Builder
Chris Lyle Carpentry
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume119
Source diversity1 source
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Verified carpenter in Stevenage.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Start to Finnish a great service. Chris replaced 7 door in our home, all of which the door frames are a little out of line. All the doors are excellent quality and hung perfectly plumb - all custom planed too. Excellent work. Thank you."
"I cannot recommend Chris highly enough. He built my media wall exactly as I wanted it and went above and beyond to make sure I was happy. He arrived promptly each day and worked solidly. I would definitely use him for further work."
"We’re absolutely delighted with the bespoke media wall, monk seating unit and shelving Chris built for us. The craftsmanship is outstanding and the finished result has completely transformed the space, with everything looking seamless and perfectly tailored. Chris worked efficiently and completed the project quickly, while maintaining a very high standard. He happily accommodated minor changes along the way, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and look forward to using his services again later this year."
Detailed reviews
Start to Finnish a great service. Chris replaced 7 door in our home, all of which the door frames are a little out of line. All the doors are excellent quality and hung perfectly plumb - all custom planed too. Excellent work. Thank you.
I cannot recommend Chris highly enough. He built my media wall exactly as I wanted it and went above and beyond to make sure I was happy. He arrived promptly each day and worked solidly. I would definitely use him for further work.
We’re absolutely delighted with the bespoke media wall, monk seating unit and shelving Chris built for us. The craftsmanship is outstanding and the finished result has completely transformed the space, with everything looking seamless and perfectly tailored. Chris worked efficiently and completed the project quickly, while maintaining a very high standard. He happily accommodated minor changes along the way, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and look forward to using his services again later this year.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for builders in Stevenage
Across 58 rated builders in Stevenage, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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