Measuring Guide for Drop-In Slatted Bed Bases
The purpose of this guide is to assist you in measuring your bed frame accurately for a Drop-In Slatted Bed Base.
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Drop-In™ Slatted Bed Bases – Custom Made in the UK
Give your existing bed frame a new lease of life with our Drop-In™ Slatted Bed Bases. Designed to fit neatly inside your bed frame, they instantly transform both comfort and support without the need to replace your bed. Simply remove the old base and drop in a new one.
Each base is designed and manufactured in-house at The Old Joinery, Berkhamsted, UK, using premium materials and precision joinery. We build every base to order, made to your exact length and width, whether UK, European, US, Emperor, or non-standard international size. We can even manufacture extra-long bed bases for custom projects.
Why Choose Our Drop-In Bed Bases?
Our slatted bases are the best in the UK – combining craftsmanship, durability, and innovative design features that you won’t find elsewhere. Every base is:
- Custom made to your size – length, width, and specification tailored to your frame.
- Built with premium Beech slats – we never use Birch or cheaper alternatives.
- Delivered fully assembled – in one section or two sections depending on bed size, ensuring easy access to your room.
- Available in 8mm, 10mm, or 12mm Beech sprung slats – choose the level of support that’s right for you.
- Backed by free technical advice – send us photos of your bed frame and we’ll confirm compatibility before you order.
- Free nationwide delivery – some surcharges apply to areas such as the Scottish Highlands and Northern Ireland due to courier rates.
Express Manufacturing Service
Our Drop-In™ Slatted Bed Bases are one of our signature products, and we understand that sometimes you need your order in a hurry. That’s why we offer Express Manufacturing options:
- 10-day service
- 5-day service
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3-day service
We also frequently provide a same-day service where possible. If time is critical, contact us directly and we’ll do our best to meet your deadline.
Innovation in Comfort & Support
As one of the most innovative slatted bed base manufacturers in the UK, we offer unique comfort-enhancing options, including lumbar adjusters for tailored lower back support, shoulder zone components for reduced pressure, and interactive holders with soft/firm technology to create a truly personalised sleep experience.
Perfect for Refurbishment or New Builds
Our Drop-In Slatted Bed Bases are perfect whether you’re refurbishing an existing bed or building a new one from scratch. They provide the strength of a new frame with the convenience of keeping your existing design.
Every base is fully assembled by our skilled team and delivered ready to use – simply drop it into your bed frame and enjoy a stronger, more supportive foundation.
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13 Sep 23
Bed Frame Compatibility Guide for Drop-In Slatted Bed Bases
The purpose of this guide is to provide assistance in comprehending the necessary bed structure for a Dual Row Drop-In Bed Frame.
08 Mar 24
Our Range of Slatted Bed Base to Enhance Comfort of Your Bed
All our beds are available in 5 different bed slat solutions. Click here to see more of our range of Slatted bed bases
13 Sep 23
Measuring Guide for Drop-In Slatted Bed Bases
The purpose of this guide is to assist you in measuring your bed frame accurately for a Drop-In Slatted Bed Base.
13 Sep 23
Bed Frame Compatibility Guide for Drop-In Slatted Bed Bases
The purpose of this guide is to provide assistance in comprehending the necessary bed structure for a Dual Row Drop-In Bed Frame.
08 Mar 24
Our Range of Slatted Bed Base to Enhance Comfort of Your Bed
All our beds are available in 5 different bed slat solutions. Click here to see more of our range of Slatted bed bases
What make our Drop-In™ Slatted Bed Bases Unique?
We are extremely Passionate about our Products, we focus on QUALITY. Our Exclusive collection of Drop-In Slatted Bed Bases are Designed and Manufactured In-House using only premium quality components from Reputatable European Manufacturers. We are continuously liaising with our EU Suppliers and evolving with the latest technologies and trends. We are a low volume, high quality Manufacturer
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Custom LENGTH
We will customise the LENGTH of your Drop-In Bed Base to the length specified
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Worried about ACCESS? or ASSEMBLY?
All our Dual Row Drop-In Bed Bases are fully assembled in our workshop and delivered in 2 Sections for Easy Access
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Need it Quick? We can offer an EXPRESS service
Our Made-to-Order Bed Bases are manufactured in approximately 10 working days. We can also offer a 5 day, 3 day or same day service if required
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BEECH Timber
We only use BEECH timber, this is undisputedly the preferred Material in the bed industry and cannot be compared to Birch or Poplar.
