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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Better Living Builders
Rating: 1 out of 5
Better Living Builders specialise in high quality home conversions, extensions, renovations and alterations.
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Conversions - General- 6 Feb 2023
Sorry this is long: our experience differs to most on here. We chose Better Living to do our side and rear extensions from start to finish. All was good until the subcontractors finished the main structures, then it all went downhill. Ben rarely answered his phone, texts, emails etc., and because they had started a bigger project elsewhere they repeatedly abandoned ours, often for weeks at a time. Even when we went on holiday, they had the complete run of the house for two weeks but did very little. Ben deliberately held up work for two weeks after receiving a stage payment a day late, having given us one day to pay after emailing an invoice. Beyond the main structural jobs their work was often sub-standard and our instructions were not followed due to poor communication between the team. Out of frustration we eventually took a lot of work off them and drafted in other tradesmen to complete the project, also doing some of the work ourselves. We have since had to have some of their heating work rectified by engineers. Not saying everything was bad, but fact is the list of problems and poorly completed jobs is too long to list here. They finished at our property over three months ago and have still not sent us the completion documents. As usual, Ben is not responding to our attempts to contact him. Despite being hospitable to their team, we feel we were treated shabbily by BL and sadly would not recommend them.
TrussexConstruct
Rating: 1 out of 5
Hello, and welcome to mybuilder page! We are a carpentry group, who has a great attention for detail and a brilliant work ethic, we have completed neumerous jobs to a high standard, First Fix , Second Fix , Kitchens are all but a few things that can be completed under my care! I hope to see you soon!
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Carpentry- 3 Sep 2021
We are very sorry to leave a negative review. But i cannot really find any thing positive to write about the completed job. Took too much of the door, which now looks terrible, even with filer and a lick of paint and the skirting boards have havent been put into place, despite the guy coming back to sort. I should really be asking for a refund. £130 paid and now my husband has to sort.
Liam weigh
Rating: 1 out of 5
Time served joiner mainly specialises on the second fix side of things and doors
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Carpentry- 11 Aug 2021
Waited 2 weeks for him to go on holiday. Door fitting was booked for today but didn't turn up or bother to reply to my text or email.
G&D jones construction
Rating: 1 out of 5
G&D jones construction, we offer good quality work for fair prices, we do all aspects of construction with no job too big or small.
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Carpentry- 22 Sep 2021
Cancelled on me late on the night before the job was supposed to start. These things happen but nice for more notice. Rescheduled work which was to replace 3 door frames and fit new doors and furniture. After a few days the doors started sticking. Informed Dion who said he wasn't in the area. I tried to be patient to allow him to pop over when in the area, but 2.5 months later he's ignoring my messages. He also hung one door on the wrong side so now i need to pay an electrician to move the light switch and pay someone to come fix his mess. I don't think he used enough fixings on the frames. Dion is a joiner in the father/son team he told me.........
Comet construction services ltd
Rating: 1 out of 5
Improve your space with Comet Construction 💫 We offer a range of services from: • Joinery • Tiling • Plumbing • Plastering • A variation of flooring and Wall covering • Floor Levelling • Electrics • Garage and Loft conversions • Facias and Guttering • General building work
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Carpentry- 22 Jun 2021
Did not appeared on the day and do not pick up calls or reply back to messages. Cancelled all my appointments because of them They should have told that they cannot come so we would have contacted someone else. Very disappointed.
Wilkinson’s Carpentry
Rating: 1 out of 5
Carpentry and joinery, Tiling, Mastic beads, odd jobs, shelf fitting, external and internal paint work, small render repairs, general handyperson. Interested in bespoke fittings and interesting designs. Hut/shed building. All stud work and partition walls.
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Carpentry- 21 May 2026
Very poor experience. The contractor attended the property, removed some valuable wood panels supposedly to obtain matching materials, and then never returned or followed up. Communication was extremely poor throughout, and the whole situation felt highly unprofessional. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this service to others. Proceed with caution.
Chris Construction
Rating: 1 out of 5
kristian
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Carpentry- 12 Apr 2021
never turned up last saturday at 10 as promised. tried to contact him but no success.
