Business Details
45 Years
experience
Expert Carpenters & Timber Suppliers in Burton Latimer
Established in 1981, A Harrison Woodturning has built a reputation as a trusted specialist in woodworking, offering a comprehensive range of services including bespoke woodturning, furniture making, timber supply, and tree surgery. Our expertise extends to structural landscaping projects, such as the Pipewell Hall artificial lake development, where we designed and constructed oak bridges and a central platform. With decades of hands-on experience, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions tailored to client needs.Our timber yard stocks a vast selection of seasoned native and exotic hardwoods, complemented by precision machining services for custom projects. Fully insured with 5,000,000 public liability coverage, we guarantee all work and provide verifiable references. Our team of six professionals supports both domestic and commercial clients, prioritising transparency, expertise, and environmental responsibility in every project.
Services
Wood Turning
Furniture Making
Timber Supply
Tree Surgery
Firewood Sales
Structural Carpentry
Machining Services
Landscaping Projects
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialist woodworking experience since 1981
- Our bespoke services utilise sustainably sourced native hardwoods
- We guarantee all work with 5,000,000 public liability insurance
- Our team includes qualified tree surgeons and machining experts
- We provide verifiable references for every project type
Services
Wood Turning
Specialising in bespoke woodturning since 1981, we create custom bowls, vases, and decorative items from sustainably sourced hardwoods. Our expertise includes working with rare timbers like Spalted Beech and Cocobolo to produce unique pieces for collectors and functional items for everyday use. Each creation combines traditional techniques with modern design sensibilities.
Furniture Making
We craft bespoke furniture ranging from traditional dining tables to contemporary outdoor structures. Using seasoned native hardwoods and precision machining, we produce durable, high-quality pieces tailored to client specifications. Our services include design consultation, material selection, and installation of kitchen units and flooring.
Timber Supply
Our timber yard stocks extensive quantities of air-dried native and exotic hardwoods, including Birdseye Maple and Burr Elm. We supply raw materials for woodworking projects, from small blanks to large structural beams, with machining services available to exact specifications. All timber is sustainably sourced and ready for immediate use.
Tree Surgery
As qualified tree surgeons, we provide professional tree removal, pruning, and maintenance services. Our work includes felling hazardous trees, milling on-site for reuse, and comprehensive landscaping solutions. All operations are conducted with 5,000,000 public liability insurance for client protection.
Structural Carpentry
We design and construct large-scale wooden structures, including the Pipewell Hall lake platform project featuring oak bridges and a 12x12 metre event space. Our capabilities include traditional timber framing, decking installations, and custom outdoor structures using sustainably sourced materials.
People
Andrew Harrison
Owner & Lead Carpenter
With over 40 years' experience in woodworking since 1981, Andrew specialises in turning, furniture making, and structural carpentry. He manages all projects personally, ensuring quality craftsmanship and sustainable practices. His expertise includes rare timber selection and large-scale landscaping developments.
Questions
What specialist woodworking services do you offer?
We provide bespoke woodturning, furniture making, timber supply, tree surgery, and structural carpentry services using sustainably sourced native and exotic hardwoods.
Do you supply seasoned firewood?
Yes, we sell air-dried Ash and mixed hardwood by volume, with delivery options from kindling nets to jumbo loads, available split and ready to burn.
Can you handle large landscaping projects?
Yes, we've completed projects like Pipewell Hall's artificial lake with oak bridges and event platform, demonstrating our capability in structural timber landscaping.
Are you insured for tree surgery work?
We carry £5,000,000 public liability insurance covering all aspects of our work, including tree felling and structural installations.
Do you offer machining services for raw timber?
Yes, we provide planing, drilling, and finishing services to your specifications using professional-grade equipment for both supplied and client-provided timber.
