Carpenters & Joiners Covering South Devon & Dartmoor
Llewie was really professional ... I quickly learned the incredible passion for his work showed in his craftsmanship.
Welcome to Crystal Woods – Artisan Oak, Carpenters and Joiners producing high quality Oak Framed Buildings and outdoor features, Bespoke Carpentry and Artistic Joinery.
From his workshop at Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Llewie and his associates design and create structural timber frames for green oak framing, producing Garages, Barns, Gazebos, Outbuildings, Garden Structures and more.
Oak has been used for centuries in ‘Green Oak Framing’ and is renowned for its durability, building in Oak is an investment that will outlive you and even your children, adding value to your property and providing a matchless sense of heritage for your outdoor space.
Wow, fantastic oak framed car port/garage completed. This is the second time I have engaged the expert joinery services of Llewie at Crystal Woods in Devon. Previously it was an oak framed pergola, this time a bespoke oak framed three bay car port/garage. From the initial discussions on design, pricing and working through planning permission, Llewie’s communication and collaboration was excellent. Once we had planning permission agreed, (That included re-claimed roof tiles), Llewie’s pre-built the oak frame of the garage in a barn on Dartmoor, (Seeing it being constructed over several weeks was amazing), when built, it was delivered to our property in sections for final construction. I don’t have enough words for the quality of the build, the oak frame is immense, stunning, the attention to detail is fantastic. We had some challenges with the re-claimed roof tiles but again Llewie worked through this, and the issues of different supplied tiles got resolved. I highly recommend Llewie at Crystal Woods, thorough, honest and professional. Please view my pictures of his work.
Response from the owner 06:28 24 Mar 25
Many many thanks for your review and appreciation Gordon it was a pleasure doing the work for you and Lisa
I have purchased a number of items and the quality is superb plus it feels very bespoke and not run of the mill like most!! The communication during the delivery and after sales service is top draw 👏👏👏 If you are looking for something special I’d highly recommend Crystal Woods.
Response from the owner 12:12 04 Apr 25
Many thanks Jeremy, it was a pleasure dealing with you
I contacted Llewie hoping he could replace an internal door in our old stone cottage. The frame was very uneven and not without its challenges, but he made a perfectly fitting, high-quality door, which blended with the original pine doors in the rest of the house. So thrilled with the result. Highly recommend this very talented young man.
Response from the owner 12:14 04 Apr 25
Thanks so much Doreen it was very enjoyable doing the little project for you
Llewie and his assistant recently completed the installation of ten custom-made windows for our five-hundred year old cottage. In the course of removing old and rotting lintels he was able to expose a long standing issue of damp that was held deep within the stone wall. This led to some much needed restoration work.
Throughout the job Llewie brought his impeccable building skills to every aspect of the work; from finding innovative solutions to newly discovered problems to constantly maintaining a clean and well organised job site. He is extremely conscientious, very considerate and has a sense of humour. It was a tremendous pleasure to have such a creative craftsman in our home.
Response from the owner 09:00 07 Apr 25
Thank you so much David, it was a genuine pleasure dealing with you and working on your house.
I first contacted Llewie to replace a rotting post on my verandah. He replied later that same day. I thought that it would be a difficult job due to the size of the post, the position set in quarry tiles and the fact that the post was supporting a pitched roof. However Llewie replaced the post with the minimum of fuss, zero damage to the surrounding area and with superb skill. He sourced a beautiful piece of oak for me and fashioned it so it matched exactly the other three posts. I could tell that he has a real passion for his craft. He is meticulous, extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled. He is also very pleasant, punctual and provides great value for money. I would 100% recommend Llewie Scott.
Response from the owner 09:03 07 Apr 25
Many thanks for your comprehensive review Cheryl, it was a pleasure doing the work for you.
A fully professional job replacing the rotten timbers on the Tudor effect façade of our house. Llewie is a well organised thorougher individual who produced a great finished job. Would recommend 100%.
Lovely candle holder, beautifully made and looks great on my unit. Highly recommend if you are looking a unique piece for your home
About The Carpentry Of Crystal Woods
Llewie is an ‘old school’ Carpenter and Joiner with 30 years’ experience in wood craft, building and the construction industry and in recent years has focussed his skill set and talents on green oak framing and artisan oak creations.
Llewie was trained from a very young age in the traditional way having gone through a rigorous apprenticeship not just in Carpentry and Joinery but general building as well. Gaining vast and priceless experience of working with many tradesmen over many years on a huge variety of projects has given Llewie the sort of portfolio that is rare to find these days.
Given his broad range of Carpentry & Joinery skills and experience, there are very few aspects Llewie is unfamiliar with. He has accomplished almost every kind of wood working project with an attention to detail you can begin to appreciate from looking at his many reviews.
Bespoke Carpentry and Artisan Joinery Llewie has a vast knowledge and experience of working with multiple of Hardwoods, always knowing and advising customers to use the most suitable species for the purpose and longevity of the project. Bespoke creations such as non-standard custom made staircases, outdoor courtyard and garden seating, custom-made decking and balconies, custom made tables, garden features, tree houses, parquet flooring, porch canopies, built-in wardrobes and storage spaces and more
Our local joinery services are suitable for homes and civil buildings in the Teignbridge, South Hams and Torbay areas of Devon and also towns and villages on the eastern side of Dartmoor.
The finished garden looks superb and the reclaimed railway sleepers that were used for steps and a bench that have been stripped back and oiled look fantastic.
D&R Coles
Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality
Greg Pannell
The work was carried out to the highest standard with great attention to details and the results continue to be admired.
Rob & Rebecca
I was so easily accommodated & my views and wishes taken into consideration in such a supportive & respectable manner, that I felt like a VIP customer
Dorota
We were delighted with the end result which fully demonstrated the high level of his craftsmanship.
