Some frequently asked questions;
What materials do you use?
The main native Irish hardwoods we use are: Oak, Pippy Oak, Brown/Tiger Oak, Elm and Burr Elm, Cherry, Ash, Spalted Beach, Yew and Sycamore. All timbers are hand selected at Irish sawmills or at select timber providers. Other woods or materials are negotiable subject to availability and suitability.
At Healy and Mangan, every single piece of wood that passes through our hands can be fully traced back to its source. We know where it grew, when it was felled and which mill it came from.
Read more about or sustainability efforts here – https://healyandmangan.ie/sustainability/
Are you insured?
Yes. We have full product and liability insurance covers in place, including public liability for work carried out onsite.
Confirmation can be provided on request directly from our insurers.
Do you need a deposit?
Yes. For several reasons;
Our work schedule can be very busy at times, so a deposit payment secures a slot in our calendar.
We may have to pre-order materials for your project.
Also – because the bespoke items we make are created to your individual requirements and may be difficult or impossible to re-sell to others, so we need to ask for a deposit on such items. This is normally 50% for small items or 25% with stage payments for larger projects.
Will we have an input to the design?
Absolutely. It is imperative that clients convey their aspirations to us. We dedicate time during early project stages to learn as much as possible about the look, feel and materials you want and the suitability of those materials for the intended purpose.
From initial concept to finishing detail, we collaborate with our clients to bring your ideas to life, keeping an open mind to all suggestions and requirements. We involve you in the entire process from design to the final installation. No critical decisions are made without your approval.
You can learn more about our process here – https://healyandmangan.ie/how-we-work/
What locations do you work in?
We are based in County Kildare so most of our work is focused in Kildare, Dublin, and surrounding counties. However, we are not exclusive to those locations and for larger projects, we can travel anywhere within Ireland.
Can you work with Interior Designers and Architects?
Yes – we work with Interior Designers and Architects all the time. For example – we regularly feature on the popular RTÉ television program ‘Room to Improve’ and worked on dozens of projects with Dermot Bannon – including his own home. See here.
We have a large number of testimonials from clients who can attest to our creativity, professionalism and the quality of our work.
Do you make custom 'built-in' furniture?
Yes. Bespoke items can be custom-designed, created in our workshop and built on-site.
Is there a lead-time or timescale for projects?
In our experience, no two projects are exactly the same! So timescales can vary depending on how many ongoing projects we currently have waiting, the size and complexity of your own project and any natural lead times for specific materials.
Typically we would advise you to allow between 8 to 12 weeks from payment of a deposit. However, if your project needs materials that might be available immediately, we would hope to complete works sooner.
We also try to accommodate customers when an item is for a special event.
What kind of finishes do you use?
Many types of finish are offered and depend on the item and its purpose. Choices available include oil, wax, pre-cat sealers, and varnish.