Newport, South WalesMon–Sat, 7am–7pminfo@mgtimber.uk Free surveys within 1 week - AboutServices Areas Our WorkReviewsContactCall today07897 035993Request Free Estimate HomeAreasGloucestershire Service Area · Gloucestershire # Carpenters & Timber Frame Contractorsin Gloucestershire We cross the Severn regularly for structural carpentry work in western Gloucestershire, the Forest of Dean, Lydney, Newnham and the Gloucester side. Fixed-price written quotes, £15m insured, City & Guilds team. Request Free Fixed-Price Quote Call 07897 035993 Regular cross-Severn work · Fixed-price quotes · Written guarantees 10+ Years Experience City & Guilds Qualified £15,000,000 Insured CSCS Carded Team Surveys Within 1 Week Local Relevance ## Genuine local coverage of Gloucestershire, GL1, GL2, GL3, GL4, GL15, GL16 (Forest of Dean side). We serve Gloucestershire Our Gloucestershire coverage focuses on western Gloucestershire, the Forest of Dean, Lydney, Newnham-on-Severn, Cinderford, and the corridor into Gloucester itself. Larger projects further east are scheduled as multi-day blocks. Response times to Gloucestershire Around 45–60 minutes from Newport via the M48/M4. We're on-site regularly and plan Gloucestershire surveys within the working week. Property types in Gloucestershire Gloucestershire housing in our core area includes Forest of Dean stone cottages, Victorian terraces around Lydney and Cinderford, riverside properties on the Severn, and a heavy volume of post-war and modern detached homes on the Gloucester approaches. Common service needs in Gloucestershire Common work in our Gloucestershire area is rear extensions, full re-roofs on Forest cottages, structural loft conversions on Lydney and Cinderford terraces, and timber-frame new builds on rural plots. Services Available in Gloucestershire ## Every carpentry service we run, delivered in Gloucestershire. One accountable team from survey to sign-off. Structural carpentry, roofing, extensions, joinery and full project management, all available across Gloucestershire and the wider Gloucestershire area. Lead Service ### Timber Frame Construction in Gloucestershire Bespoke frames to your designs, or erection of pre-designed kits. Our lead trade. Timber Frame Construction in Gloucestershire ### Cut Roofs in Gloucestershire Traditional on-site cut roofs to any pitch, span or complexity. Cut Roofs in Gloucestershire ### Truss Roofs in Gloucestershire Fast, accurate installation of prefabricated roof trusses. Truss Roofs in Gloucestershire ### 1st & 2nd Fix Carpentry in Gloucestershire Structural first fix through to skirtings, doors and finishing joinery. 1st & 2nd Fix Carpentry in Gloucestershire ### New Builds in Gloucestershire Full carpentry and project management for new-build homes. New Builds in Gloucestershire ### Extensions in Gloucestershire Single and double-storey extensions, planned and delivered end-to-end. Extensions in Gloucestershire ### Loft Conversions in Gloucestershire Structural loft conversions with all trades coordinated in-house. Loft Conversions in Gloucestershire ### Kitchens in Gloucestershire Supply and fit, or labour-only. Trusted partners include Howdens and Wren. Kitchens in Gloucestershire ### Bespoke Joinery in Gloucestershire Staircases, fitted furniture and garden structures made to measure. Bespoke Joinery in Gloucestershire Why choose us in Gloucestershire ## Concrete reasons Gloucestershire clients pick MG Timber Construction. ### Local to the Severn crossing From our Newport yard we're across the bridge and on-site in western Gloucestershire in under an hour, this is genuinely part of our regular working area. ### Cross-border VAT and paperwork handled We're set up to run English-side projects with the correct paperwork, VAT and insurance documentation; no confusion, no delay. ### Structural timber frame specialists Timber frame is our lead trade, a natural fit for Forest of Dean and rural Gloucestershire self-build and extension plots. ### £15m insured, written guarantee Full public liability, City & Guilds qualifications, CSCS-carded team and a written workmanship guarantee on every job. Local challenges we solve ## The specific problems Gloucestershire carpentry work throws up, and how we handle them. Property types Forest of Dean stone cottages typically have out-of-square walls, original slate roofs at end of life, and undersized joists. Any competent extension or loft conversion must correct the structure rather than paper over it. Climate The Severn-side climate is wet, wind-driven and prone to flooding in low-lying areas around Lydney and Newnham. Timber structures and ground-level joinery must be specified for that exposure, treated timbers, elevated wall plates, correctly-detailed thresholds. Infrastructure & access Forest of Dean access can be tight and rural. Lorry access into some villages is restricted; we plan deliveries around what the lane can take, using rigid trucks and hiab off-loading where required. Building age Pre-war Gloucestershire cottages routinely fail modern insulation and structural loading standards. Any competent conversion or extension has to bring the affected areas up to current building regulations while respecting the original character. Our Process ## The same clear five-step process on every job, in every area. 1Step 1 ### Enquiry & site survey Call or enquire online. We book a free site survey, normally within one working week. - 2Step 2 ### Fixed-price written quote Line-by-line quote for labour, materials and programme, delivered in writing after the survey. - 3Step 3 ### Booking & 15% deposit 15% deposit secures your slot in the diary. Start date confirmed in writing. - 4Step 4 ### Works & staged