Staircase safety.
The stairway to the loft room had an open side which was extremely dangerous. A previous owner had fallen through the gap. Ian came and did a primary assessment, and returned at a later date and advised of cost and start date. The date of 4th November was agreed. Ian and Victoria arrived on time and commenced what Ian described as a challenging job, but one that he was looking forward too. The end of the day found all the components installed, with the coating and finishing to be completed the next day. The finishing and coating was completed, and we were totally amazed at not only the quality of the work, but how it all blended in with the rest of the room. We have been very impressed with Ian and Victoria. Communication has been excellent, and we have no hesitation giving Ian and Victoria our highest recommendation.
Customer in Southampton
Posted on 06/11/2025
, work completed 05/11/2025
Recommended
Door hatch fitted on park home
Very grateful to have found Ian. Takes great care and pride in his work. Very experienced and explained about the type of wood he was using etc. Arrived on the date and time arranged, tidy, polite and courteous. Would highly recommend
Customer in
Posted on 06/11/2025
, work completed 05/11/2025
Recommended
Replaced rotted outbuilding door and window cill
Ian and Vicky provided a thoroughly professional service throughout. They responded quickly to our enquiry and provided a quote up front for the supply and fitting of new exterior door and window cill to outbuilding. They arrived promptly on the day of commencement and did a great job. Courteous and polite throughout. Would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to others.
Customer in Hampshire
Posted on 04/12/2024
, work completed 04/12/2024
Recommended
In safe hands
After having difficulty in finding someone with experience who was able to repair our porch (some of our external wood, including posts had become rotten) we came across Ian Stone and we are very glad that we did. He attended the property to carry out an initial assessment and an estimate as to his fees which were entirely accurate. He came at the dates and times agreed and provided feedback at the end of day one (it was a two day job). Professional and courteous throughout made him a pleasure to deal with. We will certainly instruct Ian Stone again when we need further carpentry work to be undertaken.
Customer in Southampton
Posted on 14/07/2024
, work completed 04/06/2024
Recommended
Make and install wooden casement window
Ian Stone immediately identified where water, through capillary action, had caused wet rot in a wooden casement window. The estimate given remained the final price despite challenges in removing the first-floor window. A machined replacement was installed that matched the original profile exactly. Old fashioned respect for a client’s property was observed including the use of dust sheets throughout. Upon completion, preventative measures to avoid the problem recurring were helpfully given together with details of products to use. Communication throughout was prompt from answering questions to schedule confirmation. I unreservedly recommend Ian Stone as a highly skilful, knowledgeable and reliable professional.
Customer in Hampshire
Posted on 30/05/2024
, work completed 30/05/2024
Recommended
Punctual, reliable and professional
Ian has done numerous work for us over the the last 18 months including bespoke double glazed timber framed windows, restoration of our original Edwardian windows and most recently a bespoke built in shaker style utility cupboard. Ian is incredibly reliable, punctual, professional and friendly but also likes to crack on and get the job done within the time frame he specifies. His estimates have always been accurate and the quality of his work is excellent. He has also done window repair work for our neighbours over the last couple of decades which is where we got our recommendation. I can't recommend him highly enough and will continue to go to him for all of our future window, woodwork projects.
Customer in Hampshire
Posted on 16/04/2024
, work completed 16/04/2024
Recommended
Exceptionally helpful.
Ian Stone is an experienced carpenter who was able to help me firstly by being the only website I could find with professional advice on how to effectively repair my creaking stairs. The pictures are self explanatory and given Ian’s post on how he has repaired these stair cases along with photos of the completed job shows that some companies have the skills and knowledge to effectively solve this problem without just installing new stairs at a far greater cost and with huge disruption. I filled in Ian’s contact me form and he called me 2 hours later, I was gobsmacked to say the least. I may be too far for Ian to come and fix my stairs however the advice I have been given was first class. Given Ian’s knowledge I would have had no hesitation in setting him on had he been able to help me. All the same he was exceptionally helpful. Thank you Ian.
Customer in Northamptonshire
Posted on 17/03/2024
(Reviewer did not use service)
Recommended
Great Service
Mr Stone was asked to work on a solution to design and install some storage boxes in our porch. He designed a solution and offered it for our approval, and when we gave it he carried out the work to a very high standard. It had to be tough and in marine ply as it was to stand outside. He went away and he developed the solution in his own workshop and created 2 boxes to the specifications he had agreed with us. He then brought them to us and they fitted perfectly into the gaps. Since then they have performed exactly to what was needed.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer
Posted on 05/01/2023
, work completed 29/07/2022
Recommended
Bathroom Door Repair
Have used Ian Stone several times previously and been delighted with his work. Ian, at short notice , generously made time to attend on a Bank Holiday Monday, our property to repair a bathroom door that was hanging off its hinges, preventing the door from being closed and so unable to set the house alarm system. Repair was quickly and professionally carried out with his usual care and courtesy. As always, we can thoroughly recommend Ian wholeheartedly.
Customer in Southampton
Posted on 04/09/2022
, work completed 29/08/2022
Recommended
mop head hand rail in white
I needed a hand rail along the wall up the stairs. Mr Stone came, checked walls for structure ( solid or otherwide) took measurements and made a note of my requirements.i Communication by email indicating date of delivery, fitting and cost. Mr Stone gets on with job. No mess due to fitting of close fitting protection. Result: excellent mop head hand rail in white.
Customer in Southampton
Posted on 30/10/2021
, work completed 27/10/2021
Recommended
Excellent work
I had requested a pair of Shaker style doors to be made to replace an existing ugly single door. Ian understood exactly what I wanted. I had expected to have to wait a while as like most good tradesmen he was very busy, however a job was cancelled due to client illness and our job was fitted in. Communication was very good throughout. The doors are extremely well made and just what we wanted. They have been well fitted and everything was very professional and completely mess free. We’re delighted with the doors and would highly recommend Ian’s work.
