We design and build tables, cabinets, and storage units from solid timber. Based on Penny Lane, we serve Liverpool and five surrounding areas, replying to enquiries within 4 hours.
Smartresourcebasics was set up in 2023 in Liverpool by a small group of joiners who wanted to work directly with solid wood rather than assemble pre-cut panel kits. The idea was straightforward: fewer standard catalogue pieces, more furniture measured and cut for a specific room. Three years on, that has not changed.
The workshop takes on kitchen tables, wardrobes, sideboards, benches and similar pieces made from oak, ash and other solid timber sourced through regional timber merchants. Each order starts with a site visit or a set of measurements sent by the client, followed by a drawing and a materials list before any cutting begins.
The business has completed 70 jobs for 45 clients across 5 areas of Liverpool and the surrounding boroughs since opening, with 9 clients returning for a second commission. Requests are usually answered within 4 hours during working hours. The team stayed intentionally small — three people — so that whoever measures the room is often the same person who builds the piece.
Handles most site measurements and drawings, and cuts the primary joints on larger pieces such as tables and wardrobes.
Applies oils and stains, tracks order timelines, and answers incoming enquiries during working hours.
Smartresourcebasics designs and builds furniture from natural wood at a small workshop in Liverpool. Below are the nine services currently offered, each priced by material, size and finishing method.
Solid oak or ash tables built to fit your dining room dimensions. We discuss seating capacity, leg style and edge finish before cutting any timber, then deliver within the Liverpool area.
From £850Wardrobes built to match sloped ceilings, alcoves or awkward corners common in Liverpool terraced houses. Internal layout, drawer count and door style are agreed on-site during measuring.
From £1,200Freestanding or wall-mounted shelving in birch, oak or walnut. Shelf spacing is set to your books or objects, and depth is adjusted so units fit flush against existing skirting boards.
From £320Low sideboard-style units with cable routing holes and ventilated compartments for set-top boxes. Finish options include oiled, waxed or lacquered surfaces to suit existing furniture.
From £480Solid wood worktops cut to length and sealed with food-safe oil. We template the kitchen on-site so joins around sinks and hobs are measured precisely before installation.
From £95 per metreSmall-scale pieces built as pairs or single units, matched to an existing bed frame or wardrobe timber. Drawer runners are tested for smooth operation before final assembly.
From £180Internal doors made from oak, pine or sapele, hung to standard or non-standard frame sizes. Each door is planed and sealed on-site to account for humidity in older Liverpool homes.
From £260 per doorRepair and refinishing of existing solid wood pieces, including joint regluing, veneer patching and stripping old lacquer. We assess each item on-site before quoting a fixed price.
From £150A one-hour on-site visit to discuss timber species, joinery methods and budget before any order is placed. Notes and rough sketches are provided within four hours of the visit.
£45 flat feeA short overview of what to expect when you ask us to build a piece of furniture for you.
Work agreed step by step with the client
Fixed price list, no surprise line items
Schedule confirmed before the visit
Materials and options discussed before purchase
Answers to common questions about ordering custom-made wooden furniture from Smartresourcebasics in Liverpool. If your question is not covered here, call +44 151 569 8204 or email info@smartresourcebasics.com.
Notes from people in Liverpool who ordered a wardrobe, a table, a set of shelving or a full room fit-out from our workshop. We collect feedback after every finished job, unedited, good or middling.
We asked for an oak dining table that would seat eight without dominating the room. The finished piece is exactly the size we discussed, and the grain match across the leaves is something a flat-pack table could never give us.
Good build on our alcove shelving, solid ash, no flex when loaded with books. One shelf edge had a slightly visible join that they sanded down again after I pointed it out. Would use them again.
Replied to my enquiry within a few hours and had a first sketch back to me the same week. That pace mattered because we were on a tight moving-in date.
The walnut sideboard looks good and the joinery is tidy. It took a bit longer than the estimate to arrive, and communication during that stretch could have been more frequent. Still a piece I am happy to own.
Ordered a bed frame in birch. Simple design, no squeaks after four months of use, and the price was lower than two other quotes we got locally.
We had an oddly shaped nook under the stairs that no shop unit would fit. They measured it twice, built a template first, then delivered a cabinet that slots in without a single gap. Worth the wait.
Solid desk, nice finish, arrived on the agreed date. The drawer runners feel a touch stiff, but a light wax fixed most of it. Overall a fair result for the money.
Second job with this workshop, this time a set of matching bedside tables to go with the wardrobe they made us last year. Same attention to the joints, same steady updates by email.
Straightforward from the first call. They asked about our budget early, kept to it, and did not try to upsell extras we did not need.
Commissioned a bookcase in beech for a room with an uneven floor. They fitted levelling feet and adjusted the back panel on site so it stands flush against the wall. One shelf was cut slightly narrow and had to be remade, which added a week, but the final fit is correct.
Small job, just two floating shelves in oak for the kitchen, but they treated it with the same care as a bigger order. Quick turnaround too.
Ash coffee table, cut from a single wide board so there is no visible seam on top. It is the piece guests ask about first when they visit.
The finished wardrobe is well made and the hinges are quiet. The initial quote changed slightly once they saw the room in person, which caught us off guard, though they explained the reason clearly and it was a modest difference.
Reliable and plain about what they can and cannot do within a given timeframe. No overpromising, and the console table arrived exactly when they said it would.
We needed a media unit that would hide the cables from three different devices and still look plain from the front. They built in a routed channel at the back and a hinged panel we did not even think to ask for. Small detail, big difference day to day.
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The information on this page is provided as is and reflects our current knowledge to the best of our understanding. Details on materials, timelines and pricing may change without prior notice and should be confirmed directly with our team before any order is placed. Smartresourcebasics accepts no liability for errors, omissions or outdated information, and recommends consulting a qualified professional for specific project requirements.