I used Gary to stabilise and replace the flooring in my apartment, refurbish my kitchen, design and build fitted wardrobes and a radiator cover, lay floorboards in the loft space and paint and decorate the whole apartment (including replacing door and light fittings and wall plugs, and replacing a fireplace).
Gary takes a lot of pride in his work and is committed to delivering a very high quality finish. I am very happy with the end result, which is exactly as I wanted it. Gary was clear and communicative as the schedule progressed, and we discussed any issues, ideas or changes prior to work starting.
He fully involved me in design decisions but was happy to offer up his own suggestions and advice. Very honest and trust worthy, and expert in many areas, I would not hesitate to recommend him.
David Spencer
“I employed Lancaster Carpentry to undertake a major refurbishment of my London flat.”
“It was an extensive job lasting several weeks and included gutting and fitting a new kitchen and bathroom as well as preparing the floors ready for new carpets and flooring. The flat also needed to be redecorated throughout. During the process Gary Jones encountered many unexpected issues, which he handled with tremendous skill and patience. He presented me with solutions every time he uncovered a problem and he executed them brilliantly. His attention to detail is superb and he worked tirelessly to ensure that the job was completed to an extremely high standard. I was particularly impressed with how he took an off-the-shelf kitchen and applied his carpentry skills to provide a bespoke solution to address a particular area of the room where a large cupboard already existed and to house the boiler. Given Gary’s range of skills, his rate for the job was very good value. He communicated with me on a daily basis so I always knew how the job was progressing. Gary is very professional and reliable, and I have no hesitation in recommending him for large jobs as well as small.”
Lynda Heath
“Gary was briefed to install a reclaimed wooden floor and new kitchen. What was ,on the face of it, an off-the-shelf purchase was elevated by Gary’s attention to detail and quality of finish. He created a room that is supremely pleasing to work in because everything was so well considered. From the unseen details such as re-organising the plumbing to create more useable space within the base units, to the more significant decisions around selecting and arranging the best sections of the second-hand floorboards, the alignment of each unit door, and the quality of the tiling – all these features demonstrated Gary’s skill and experience. He was also able to design and make a custom shelving unit from oversupply sections that seamlessly extended one run of wall units. I would have no hasitation in commissioning Gary again for a more bespoke installation in the future, since his background in quality carpentry and his craftsmanship is self-evident.”
Amanda Godward