Builder
LJK Carpentry
Trust score
55out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 3
Source diversity1 source
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Verified carpenter in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Lewis was a really diligent carpenter, and did a great job fitting a second hand kitchen for me. He was great at working with me on layout and making every unit perfect, and solving any problem that came up. His quote was accurate, reasonable, and his work is of really high quality."
"Lewis is friendly, reliable and helpful. I was very happy to leave him in my house while I was at work, he completed all agreed work to a really great standard. Everything was left clean and tidy afterwards. He found solutions to some tricky problems, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him."
"Outstanding Craftsmanship & Professional Service – Highly Recommended! I couldn’t be happier with the incredible work done by Lewis on my home renovation project. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless, professional, and of the highest quality. He fitted my new kitchen, internal doors, architrave, and skirting boards with absolute precision and attention to detail. Every corner, edge, and finish reflects true craftsmanship. The kitchen looks stunning and functions beautifully—his ability to bring our vision to life exceeded our expectations."
Detailed reviews
Lewis was a really diligent carpenter, and did a great job fitting a second hand kitchen for me. He was great at working with me on layout and making every unit perfect, and solving any problem that came up. His quote was accurate, reasonable, and his work is of really high quality.
Lewis is friendly, reliable and helpful. I was very happy to leave him in my house while I was at work, he completed all agreed work to a really great standard. Everything was left clean and tidy afterwards. He found solutions to some tricky problems, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.
Outstanding Craftsmanship & Professional Service – Highly Recommended! I couldn’t be happier with the incredible work done by Lewis on my home renovation project. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless, professional, and of the highest quality. He fitted my new kitchen, internal doors, architrave, and skirting boards with absolute precision and attention to detail. Every corner, edge, and finish reflects true craftsmanship. The kitchen looks stunning and functions beautifully—his ability to bring our vision to life exceeded our expectations.
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in St Leonards on Sea
Across 5 rated builders in St Leonards on Sea, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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