staircases, fitted furniture and garden structures made to measure.
Bespoke Joinery in GloucestershireConcrete reasons Gloucestershire clients pick MG Timber Construction.
Local to the Severn crossing
From our Newport yard we're across the bridge and on-site in western Gloucestershire in under an hour, this is genuinely part of our regular working area.
Cross-border VAT and paperwork handled
We're set up to run English-side projects with the correct paperwork, VAT and insurance documentation; no confusion, no delay.
Structural timber frame specialists
Timber frame is our lead trade, a natural fit for Forest of Dean and rural Gloucestershire self-build and extension plots.
£15m insured, written guarantee
Full public liability, City & Guilds qualifications, CSCS-carded team and a written workmanship guarantee on every job.
The specific problems Gloucestershire carpentry work throws up, and how we handle them.
Forest of Dean stone cottages typically have out-of-square walls, original slate roofs at end of life, and undersized joists. Any competent extension or loft conversion must correct the structure rather than paper over it.
The Severn-side climate is wet, wind-driven and prone to flooding in low-lying areas around Lydney and Newnham. Timber structures and ground-level joinery must be specified for that exposure, treated timbers, elevated wall plates, correctly-detailed thresholds.
Forest of Dean access can be tight and rural. Lorry access into some villages is restricted; we plan deliveries around what the lane can take, using rigid trucks and hiab off-loading where required.
Pre-war Gloucestershire cottages routinely fail modern insulation and structural loading standards. Any competent conversion or extension has to bring the affected areas up to current building regulations while respecting the original character.
The same clear five-step process on every job, in every area.
- 1Step 1
Enquiry & site survey
Call or enquire online. We book a free site survey, normally within one working week.
- 2Step 2
Fixed-price written quote
Line-by-line quote for labour, materials and programme, delivered in writing after the survey.
- 3Step 3
Booking & 15% deposit
15% deposit secures your slot in the diary. Start date confirmed in writing.
- 4Step 4
Works & staged payments
One accountable team on site. Staged payments tied to milestones; never up front, never on trust.
- 5Step 5
Sign-off & written guarantee
Final inspection, snag list closed and a written workmanship guarantee issued at handover.
What working in Gloucestershire actually looks like.
The realities of Gloucestershire carpentry, surveyed, priced and delivered honestly.
Western Gloucestershire is a natural extension of our South Wales working area. The Severn Bridge puts Newport within an hour of Lydney, Cinderford, Newnham and the Gloucester approaches, and we cross regularly, a big share of our Forest of Dean work is with clients who have specifically chosen a Wales-based specialist for structural timber frame or complex cut roof work.
Cross-border projects need the paperwork done right. We run English-side work with the correct VAT arrangement, insurance documentation and building control coordination, and our fixed-price written quotes make that entirely transparent.
For Forest of Dean self-builders, Lydney and Cinderford homeowners and Gloucester-side developers, we bring the same fixed-price, staged-payment, written-guarantee model as we do to every South Wales job, with response times and site attendance that stand comparison with any Gloucestershire-based firm.
Straight answers on coverage, response times and cost in Gloucestershire.
Do you actually work in Gloucestershire, or only Wales?
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Gloucestershire, particularly the Forest of Dean, Lydney and Newnham corridor, is part of our regular working area. We cross the Severn most weeks.
How long does it take you to reach Gloucestershire?
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Around 45–60 minutes from Newport via the M48/M4. Site surveys are booked within the working week.
Do you handle English VAT and building control paperwork?
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Yes. English-side jobs are run with the correct VAT arrangement, insurance documentation and building control coordination.
Do you take on timber-frame new builds in the Forest of Dean?
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Yes, bespoke and kit timber frames on rural Forest of Dean plots are a natural fit for our lead trade.
Can you handle a re-roof on a Forest stone cottage?
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Yes, traditional cut roofs on stone cottages are a core part of our work, detailed and fixed for Severn-side exposure.
Do you take on smaller Gloucestershire jobs or only large projects?
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Both. Small single-roof and kitchen jobs are welcome alongside larger structural packages.
Do you take on small carpentry jobs in Gloucestershire, or only full builds?
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Both. We run new builds, extensions and full timber frame packages in Gloucestershire, but we also take on single roofs, kitchen fits, staircase replacements and first-and-second-fix packages for local homeowners and builders. Every job is priced fixed, in writing.
Are you insured for work in Gloucestershire?
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Yes. MG Timber Construction Ltd carries £15,000,000 of public liability insurance covering every carpenter on site, plus employers' liability. Certificates are shared with your quote on request, many Gloucestershire clients and their architects ask for them before we start.
What deposit and payment schedule do you use for Gloucestershire projects?
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A 15% deposit is taken to book your slot in the diary. The balance is broken into staged payments tied to milestones on the works; never up-front, never on trust. Every stage is agreed in writing before we start.
Do you provide a written guarantee on work carried out in Gloucestershire?
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Yes. Every job in Gloucestershire, from a single cut roof to a full timber-framed new build, is handed over with a written workmanship guarantee. Materials also carry their manufacturer warranties, which we register on your behalf.
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Fixed-price written quote after the survey. 15% deposit to book. Staged payments tied to milestones. £15,000,000 public liability insurance and a written workmanship guarantee on every Gloucestershire job.