Business Details
46 Years
experience
Expert Construction & Joinery for Licensed Trade Venues
Established in 1980, our company has evolved from Wedge-Wood Joinery to Wedge-wood Construction & Joinery UK International, reflecting our expanded focus while maintaining core values. Our directors collectively bring over a century of industry experience, ensuring expert guidance for every project. We specialise in shopfitting and barfitting for the licensed trade, managing complete refurbishments and fast-track contracts with minimal disruption to clients. Our in-house joinery capabilities produce bespoke timber solutions, including counters, staircases, and decorative finishes, tailored to diverse pub styles. Customer service remains paramount, evidenced by a 90% repeat business rate and a reputation for delivering complex projects on time and within budget.We have completed over 30 international contracts across Europe, Moscow, and Beijing, though our current focus is the UK market. Our 6,000 sq ft joinery shop supports both large-scale projects like 1400 sq m restaurants and smaller 'sparkle' refurbishments completed in 7-10 days. Collaborations with architects and design teams ensure bespoke solutions, such as reclaimed timber features and period-accurate restorations in conservation areas. We welcome client visits to our facility to review ongoing work and make adjustments. This combination of heritage, technical skill, and client-centric approach has cemented our position as trusted specialists in the licensed trade sector.
Services
Shopfitting
Barfitting
Joinery
Refurbishments
New Build Work
Sparkle Jobs
Conservation Projects
International Contracts
Structural Alterations
Timber Fittings
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of combined director experience in licensed trade construction.
- Our in-house joinery shop manufactures bespoke timber solutions to exact specifications.
- We specialise in fast-track 'sparkle' refurbishments completed in 7-10 days.
- 90% of our business comes from repeat clients and industry recommendations.
- We deliver complex projects in conservation areas and listed buildings.
Services
Shopfitting
We design and implement tailored shopfitting solutions for licensed premises, including bar counters, back bars, and decorative screens. Our in-house joinery team creates bespoke timber fittings that align with each venue's unique character. Projects range from complete refurbishments to rapid 'sparkle' upgrades completed in under two weeks.
Heritage Restoration
Specialists in restoring period features within listed buildings and conservation areas. We employ traditional construction methods like raised-and-fielded panelling with distressing techniques to achieve authentic aged effects. Recent projects include structural repairs to historic pubs while maintaining architectural integrity in protected zones.
International Contracts
Delivered 33 international projects across Europe, Moscow, and Beijing, focusing on Victorian pub themes. Our expertise in adapting traditional British designs to overseas locations includes managing logistics, local regulations, and cultural considerations while maintaining exacting quality standards.
Fast-Track Refurbishments
Specialise in time-sensitive 'sparkle' refurbishments completed within 7-10 days. These projects typically involve decorative upgrades, toilet area enhancements, and kitchen improvements with minimal business disruption. Our streamlined processes ensure timely delivery even in busy urban locations like student towns.
Bespoke Joinery
Manufacture made-to-measure joinery items including wine cabinets, dumb waiters, staircases, and feature walls. Our 6,000 sq ft facility handles complex timber and sheet material projects, with capabilities in reclaimed wood, scaffold planks, and specialist finishes for unique design requirements.
Questions
What types of venues do you specialise in?
We focus on pubs, clubs, restaurants, and hotels, providing construction, refurbishment, and bespoke joinery solutions tailored to the licensed trade sector.
Can you handle urgent refurbishment projects?
Yes, we specialise in fast-track 'sparkle' jobs completed in 7-10 days, including decorative upgrades and functional improvements with minimal business disruption.
Do you work outside the UK?
While we've completed 33 international projects historically, our current focus is the UK market to ensure optimal service delivery.
How do you manage large-scale projects?
As principal contractors, we coordinate all aspects including sub-contractors, structural work, and bespoke joinery manufacturing in our dedicated facility.
What makes your joinery unique?
Our in-house team creates custom timber solutions using traditional methods and materials like reclaimed pew timber, with specialist finishes for distinctive results.
Can clients visit your workshop?
Yes, we welcome visits to our 6,000 sq ft joinery shop to review ongoing work and suggest adjustments during the manufacturing process.
