Traditional Skills.
Complete Service.
Joinery and narrowboat services. Family-run and built to last.
Traditional Skills.
Welcome to Wilderness Craft
Family-run joinery and narrowboat services.
Based in Leicestershire and working along the canals, we combine traditional craftsmanship with a deep understanding of life on the water. Run by a husband and wife team, we take immense pride in delivering honest craftsmanship whether we’re building bespoke furniture in the workshop or out on the cut painting and maintaining narrowboats.
We don’t rush our work, and we don’t cut corners. It’s just good craftsmanship, done properly.
Handled with Care & Traditional Skill
Bespoke joinery, boat painting, and reliable maintenance.
Bespoke Joinery
Traditional woodwork crafted with care and an eye for detail.
General Carpentry
From structural repairs and hanging doors to fitting hardware.
Narrowboat Maintenance
We understand the unique demands of marine environments, keeping your boat sound, dry, and beautiful.
Boat Painting & Coachwork
Hard-wearing protection and traditional finishes for the water.
Recent From The Workshop & Cut
We take pride in every project we complete.
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Boat Painting
At Wilderness Craft, we recently undertook a meticulous restoration project on a narrowboat located along the picturesque Ashby Canal. The boat was expertly stripped back to the metal, ensuring a clean and smooth surface for the subsequent finishes. Our skilled craftsmen applied a high-quality, premium Craftmaster Coach Enamel, renowned for its durability and stunning…
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6 board chest
Introducing our exquisite 15th-century replica six-board chest, meticulously handcrafted from premium ash, designed specifically for reenactors and history enthusiasts. At Wilderness Craft, we pride ourselves on employing authentic techniques that reflect the craftsmanship of the period, ensuring each piece is not only a functional storage solution but also a stunning work of art. This…
Our grab rails and a few other bits on our boat were looking really tired. Matt did a great job repainting them. Brightens the whole boat up. Would be very happy to use him again.
Bob
I have used Matt of Wilderness Craft and I have lined him up to do more work as I was happy with his work. I would not hesitate in recommending Wilderness Craft.
Julie
I’ve used Wilderness Craft often, for a variety of jobs and he’s very knowledgeable and can turn his hands to most jobs. He is a punctual very nice young man.
Ann
Built on Tradition & Trust
A Family Run Trade
When you work with us, you’re dealing directly with the people who own and run the business. We offer clear pricing, realistic timelines, and a straightforward, personal approach to every single job.
Traditional Craftsmanship
We don’t cut corners or rush the finish. We take the time to do things properly; whether that means crisp, tight timber joints or thorough preparation before a paintbrush ever touches wood.
Built for the Water
Living and working on the canals means we understand boats inside and out. We know how to maximize tight layouts and choose materials that actually survive the damp and movement of marine life.
Our Standard of Work
We focus on using the right materials and the proper techniques for every single job. From selecting hard-wearing timber that handles the damp on the water to using traditional, time-tested joinery in the workshop, we build everything to last. We don’t care about rushing through a high volume of jobs—we care about doing the work in front of us to a standard we’re proud to sign our name to.
