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Canfield Carpentry

9.79/10

Braintree

Checkatrade member since January 2022

Services

  • Wooden / Timber Structures
  • General Carpentry
  • Door Fitting / Hanging
  • Handmade Kitchens Designed / Installed
  • Truss Roofing
  • Log Cabins
  • Boat Building / Repairs
  • Built In Furniture
  • Cabinet Makers / Handmade Furniture
  • Joinery
  • Skirting
  • Architraves
  • Bespoke Windows / Doors
  • Cupboards
  • Radiator Covers
  • Bespoke Furniture
  • Emergency Carpenter Service
  • Barn Conversions

Customer Reviews

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9.79 /10

Based on 34 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.82

Reliability

9.94

Communication

9.85

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

This tradesperson is consistently praised by customers for their professionalism, punctuality, and clear communication. Reviewers frequently highlight the high quality of the carpentry and how tidy they are, though a very small number of customers mentioned issues with the final finish or communication during the booking process.

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Reviews (72)

  • 10

    Build in wardrobe, install floating shelves, install slatted shelves, build storage cupboard

    Posted 22 January

    James was incredible, he worked at pace and went above and beyond to get the work done on time. The work itself was done to such a professional standard and I couldn’t be more happy. To make matters even better James is such a lovely person and makes you feel completely at ease. I would recommend Canfield Carpentry to anyone!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: E8
  • Alexandra D
    10

    Excellent work, clear communicator

    Posted 15 January

    James @ Canfield Carpentry put up a bespoke shelf in a wonky bedroom alcove, to match a shelf in another alcove. Shelves matched in height and design, he was super communicative, clear, professional and helpful
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: E11
  • Jill M
    10

    Very helpful and reliable tradesman

    Posted 03 January

    Very helpful and reliable tradesman. James did a great job and communication was great. Would definitely use again.
    Job location: E10
  • 10

    James built in a set of wardrobes, desk and cupboards in our newly converted loft

    Posted 22 November 2025

    I cannot praise James and his team enough. We were struggling to find a carpenter who could complete the work in the timeframe we needed. James took into account our holiday and family plans to get the work done. He was friendly, knowledgable and a fast worker. He left the place tidy and delivered on exactly what we had asked for. We will definitely use him again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: E17
  • Leondi C
    9.67

    Tidy worker

    Posted 11 November 2025

    James was very punctual done a good job hanging the door and left the place very tidy. I would recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: EN3
  • 10

    Highly Recommend – Skilled, Reliable, and Professional

    Posted 02 November 2025

    I can’t recommend Canfield Carpentry enough. James is a highly skilled craftsman who takes real pride in every detail of his work. His communication throughout the job was excellent, and he went the extra mile, even tidying up and removing all packaging when he was finished. Truly professional from start to finish. Highly recommend!
    Job location: N8

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Company Info

Owner

Mr. James Monksfield

Sole Trader

4 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Hello, my name is James, thank you for taking the time to look at my Checkatrade page

We are a family run carpentry and general building business. Self-employed for 10 years and guaranteed to provide an excellent service.

We are reliable, polite, clean, dependable and respectful of your homes.

Our services include:

  • Door hanging, internal/external
  • Skirting /Architraves
  • Shelving
  • Laminate/Solid wood flooring
  • Wardrobes Kitchen fitting
  • Fencing, Wooden/Concrete
  • Decking

We work all over Essex and Hertfordshire areas. We are based in Chigwell, but a job is never too far away.

Sole trader.

Fully insured.


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Member since January 2022

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