Builder
IJW Carpentry
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume97
Source diversity1 source
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Verified carpenter in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Ian was fantastic , he came out to quote within the week and sent me a quotation to fit oak skirting boards straight away . He was so professional , neat and tidy . I will definitely use him again and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing a carpenter ."
"Ian and his team were quick and effective ant moving our garden shed to a different part of the garden. He left the garden tidy with no marks from the move!"
"Ian replaced several internal doors for us and removed a pair of internal doors that were no longer required and made good the space. Ian has done a superb job throughout and his excellent workmanship and attention to detail is clear to see. He was reliable, tidy and the job was completed to a very high standard and on time. Ian is a really pleasant man and we can’t thank him enough for the work he has done. We would thoroughly recommend him to anyone thinking of using his services and we will certainly use him again."
Detailed reviews
Ian was fantastic , he came out to quote within the week and sent me a quotation to fit oak skirting boards straight away . He was so professional , neat and tidy . I will definitely use him again and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing a carpenter .
Ian and his team were quick and effective ant moving our garden shed to a different part of the garden. He left the garden tidy with no marks from the move!
Ian replaced several internal doors for us and removed a pair of internal doors that were no longer required and made good the space. Ian has done a superb job throughout and his excellent workmanship and attention to detail is clear to see. He was reliable, tidy and the job was completed to a very high standard and on time. Ian is a really pleasant man and we can’t thank him enough for the work he has done. We would thoroughly recommend him to anyone thinking of using his services and we will certainly use him again.
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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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