Sue in Hampshire
Posted on 08/07/2021
, work completed 08/07/2021
Recommended
Tim and Cathy's Review
It came as no surprise to discover that Ian Stone’s services are in high demand. He is a fine craftsman with a keen eye for detail and who works to exceptional standards of professionalism. Ian’s initial quote was detailed and reasonable and has been respected to the end. Ian carried out the work on our late Victorian home with absolute efficiency taking notice of our requests and at every moment respecting the restrictions that COVID is placing on everyone. It was also refreshing to know that all the work would be sympathetic to the age and style of the property, something that in our experience is not always a given. All work was completed on time with the house being left immaculate at the end of every working day. Ian is a personable man who was a pleasure to have working in our home. If you are seeking high quality restoration work that is fairly priced then look no further; you will be fortunate to hire such an able and congenial tradesman.
Customer in Southampton
Posted on 26/03/2021
, work completed 17/03/2021
Recommended
Rebuilding of a conservatory
My old conservatory was leaking and rotting away in places. Ian skilfully rebuilt window frames, window sills (indoor and out), and designed roof supports so that the structure was more secure and leakproof. The conservatory now looks like new. I can highly recommend Ian for any bespoke carpentry projects.
Customer in Southampton
Posted on 01/12/2020
, work completed 27/11/2020
Recommended
Very satisfied
Very satisfied with his work, he got on with it. He rang back on the same day and got it done as it was a quick job.
Customer, Hampshire
Posted on 24/09/2020
, work completed 16/09/2020
Recommended
Interior Door Work
This the second time we have contracted Ian to complete work and yet again we are extremely pleased with his very professional expertise and meticulous approach. Ian supplied and fitted 2 internal doors/ levers and additionally re-fitted an alarm sensor to one of the replacement doors. We have pleasure in recommending Ian as a thoroughly reliable and excellent craftsman.
Customer in Southampton
Posted on 04/09/2020
, work completed 28/08/2020
Recommended
Meticulous and professional.
Ian completed work to re-align a bathroom door as tile flooring had prevented it from closing correctly, fit handles and supply latch and hinges. From his initial visit to our property and subsequent provision of quote, from start to finish we were impressed by the professional and skilful approach to his work. In addition he was extremely tidy, hoovering up dust/ debris as he went. We are very pleased with the result. Excellent craftsman, I have no hesitation in recommending Ian for ensuring quality work and indeed have already requested he quote for additional carpentry work.
Customer in Southampton
Posted on 25/02/2020
, work completed 21/02/2020
Recommended
refurbishment of old leaded windows
Ian has done an excellant job, he most professional throught the whold course of work. Clean tidy and considerate. I would be ahppy to reccomend him.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer
Posted on 19/09/2019
, work completed 19/09/2019
Recommended
Excellent, very professional
We needed a curved glass panel replaced and the wooden frame repaired in a bay window from the 1930's. Ian took on the job that was very delicate and fiddley. Communication throughout was excellent, he was very knowledgeable, professional and tidy. He did a brilliant job and we could not have been more pleased.
Vicky, Hampshire
Posted on 06/05/2019
, work completed 06/05/2019
Recommended
Outstanding Carpentry Work
Ian Stone did outstanding carpentry work to remove serious rot from wooden windows. He provided superb reports (with photos) to explain the problem and how to deal with it. He then did this work exceptionally well.
Frank, Hampshire
Posted on 12/04/2019
, work completed 12/04/2019
Recommended
Very impressed.
From first contact to end of job, Ian was friendly and helpful. He came to quote the next day and completed the job within a couple of weeks. We had very creaky stairs which he sorted and also fixed a loose panel on the landing. Day 2 he fitted 5 internal doors. Ian arrived on time both days and took great efforts to minimise the mess, cleaning up afterwards too. Would recommend.
Customer in Southampton
Posted on 14/02/2019
, work completed 12/02/2019
Excellent workmanship
Ian always turns up on time and is prompt and professional. I have used him for previous work so I know it is high quality and he knows what he is doing. Work was done quicker than expected and was a lot cheaper than quoted! I couldn't ask for more. Great job. Recommended.
Helen, Hampshire
Posted on 17/01/2019
, work completed 17/01/2019
Recommended
Professional carpenter, stair hand rail.
Ian Stone, responded to my enquiry to fit a stair handrail promptly, I received his quote within 24 hours of his visit to view the job. The price quoted was very fair, once the quote was accepted, a fitting date was given which met our timescale, he brought around material samples, before starting, his work is excellent.
Chris, Hampshire
Posted on 13/12/2018
, work completed 13/12/2018
Recommended
Prompt and efficient
Ian came out promptly to do a fairly small, but essential job (shaved bottom of doors following new carpet fitting) He was very tidy and helpful and I was very pleased with the finished job. I would not hesitate to ask him to carry out any other work in the future
Doreen
Posted on 03/12/2018
, work completed 03/12/2018
Recommended
Excellent.
We were very pleased with all points of work carried out, the finish on the door he made was great. He is a very clever carpenter and have offered him more work.
Chris, Hampshire
Posted on 25/08/2018
, work completed 25/08/2018
Recommended
Patio porch post
Ian replaced a porch post, he did faultless job. Arrived on time and got straight on with the work and finished in the time he quoted. Excellent work I would definitely recommend
Fay Sinclair
Posted on 13/04/2018
, work completed 13/04/2018
Recommended