Pickford & Dyche LTD

Chris was outstanding. He made bespoke furniture for us, and his design work was 10-none versus anything else. He listenend to what our priorties were and then went away and came back with options. There wasnt any issue with changes and he in fact encouraged such. He was tidy, professional and a real friendly guy! We employed him on a 2nd prooject for bespoke work to wardrobes and we and now employing him for a 3rd project to completed panelling for a wall with built in TV. Just phenemonal in what he can do!

We used Chris of Pickford & Dyche to create us a breakfast bar and convert a pull-out larder cupboard to a standard cupboard. Chris, as always, was polite, punctual and exceptionally tidy. He did a fantastic job and we will not hesitate to use him again for future projects.

Chris fitted some shelves for me, and delivered exactly what I asked for with minimal instruction from me about what I wanted. He finished the work to schedule and budget and was really easy to communicate with. He left the space he was working in cleaner than it was when he started, and was very helpful throughout the process.

I can't recommend Chris highly enough. His work is of the highest quality and the price is very reasonable with no hidden costs. He has fitted engineered wood floors for me and three alcove wardrobes. These were all completed on time, any delays were entirely due to my indecisiveness! Chris was very helpful and patient about helping me with design of the wardrobes, and I couldn't be happier with how they look.

We contacted Chris to assist with the design and fit out of a new home office in our spare room. He helped us come up with a design and measurements and gave us lots of options in terms of different materials and finishes to fit with our budget. He was professional from start to finish, keeping us updated on timescales in terms of the delivery of materials and when he would be able to come to do the fit out. The installation was quick and he left the room spotless. He came in and got on quietly (as can be with joinery equipment) and we trusted him throughout the process. We're really happy with the quality and the overall finish. It's exactly what we envisaged. We have already asked Chris to quote for some other home storage solutions around our home and wouldn't hesitate to re book.

A very unsightly small kitchen needed to be replaced within a tight budget but I wanted a bit of a wow factor. Chris understood the brief, worked hard to see I was happy with his proposal and quotation then undertook the job. Very tight working area in the hottest week of the summer didn’t phase him. Chris was very meticulous in the build and I was particularly impressed at how he resolved the issue of concealing the gas boiler and pipe work. I also thought the fitting of a splashback to cover old tiles an ingenious and effective solution to transform the kitchen within my budget. Job completed on time, within budget with work to a very high standard. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Chris for fantastic service and he has delivered an outcome I am delighted with.

I have just had two wardrobes and a large storage cupboard installed by Chris of Pickford and Dyche. He was excellent throughout the whole process , giving good advice whilst listening to my requirements. His quote was very reasonable too, and his work is very good,but also kept to appointment times and kept the mess and disruption in my small flat to a minimum . Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others. Thanks Chris

CMA Joinery designed, made and installed fitted wardrobes and shelving for my bedroom in February 2022. The level of skill and service from Chris and his team was excellent, from initial consultation, to the design and fitting processes, to the final result, which was even better than I had envisaged it to be. Chris is an expert but also very personable: he took time to discuss various options, made sure that everything was perfect and cleaned up each day after the work was complete. He was also very accommodating with regard to some access problems to my city-centre flat, including having to rearrange the fitting date at fairly short notice. The whole CMA team was polite and professional throughout. Custom joinery is not cheap but the price was reasonable given the time, materials and skill involved, and less expensive than other companies that I contacted (none of whom wanted to visit in person to give me a quote and relied on photos, unlike Chris who came round to look at the space and discuss my ideas before quoting). I recommend CMA Joinery highly and have already asked Chris for a quote for some further work in the future. Thanks very much to CMA.

We have used Chris a couple of times now for joinery work in our home. This has included fitting new doors/rehanging existing doors/planing and boxing in windows. All the work has been done to an extremely high standard. In addition, Chris is polite and courteous and extremely tidy - making a great job of cleaning up after he's finished. We will definitely use Chris again when we have any more joinery requirements and highly recommend him to do a good, and very well priced job.

