Behind the Build: Welcome to the L.O'Reilly Carpentry & Joinery Blog!
If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re into quality craftsmanship, solid builds, and proper graft. We’re L.O’Reilly Carpentry & Joinery—and this blog is where we’re lifting the lid on some of the exciting carpentry and joinery projects we’ve been working on across the Midlands.
Whether it’s a full first-fix fit-out or a custom joinery detail that makes a place stand out, we’ve been flat-out over the first half of 2025 and thought it was about time we started showing more of what goes on behind the scenes.
🔨 Who We Are
We’re a Birmingham-based carpentry and joinery company, working on everything from new builds and commercial fit-outs to high-end bespoke projects. Run by Managing Director Lewis O’Reilly, we’re big on detail, even bigger on reliability, and always bring proper trade know-how to every site we step foot on.
We work with homeowners, landlords, developers, and other trades to deliver carpentry that’s built to last—and looks the part too.
🚧 A Look at What We’ve Been Up To
Here’s a quick snapshot of just a few of the projects we’ve had our hands on recently:
🎵 Melting Pot Music Studios, Birmingham
We’ve been getting stuck into a full refurb at this iconic Digbeth studio space. Think soundproof carpentry, clever acoustic panel installation, and smart joinery details—all built around live music production needs. This one’s a proper passion project and a great example of where craftsmanship meets creativity.
🏡 Kenilworth New Build Project
Working with a local developer, we’ve been carrying out the first stages of carpentry work on a stunning new build home in Kenilworth. Having just completed the epic traditional cut roof, we’re looking forward to moving onto the next stage of the build! Classic example of how we can handle start-to-finish site carpentry on new residential development.
🏢 JQ Commercial-to-Residential Conversion
This Jewellery Quarter job saw us helping convert a tired commercial space into smart, modern apartments. We brought in tailored joinery solutions to make the most of the space, including partition walls, fire doors, bespoke wardrobes, bathrooms, kitchens and more. A great one for showing how good carpentry can really shape a quality resi finish.
🔧 Why Follow the Blog?
Over the next few months, we’ll be dropping updates on current jobs, spotlighting the tools and materials we use, and sharing insights into how we tackle everything from awkward angles to full timber roof installs. It’ll be real, hands-on stuff—not sugar-coated fluff.
So, if you’re into:
Watching real trades do real work
Seeing what quality carpentry looks like on-site
Getting tips from a crew who live and breathe the trade
Or just want to know who to call for your next project...
You’re in the right place.
🧰 Let’s Build Something Together
Whether you're managing a large-scale commercial refurb, building a new home, or need a reliable carpentry team for ongoing works—get in touch. We’ve got the experience, the graft, and the right team behind us.
Stay tuned for more job breakdowns, on-site photos, and tips from the bench. Follow us on Instagram @loreillycarpentry for daily updates—or drop us a line if you’ve got a project in mind.
Talk soon,
The L.O’Reilly Carpentry & Joinery team