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Our People
Altham Oak comprises dedicated and passionate professionals, each with varying qualifications and skillsets but all with the same enthusiasm for delivering bespoke structures that highlight the aesthetic and tactile beauty, aroma and feel of natural wood through traditional craftsmanship and carpentry skills.
All of our staff are approachable and knowledgeable, with the same desire to achieve complete customer satisfaction. Dealing with Altham Oak allows clients face-to-face access with the individual carpenters responsible for the work undertaken, resulting in better relationships based on consultation and accountability.
Find out more about our people below.
Derek Goffin
Derek is an experienced designer and project manager, with a BSc in Ergonomics and a postgraduate diploma in Building Conservation.
Barbara Sanders
Barbara is a certified Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians and oversees all of Altham Oak’s accounting and administration.
Stuart Grundy
Stuart served a ‘traditional’ apprenticeship and gained a HNC in Building before eventually spending over 20 years as a building surveyor. He returned to the trade over a decade ago, bringing extensive carpentry and joinery experience, plus a true ‘passion for the craft’.
David Goffin
David’s expertise covers both sides of Altham Oak’s operations, with considerable industry knowledge underpinned by both an NVQ Level 2 in Joinery and a HND in Business and Finance.
Jeff Haworth
Jeff is a retired building inspector with over 20 years’ experience. A HNC in Building and a Diploma in Building Services, coupled with a wealth of experience as an enthusiastic and skilled carpenter and joiner, mean that Jeff is an extremely proficient member of the team.
