About Us

The Idea

Where we came from

Starting out in 2018, literally in the yard we are a small family business with over 20 years of experience in the construction and joinery sectors. Based in Staffordshire, we specialise in timber frame structures. You have to start small and small we did; supplying bike-shelters and amenity buildings to the commercial industry we quickly found our feet and now are specialists in large scale public, residential, agricultural and equestrian projects. Our 4 main values; sustainability, adaptability, quality and personality, ensure that as a company, we focus on what matters and what's best for you.

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Russel Godden

Owner & Site Carpenter

russel.godden@mottaghanreid.com 

 

At the heart of our business is Russel Godden, the founder, manager, and driving force behind Mottaghan Reid. With a deep-rooted passion for timber framing and craftsmanship, Russel established the company with the goal of providing high-quality, sustainable building solutions that blend traditional techniques with modern innovation.

 

With years of experience in the timber framing industry, Russel continues to drive the success of the company, making sure that every project not only meets but exceeds expectations.

Arné Godden

PM & Site Carpenter

arne.godden@mottghanreid.com 

As a second-generation member of Mottaghan Reid,  Arné brings a deep understanding of the business, a passion for craftsmanship, and a commitment to quality. Starting as a site carpenter, Arné has worked his way up, gaining hands-on experience in every aspect of the trade, from the ground up.

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The Passion

What we do

Since starting out and being involved in the world of timber construction, we quickly found the passion in the team for large scale timber frame projects, taking the team far and wide across the UK! Quickly we realised that its not just Oak frame, the same methods can apply to softwood and the advantages that brings with the simplicity of construction and also the cost advantage to clients. Today we are in the thick of what we do best: 'standing the next timber frame, oak frame, softwood-frame, portal frame, building'. By the end of our projects our clients are just as excited about this as we are and thats what we love, when we take our clients from concept stage to creation.

The Timeline

1991-

Young Carpenter

The Foundations of Mottaghan Reid

Getting involved in the construction industry over 20 years ago, at this stage timber frame was not the focus but the first stepping stone to where we are today.

2005

Timber framing on site

The Idea

Being involved in some small scale stand alone timber frame projects

2015

Timber frame multi-use barn

Mottaghan Reid Established

Small scale, family owned, big dreams

2019

Timber frame carport

Our early constructions

Launching to a whole spectrum of target markets we quickly found where we did and didn't belong.

2023

Pole Barn - Premises

Second Generation

Second generation brought into the business, new facilities and a solid place in the market.

2024

Large timber framed barn

The sky is the limit

From bike sheds to barns our expertise has shifted from small scale construction to large section, high-value and complex builds for the residential and agricultural markets.

2025

Mottaghan Reid on site

Who you speak to today

A profesional team with great aspirations to make your project your own - from concept to creation with no limits.