How can I check the quality of a carpenter or joiner’s work?

Ask to see a portfolio of completed projects, ideally similar to your own needs. If possible, visit past works to inspect finishes and craftsmanship. Look for clear examples that show precision and attention to detail, and read client feedback on platforms like MyBuilder.

Are carpenters and joiners near me required to have insurance?

Most carpenters and joiners carry public liability insurance to cover accidents or damage during work. Some may also have insurance protecting against workmanship issues. Always ask for proof of insurance before hiring to protect yourself and your property.

Do carpenters and joiners near me charge for consultations?

Some carpenters and joiners offer free initial consultations to discuss your project, while others may charge for site visits or detailed plans. Fees are more common for complex or bespoke work. Clarify costs upfront to avoid surprises.

How can I ensure the woodwork meets building standards?

Ask how they handle compliance with building regulations and safety standards. The right carpenter or joiner will prepare accurate measurements and work to industry guidelines, coordinating with inspectors if needed to keep your project on track.

Can a carpenter or joiner help me achieve a specific style or look?

Absolutely. Whether you’re drawn to classic craftsmanship, modern minimalist lines, or rustic charm, carpenters and joiners can tailor their work to match your style preferences. By combining traditional techniques with your unique vision, they create woodwork that not only fits your space perfectly but also tells a story through design and detail.

