A lush garden with a pond, trees, bushes, and a wooden pathway. A house with a glass extension is visible in the background.

ABOUT US

THE JAMES ALEXANDER TEAM

Our Story

James Alexander Oak Buildings is a small, family-run business based in Somerset, providing services across the south of England. The company was founded by Alex and Dee after Alex spent over 20 years as a director for some of the UK's largest timber building suppliers. We decided to launch our own business to shift the focus back to the customer journey, ensuring a more personal experience.

Our Philosophy

We believe that customer focus, aesthetic proportions, and a high-quality product are the keys to our success. Unlike larger competitors, we only undertake a select few projects a month. This intentional approach allows us to truly focus on customer service and give every build the attention it deserves.

Two dogs, a black and white puppy and a larger black and white adult dog, sitting outdoors in front of green shrubbery and a wooden bench.

The Team

We are supported by a dedicated team of skilled people, all of whom Alex & Dee have known for many years. While the team works on your project, Dee runs the office, with our dogs keeping a close eye on all our operations.

OAK FRAMES

Explore Our Range

A backyard with a stone patio, a wooden house with large windows, outdoor seating, potted plants, green grass, and trees.

Oak Annexes

Living room with wooden beams and large windows showing a scenic countryside view, green armchair, blue patterned rug, fireplace, and small patio furniture with potted plants.

Oak Garden Rooms

A rustic wooden house with three dormer windows, a carport with a black SUV parked inside, a blue convertible Mercedes-Benz in front, a gravel driveway, green hedges, and a clear blue sky.

Oak Room Over Garages

An outdoor wooden gazebo with a brick foundation and a red-tiled roof, surrounded by greenery and trees under a clear blue sky.

Oak Gazebo & Pergolas

A small outdoor bar with a shingled roof, open front, surrounded by lush flowers and plants, with a neon sign that reads 'CHEERS' inside.

Oak Garden Retreats

A wooden garage with a pitched roof, open on one side revealing a classic dark green car inside. The garage has double wooden doors on one side. The area in front is covered with gravel, and there are flowering plants on the right side.

Oak Garages

A brick house with a wooden front porch, surrounded by flowering bushes and trees.

Oak Porches

A wooden barn with a shingled roof, surrounded by trees, with potted plants and hay bales outside, and animal footprints in the dirt.

Oak Stables

Sunlit sunroom with wooden beams, large windows overlooking a lush garden, and cozy beige sofas with decorative pillows and throws.

Oak Orangeries

Outdoor patio with beige sofas, coffee table with sunflowers in a vase, and large windows with blinds, attached to a stone house with a wood overhang, surrounded by greenery and cloudy sky.

Oak Sunrooms

Home office with a wooden desk, leather chairs, bookshelves, large windows, and sliding glass doors to a green garden.

Oak Home Office

A black SUV parked under a rustic wooden carport attached to a brick and stone house in a rural setting with green fields and blue sky in the background.

Architects Help & Advice

Why Choose us

The James Alexander way - We do not believe that large amounts of oak make for the perfect extension or garage—the right amount does.

Bespoke Design: If we can draw it, we can make it. We tailor every beam, truss, and joint to your vision.

Quality Materials: We use European QPA planed oak, jointed using traditional carpentry methods.

Planning Support: We handle all planning applications, building regulations, and structural calculations, removing the stress from your to-do list.

Peace of Mind: We offer an outstanding 20-year structural guarantee on our buildings.

Contact Us

Every James Alexander building starts with a conversation. Tell us about your home, your vision and your lifestyle — and we'll show you what we can create together.

01823 762176