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Duncan James Carpentry

10/10

Chislehurst, Kent

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since October 2017
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Skills

  • Architraves
  • Bespoke Furniture
  • Bespoke Windows / Doors
  • Built In Furniture
  • Cabinet Makers / Handmade Furniture
  • Cupboards
  • Door Fitting / Hanging
  • Emergency Carpenter Service

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10 /10

Based on 5 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (96)

  • 10

    General Carpentry

    Posted 5 days ago

    Office shelving

    Duncan is simply our go to for carpentry. You cannot fault his work, super reliable and great attention to detail.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: GU26
    SJ
  • 10

    Built In Furniture

    Posted 19 December 2025

    Highly recommend

    Another fantastic job from Duncan, and his son Ben. We’d previously had built in cupboards and doors fitted by Duncan, and this time wanted to add more cupboards and shelves to our living room. It was not easy fitting it with uneven walls and floors but they have done an excellent job. They are reliable, and professional, would highly recommend (we’ve already asked them to come back to quote on our bathroom).
    Job location: DA5
  • 10

    Carpenter

    Posted 30 November 2025

    Beautiful new bathroom

    Duncan and his son Ben did an amazing job renovating our bathroom. The work included insulating the room, dropping the height of the ceiling, fitting downlights, fiting the bathroom suite, repositioning the toilet, building a vanity unit and a towel cupboard, and tiling. I've used this company for various projects and I've always been super happy with the quality of work. Duncan is great at providing suggestions on everything from cupboard handles to paint colour. We had a small problem with a creaking tile which he fixed promptly so after sales service is also top notch.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: GU2
  • 10

    Door Fitting / Hanging

    Posted 22 November 2025

    Efficient and Professional

    Duncan responded quickly to my post for works. Duncan was professionally and helpful. Whilst fixing our doors, asked for a quote for further works. Would recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BR5
  • 10

    Carpenter

    Posted 05 September 2025

    Professional and good at what he does!

    I can highly recommend Duncan, he built a kitchen peninsula for us last month, which is lovely and exactly what we were after. He's professional, thorough and knows his stuff and he's coming back in a few months to do some more work for us.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: GU27
    Saira C
  • 9.75

    Built In Furniture

    Posted 19 November 2024

    Bathroom cupboards and wardrobe mirrors

    Duncan has great ideas which greatly improved my initial thoughts of the job I was looking for. His work has transformed both bedroom and ensuite bathroom. I am delighted and will definitely ask him to improve my home again in the future
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TW9

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Duncan James Whinney

Ltd Company

9 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

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Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesCards AcceptedInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-out

Founded in 1993, Duncan James provide everything from simple shelves and complex walk-in wardrobes to complete state-of-the-art kitchens, bathrooms and office furniture. An independent business, we provide all types of carpentry and joinery services for both commercial and domestic customers.

With many years’ experience, we understand and listen to what you want precisely and create bespoke furniture to match your most exacting specifications.

From fitting simple shelving to bespoke design and fitting, our services include:-

  • Kitchens
  • Flooring
  • Bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • Carpentry
  • Joinery

Fully insured and guaranteed work

Contact Duncan for a competitive, no obligation quote with no hidden charges.

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