New wheels for Marklee Carpentry

We’ve been working on some pretty big roof extensions, where people are extending up rather than moving house or losing ground space. These aren’t as daunting as they sound.  As long as you use experiencedRead more

A recent project involved installing oak flooring to a concrete base, across a lounge/diner, with new door and frame. The customer had moved into a property that had been renovated to sell, which included aRead more

A recent project involved re-building a small porch/extension.  What was a run-down porch quickly became a usable space. We removed the old rotten cladding, frame and insulation, and replaced it all with new wood.  NewRead more

We are experienced working on roofs and at height, so replacing or maintaining dormer windows are a walk in the park for us. Whether the wood needs sanding and re-painting, or completely replacing, at MarkleeRead more

Cut roofs are an art.  Precision measurements and the cut are absolutely essential if you don’t want your roof to be out. We have been working on cut roofs for over 20 years, in factRead more

We were recently contracted to completely refurbish a staircase.  The house is 1920’s and the staircase was pretty old as well; rotting and in need of replacement posts and spindles. Staircases can sometimes be tricky –Read more

My latest project involved creating a storage and display unit in an unused space under stairs.  Lots of discussions and ideas on how to do this – check out the case study with before andRead more

For larger timber construction projects in the Dorset area, MarkLee Carpentry partners with Dorset Timber Framing, a traditional timber framing company run by Dean Spiller.  If you are looking for bespoke timber carpentry, Dorset Timber Framing hasRead more