MADE TO FIT. REPAIRED TO WORK.
Carpentry and wood repairs
in London
We repair and fit woodwork and create bespoke storage for homes and workplaces across London and the M25. A sticking door, a cupboard that needs attention and a new made-to-measure bookcase are different jobs. Send photographs or drawings so we can discuss the work your property needs.
A USEFUL JOB BRIEF
The fault or fitting. The product details. The access arrangements.
Carpentry requests need different information
| Request | What we assess | Useful detail |
|---|---|---|
| Door adjustment | Movement, frame, hinges and floor clearance. | Where it catches and any recent changes. |
| Bespoke storage | Use, dimensions, material and internal arrangement. | Drawings or examples and the intended contents. |
| Wooden furniture repair | Affected joints or surfaces and overall condition. | Photos of the damage and the complete piece. |
Start with how the woodwork is used.
We carry out practical carpentry such as door fitting and adjustment, shelving, cupboards and suitable wooden furniture repairs. We also discuss bespoke pieces where an off-the-shelf unit does not suit the space. The intended use, material and condition are the starting point, rather than a broad description such as ‘some woodwork’.
For a repair, we ask what has changed: a door may have started catching after new flooring, a cupboard may have a loose connection, or a wooden piece may have suffered damage. Photographs help us discuss the request, but the condition of joints and supporting surfaces still needs assessment before the work is confirmed.
We work with solid wood and suitable MDF for bespoke work. The source material and finish affect the approach, so tell us what you know about the item. Our listed wooden furniture restoration work does not include repairs to damaged laminate surfaces. Making that distinction early avoids arranging a visit around a material that is not suitable for the requested treatment.
A door should fit and move as intended.
We fit, trim and adjust suitable wooden doors. The work is assessed with the frame, hinges, floor clearance and the way the door moves in view. A door that rubs at one point does not necessarily need the same adjustment as one affected by a change in floor height or a loose hinge connection.
We discuss the existing condition and any planned changes before work begins. If flooring is being installed or replaced, explain that at the enquiry stage so the door and floor work can be considered in sequence. We check the intended clearance and operation rather than remove material without reviewing the surrounding arrangement.
Our carpentry work can also include a cat-flap installation where the proposed product and door are suitable. Send the fitting information and photographs of the door so we can discuss the material and construction. A request involving a different door type or a specialist product needs its own assessment; appearance alone does not establish that every door can be altered in the same way.
Storage shaped around a real space.
We create bespoke bookcases, home libraries, TV cabinets, kitchen units, fitted wardrobes and built-in cupboards. We discuss what the piece needs to hold, the room dimensions and the relationship to existing features. Skirting, alcoves, door swings and sockets can all influence how a fitted unit should be planned.
You can provide drawings, product references or photographs showing the result you have in mind. We can also help develop the design discussion where the need is clear but the detail is not yet settled. We review those requirements before treating an early sketch as a final set of construction instructions.
Made-to-measure work includes decisions about material, dimensions, internal arrangement and the finish being requested. We agree what is included rather than assume every cupboard needs identical doors, shelves or accessories. Where the work takes more than a day, the published conditions require an on-site viewing, allowing the property and the proposed construction to be assessed together.
From an idea to fitted woodwork
| Stage | What we do | What you confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Review | Assess the existing item or installation space. | The problem or intended use. |
| Plan | Discuss dimensions, material and the work involved. | The arrangement and finish requested. |
| Fit and check | Carry out the agreed work and review operation. | The completed result and any remaining questions. |
Useful details around a room.
Shelving can provide display space, storage or a practical working arrangement. We discuss the intended load, material and position before making or fitting the piece. A small floating shelf and a long run of book storage need different consideration, particularly where the supports are fixed to the building.
Our shelf and wall-unit mounting service covers that installation work. We review the wall construction and supporting method rather than judge suitability from the shelf’s appearance alone. If a bespoke shelf is being made, its dimensions and use should be considered alongside the fitting arrangement from the start.
We also carry out suitable cable boxing, timber floor work and decking requests listed within our carpentry service. Each needs clear product or design information and an assessment of the existing setting. Boxing should be discussed with any necessary access in mind, and floor or decking work should be described as a defined project rather than an assumed small addition to a door adjustment.
Repair the item, protect the room.
We assess wooden furniture restoration and repairs according to the material, condition and work needed. The intention is to understand the affected connection or surface before deciding how it can be treated. Send photographs that show both the damaged area and the complete piece, and explain any previous repairs that may influence the assessment.
Before cutting, fitting or adjusting, we review the work area and protect the immediate surroundings as appropriate. We plan where components and tools can be handled and how the item will be supported. Occupied homes need practical arrangements for access and nearby furniture, especially when a large piece is being worked on in its intended room.
