Canfield Carpentry
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
Write a review9.79 /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 reviewerJob location: E8- AAlexandra 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 helpfulVerified reviewerJob location: E11 - JJill M
10 Very helpful and reliable tradesman
Posted 03 January
Job location: E10Very helpful and reliable tradesman. James did a great job and communication was great. Would definitely use again. 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 reviewerJob location: E17- LLeondi 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 reviewerJob location: EN3 10 Highly Recommend – Skilled, Reliable, and Professional
Posted 02 November 2025
Job location: N8I 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!
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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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