Burnetts Building Services
Rating: 1 out of 5
I am a fully qualified builder/ carpenter joiner with over 15 years in the industry, during this time i have worked on new build, renovations, restoration, extensions and maintenance I am experienced in all aspects of building such as all carpentry/joinery work, bathrooms and kitchens. I pride myself on carrying out all work to a very high standard and working with my clients to achieve the result that they are looking for. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Joinery & Cabinet Making- 7 Jan 2020
I posted a job on the site which urgently needed completed and I managed to find a readymade item instead of a bespoke item made from a joiner. Steve called me to arrange a conversation about my bespoke item and when I told him the job would not be going ahead he became rude and told me he will be getting charged for being shortlisted. When I proceeded to apologise he disregarded it and became aggressive over the phone which was very unprofessional. Would not recommend dealing with such unprofessionalism.
IJB Property Maintenance
Rating: 1 out of 5
Trustworthy,reliable person with 10 years experience working as a handyman/maintenance ,In week days I'm working as a Maintenance Operative for estate agecy but aswell in private sector.One of my past projects was complet renovated extension.
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Bathroom Fitting- 16 Jan 2021
Was given a date waited for Kamil to no avail, cancelled last minute, he re arranged for next weekend once again decided to change times on the day which just isn't suitable. Now tells me to find someone new to complete the jobs. Of course I will do with great pleasure.
Tweedie Jones Carpentry
Rating: 1 out of 5
Carpentry: 1st Fix, 2nd Fix, Roofs, Flooring, Decking, Cladding, Fascia/Soffit/Guttering
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Zac and Dom showed up midweek and we agreed a price and start date for that weekend. They made up a list of materials they would need and I ordered the materials. They messaged to reschedule for an evening during the week..then after additional texts did not hear until Thursday that they would show up for the next day. Again on the day I recieved a text that they were on the way and have not heard anything since despite numerous texts.We feel very let down and would not recommend.
T.B Carpentry & Joinery
Rating: 1 out of 5
I am a carpenter/joiner performing work in surrey. I have been in the trade for 6 years undertaking all different aspects of carpentry from fitting wardrobes and kitchens to pitching roofs.
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Carpentry- 10 Mar 2020
Expensive- very untidy job. Definitely would not recommend.
ADLsolutions
Rating: 1 out of 5
Hi my name is Daniel I am a heating Ventalation and refrigeration engineer with 10 years experience working on domestic and commercial property’s
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Plumbing- 23 Dec 2020
Daniel started the job, got the wrong size taps, told the tenant he would be back to replace with new ones. She never heard from him again. I have left messages but had no response either. He has left her with the bath panel off and no taps on. Hopefully I will find someone else to do the job properly
Harry Taylor joinary
Rating: 1 out of 5
Fully qualified city and guides and nvq qualified joiner,mostly work on private housing fitting skirting floors roofs joists and also kitchens,very reliable and work to a high standard
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Carpentry- 26 Jan 2021
i have used harry to do some joiner work there were a few jobs i wasn't happy with i have messaged him 5/6 times both via message on my builder and to his phone and have been ignored i will no use again and will be following this up
James Rogers
Rating: 1 out of 5
I am a Carpenter / Joiner, I have gained experience in site carpentry over the last 3 years mainly doing 2nd fix work involving; - Skirting - Door linings / Hanging doors - Boxing in - Architraves - Locks and latches - Handrails / Spindles I also have experience with erecting stud walls and Cladding I have experience in bespoke joinery from making Jewellery boxes to making shelving units using various hardwoods and softwoods.
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Carpentry- 9 Dec 2020
Came across as a nice guy but gave an absolute rubbish end product of a job. Didn't not complete the job as we agreed and left it half finished. Charged me a full day rate and only stayed about 3 hours at the house. I wouldn't recommend service to anyone on here at all.
Lmhprojects loft conversion specialist ltd
Rating: 1 out of 5
LMH Projects Loft Conversion Specialist Ltd is a well established construction company with over 24years of experience, covering all aspects of the building trade. All works are carried out to a high standard and fully guaranteed. *All aspects of Joinery (Internal and External) *Plastering *Tiling *Electrical *Roofing *Plumbing and Heating *Groundworks *Bricklaying (extensions to new builds) *Window and Door Installation
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Loft Conversion- 13 Dec 2020
Not going to bother. Moving.
Alan marley jonery
Rating: 1 out of 5
All joinery work
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Carpentry- 15 Jun 2020
Very poor work not to building standards handrail installed to low and spindles installed to far apart when asked to come back to put work right told me to get another joiner in to do it