Builder
Hardy Carpentry
Trust score
78out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume87
Source diversity1 source
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Verified carpenter in Crawley, West Sussex.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"James recently completed skirting, architrave, and wall panelling work in our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were excellent throughout the project, and the panelling has completely transformed the look of the rooms. James was professional, reliable, and clearly takes pride in his work, arriving on time and keeping everything tidy throughout the job. We would recommend James to anyone looking for high-quality carpentry work, and would happily use his services again in the future."
"Hardy Carpentry carried out a range of repair and replacement works at our apartment block, all completed to an exceptional standard. Their attention to detail was excellent throughout, and communication was clear and consistent from start to finish. Highly recommend."
"We recently had our staircase spindles replaced and are so pleased with the result. James was friendly, efficient and incredibly tidy throughout the job. The finish is great and has completely transformed our staircase. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hardy Carpentry!"
Detailed reviews
James recently completed skirting, architrave, and wall panelling work in our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were excellent throughout the project, and the panelling has completely transformed the look of the rooms. James was professional, reliable, and clearly takes pride in his work, arriving on time and keeping everything tidy throughout the job. We would recommend James to anyone looking for high-quality carpentry work, and would happily use his services again in the future.
Hardy Carpentry carried out a range of repair and replacement works at our apartment block, all completed to an exceptional standard. Their attention to detail was excellent throughout, and communication was clear and consistent from start to finish. Highly recommend.
We recently had our staircase spindles replaced and are so pleased with the result. James was friendly, efficient and incredibly tidy throughout the job. The finish is great and has completely transformed our staircase. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hardy Carpentry!
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Crawley
Across 44 rated builders in Crawley, 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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