Heron Carpentry Limited

Needed a competent carpenter to help out at fairly short notice and Gerry quoted for the job, based on the info I provided. It was a fairly small job fitting skirting in a small square room, but he was available to fit this at fairly short notice. It was lovely to have this done quickly and I/we are very pleased. Asked for ideas on another potential job which he provided. Would certainly recommend.

Gerry fitted two wardrobes in our bedroom and created a quarter landing for our stair case. We were really pleased with the work and he was a pleasure to work with - very patient and professional. I would highly recommend him.

I am a keen climber, and asked Gerry if he could build a small bouldering wall in my garden so I can practice at home. He did a great job which included planning the build to ensure that the wall fitted well in the available space, which was quite limited as I do not have a large garden. In addition, his planning ensured that the wall was robust and safe and fell within planning permission requirements. Gerry was punctual, hard working and very pleasant, and - most importantly - his work was excellent. Whereas other home bouldering walls often feel a bit unstable, mine feels completely secure. For climbers who are interested , the wall itself is a bit bigger than a "mini moonboard": the main board (made from marine ply) is 10ft long and 8ft wide, with a small kickboard underneath. The board is at an angle of 40 degrees (from the vertical). This was the size that fits best in my garden, but Gerry could do something bespoke for others, depending on how much space is available. I appreciate that this was a really unusual job and it was only really possible with Gerry's considerable expertise.

I arranged with Gerry for him to come a give a quote for a cabin bed. He didn't turn up and when I contacted him an hour after the agreed time to ask if he was still coming, he never replied. Perhaps he wasn't that interested in the job, but it wouldn't have taken much to politely reply or cancel. I've waited a week to give him time before writing this review.

Gerry designed and built a bookcase, media unit and storage cupboard for our new house. He was responsive, efficient and friendly. The work was completed on time and to budget. One month on the work looks great and we haven’t noticed any problems. Several people have commented on the high standard of the work and we are very pleased with it. Additionally Gerry is also training a young apprentice and it’s great to see someone taking an interest in educating the next generation. We would definitely use him again and recommend him to anyone looking for similar work in their property.

Gerry fitted our kitchen - effectively project managing a team to strip out an old kitchen, replaster the room, then fit the new one - and he made us built in wardrobes from scratch for our bedroom. Communication was excellent throughout, the work was done on time and to a very high standard, and Gerry was good company and 100% reliable to have in the house. I would recommend very highly for any carpentry or related work required in the south-east London area.

Using our basic design, Jerry and Dan built a bespoke pergola over our patio. Jerry advised us on design changes to ensure strength and durability. This advice was very helpful. The finished structure is exactly what we wanted. It is very solid and attractive. As well as the timber work, Jerry painted and finished the pergola and installed lighting. This is another high-quality job which we are very pleased with.

Heron Carpentry were hired to carry out a full bathroom and toilet refit, as well as painting and decorating in several rooms. The superior standard of Gerry and his team's work has left us feeling like we've moved into a new property; we couldn't be happier with the finish, and the craftsmanship that went into the work. The team were always prompt, friendly, courteous, and understanding of the fact that we were both working from home; doing their very best to keep noise to a minimum, and keeping the spread of dust as under control as possible. At the end of every working day, the site was left tidy and habitable. Gerry was also on hand for support and advice when suppliers were unreliable. His years of experience were invaluable and helped ensure the work was finished on time, without compromising on quality. We trust Heron Carpentry implicitly with our home and know that they will deliver a first-rate job every time. We cannot recommend them enough.

We employed Gerry of Heron Carpentry for the refurbishment of our utility room/back kitchen using John Lewis supplied cupboards, sink and worktops. It included plumbing, electrical work, plastering, decorating and tiling as well as the carpentry. Gerry estimated promptly. He arrived on the agreed date and carried out the work in a planned way, co-ordinating efficiently the work of a plasterer and tilers employed by him. He carefully timetabled the work around the date for the delivery of the cupboards and for the measuring and delivery of the worktop. Gerry was very pleasant to deal with and discussed with us any issues as they arose. He accommodated some adjustments we asked for as he started work, and dealt effectively with a few snags that arose - in consultation with us. We are very pleased with the result and would highly recommend Gerry.

Gerry and George did a fantastic job installing new fire doors and building a partition in a hallway. The partition was a bespoke piece of work and Gerry did a fine job creating an aesthetic which suited the existing hallway. I would highly recommend Heron carpentry. Gerry was very easy to deal with from start to finish and the job was reasonably priced. 5 stars all round.