CMA has recently finished remodeling our kitchen to include a WC space and installing new kitchen units. All work has been finished to a high standard and with a great eye for detail. As a result of their problem solving and willingness to go beyond the usual solutions we have a unique kitchen, with which we are delighted. CMA stepped in when our original contractor lost capacity when a member of his team left. As a result work has taken longer than we'd hoped, largely down to the busy schedule of each of the traders involved in the project. However the end result has been worth the wait! CMA and the traders he has engaged to get the job done have been friendly and professional, delivering high quality results. Many thanks to all.

Chris built a walk-through wardrobe area between our bedroom and ensuite. He was able to use the full height of the room for maximum storage. We took a while to choose the colour and finalise the layout but there was no pressure from Chris. There were supply issues with the laundry basket we wanted and we didn’t like the substitute but Chris quickly found a different solution which worked better and came back to fit it as soon as it arrived. Really happy with our new wardrobes.

Chris has built 3 alcove bookcases and a garden bench for us. We are really pleased with the quality of the work he has done for us and how clean and tidy he has been throughout the work. Chris has kept us updated throughout and been very reliable. We would definitely use CMA joinery again.

We have been delighted with the work recently undertaken by Chris. He has replaced doors, boxed in windows and rehinged some cupboard doors for us and has done a great job. Chris turned up when arranged, cleaned up after himself and just got on with his work. When he came across a couple of minor issues, he liaised with us to make sure we were happy with his suggested remedy. I’ve become wary about using tradesmen based on reviews as we’ve had some pretty poor experiences, even when the reviews have suggested they were good tradesmen, but we can definitely confirm that Chris deserves all his good reviews and we won’t hesitate to use him again.

Work: Alcove shelving and cupboards to a bespoke design. Understairs storage and doors. Reasonable quotes. Took time to have discussions about all the options, offered good advice, and took time to finalise on a design in keeping with my wishes. Turned up when agreed and good communication throughout. Excellent craftsmanship.

A pleasure to deal with from start to finish, they never had a problem with amending the design, while offering good advice on aspects I should consider. I now have a set of customised shelves for my new home cinema that has surpassed my expectations - quality materials and finished to a high standard (invisible joins, consistent paint coverage, smoothed edges). Highly recommended.

We used CMA joinery for fitted wardrobes, I wanted a very specific look but used their expertise to finalise the finish within my budget. The end result exceeded my expectations and I found the service from start to finish great.

We had an old skylight replaced with a neighbour and Chris did a great job. We had to wait a bit for good weather which was well communicated and organised. It's was really nice to set up actually, emailed back and forth and everything has just gradually come together. On the day Chris arrived, got to work and kept everything really nice and tidy. Overall a really good job, the work is finished to a good standard and Chris is a great guy to have around the house - friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend.

Chris was very professional and completed the work to a high standard. There was a delay with the ordering with wardrobes as the manufacturer had issues we could have been quicker but could not have been helped by Chris.

Thanks to Chris (CMA) for the fantastic kitchen he created. It really is everything we wanted and more. His attention to detail is beyond belief and the end product is a testament to his ability as a true craftsman. Words alone can't express how pleased we are with our new kitchen. The second time we have commissioned him to work at our home and highly recommend his company. Exceptional service and products to match. Thanks to Chris, you have made our dreams come true!

Our whole kitchen was ripped out to the core, refitted, including new appliances, completely new design and it is wonderful! Chris is a really competent, friendly, relaxed person - he gave us solid advice, guided us the right direction a couple of times, was incredibly helpful and gave great support. There was a tiny glitch in one of the counters - and he came and completely resolved it - the whole kitchen is beautiful - and all the little touches are done really well. It was done as agreed, to the budget we agreed - and the communication throughout was helpful, swift, responsive and always completely upfront and clear. We're not skilled at trades, so we needed someone we could trust and Chris conveyed a calm, confident and craftsmanlike competency from the get-go. Always on time, neat, tidy, each day we could use the house as we needed to. The floors were protected, he cleaned up, and really, couldn't have wished for a better person to work with.

