A green front door with decorative stained glass windows and a brass handle, a mail slot, and a lock. in Conwy
Sign for Charles Oliver Traditional Joinery with large, stylized text.

Bespoke Traditional Joinery in Cheshire & North Wales

Charles Oliver Joinery specialises in bespoke timber doors, wooden windows, and architectural joinery, crafted using quality hardwoods, traditional methods, and careful attention to proportion, detail, and finish.

Each piece is made to suit the property it belongs to — not simply to fill an opening, but to enhance the character and longevity of the building.

Our Services

Green front door with glass panels and a mail slot, flanked by beige walls and tile flooring. in Chester

External Doors

Handmade external doors built from quality hardwoods and designed around the property.

From traditional front doors to stable doors, each piece is made to measure and carefully detailed with appropriate mouldings, panels, glazing and ironmongery

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learn more about our doors
A stone exterior wall with two cream-colored framed windows, each with multiple panes, and gray stone window sills. in Flintshire

Hardwood windows

Bespoke timber windows made to suit the style, age and character of the building.

We produce traditional casements and heritage-style replacements using durable timbers and modern finishing systems where appropriate.

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Learn more about our windows
A house with a white exterior, featuring large windows and a glass door, reflecting neighboring brick buildings and parked cars on a sunny day. in northwales

Architectural Joinery

Architectural joinery and one-off pieces, crafted with precision to integrate seamlessly with the character of each building

Learn more abour our Architectural joinery
Learn more abour our Architectural joinery

Our Expertise

Our experience spans traditional sawmill and workshop joinery through to high-profile projects for ITV’s I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and NBC, alongside work with architects and commissions for heritage organisations including the National Trust and Cadw.

A wooden garden gate with a curved and textured design, set between brick pillars, leading to a residential yard with a house in the background. in mold
Close-up view of a wooden cabinet or door with decorative panels and visible screws. in Chester
Front door with black wooden panels, glass window panes at the top, brass mail slot, and a brass doorknob, set in a partially constructed brick and wood frame. in Colwyn heights
A wooden door with a glass window, a brass lock, and brick wall surrounding it. in Cheshire
Front door with two potted trees on either side, and a sign above the door that says 'MELROSE'. in llandudno
Close-up of a stone building with a white-framed window and white shutters, surrounded by brick accents, with a black cable hanging on the right side. in Curzon Park
Front view of a door with a white frame and small glass panes in a brick and stone wall. There is a doorknob on the right side and a padlock below it. To the left of the door is a black decoration with a deer head and the word 'CROESO' written on it.
Close-up of a rustic stone house exterior with two white-framed windows and a black gutter on the roof, surrounded by greenery. inHoole
A large window with a white frame set in a stone wall, reflecting cloudy sky and distant landscape. in Handbridge
A wooden arch structure with a metal mechanical component inside, mounted on a wooden stand, in a workshop setting with tools and wood in the background. made for a job in blacon
Front door with a glass window displaying the words "TWENTY NINE EST. 1935" in black lettering, surrounded by a wooden frame, with a gray textured wall and a mailbox to the left. made for a customer in London
Looking up at a residential building, view of windows with reflections of neighboring houses and cloudy sky. in rhos on sea
Side view of a building with large windows and decorative panels below, reflected houses and a streetlamp in the glass, with a brick and concrete building nearby.
Wooden door with glass panels in a stone wall, black handle and latch, small blue box on ground to the right.
A white-framed window on a red brick wall, reflecting cloudy sky and trees.
Close-up of unfinished wooden window frame with multiple panes, showing detailed wood grain and craftsmanship.
Close-up of a wooden door with glass panes, showing a metal wheel inside and a background of a brick wall.
Close-up of stacked wooden planks with visible grain and texture.
Close-up of a brick house exterior with a wooden door, small arched window, black gutter and downspout, stone foundation, and concrete step.
Close-up of a house's exterior with white window frames and a white eaves under a blue sky. A faint rainbow is visible in the sky.

Our process

1

Initial Enquiry
Get in touch with your requirements, photos, or plans. We’ll guide you on the best approach.

2

Site Visit
We assess your property, take measurements, and advise on design and materials.

3

Design & Quote
A tailored design and detailed quotation is prepared for your project.

4

Workshop Manufacturing
Your joinery is handcrafted using traditional methods and quality timber.

5

Installation
Installed with precision and care for a seamless, lasting finish.

6

Final Handover
Final checks complete, leaving you with a high-quality finished result.

Ready to discuss your next project? Reach out today to schedule a design consultation.