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How to choose the right carpenter?

Whether you are looking for fitted kitchens, wardrobes Cambridge, bespoke storage solutions, cabinets, or any other solutions to maximize the use of available space, your local carpenter will be happy to help you with that. But how to choose the right one, who will do the job right?

It’s important to be able to view their previous work, ideally in person, but good pictures should do the job. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words, and some people just love to blow their own trumpet, while not providing the work to acceptable standard in the end.

Secondly, it’s always worth to speak with previous customers, to find out what they think of the service, if they’re happy with it or not, and ask about the quality of work in general, as well as work ethic and turnaround time, which is also very important.

Lastly, there’s the price issue. As with anything else, it’s worth to ask around and compare price quotes you’re given by different carpenters, then cross reference with their work quality and choose the best one that will not break the bank in the process.

Once you choose the right guy for the job, it’s time to think about your options. If it’s just wooden floors Cambridge you’re after, they should be able to give you valuable advise whether to choose laminate or solid wood flooring, and talk you through pros and cons of both.

However, if it’s general carpentry Cambridge that you’re after, it’s worth taking time to talk with your carpenter about the possible choices, and how you can maximize the use of space in your house, especially where you could not fit regular furniture. That’s where hiring a carpenter really pays off, they should be able to design and fit bespoke furniture to compliment the unique style and shape of your rooms, making sure no space is wasted.

We hope this article was helpful and gave you an idea of what you can expect from your local carpenter. If you have any questions, or simply would like to talk to one of our specialists, please contact us directly!