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Carpentry Services

5.0

48 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 09:00–17:00
  • Monday 09:00–17:00
  • Tuesday 09:00–17:00
  • Wednesday 09:00–17:00
  • Thursday 09:00–17:00
  • Friday 09:00–17:00
  • Saturday 09:00–17:00
  • Sunday - Closed

About

Traditional standards. Traditional tradesman. Traditional service.
Starting with a five-year boat building apprenticeship, followed by a further two years training as a wood machinist, I have spent most of my adult life working with wood. Having completed my apprenticeship, I went on to spend four years working for a small independent company restoring furniture and manufacturing reproduction antique clocks. I later moved into a therapeutic teaching environment and spent ten years passing on my skills. For the last fifteen years I have been a self-employed sole trader, so in total I have over thirty years’ experience as a professional carpenter in Southampton. I also serve Winchester, Romsey, The New Forest and Waterside, Eastleigh, and Salisbury.

What we do

  • Carpenters

    • Joinery and carpentry
  • Doors

    • Timber doors
    • French doors
    • Front door
  • Cabinet makers

  • Glaziers

    • Timber windows
  • Garage door repairs and installation

  • More Services

    • timber windows
    • furniture repairs
    • period joinery

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Staircase safety.
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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
Door hatch fitted on park home
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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
Replaced rotted outbuilding door and window cill
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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
In safe hands
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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
Make and install wooden casement window
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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
Punctual, reliable and professional
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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
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)
Great Service
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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
Bathroom Door Repair
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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
mop head hand rail in white
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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