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All about Oakbeamuk

Oakbeamuk.com is a specialist timber merchant for reclaimed and finished air dried oak. Some 3,000 oak beams are held and worked on at converted farm premises close to Cirencester in the heart of the Cotswolds, some 90 minutes West by road from the centre of London.

Meet the owner, John Rawlinson

The company is privately owned by John Rawlinson ([email protected]) and has 6 full time employees and a wider pool of craftsmen who contribute their expertise in selecting, cutting, preparing and finishing oak sections to specifications from a variety of clients, including some of the world’s best known designers, architects, builders and private individuals.

Why choose us

  • Established over 30 years
  • Transparent pricing, from £80 per cubic foot
  • Largest stock of oak beams in the U.K.
  • 14 day money back guarantee
  • Nationwide delivery
  • Small, dedicated and flexible team
  • Fast, efficient order turnaround
  • Beam photos emailed prior to despatch
  • Visitors always welcome
  • Confirmed quotation within 1 business day

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Meet the Oak Beam UK Team

Nick Redman

Nick is the Yard Manager and oversees the selection and scheduling of all beam orders and is responsible for day to day operations.

For general beam enquiries and sales contact Nick: [email protected]

John Rawlinson

John is the buyer for both oakbeamuk.com and Original Architectural Antiques.

For all marketing, finance and media enquiries contact John: [email protected]

Kim Chapman

Kim is the Office Manager and the first point of contact for all general and fireplace beam enquiries.

For fireplace beam and general enquiries contact Kim: [email protected]

Josh Redman

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Josh is part of our specialist finishing team and you can normally find him finishing all types of beams including our RSJ beams.

Kevin Taylor

Kevin is our go to man for collections and deliveries as well as looking after specialist restoration.

Jack Flood Roberts

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Jack is part of the beam selection and preparation team and is our lead beam profiler and cut out specialist

Testimonials

“Just want to thank you for my oak beam, I’m over the moon with it it’s exactly what I was looking for. I would also like to commend you on your service and help with my order, what a difference a bit of professionalism makes. Many thanks.”
Shaun Ramsey
“Just wanted to say thanks for the prompt and efficient service. The beams arrived at lunchtime today all in good order. Up to me now to fit them in place, something to do over Christmas. Once again, many thanks. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.”
Malcolm Pool
The beams are fantastic and your service is second to none, I will have no hesitation in passing on your details.”
Simon Mills, Old Colwyn, Clwyd
“I’ve been meaning to thank you for the amazing beam. I’ve attached a photo here plus one of the room. Brilliant and once again thanks! Looks like its been here for ever…”
Paul
“Thanks so much Mike, the beams look brilliant. I am very pleased with all of them. It will look fantastic. Your patience and understanding of my confused thoughts have got the result. I shall be back to do another wall…… see you then !!”
Jon Lane, Marlborough, Wiltshire
“I recently ordered an oak beam to cover an RSJ. The oak beam arrived and is lovely. I wanted to thank you for your professionalism and helpfulness. Thank you very much, I am very pleased with it.”
Maria Banks, South Hinksey, Oxfordshire
“Just wanted to let you know I received my oak mantle yesterday. It’s perfect! Thank you very much. Your service has been fab, I will definitely use you again and will be recommending you to people I know.”
Rachel Griffin, Wimbourne, Dorset
“Just wanted to say thank you for your help with the oak beam. We are absolutely delighted with it and turned out far better than we could have hoped. Your friendly, helpful service was also much appreciated.”
Lee Wainfur, Newport, South Wales
“Over the moon – fantastic oak beam – just perfect ! Thank you for your prompt, professional and efficient service.”
Annabelle, Sevenoaks, Kent
“The beams arrived on the day requested and they were exactly the size ordered. The finish and character of the wood is better than I’d hoped for, so 100% satisfied.”
Rob Watson, London
“You delivered a beam for us at the end of last week. Thought I would send you a picture of it. We are soooo pleased with it – it looks absolutely fab. Our builder loves it too and I think he will be in touch with you in the future.”
Ana Durning, Gerrards Cross, Bucks
“We have just taken delivery of our beams and wanted to tell you how delighted we are with them. They are just as we hoped for and will add a really stunning finish to the work we are doing on our home – thank you.”
Juliet Smith, Godalming, Surrey
“Just a quick thank you, the beam looks great and arrived safely. Good price, good service, good job – well done. Thanks again”
Jenny and Mike Hitchman, Hastings, East Sussex
“Took us ages to find the right beam for an old house we are doing up, once we got in touch with Oak Beam UK Team, it was quick and painless. They gave us a quote and once we agreed, a very quick process from start to finish. The beam looks great. Very heavy and the exact colour we wanted to fit in with the rest of the place. A fabulous job.”
Julie Evans, Lincoln
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Get in touch

Tel: +44 (0)1285 869222
[email protected]

Ermin Farm
Cricklade Road
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 5PN

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Opening hours:
Mon to Fri – 9am to 5pm
Sat – 9am to 1pm

(Cutting service may not be available on Saturdays, please call to check)

Closed Sundays and Bank holidays

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Oak beams to clad RSJ’s

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