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Piotr (Peter) is a fantastic tradesman, his professionalism is to be commended. I have been so impressed with his commitment and hard work to insure the client receives the best results; which my wife and I did. An extremely approachable individual who is brilliant at his chosen profession.
Established in 2001, I.c.joinery are a well respected family ran company doing everything from small projects up to contract work for the ministry of defence. The pride we take in our work speaks for itself. Offering a full design, manufacturing (in our own workshops) and installation service, also project management with access to all trades.
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Ian did a great job with a fast turnaround, and offered design choices
DM Construction's core business is comprehensive refurbishment services. We are a dynamically developing company from Southend on Sea. Thanks to the experience gained, we provide the highest quality renovation and construction services. Our professionally selected team of qualified employees guarantees reliable work performance. DM Construction company in the field of modern interior renovations and exterior refurbishments, helps the investor to choose the right renovation technologies. We hope that our proposals will meet with your interest. Bearing in mind the well-being of our clients, we are always ready to help in the field of technical solutions and we are happy to advise you in case of any questions. We invite you to familiarize yourself with our offer and use our services. Refurbishments - Maintenance - General Building
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“Dawid and team did an excellent doing a floor for me, i used him long time ago, decided to use again as i know hes hardworking, today they finish job for me, thanks again
We have been trading for twenty years now. All aspects of electrical and general handymen works are carried out from houses to offices.
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Great job on installing two ceiling lights and an external twin socket. Friendly and professional, arrived on time and cleaned up after the jobs were done. Would definitely use for future jobs. Recommended.
We are family run business .we underake all aspects of paving ,patio ,fencing ,landscaping & driveways &brick work .we have 15 years experince .
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Would recommend very trustworthy
Landscape Doctor is a 5 member, extremely efficient and hard working team with 13 years of experience and hundreds of satisfied customers.
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Really happy with the garden relandscaping. Barney and his team did a fantastic job including laying a beautiful patio, making apond and LED lights, They were punctual, did the work to a really high standard and were also very nice !! Very happy and would recommend.
Here at Beau Blooms we offer a professional garden care & maintenance service and landscaping services to RHS Standards at very competitive rates. We do private and commercial, and we own all our own power tools ride on mowers and other equipment. I personally studied and qualified for 5 years RHS in horticulture, 2 years garden design and landscaping, and have been in the trade for over 20years. We are Chas registered and have full public liability insurance.
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Mike was easy to speak and whilst i wasn't there when the work was done, his team worked hard to make an unruly garden full of shrubs look more than presentable.
No job too big or small
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Hugh replaced an old shower with a brand new one and resealed around the bath. I would definitely recommend him.
Academy flooring is a company which specialises in Sanding, filling, dyeing laquering or oiling of solid or engineered wood flooring. We have been established for 17 years and cover the south of england. please call or email for more information thanks.
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Excellent, really pleased with the floors and the service. Delighted with Rod’s work, made such a difference, from horrible old floor to beautiful new room. We love it.
With over 25 years experience in the building industry, we offer a variety of carpentry & refurbishment services to the commercial and domestic markets and take pride in our reputation for prompt, professional service and quality workmanship.
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I was late back from work so Tony did some extra bits around the house, very happy with the doors, have asked him to look at some at pricing some more work around the house.
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Carpenters & Joiners - what you need to know
Well first off, you’re probably wondering what the difference is between a carpenter and a joiner. Traditionally, a carpenter works on site to install structural elements like doors and partition walls. A joiner, in general, is involved in non-structural elements, building the items that a carpenter then goes on to install.
What a carpenter or joiner can help with
- Building and installing structures that are made of wood or wood substitutes.
- For example – doors, door frames, decking, windows, floors, cabinets, staircases and partition walls.
- Repairing damaged furniture.
- Cutting and shaping timber for floorboards, skirting boards and window frames.
- Building temporary wooden supports to hold setting concrete in place – this is called shuttering.
This isn’t always strictly the case though, and some tradespeople specialise in certain areas, so when you post a job it’s good to be specific about the work you need done.
If it involves wood, you need a carpenter or joiner. It could be for decking in the garden, installing kitchen cabinets, having some custom shelves or cabinets made… there are lots of different things they can do.
Costs for common carpentry jobs
| Some typical jobs | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in shelves into alcove | £200 | £400 |
| Erect shelves onto wall brackets | £75 | £150 |
| Built-in cabinet in an alcove | £450 | £700 |
| Built-in wardrobe (2-door) | £400 | £800 |
| Fit curtain rail | £60 | £100 |
The qualifications your carpenter or joiner needs
There aren’t any required certificates or qualifications in order to do the work, but most good carpenters will have learnt through college courses and apprenticeships, combined with on-the-job training. If they’ve completed various college courses they might be happy to share those certificates or results, but really the best thing to do is ask about recent work and references. Of course you can also refer to their Rated People profile page to see all their recent reviews.
Planning permission for carpentry jobs
If you want decking in your garden, you don’t need permission as long as:
- The decking is no more than 30cm above the ground.
- Together with other extensions, outbuildings etc, the decking or platforms cover no more than 50% of the garden area.
Most carpentry jobs won’t need any permission, unless you’re in a listed building. This information was correct at the time it was published, but you can go to the Planning Portal to see the latest.
Insurance for carpentry work
There’s nothing specific to carpenters that you need to look out for. Public liability insurance is a common insurance for all tradespeople to have, along with accidental damage cover, in the rare cases when something might get damaged.
Questions you should ask a carpenter
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- How long have they been trading for?
- Can they show you examples of previous work?
- Do they employ or consult specialists?
- Will they be carrying out the work themselves? If not, what experience does the person have and are they covered by insurance?
- Will they give a guarantee/warranty for the work and how long does it last?
- Will they source all materials and equipment?
Carpentry ideas
Turn to carpenters to add stylish furniture to your interiors as well as custom storage solutions. If you’re not sure where the best storage spaces are in your house then check out this post to help you find the best spots. Last but not least here’s how to choose the right doors for your home , and the right decking for your garden.
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