I L Parkes Carpentry & Joinery

Ian did an excellent job making and fitting bespoke window seats, a kitchen larder cupboard and an impressive wall unit to house TV screen, speakers, and hide all the IT gubbins. None of the walls in our old house are square or even straight, but all the pieces Ian made fit perfectly. He is really nice to deal with, communicates well, he listens and gives you what you want. Because of the quality and reliability of his work he has subsequently made and painted replacement hard wood windows (something like 17 frames and 36 casements, each one a different size!), a bespoke kitchen cupboard of 9 soft close drawers and a further drawer unit. Delighted to have found him and highly recommended.
Nov 27th, 2020

Well, this review is long overdue! But, as Ian made my kitchen over three years ago (one of the ones shown in the gallery) it can only serve to make the review more comprehensive. Firstly, I live 400 miles away. However, this was not a problem to Ian and he made and delivered the units up to me. Secondly, (and very importantly to me given the distance involved) every single unit and door was spot on and fit to perfection. Three years on and it still looks as good as the day it was finished. My wife still smiles every time she goes into the kitchen - now that has to be worth something! We always get great comments from visitors. Due to the amount of units we had and my (very fussy) design, we would never have got the desired results using pre-made units from a kitchen company. Hand built, to your specification is definitley the way to go. The build quality is second to none and the price was so much better than your average kitchen company supplying an inferior product. I can guarantee that this kitchen will still be standing long after I'm gone. Very, very pleased.
Sep 5th, 2014

Made my windows and front door with excellent quality in all work and to a good time scale. What more can anyone ask for.
Jul 8th, 2012