Structural Carpenters & Timber Frame Contractorsacross Powys & Mid Wales
We cover Powys from Crickhowell and Talgarth through Brecon and Hay-on-Wye up towards Builth Wells, barn conversions, cut roofs, extensions and structural timber frame packages. Fixed-price written quotes, £15m insured.
Full Powys coverage · Rural build specialists · Written guarantees
Genuine local coverage of Powys, LD, SY (parts), NP8.
We cover southern and central Powys in full: including Crickhowell, Talgarth, Hay-on-Wye, Brecon and the surrounding villages, and take on larger structural projects further into the county on a scheduled multi-day basis.
Travel time varies across Powys from around an hour up to two hours depending on address. We plan Powys work as multi-day site blocks with the team staying local, so response and site continuity are what a good local firm would offer.
Powys housing is dominated by stone cottages, farmsteads, converted chapels, longhouses, and rural detached properties. New-build activity focuses on self-build plots, agricultural conversions and single-home developments rather than large estates.
The Powys workload is heavily weighted towards structural timber frame on self-build plots, full barn conversions, complex cut roofs on period buildings, and high-specification bespoke joinery for rural detached homes.
Every carpentry service we run, delivered in Powys.
One accountable team from survey to sign-off. Structural carpentry, roofing, extensions, joinery and full project management, all available across Powys and the wider Powys area.
Timber Frame Construction in Powys
Bespoke frames to your designs, or erection of pre-designed kits. Our lead trade.
Timber Frame Construction in Powys
Cut Roofs in Powys
Traditional on-site cut roofs to any pitch, span or complexity.
Cut Roofs in Powys
Truss Roofs in Powys
Fast, accurate installation of prefabricated roof trusses.
Truss Roofs in Powys
1st & 2nd Fix Carpentry in Powys
Structural first fix through to skirtings, doors and finishing joinery.
1st & 2nd Fix Carpentry in Powys
New Builds in Powys
Full carpentry and project management for new-build homes.
New Builds in Powys
Extensions in Powys
Single and double-storey extensions, planned and delivered end-to-end.
Extensions in Powys
Loft Conversions in Powys
Structural loft conversions with all trades coordinated in-house.
Loft Conversions in Powys
Kitchens in Powys
Supply and fit, or labour-only. Trusted partners include Howdens and Wren.
Kitchens in Powys
Bespoke Joinery in Powys
Staircases, fitted furniture and garden structures made to measure.
Bespoke Joinery in PowysConcrete reasons Powys clients pick MG Timber Construction.
Structural timber frame contractors, not general builders
Timber frame is our lead trade. Powys self-builders choosing a timber-frame structure over blockwork get a specialist team, not a general contractor learning as they go.
Multi-day site scheduling
We schedule Powys projects in consolidated blocks with the same carpenters throughout; no start-and-stop, no swapping teams mid-job.
Rural material logistics handled
We arrange rigid deliveries, hiab off-load and on-site material stores where lane and access constraints require it, planned in from day one, not bolted on later.
£15m insured, guarantee in writing
Full insurance, City & Guilds qualifications, CSCS cards and a written workmanship guarantee on every Powys project.
The specific problems Powys carpentry work throws up, and how we handle them.
Powys stone properties are almost never square, level or plumb. Roof work has to sit on new structural plates. Joinery has to be scribed. Loft and first-floor conversions have to work with what the historic structure will actually take, not with what a spreadsheet would prefer.
Serious rainfall, high winds and winter snow loading are the norm. Roofs and cladding must be specified and fixed to withstand exposure, cheap detailing shows up inside a few winters.
Rural infrastructure varies wildly. Some Powys plots have full lorry access; others are single-track with turning restrictions or no hard standing. Every quote factors in the actual site logistics.
The bulk of Powys housing pre-dates modern building regulations. Any conversion, extension or re-roof has to bring the affected areas up to current insulation, ventilation and structural standards without destroying 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 Powys actually looks like.
The realities of Powys carpentry, surveyed, priced and delivered honestly.
Powys is a rural, self-build and conversion market. It suits contractors who are set up to travel, price honestly and work with historic structures. It punishes anyone who treats it like an urban day-rate market.
We take on Powys projects because our lead trades: structural timber frame, cut roofs, full carpentry packages, are exactly what rural self-builders and conversion clients need, and because our fixed-price, staged-payment, written-guarantee model is exactly the model rural clients want. No sales pressure, no day-rate creep, no half-finished jobs waiting on the next payment.
Whether you are converting a barn near Crickhowell, re-roofing a longhouse near Talgarth or erecting a full timber-framed new build on a Beacons-edge plot, the standard is the same: engineer's drawings read end to end, fixed price in writing, staged payments tied to milestones, and a written workmanship guarantee at handover.
Straight answers on coverage, response times and cost in Powys.
Do you cover the whole of Powys?
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We cover southern and central Powys as core service area, Crickhowell, Talgarth, Brecon, Hay-on-Wye and surrounding villages, and take on larger projects further into the county as scheduled multi-day blocks.
Is there a travel charge for Powys work?
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No. We schedule Powys jobs as consolidated multi-day blocks so the fixed price reflects the work, not repeated travel.
How long does it take you to reach Powys?
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Between around an hour and two hours from Newport depending on the specific area. We plan Powys work so the team stays local for the duration.
Do you handle full barn conversions in Powys?
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Yes. Structural carpentry, new roof, bespoke staircases and all first and second fix, coordinated in-house.
Do you erect self-build timber frames in Powys?
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Yes, bespoke frames cut from your engineer's drawings, or full erection of pre-designed kits from suppliers such as Frame UK, Taylor Lane and MBC.
Can you work with rural planning and listed-building constraints in Powys?
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Yes. We coordinate with your architect or planning consultant and detail work to survive listed-building consent and rural planning conditions.
Do you take on small carpentry jobs in Powys, or only full builds?
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Both. We run new builds, extensions and full timber frame packages in Powys, 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 Powys?
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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 Powys clients and their architects ask for them before we start.
What deposit and payment schedule do you use for Powys 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 Powys?
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Yes. Every job in Powys, 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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Book your free Powys site survey, on site within a week.
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 Powys job.