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Designed and Manufactured in the UK
Our Collection of Drop-In Slatted Bed Bases are Exclusively manufactured and distributed by us
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Custom WIDTH
We customise the WIDTH of all our Drop-In Slatted Bed Bases FREE of charge.
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Custom LENGTH
We will customise the LENGTH of your Drop-In Bed Base to the length specified
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Worried about ACCESS? or ASSEMBLY?
All our Dual Row Drop-In Bed Bases are fully assembled in our workshop and delivered in 2 Sections for Easy Access
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Need it Quick? We can offer an EXPRESS service
Our Made-to-Order Bed Bases are manufactured in approximately 10 working days. We can also offer a 5 day, 3 day or same day service if required
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BEECH Timber
We only use BEECH timber, this is undisputedly the preferred Material in the bed industry and cannot be compared to Birch or Poplar.
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Designed and Manufactured in the UK
Our Collection of Drop-In Slatted Bed Bases are Exclusively manufactured and distributed by us
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Custom WIDTH
We customise the WIDTH of all our Drop-In Slatted Bed Bases FREE of charge.
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Custom LENGTH
We will customise the LENGTH of your Drop-In Bed Base to the length specified
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Worried about ACCESS? or ASSEMBLY?
All our Dual Row Drop-In Bed Bases are fully assembled in our workshop and delivered in 2 Sections for Easy Access
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Need it Quick? We can offer an EXPRESS service
Our Made-to-Order Bed Bases are manufactured in approximately 10 working days. We can also offer a 5 day, 3 day or same day service if required
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BEECH Timber
We only use BEECH timber, this is undisputedly the preferred Material in the bed industry and cannot be compared to Birch or Poplar.
FAQ Drop-In Slatted Bed Bases
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What is a Drop-In Slatted Bed Base?+ -
A Drop-In Slatted Bed Base is a ready-made slatted base that fits neatly inside your existing bed frame. It allows you to keep your current frame while upgrading the comfort and support with a new base.
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What material are your slatted bed bases made from?+ -
The structure of our bed bases are made from either Beech Ply Multiplex or Solid Beech. We strictly only use Beech Sprung Bed Slats. These premium materials are undisputedly the preferred material in the Bed industry. If any other material such as Birch or Poplar is used it is a cost saving exercise and does not benefit the end user
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What are the differences between your slatted bed bases?+ -
Please click the link "Compare all Standard Bed Bases"
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How will they be delivered and is assembly required?+ -
We have custom made packaging made for all our slatted bed bases; allowing us to deliver nationwide via the National Courier Network.
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Are wooden slatted bed bases better than metal?+ -
Yes, metal slatted bed bases are generally mass produced. They also seem to have a low number of sprung slats; meaning the gap in-between the slats are fairly large. Most of the Metal bed bases we have come across also tend to use Birch or Polar Slats. It is also very hard to get these in custom sizes; so most bed manufacturers compromise the quality.
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Do you offer standard sizes or are all your bed bases made to order?+ -
There is no standard size when it comes to slatted bed bases, every bed frame is different. It is always best to measure your actual bed frame before ordering.
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What is the different between a Centre Rail Kit or Cross Rails?+ -
All Double Row Slatted Bed Bases require either a Centre Rail or Cross Rails. These are structural parts on the Bed Frame that are designed to take the weight of the Mattress and Sleepers. If you do not have these, we do supply a replacement kit - Heavy Duty Centre Rail Kit - Heavy Duty Cross Rail Kit
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Do I require a bed centre rail?+ -
A Bed Centre Rail runs down the length of the bed frame; from head to toe. A centre rail would need to be used with Support Ledges. Cross Rails run across the width of the bed frame, from left to right. The number of cross rails vary from manufacturer to manufacturer; from 2 to 4. We recommend a minimum of three, however four is ideal. Cross Rails are typically found on French Beds
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Will a slatted bed base be suitable for my mattress?+ -
Our Slatted Bed Bases are generally suitable for most Mattresses. We would recommend asking your Mattress Supplier to confirm the maximum gap in-between the slats. If you have a Memory Foam, Latex or Pocket Sprung with a high spring count; we would recommend purchasing a bed base with a small gap in-between the slats (Second-Generation, Third Generation or Fourth Generation)
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Why don’t you have webbing in the middle?+ -
A Fabric belt down middle of the slatted bed base is meant to help distribute the weight of the sleeper. However this is a very old technique that is no longer used by Premium Bed Base manufacturers around Europe. We see this technique generally used on most cost effective bed bases that use Birch Slats.
