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PJL Carpentry and Building Limited

9.73/10

Esher, Surrey

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since August 2023

Skills

  • Agricultural Building
  • Car Ports
  • Cladding
  • Concreting
  • Demolition
  • Emergency Builder Service
  • Equestrian Stable
  • Extensions / Conversions

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9.73 /10

Based on 5 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.8

Reliability

9.8

Communication

9.6

Reviews (77)

  • 9.33

    Partition Walls

    Posted 15 October

    Fit an internal stud wall and plaster ready for decorating

    Supplied and fitted an internal stud wall with door frame and door, and then plastered it ready for decorating. Work carried out to a very high standard in a very efficient manner. Was told the job would take 2 days, all the carpentry finished on day one and then plastering completed by midday on day two. Would happily use Phil and his team again, highly recommended.
    Verified reviewerJob location: KT12
    Tom C
  • 10

    General Building

    Posted 12 September

    Brilliant team - new garden room

    PJL are brilliant. We’ve been thrilled with the work the team have done taking down our old shed and replacing it with a lovely new garden room. The team takes great pride in their work - always suggesting options, working to a very high standard and never cutting corners. PJL kept up really good communication throughout. They managed subcontractors and made it all feel pretty seamless. They kept the project within cost and when we discussed changes, PJL were always fair and reasonable. We would 100% recommend PJL and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again for future projects.
    Verified reviewerJob location: KT2
  • 10

    General Building

    Posted 04 September

    Timber porch repair

    Phil and a colleague repaired our front timber porch, cutting out rotten timber and making a new cill piece. Tied in neatly to the rest of the porch. Phil was responsive and delivered the work in good time. Thank you
    Job location: KT6
    George D
  • 9.67

    Builder

    Posted 24 December 2025

    Shed / deep freeze room.

    My shed leaked filling my wellingtons with water. PJL quoted for a rebuild. Rubbish went in a skip. The resulting building was wired up, insulated and looks as if it is part of the house. The project was very competently managed. We are extremely satisfied with the result.
    Verified reviewerJob location: KT22
  • 9.67

    Period Property Restoration

    Posted 18 November 2025

    Excellent work and pleasant to have in our house too

    Phil and Leo did a really excellent job, from the initial contact through to completion. They beat competitors by immedialtey convincing us of their interest in preserving what could be preserved of our (1913) windows and door, changing only what was needed to improve insulation and make it secure. They appeared to be and were, trustworthy They had made and painted windows in the workshop and everything fitted and all went smoothly. Painting and finish was excellent There were some unexpected bits which they just got in with, no hassle. The result is exactly what we wanted
    Verified reviewerJob location: KT1
  • 10

    Builder

    Posted 04 October 2025

    Bespoke carpentry and painting

    We can not praise Phil and his team highly enough. Totally reliable, friendly, trustworthy and tidy. Nothing was too much trouble, no problem too difficult to solve and everything was done to the highest standards and in budget. Phil is an excellent craftsman with a creative eye for detail and understanding of working on an old property such as ours. Highly recommended.
    Verified reviewerJob location: KT7

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Philip Thorpe

Ltd Company

3 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: 16522494

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PJL CARPENTRY AND BUILDING is a Family run business based in Esher surrey with over 25 years experience specialising in Extensions, Loft conversion, Refurbishments, Garden rooms, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Flooring, Doors, Bespoke furniture and Staircases transforming your home with high quality finishes and professional services aiming to always give the highest level of customer satisfaction. Working in surrey and surrounding areas competitive prices and good customer relationships it what we strive to aim for.

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