Ljb-carpentry: Carpenter / Joiner, Window Fitter, Extension Builder in Little Sandhurst

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Carpenter / Joiner, Window Fitter, Extension Builder in Little Sandhurst

• Member since: 4th Aug 2007
• Last login: 27th Sep 2008

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Ljb-carpentry's Trades

Carpenter / Joiner, Window Fitter, Extension Builder, Restoration & Refurb Specialist, Conversion specialist, Partitioner, Loft Conversion specialist, Plasterer & Renderer, Garage & Shed Builder, Roofer, Kitchen Fitter,

About Ljb-carpentry

For 27 years I have worked in the Building Trade. Working hands on is something I always enjoy particularly if it involves a high level of craftmanship.
Nothing gives me more pleasure than standing back at the completion of a complicated and visually pleasing job and saying, "I did that".
All jobs that I have had, have ended up by my having at least part supervisery role. I generally deal with Architecs, Structural engineers & Building control, as well as programing and sourcing materials setting out and organising trades etc
Most of my previous work has come from recomendations which was fine until I relocated from Sussex to Berkshire last year.
I am also a member of check-a-trade so all of my work is checked vetted & monitored. My ID is 109730. Recently I have also a member of rated people which also monitors all work I obtain through their web site. Please go to the either website and view my customer feedback.
Please contact me if I can be of service.

What I Do
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All aspects of Carpentry & Joinery. I have also completed Newbuild Country houses,Oast & Barn Conversions. Refurbishments, property development, many extentions & loft conversions.
I spent 6 months in Germany in the mid 90's working on shuttering. I have worked on many listed buildings and more recently have been working on the Conversion of the old Brookwood Chapel in Knaphill into a Buddhist Temple.
I have run complete jobs including; setting out, and organising materials& plant, dealing with Architects, Building control etc and of course dealing with other trades.
I would consider my prefured work to be working on listed and older properties, Roofing, restorations Barn conversions etc.
Although any job no matter how small or large will be considered and receive my full attention until completed to the highest standard.


Work History
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I worked for Frank Dukes until 1986. and then spent 2 years as a sub-contractor fitting kitchens for Paula Rosa & other firms.
I then worked as a Carpentry foreman for Pain Brothers in Brighton.
Worked for Douglass estate maintainance in Henfield for about 4 years.
Worked on Heritage Buildings for E B Hills & Sons in Henfield West Sussex.
In 1994 I worked in Hildesiem west Germany for six months, Work included the diversion underground of a small river & general formwork & Shuttering.
I then, with my team of Carpenters worked for Paul Scott Building Contractors where I completed the Carpentry to a 14th century Barn conversion & also completed the Carpentry on a number of small sites where the constructed New build one off Country Houses.
Until 1998 I ran shopfits and Pub refurbishments for UK Leisure Interiors limited, to the southern half of the UK. I started off as Carpentry Foreman and ended up programming and running all out of office works.
In 1999 I started work for Natta Country Homes because Paul Scott had wound down his company and become contracts manager for Natta. Works here included an Oast conversion, Barn conversions and new build Country houses up to about 5 bedroom, I with my team completed all the Carpentry.
Since around 2002 I have been finding my own work, some relatively large jobs.
In Roedean crescent in Brighton I gutted all but three walls of a large 1960's house, I reformed in a structuraly sound manner the front and interior of the Building, constructed a new roof and two extentions also a glass sloping Atriam to the fromt elevation, I also completed the Landscaping on this Job, I was in full control of all trades throughout the running of this job.
Another larger contract that I have completed was the interior and exterior refurbishment of a 1910 farmhouse in Blackstone. Henfield. West Sussex. Here I also completed a ground floor and two story extention to the main house as well as handbuilding a four car-bay Barn. And two other barns. I was involved in the design and structural elements of all aspects of the work, I have attached some pictures of this project.
Currently I am involved in the renovation of the Old Brookwood Chapel in Knaphill, near Woking.
On this job I have been involved from the start in the conversion into a Buddhist Temple. The property was derelict for six years and I have arranged suplies, had designed and installed sewers, fencing & landscaping etc. I have weathered the Building and organised all works to the highest of specification, within a very tight budget. I am still working on the final stages of Building control approval which include arranging and organising fire risk assesments & Strategies organising sprinkler installation, certification of Electric's, Emergency lighting etc. I am also doing the prelims on an extention and Garage/ workshop as additions on the plot.

Qualifications & Accreditations

whilst at school I obtained O Level passes in Woodwork and Technical drawing.
I Time served a full apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery from 1980 for Frank Dukes Limited, a traditional Building firm in Steyning West Sussex. I received credits and distinctions in City & Guilds craft & Advanced Craft at Worthing College of Technology in 1983.
In 1992 I completed a Business course