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Carpentry & Joinery

Made for your space,
not pulled off a shelf.

Designed, built and installed by our in-house carpenters. Cabinets, wardrobes, panelling, alcove storage, staircases — for London homes that deserve better than flat-pack.

30+
Years' carpentry experience
100%
Bespoke — designed for your space
London
Workshop & install
Things We Craft

Joinery that fits your home exactly

Every piece is designed for the space it’ll live in. We scribe to skewed walls, match period mouldings, and finish to a standard you’d expect from work that takes weeks, not hours.

Bespoke fitted timber bookcase built into an under-stairs alcove in a home, with custom shelving shaped to the sloping ceiling
Bespoke Kitchen Cabinets
Carpenter's hands working and sanding a piece of timber on a workbench surrounded by offcuts of wood
Fitted Wardrobes
Alcove shelving
Alcove Shelving
Handcrafted wooden staircase with warm solid-timber treads and risers against a white wall in a home, showcasing bespoke carpentry craftsmanship
Wall Panelling
Bespoke floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobe cabinetry installed in a room, with handleless cabinet doors and an integrated upholstered bench seat in a timber-slatted nook
Bespoke Staircases
Window seats with storage
Window Seats
Under-stair storage
Under-Stair Storage
Home office desks
Home Office Desks
Library walls
Library Walls
Materials

Wood we work with

From workhorse oak to statement walnut — we source kiln-dried, FSC-certified timber from UK and European yards. For paint-grade pieces we use top-grade MDF; for cabinet carcasses, premium birch ply.

Oak

The workhorse. Strong, stable, beautiful grain. Best for cabinets, panelling, staircases.

Walnut

The statement wood. Rich chocolate tones, fine grain. For pieces that need to make an entrance.

Ash

Light, pale, modern. Striking grain. Great for contemporary kitchens and feature pieces.

Maple

Clean, near-white timber with a tight grain. Disappears under stain or paint — ideal for built-ins.

Cherry

Warm reddish-brown, deepens beautifully with age. A favourite for traditional joinery.

Reclaimed

Salvaged from period buildings. Character, history, weight. Perfect for accent pieces.

How We Work

From rough idea to finished install

01

Design visit & measure

We come to your home, measure the space precisely, talk through how you’ll use the piece, sketch options together. Free, no obligation, all London areas.

Free · 60-90 mins on-site
02

Drawings & itemised quote

Detailed working drawings within a week. The quote breaks down materials, hardware, finish, hours, install. No surprises later, no “we’ll figure it out as we go.”

3-7 days turnaround
03

Build in our London workshop

Made by our own carpenters in our south London workshop. Premium hardware, kiln-dried timber, finished to the spec we agreed.

2-6 weeks depending on scope
04

Install & finish on-site

Delivered, scribed in, painted or oiled in your home as required. Snagged together and signed off.

1-3 days on-site install
Costs

How much does custom carpentry and bespoke joinery cost in London?

These are typical London market ranges for 2026, not a fixed price list or TrustBuilt quote — every bespoke job is priced on its own design, materials and site, so treat the figures below as a reference point before we measure up.

PieceTypical London price (2026)Notes
Fitted wardrobes (made-to-measure, painted MDF)from £1,500 per linear metremade to measure; hardwood / walk-in pushes higher
Alcove cupboards & shelving (pair, painted MDF)£1,800 – £3,000 per pairbase cupboards with open shelving above
Full-height alcove units (floor-to-ceiling, hardwood/specialist finish)£5,000 – £8,000+ per pairmade to measure; integrated lighting adds cost
Bespoke fitted bookcase / library (hardwood)from £3,500from c.£3,000 plus ~2 days' labour for a 2m x 2m unit
Bespoke media wall / TV cabinetry£2,000 – £5,000elaborate builds with cladding & LED reach £5,000 – £8,000
New bespoke staircase (timber, supply & fit)from £7,900typical full residential projects £9,500 – £18,000

Ranges typically cover design, made-to-measure manufacture, installation and a primed/painted or hardwood finish, with VAT where it applies. They exclude structural alterations, electrics for integrated lighting, decorating beyond the joinery itself, and the removal of existing furniture. London rates sit roughly 20–30% above the UK national average, reflecting higher labour and access costs.

What affects your custom carpentry and bespoke joinery cost?

Material and finish

Painted MDF is the budget baseline; oak, walnut or in-frame hardwood with hand-painted or sprayed finishes can double or treble the per-metre cost.

Design complexity

Simple shaker doors and open shelves are quick; curved work, glass fronts, sloped-ceiling cuts and intricate mouldings all add hours of skilled bench joinery.

Site and access

Period London terraces with out-of-square walls, awkward chimney breasts, narrow stairs and parking restrictions all slow installation and lift the labour element.

Workshop vs on-site build

Workshop-manufactured cabinetry gives a finer finish but costs more than carcasses built in situ; the choice shifts both price and the time spent in your home.

Integrated extras

LED lighting schemes, soft-close ironmongery, built-in entertainment, concealed storage and feature handles each add to both materials and the wiring and fitting time.

Scale and quantity

Price is largely driven by linear metreage and unit count — a single alcove pair carries fixed set-up costs, while a whole-room scheme spreads those over more cabinetry.

Want an exact figure for your project? Book a free site visit → and we’ll send a written quote.

FAQ

Common carpentry questions

Do you make pieces in your own workshop?

Yes. Our carpenters work in our own workshop for cabinetry and freestanding pieces, then install on-site. For built-in work (alcoves, panelling, fitted wardrobes) we measure first, pre-cut in the workshop, then fit and finish on-site.

What materials do you use?

Hardwood (oak, ash, walnut), high-quality plywood for carcasses, MDF for paint-grade pieces. We use premium hardware (Blum, Hettich) as standard. We can source specific materials on request — reclaimed timber, exotic hardwoods, etc.

Can you match existing period features?

Yes. We regularly work in Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian homes where new joinery needs to match original mouldings, panelling profiles and finish. We replicate or sympathetically interpret the original detail.

How does payment work for bespoke pieces?

Typically 30% on signing the order, 40% when materials are bought and workshop work begins, 30% on installation and snagging. Standard for custom carpentry.

Do you handle the design or do I need a designer?

We can do both. For straightforward pieces (wardrobes, alcove shelving, simple cabinets) we’ll design directly with you. For more complex work or specific aesthetic briefs, we can work alongside your interior designer or architect.

Can you do small pieces?

Yes — single bookshelves, window seats, alcove cupboards are common. There’s no minimum job size for carpentry.

Have something in mind?

Free design consultation. Bring sketches, Pinterest boards, or just a rough idea — we’ll tell you what’s possible.

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