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R goodier joinery
Rating: 1 out of 5
qualified carpenter working on new builds and private jobs. All aspects under taken, 1st & 2nd fix work
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Carpentry- 16 May 2023
He isn't a reliable tradesman, he promised on several occasion but never showed up. I would not recommend his services.
Andy lloyd property maintenance
Rating: 1 out of 5
Hi let me introduce myself.I have been in the construction business for 37 years with a vast knowledge of all the trades. I am a carpenter and joiner by trade but i can turn my hand to most jobs . In my construction career i have been a forman on site to a senior site manager. I am also a qualified lock smith
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Carpentry- 6 Feb 2024
He came and gave us a quote and arranged a date to do the work. The night before received a text to say sliced top of his finger. After approximately a week sent him a text he never responded. My husband rang him and he said he would be here at 9 today it is now 10 so I can only presume he is not coming not heard from him. My husband has got peripheral neuropathy so we wanted this hand rail to make stairs a bit easier.
Edmond
Rating: 1 out of 5
Carpenter joiner , fire doors ,windows stair case, skirtings and much more joinery jobs
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Carpentry- 26 Sep 2023
This guy showed an NHS application,with Geographic location of all the doors he fitted, show me photo's on his phone perfect fitted doors. Only when he came to do correct the fire doors, he was majorly insistent that i paid him for the two doors which i duely did. He then called me a further 2/3 times on same day insisting on Cash payment, so i had to pay double on the day prepaying for the next two doors as he was so insistent. I'm not sure he was drinking prior as there were smells from him. He arrived in a blue/ green van with a rhino sign on the roof rack. When i got an inspector to view the fire doors they were not satisfied with the level or quality of the work, and duely failed them. When i asked if i could pay 50% in 3/4 week for balustrading he became more insistent of pre-payment of first 50% , that he started slightly, goading me : give me payment now!.! prior to him starting We'll he cut up the balustrading on two floors, then had some work to do in London. Strange i 'm left 1 year later , with undue stress, balustrading down,fire doors not in good shape had to get in another carpenter in 3 weeks time.I am now running into 10/11 months after i hired him. Excited, enthusiastic and singing his praises is not quite what i have experienced. I'm sure he can do other things,skirtings, kitchens,to a level ,etc. He is alright, has quality tools, but this whole fire door thing has been a Saga/Stress. Maybe something got lost in translation as his English is very limited.
Erik Carpentry
Rating: 1 out of 5
Welcome to my website E&T carpentry if you’re looking for a local carpenter with high quality service with 3 experience don’t hesitate to contact kind regards Erik Warranty for work Guaranteed 🔥
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Painting & Decorating- 30 Nov 2022
Erik unfortunately didn't do a great job with the wallpapering. He reassured me he knows how to install wallpapering however I was left with bubbles and creases all over. Also for the feature wall he could not do the joining of the mural wallpaper design properly. Erik kept saying this happened because I purchased cheap wall paper - I assure you £20/per roll is not cheap. I recommend Erik for all other decorating jobs but avoid for any wall papering jobs
Big and Tiny Solutions
Rating: 1 out of 5
Here at big and tiny solutions we specialise in carpentry and have extensive experience in kitchen fitting ,door hanging, staircase installation, decking ,fencing and shed and summer house constructing In addition to carpentry, We also offer a wide range of DIY services, including tiling, drywall installation, flat packing, blind fitting, patio laying ,drive way and garden renovations and service all your other DIY needs Contact us today for a FREE quote!!
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Carpentry- 21 Nov 2023
Did not complete the job as required.
Boxspoke
Rating: 1 out of 5
Hi! Here at Boxspoke we offer all aspects of Carpentry and Joinery, specialising in bespoke pieces and designs. Our focus is always on an exceptional, high end finish. Follow our projects @boxspoke_ltd.
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Joinery & Cabinet Making- 8 Feb 2024
I would like to bring to your attention the unfortunate situation I have had to face with the carpenter. After inspecting the job on-site, we agreed on a price of £1500 to complete four pocket doors with door furniture, install a timber box lined with insulation around the bioethanol fireplace/TV doors, create small cupboards to box on the manifold and the electric meter, and one large cupboard under the stairs. However, the carpenter failed to deliver on his promises and demanded the full amount, changing the quote from a project quote to a per day quote (mind you, he and another guy worked for 2 days). Despite my trust in his abilities, he only completed three pocket doors without any door furniture and installed the timber around the bioethanol fireplace/TV doors. The cupboards created to box on the manifold is too closed in, making it impossible to service the manifold. The carpenter also failed to deliver the large cupboard under the stairs, citing a lack of time, which he “leveraged” to help his colleague install the remaining pocket doors, which never happened. As a result, I had to pay extra to install the other pocket doors (which was done in 20mins by another carpenter), door furnitures, and now, redo the manifold box. I am extremely disappointed with the quality of work and the lack of professionalism displayed by the carpenter. I hate writing negative reviews for small businesses but I hope this serves as a cautionary tale for anyone considering hiring him.
Stevie gray
Rating: 1 out of 5
All joinery work undertaken renovations new builds attic conversion kitchens bathrooms.
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Carpentry- 28 Oct 2023
Did not phone when he said he would n didnt turn up when he said he would. Wasted an entire morning! Would not recommend! Absolutely not
