Carpentry
First & second-fix joinery, done properly.
City & Guilds qualified carpenters for door hanging, skirting and architrave, built-in storage, sash window restoration, flooring and bespoke joinery. Finished to the standard managing agents, landlords and homeowners expect.
Common problems we fix
carpentry jobs we handle every day.
- Door hanging, re-hanging & adjustment
- Skirting boards, architrave & decorative mouldings
- Built-in wardrobes, alcove units & bookcases
- Sash window restoration & draught-proofing
- Engineered & solid wood flooring installation
- Subfloor repairs & joist sistering
- Loft hatch & loft ladder installation
- Stair tread & spindle replacement
- Kitchen unit installation & remedials
- Bespoke fitted joinery to architect's drawing
Our process
- 1
Site visit & measure
For installations we visit, measure and discuss material and finish options. For repairs we'll often turn up with the right kit on the first visit based on photos sent ahead.
- 2
Fixed-price quotation
Itemised quote covering materials (supplied by us or by you), labour, waste removal and any required making-good. Quote held for 60 days.
- 3
Work scheduled & executed
Single carpenter for small jobs, paired teams for larger installs. Dust sheets, vacuum collection on power tools, and respect for occupied rooms.
- 4
Snag walk-through
On completion we walk the work with you, agree any snags, and return to address them within 7 days. 12-month workmanship guarantee on every job.
FAQs
Carpentry questions, answered.
- Can you restore original sash windows?
- Yes — sash cord replacement, parting bead and staff bead renewal, draught-proofing with brush seals, glass replacement, and full sash rebuilding where rot has set in. Restoration almost always beats replacement on listed or character properties.
- Do you supply the timber?
- Either works. We can supply at trade prices (often cheaper than retail) or fit timber you've sourced yourself. For paint-grade work we use Tulipwood / poplar; for stain or oil finishes we recommend European oak or accoya.
- How long does it take to fit a built-in wardrobe?
- A typical alcove unit takes 2–3 days on-site after a 5–7 day fabrication lead time. We can finish unpainted or pre-prime and recommend a decorator (often one of our own team).
- Do you fit internal doors?
- Yes — supplying and hanging from stock or bespoke. Allow 1.5 hours per door for a clean swap including hinge mortising and latch alignment. We also stock 6-panel, shaker and modern flush styles in standard sizes.
- Can you fix squeaky floorboards?
- Usually yes, often without lifting the floor. We screw-fix from above (counter-bored and plugged on hardwoods) or below from a cellar where one exists. We diagnose the cause first — squeaks can mean loose boards, dry joists, or movement in the subfloor.
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