Delighted with the excellent results of Chris’ work, converting the damaged shell of an integrated fridge freezer into a larder unit, with pull out bin/recycling system underneath. He is extremely professional and transparent in his communication, and also sourced materials, taking away any extra stress! The end result is of an excellent standard - extremely neat, sturdy and practical. Chris is also creative in his approach and a great problem solver. I would definitely recommend him highly!

We instructed Chris to make some custom alcove cupboards and a cupboard to house our electrical box and he ended up fitting parquet flooring in the living room and kitchen and replacing the skirting boards, doors, architraves, window sills as well. My partner and I are quite particular and like everything to be perfect (basically an absolute nightmare) but we could not fault Chris. His work was carried out to an impeccable standard and we were blown away with the final result. We highly recommend Chris and are already saving up for custom wardrobes! You have been warned, Chris…

Chris fitted our kitchen this week and he did a brilliant job, it looks perfect and he makes the job no hassle at all. Chris is really easy to communicate with, he sticks to the times given and doesn't make anything feel like a problem. He fitted our other kitchen 3 years ago and it still looks great today. I would highly recommend his work and will be using him again in the future! :)

CMA Joinery fitted an extension to our current kitchen to make a breakfast bar. The quality and finish to his work is exceptional. Chris is very knowledgable and trustworthy. His pricing is competitive. We would highly recommended CMA Joinery and would use his services again. Thank you.

I contacted Chris again following previous work and recommendation that I posted in September 2019. This time it was to replace 7 internal doors/hardware. Being unable to trim the other 3 bi-fold doors sufficiently due to their construction (not his fault), the price was adjusted accordingly and I returned the doors to Wickes for a refund. He is a perfectionist who clearly enjoys his craft. Reliable, friendly and helpful. He also 'cut up' the doors and removed the hardware to enable me to take them to recycling. Highly recommended again.

Chris built wardrobe over a bulkhead for us. He pays attention to every detail and finished product is of an exceptional quality. He is very pleasant and worked around our requirements. Highly recommended.

Chris supplied and fitted our kitchen at fraction of prices quoted by several high street brands. His work is of a high quality and Chris is very conscientious about doing things right. We had to make some design changes mid flight and Chris easily accommodated these. He was also flexible in fitting in some additional unplanned work. The plumber, electrician and plasterer were first rate, and Chris oversaw all of their work. I’d definitely work with Chris again.

Thanks Chris, we are so happy with the under stairs cupboard you designed made and installed for us. You really helped us decide how to achieve the look we wanted and worked with us to get it right. Thank you

Great workmanship and attention to detail. Always turns up as agreed. Good communication skills. Would highly recommend.

Chris was excellent and kept comms up during a tricky time for the trade during Covid-19. Work is fantastic and good value and we are really happy with the new shelving unit in the alcove; will definetely be back in contact when we need further work doing. Highly recommended.

Chris did an absolutely incredible job on the skirting board in our hall. The work is of a high standard and finished beautifully and I couldn’t be happier with it. Not only was the work excellent but Chris is a great guy. He responded quickly to all of my enquiries and booked in the job as soon as he could on a day that would suit me. He is friendly, considerate and someone I will definitely contact again if I need further work doing. I could not recommend him more highly.

Chris installed two replacement doors and sourced high quality items for us. The installation was very neat and professional and he cleaned up after him.

I contacted Chris (CMA Joinery) after consulting Which? Trusted Traders, and was not disappointed. The work involved hanging 2 new doors/locks, replacing/repairing door architrave/casings, fitting new skirting boards, and designing and supplying a new support for kitchen cupboard and bench. Other work included replacing the trim at the end of the bath and re-flooring the base of a now disused hot water tank cupboard following the replacement of my antiquated warm air heating system. He was very reliable, professional, amiable and enthusiastic. Same applies to his partner. His fee for the work was very reasonable. Highly recommended! Would use his services again hopefully, when I replace the kitchen and for any other work.