payments One accountable team on site. Staged payments tied to milestones; never up front, never on trust. - 5Step 5 ### Sign-off & written guarantee Final inspection, snag list closed and a written workmanship guarantee issued at handover. Working in Gloucestershire ## What working in Gloucestershire actually looks like. The realities of Gloucestershire carpentry, surveyed, priced and delivered honestly. Western Gloucestershire is a natural extension of our South Wales working area. The Severn Bridge puts Newport within an hour of Lydney, Cinderford, Newnham and the Gloucester approaches, and we cross regularly, a big share of our Forest of Dean work is with clients who have specifically chosen a Wales-based specialist for structural timber frame or complex cut roof work. Cross-border projects need the paperwork done right. We run English-side work with the correct VAT arrangement, insurance documentation and building control coordination, and our fixed-price written quotes make that entirely transparent. For Forest of Dean self-builders, Lydney and Cinderford homeowners and Gloucester-side developers, we bring the same fixed-price, staged-payment, written-guarantee model as we do to every South Wales job, with response times and site attendance that stand comparison with any Gloucestershire-based firm. FAQs, Gloucestershire ## Straight answers on coverage, response times and cost in Gloucestershire. ### Do you actually work in Gloucestershire, or only Wales? +Gloucestershire, particularly the Forest of Dean, Lydney and Newnham corridor, is part of our regular working area. We cross the Severn most weeks. ### How long does it take you to reach Gloucestershire? +Around 45–60 minutes from Newport via the M48/M4. Site surveys are booked within the working week. ### Do you handle English VAT and building control paperwork? +Yes. English-side jobs are run with the correct VAT arrangement, insurance documentation and building control coordination. ### Do you take on timber-frame new builds in the Forest of Dean? +Yes, bespoke and kit timber frames on rural Forest of Dean plots are a natural fit for our lead trade. ### Can you handle a re-roof on a Forest stone cottage? +Yes, traditional cut roofs on stone cottages are a core part of our work, detailed and fixed for Severn-side exposure. ### Do you take on smaller Gloucestershire jobs or only large projects? +Both. Small single-roof and kitchen jobs are welcome alongside larger structural packages. ### Do you take on small carpentry jobs in Gloucestershire, or only full builds? +Both. We run new builds, extensions and full timber frame packages in Gloucestershire, but we also take on single roofs, kitchen fits, staircase replacements and first-and-second-fix packages for local homeowners and builders. Every job is priced fixed, in writing. ### Are you insured for work in Gloucestershire? +Yes. MG Timber Construction Ltd carries £15,000,000 of public liability insurance covering every carpenter on site, plus employers' liability. Certificates are shared with your quote on request, many Gloucestershire clients and their architects ask for them before we start. ### What deposit and payment schedule do you use for Gloucestershire projects? +A 15% deposit is taken to book your slot in the diary. The balance is broken into staged payments tied to milestones on the works; never up-front, never on trust. Every stage is agreed in writing before we start. ### Do you provide a written guarantee on work carried out in Gloucestershire? +Yes. Every job in Gloucestershire, from a single cut roof to a full timber-framed new build, is handed over with a written workmanship guarantee. Materials also carry their manufacturer warranties, which we register on your behalf. Recent Work ## Recent projects near Gloucestershire A cross-section of finished carpentry, joinery and extension work delivered across South Wales. View full gallery Previous slideNext slide Nearby areas we cover ## Also serving areas near Gloucestershire Area ### Newport Carpenters & timber frame contractors serving Newport. View area Area ### Cardiff Carpenters & timber frame contractors serving Cardiff. View area Area ### Monmouth Carpenters & timber frame contractors serving Monmouth. View area Area ### Chepstow Carpenters & timber frame contractors serving Chepstow. View area ## Book your free Gloucestershire site survey, on site within a week. Fixed-price written quote after the survey. 15% deposit to book. Staged payments tied to milestones. £15,000,000 public liability insurance and a written workmanship guarantee on every Gloucestershire job. Request Free Quote Call 07897 035993 Structural timber carpentry, cut roofs and full project management across Newport and South Wales. Ex-forces led, City & Guilds qualified team. - ### Services Timber Frame Construction in Newport - Cut Roofs in Newport - Truss Roofs in Newport - 1st & 2nd Fix Carpentry in Newport - New Builds in Newport - Extensions in Newport - Loft Conversions in Newport - Kitchens in Newport - Bespoke Joinery in Newport ### Service Areas - Carpenters in Newport - Carpenters in Cardiff - Carpenters in Usk - Carpenters in Brecon - Carpenters in Powys - Carpenters in Gloucestershire - Carpenters in Monmouth - Carpenters in Pontypool - Carpenters in Chepstow ### Get in touch - 07897 035993 - info@mgtimber.uk - Newport, South Wales - Mon–Sat, 7am–7pmRequest Free Estimate © 2026 MG Timber Construction Ltd. Company No. 17232543. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy·Cookie Policy·Terms CallFree Estimate We use only essential cookies to make this site work, plus optional ones for our chat and enquiry tools. Cookie policy Essential onlyAccept all