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MRJ Carpentry

9.15/10

Brighton, East Sussex

Checkatrade member since May 2022

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Services

  • Architraves
  • Bespoke Furniture
  • Bespoke Windows / Doors
  • Built In Furniture
  • Cabinet Makers / Handmade Furniture
  • Cupboards
  • Door Fitting / Hanging
  • Emergency Carpenter Service
  • General Carpentry
  • Handmade Kitchens Designed / Installed
  • Joinery
  • Radiator Covers
  • Skirting
  • Staircases

Customer Reviews

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9.15 /10

Based on 27 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.07

Reliability

9.19

Communication

9.19

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

The overwhelming majority of reviews praise this carpenter for being punctual, professional, and producing high-quality work while maintaining good communication. However, a small number of customers have reported issues with reliability and poor workmanship.

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Reviews (96)

  • Daniel L
    10

    Conversion of large dresser into two separate units

    Posted 1 week ago

    Good communication, arrived punctually and clean up after the job. Good worker and would recommend
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BN3
  • Georgia B
    9.67

    Window repair

    Posted 13 March

    Great communication! Came on the day he said and time. Very professional work. Carried out quickly. I would highly recommend Michael.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BN17
  • Peter E
    10

    Fixed stair.

    Posted 09 March

    Michael fixed a broken stair riser and replaced a laminate floor stair nosing lip for us. Prompt, efficient, and price was as quoted. He's done a great job and we will definitely contact again for carpentry work.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BN3
  • 10

    Straightforward, pleasant, and efficient. Recommend!

    Posted 07 December 2025

    Michael arrived on time as agreed, was easy to communicate with, clear about how he was going to go about replacing our floorboards, and was respectful of our home environment. He actually carried out the work with a smile, which always helps! Finishing involved some coordination around the plumber’s schedule, which Michael was happy to accommodate. Straightforward and uncomplicated. Pleased with the finished work. Would highly recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BN1
  • Simon R
    9.33

    stair repair

    Posted 30 November 2025

    Turned up on time to look at the job and discussed time to suit both of us. Contracted me a few days later with definite day and time. On the day he was punctual and polite and explained excess what he would be doing.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BN1
  • 9.33

    Very reliable work

    Posted 20 November 2025

    Did a very good job repairing some rotten wood in a French door. Repainted the new wood , saving me the bother of finding a painter. Left everything very clean.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BN3

Photos

Cut out old sill cut in new one and repair door
Nice bit of oak flooring very happy
Had to take old frames fit in taller frames add doors etc
Repair flooring and lay new laminate +98

Company Info

Owner

Mr Michael Forrest

Sole Trader

4 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Hello I am Michael, the proud owner of MRJ Carpentry,

A little about me

With many happy and returning customers over the last 30 years, you can be sure of being well looked after. My aim is to provide a stress free project, delivered in a manner that I am confident will exceed your expectations. I carry out all work myself and will be your single point of contact. My customers appreciate that I work quickly, tidily and always arrive on time- allowing projects to be delivered without disrupting your schedule.

Main work I undertake

But am not limited to

-General carpentry

-Architraves

-Doors

-Skirting

-Boiler cupboards

-Decking planters


And all aspects of domestic carpentry.

My Availability

I am available during working hours of 9am -4pm , Monday to Friday.

If for any reason you are unable to contact me, please send me a text message or leave a voicemail with your name and your number.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my profile, I look forward to hearing from you.

MRJ Carpentry


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