Jamie Charlton
Rating: 1 out of 5
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Carpentry- 13 Nov 2023
Very polite professional man. 2 doors fitted well, but one door has not been planed down enough and is impossible to close in the frame. I contacted Jamie immediately (he was also booked in to complete a further small job a few days afterwards) however he still has not replied to any of my (many) messages.
Ben thomas carpentry and joinery
Rating: 1 out of 5
My name is Ben thomas I have been in the construction and building trade for 10 + years covering all aspects of carpentry 1st and 2nd fix along with FRA works I also provide all roofing works along with general property maintenance and building works
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Carpentry- 10 Mar 2022
Unfortunately really bad communication and twice made appointments only for him not to turn up or contact me
TKBuilding
Rating: 1 out of 5
Hello, my name is Kacper. I am a Carpenter/Handyman since 2017 with some skills gained over the years I am looking for jobs and new challenges I have many skills to contribute including wood works Door installation Frame works Flooring First and second fix And many more
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Handyman- 20 Sep 2023
Never heard from him since discussing quote and date of the work. He never arrived and when I call him to follow up he hung up then proceeded to avoid my calls
Marc Stevenson
Rating: 1 out of 5
I do a wide range of joinery home improvement work. Up to and including: •Doors •Skirting •Flooring •Wall panelling •Windows •Kitchens •Bathrooms •Media walls •Partition walls •General odds and ends
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Carpentry- 14 Sep 2023
Wont be using again. Poor service, not recommended.
Jj building
Rating: 1 out of 5
Welcome to JJ building and Property Services I can put my hands to lot of different work as I been doing this for 10 years love to work with roofing and carpentry I’ve been doing building since I left college and got level 3 carpentry love doing it been doing it 10 years hope to meet you soon regards Jordan
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Carpentry- 19 Sep 2023
Very poor quality and unprofessional service. Job -Repair and replacement of floorboards, landing and two small rooms & oak overlay on stairs. 2nd day on-site. Put a nail through a water pipe. We requested a certified plumber was called to rectify the problem. He was extremely reluctant to do so & wanted to fix this issue himself. So we called a plumber. He was overheard on the phone, requesting his partner bring a pice of cooper piping from his home. He was asked to take away excess unused flooring to enable credit on materials & lied and said my Father wanted to keep them. JJ building requested more money to continue with stair job but admitted he cancelled the oak order. He was informed further discussion with family was required before proceeding. He abruptly left the site leaving 2 pensioners with no water, water damage to ceiling, door frame & paintwork to manage. He took our only copy of the signed contract when he left. Luckily, a plumber fixed the piping. We have incurred the cost and also calling out a washing repair company to sort water supply. We will also have to pay for repairs to doorframe as expanded and cracked and surrounding wallpaper has bubbled due to the water damage. We have since tried to contacted Jj building, also requesting details of public liability insurance,but have had no response to date. We have informed Trading standards. We have also tried to contact my builder.com directly, but as yet also have received no response.
JT JOINERY
Rating: 1 out of 5
I work for a joinery company. I'm fully qualified, time served joiner, looking to do some small jobs for myself.
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Windows & Doors (uPVC & Metal)- 27 Nov 2018
Promised on numerous ocasiond he would call but never turned up. Will never use again
Lewis williams
Rating: 1 out of 5
Hi my name is Lewis, I am a carpenter with 10+ years experience, specialise in all aspects of Carpentey from first fix roofs to all aspects of second fix I.e doors, kitchens, flooring and anything else you may need doing
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Decking- 16 Mar 2023
Lewis and his business partner are very friendly, and they gave me reasonable quotation. They have done my decking with polycarbonate roofing to make the area usable throughout the year, Green house and shed installation. polycarbonate roof looks good but starts leaking in the rain and holds the water as it is not sloped properly. That makes the decking unusable during and after the rain. The greenhouse broke down into pieces after a strong wind. Lewis promises me to come and fix the problems . On the day he was supposed to come, his mobile was off so I thought he must be busy and will come later. His mobile is going voice message at all times. Initially I thought he was unwell that's why mobile is switched off but later found out he actually blocked me so that I can't contact him. I had to hire another trade person to fix his faults. I am really disappointed with his service and never recommend to anyone.
M ProTech
Rating: 1 out of 5
Furniture Assembly Service Reliable and experienced furniture assembler offering fast, professional assembly of flat-pack and ready-to-assemble furniture. I can assemble wardrobes, beds, desks, tables, chairs, shelving units, TV stands, cabinets, and more. I work carefully, follow manufacturer instructions, and ensure every item is securely assembled and ready to use. Punctual, efficient, and committed to delivering high-quality workmanship at a fair price.
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Painting & Decorating- 11 Aug 2023
He won’t answer my calls or messages even though he had booked job for certain date. Not happy
AJR carpentry
Rating: 1 out of 5
Hello all. I’m a young thoughtful perfectionist of a carpenter and floor fitter who strives to give the customer satisfaction they are after, it’s not about the money it’s about the finished product in my eyes! Please don’t let the “young” fool you, iv had years of experience in my trade and very handy with my hands ! Look forward to working with you.
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Carpets & Lino- 8 Jul 2023
never showed up. no messages or phone calls. unreliable