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ARA Carpentry & Building

9.97/10

Bury Saint Edmunds

Checkatrade member since July 2019
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Services

  • Wall Tie Replacements
  • Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
  • Concreting
  • General Building
  • New Builds
  • Fire and Flood Renovation
  • Partition Walls
  • Agricultural Building
  • Basement / Cellar Conversions
  • Extensions / Conversions
  • Loft Conversions
  • Period Property Restoration
  • Project Management
  • Refurbishments
  • Suspended Ceilings
  • Cladding
  • Car Ports
  • Workshop Design / Construction
  • Garage Conversions
  • Foundations
  • Tree Houses
  • Heritage Property Specialist
  • Repair and Listed Building Specialist
  • Warehouse Racking
  • Insurance Claim Specialist
  • Structural Steels
  • Diamond Drilling
  • Garden Studios
  • Concrete Garages
  • Green Oak Framing
  • Demolition
  • Emergency Builder Service

Customer Reviews

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9.97 /10

Based on 11 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

9.91

Communication

10

Reviews (86)

  • 10

    Fully recommended

    Posted 16 December 2025

    Outstanding experience with ARA Carpentry & Building. Great communication from initial enquiry through to job completion and kept fully abreast with the project as it developed. All work finished to a very high standard, left neat and tidy with any mess cleared away. Alan's highly personable chap to have around and completely trustworthy. Will be first point of call for works moving forward, very pleased.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: IP1
  • 10

    I have a fantastic new porch!

    Posted 30 October 2025

    This is the third project Alan has completed for me and I couldn’t be more pleased with the result! I had an awful old porch which he demolished and has now built a fab new brick one. He also had the roofer, plumber and electrician well organised to do their bit when required too. The work also entailed removing ann inner concrete steps, putting in a new concrete floor and expert moving of gas pipes. Alan’s work is to an extremely high standard and he always listens and delivers for the customer. So many of my neighbours have said what an excellent job he has done and I highly recommend him!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: IP1
  • 10

    Demolish Old Porch and Build New Porch

    Posted 29 September 2025

    Alan was very polite and professional and provided a very competitive quote to demolish and re-build our front porch. As the project progressed, Alan found very innovative solutions to potential problems and was very keen to make sure we were happy with the work as it progressed. We are already thinking about future projects that we would like Alan to take on. We would like to thank Alan for all his hard work.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: IP33
  • Craig F
    10

    Conversion of a large bedroom into two smaller bedrooms.

    Posted 06 August 2025

    We are so pleased with the work that Alan has carried out on our house. We desperately needed an extra bedroom, and with all the stress and worry we’d put ourselves through thinking we’d have to move was all put to rest, when Alan converted a large bedroom into two. Communication was great throughout and the work was completed ahead of schedule. There was minimal disruption and everything was left very tidy. We’ll definitely use Alan again for any future work and will recommend him to anyone else that needs work doing. Thank you so much!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: IP33
  • 10

    Removal of a rear, external wall replacing with large windows and patio doors.

    Posted 02 July 2025

    We had a great experience with ARA Carpentry & Building. Alan was very knowledgeable, helpful and reassuring from the start. He was incredibly tidy and his attention to detail was superb. We are super pleased with the work he and his team have carried out and would definitely use him again and would highly recommend him too. Thanks Alan.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: IP32
  • 9.67

    Insulation, plastering, replacement window and new radiator in previous garage conversion

    Posted 19 April 2025

    Alan was very friendly and approachable. Kept us well informed at each stage of the job. We are really pleased with his workmanship and the finish of the room.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: IP31

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Alan Alderton

Sole Trader

7 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: 398264153

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesCards AcceptedInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-out

Welcome to ARA Carpentry and Building we are based in Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds. With 15 years experience in the building trade we pride ourselves on the highest quality of work, offering a fully personalised service to every client. We comply with all building codes and health and safety regulations.


Our services specialise in renovations, conversions and extensions with the unique skill set that offers surveys, planning and architectural services.

Previous customers have recommended us because of quality workmanship and the attention to detail we provide on every job, no matter what the size. Hardworking and will often work weekends to meet tight deadlines.


Free quotes.


Trades we offer:


  • Ground works
  • Brickwork
  • Roofing
  • Carpentry
  • Plastering
  • Tiling
  • Structural alterations
  • Painting & Decorating
  • landscaping


ARA are a building company you can trust whose main aim is to work hard, get the job finished to the highest standard in the shortest possible time, so you can get on enjoying your home or business.


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