Timber Porches and Canopies

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A small extension in the form of porches, canopies and lean-tos offers a practical way of increasing the living space without the costs incurred by a full extension. A well-designed porch provides a welcome that is not only dry but also protected from the sun and the rain, where you can keep your muddy shoes and wet coats. Canopies and lean-tos are also particularly useful for keeping bulky equipment dry when there is no available garage space, making them a great addition to many homes.

At Barnwood Carpentry we work with different materials and designs; timber frames, polycarbonate roofing systems, torch-on felt, tiled and many more combinations to create the right space for you. Our approach ensures that every porch, canopy or lean to that we build is specifically designed for the functional needs of your property and the style of your home.

Why Choose Barnwood Carpentry?

Based close to Guildford, Surrey, we are an award-winning family-run business that prides itself on great service and quality. We have gained an excellent reputation for our craftsmanship for both private and commercial customers.

Our Process

We start with a meeting to share your ideas and assess how the porch or canopy will be used and what materials will work best for style and durability. Once we agree on a plan, our experienced carpenters take care of all the construction work, ensuring that the new structure is properly connected to the house’s existing frame, assisted via our project management and quality control processes.

After the construction, we sometimes recommend applying a protective coating to the new construction to protect it from the elements. We will also be able to offer you some information on how best to maintain it over future years.

Contact Us Today

If you are looking to add a timber porch, lean-to or canopy to your home, then Barnwood Carpentry is ready to assist you. We serve Surrey and the neighbouring areas, providing excellent construction and professional service from start to finish. Contact us to share your ideas or schedule a consultation to see how our expertise can turn your outdoor space into something amazing. Get in touch today.

Our Portfolio & Reviews

For inspiration, please browse through our website portfolio, which includes porches, canopies, and lean-tos built to withstand the great British weather. You can also check out the testimonials of our happy customers across Guildford, Godalming and the whole of Surrey, many of whom are both referrals and repeat customers.

By displaying the FMB badge of quality, we are demonstrating that we are experienced, accredited professionals that you can trust.

Our quotation process

However you choose to contact us, we will arrange a mutually convenient time to visit you and discuss your project. We will take time to fully understand what it is you need and how you want it to look, talking through different design and material options, and considering alternative approaches. After this meeting, we will put together a detailed written quotation or estimate which we will send to you via email for your consideration.

Our approach to working with you

Pre-Planning

From the moment you give us instruction, we get to work. Once we have an agreed start date to work towards, we take time to select the best possible materials for your project and order these in a timely fashion to avoid delays to our build. Richard will occasionally carry out a second site visit to finalise measurements and material choices, and to brief one of our senior carpenter team. For larger projects, we may ask for a deposit to cover the initial purchase of the materials. Then we will invoice in stage payments, or at the end of the build – this we will agree with you in advance.

Starting the Project

On the agreed project start date, our team will arrive at 8am with all the tools and materials they need to begin work. We take great care to work carefully and tidily, using where needed dustsheets and carpet protectors inside, and tarpaulins and ground mats outside. We liaise with our clients throughout the build and discuss any issues or findings as they happen. It is important to us that our clients have a voice and that we listen to what you say. We will always be as flexible as we can and explain everything that we do.

Completing the project

At the end of the build, we leave the site neat and tidy. We remove and lawfully dispose of all waste (unless otherwise agreed). It is only once our client has signed off the work that we will submit our final invoice. We want you to be happy!

Aftercare

We offer continued support to our clients and will provide you with maintenance and care suggestions for your build. If you have any concerns or questions, we are always happy to hear from you and will help in any way we can.

Standards and Safety

The health and safety of our team, clients, and members of the public is always at the centre of everything we do. We are constantly evaluating, monitoring, and improving our systems of work to ensure we work efficiently and safely. We utilise the expertise of the Federation of Master Builders to bolster our Health & Safety knowledge and to keep up to date with all the latest advice and guidance. We want you to feel safe and have confidence in us.

Client Reviews

Good price. Great workmanship. Super tidy and friendly guys. Highly recommended and will use again for sure.

Mr. Waters, Woking

Really nice good humoured team and a pleasure to have on-site. Finish quality was outstanding and reliability and communication through the process was faultless. Will certainly be using them again in the future and have no hesitation in recommending them to others.

Richard, Godalming

During the design and build of our new garden room, Barnwood were a total pleasure to work with, outstanding quality of work and craftsmanship.

Andrew Richards