We measure and mark the agreed work, use tools suited to the material and check the result during fitting. A repair should not depend on forcing a joint or hiding a poor connection beneath a finish. If the condition changes what can be completed, we explain the issue and discuss the next step before adding further work.
Bring the dimensions and the decisions together.
For bespoke work, tell us about the intended contents as well as the available space. Books, hanging clothes and media equipment do not all need the same internal arrangement. For repairs, describe the fault and provide photographs. Those two enquiries need different information, even if both concern a cupboard.
We work in homes, rental properties and offices. Tenants should check permission before altering doors, fitting fixed storage or making changes to the building. Property managers can nominate a person authorised to confirm dimensions, finishes and any additional work. In workplaces, explain access times and restrictions on occupied areas before arranging the visit.
Material supply, finishing products and any sourcing should be agreed in advance. We bring tools for the planned work, but a bespoke project needs clear decisions about what is being purchased and by whom. Please include the following when you enquire so we can discuss the request with the property and its use in view.
- Photographs of the complete item or the intended installation space
- Drawings, dimensions and examples of the proposed arrangement
- The material and finish, where known
- Any floor changes, existing damage or previous repairs
- Access and the person who can approve design or fitting decisions
A final check of movement and fit.
We review the completed carpentry against the agreed work. Doors and drawers need to operate as intended, shelves need to sit in their planned position and fitted pieces need to meet adjacent surfaces appropriately. We check the connections and alignment relevant to the task rather than stop at the point where the last component is attached.
If new furniture is arriving alongside the carpentry, our flat-pack assembly service can be discussed as a separate part of the booking. Building a supplied product and making bespoke woodwork involve different information and preparation, so both should appear on the job list.
We can also consider door adjustments alongside floor fitting, or cupboard work with other room improvements. We plan the sequence and the trades involved before confirming the arrangement. Several tasks do not automatically form one fixed-price package, and additional handling, materials or preparation may affect what can be completed during a visit.
Rates and project planning.
The work, the material and the access determine the booking. A small door adjustment is different from creating built-in storage, and a repair can change when the condition of an existing joint is assessed. We discuss the proposed tasks and the information available rather than give every carpentry enquiry the same assumed duration.
The published standard weekday handyman rates, Monday–Friday from 8am–6pm, are £83 for the first hour with a one-hour minimum and £36 for subsequent half hours. Half-day and full-day rates are £256 for up to four hours and £456 for up to eight hours. For other appointment times and the complete conditions, check the price list. Work expected to take more than a day requires an on-site viewing.
Labour includes taxes; timber, other materials and additional expenses are separate. Agreed handyman material sourcing is £49 per hour, plus the items purchased. Parking is added if incurred and congestion charges may apply where scooter attendance is not possible. The published cancellation or rearrangement policy requests at least 48 hours’ notice. We keep those arrangements separate from decisions about the construction and finish.
What affects the carpentry booking?
| Factor | Why it matters | How we discuss it |
|---|---|---|
| Existing condition | A repair may involve more than the visible mark. | Photographs first, followed by assessment of the item. |
| Materials | Solid wood, MDF and existing finishes behave differently. | Confirm the material and what is being supplied. |
| Size and access | Large pieces need room to be handled and fitted. | Review the route, working area and final position. |
Planning this work at a London address?
Read the area notes for Hammersmith and Hampstead, or check our London and M25 coverage. Send your full postcode with the job details so we can review the work, access and relevant trade before arranging a visit.
BEFORE YOU ARRANGE THE VISIT
A few practical answers.
Can you work from my drawings for a cupboard?
Yes, send the drawings with photographs and dimensions of the space. We discuss the intended use, material and finish before agreeing the work. An early sketch helps the conversation but should not be treated as a final construction plan without review.
Do you repair damaged laminate furniture?
Our listed furniture restoration work covers suitable wooden pieces and does not include damaged laminate-surface repairs. Tell us the material and show the complete item when enquiring so we can assess whether the requested work is appropriate.
Can you adjust a door after a new floor is fitted?
We assess suitable wooden-door trimming and adjustment requests. Explain the flooring change and show where the door catches. The frame, hinges and intended clearance need consideration before an adjustment is agreed.
Can you make storage for an awkward alcove?
We discuss bespoke cupboards, bookcases and other fitted storage. Provide the dimensions, photographs and what the unit will hold. Features such as skirting, sockets and nearby doors influence the design and should be included in the information.
Will painting be included with new woodwork?
The requested finish should be discussed before booking. Making or fitting a piece does not automatically establish which finishing products or decorative work are included. Confirm the appearance wanted and who is supplying the materials.
Can you combine a repair with furniture assembly?
We can review both on the same list. Send the furniture product information as well as the repair photographs, and explain where the items will be used. We assess the work, access and handling before confirming whether one visit is suitable.
TELL US WHAT NEEDS DOING
Let’s plan
your visit.
Send your postcode, photographs and the full job list. We’ll discuss the work and the relevant booking arrangements.