R.A.H Carpentry

Roy designed and made shelves to fit in a small corner of one room. From the first appointment when he came to look at the space he was prompt, thoughtful and helpful. The work was carried out to an extremely high standard and meets our needs exactly. He worked very hard for the whole of the time he was here and left his work space immaculately cleaned. We are delighted with the shelving and would thoroughly recommend him, not only for the quality of his craftmanship, but also for his very positive attitude to all aspects of the job, and his friendly personality.

Roy was easy and pleasant to work with. He helped me work out the details of the project, began the work on time, worked very hard, finished ahead of schedule, cleaned up thoroughly afterwards. And most importantly, he has done a beautiful job. I am delighted and would wholeheartedly recommend him and his work. His charges are very reasonable for the amount of work and thought involved.

Roy is a hardworking, highly talented carpenter who takes a great deal of pride in his work (and rightly so) and does an excellent job. He is a pleasure to work with, and his carpentry is of the highest standard - we could not be happier with the finished bookcases he built for us, and would recommend him wholeheartedly.

Roy has built us a very handsome library and three excellent wardrobes. And he had been a joy to have around. He works hard, fast and meticulously, always tidying up at the end of the day. He is a perfectionist. We couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Roy made several alcove cupboards and shelves for us, as well as replacing an ugly window frame. We couldn't be happier with the work he did. The whole process - from initial contact to completion - was very smooth. Roy really listened to what we wanted and found ways of getting around uneven walls and odd angles to create very beautiful units. He also offered some great advice, based on years of experience. He takes pride in his work and it shows. We're looking forward to working with him again in the new year.

Roy has done a couple of small jobs for us before (cutting down some doors and repairing a cracked stair tread) and we have always been impressed with his work and work ethic. This time we asked him to remove some poor quality built-in wardrobes and replace them with larger ones that use the space better. These new cupboards would have sliding doors, adjustable shelving and hanging rails. We agreed the quote in advance and he stuck to the quote, even though he thoughtfully added some birch ply to sections of our mdf cupboards where he knew more hard-wearing wood would be required. Roy quotes by the job, rather than by the day/hour, which we preferred. We came up with the design together with Roy, and he was sensible and helpful in his suggestions e.g. it would be much more expensive if he were to install drawers in the cupboards so he found a way to incorporate the drawers we already had. When the time came to start work, he found a way to work around our unhelpful ceiling joists, generally wonky flooring and the work was completed much earlier than he predicted! What sets him apart from a lot of traders is his work ethic. He worked at a steady pace, barely stopping for lunch. At the end of each day he was absolutely scrupulous in tidying up, mindful that we had to sleep in the rooms that he was working on. I would not hesitate to recommend Roy and we have other work that we will be asking him back to complete.

Having had a new boiler installed that was much smaller than the old one, I was left with a tangle of pipework on full display in the kitchen. Boxing this in should have been simple but clearly wouldn’t be because of the odd shape created and it was difficult to see how it was going to be anything other than aesthetically unattractive. However, Roy to the rescue, he got a problem solving and I must say he did an excellent piece of work with what he found. He was pleasant to have around and easy to chat with, always important. I can wholeheartedly recommend him and his work. Many thanks Roy.

The sliding mechanism of drawers in a kitchen unit was failing. I looked at Which Trusted Traders and Called R.A.H. Carpentry. I was concerned that it was too small a piece of work. Over the telephone Roy made arrangements for a visit a few days later and, once, on site thought a new unit would be found and, most importantly for us, he would transfer the fronts of the drawers to the new unit thus maintaining the style of the kitchen. Roy came to install the new unit and we are absolutely delighted: no more struggle with the drawers and the same style we have liked for many years. Though not planned Roy was kind enough to change the hinges of our under sink unit as they were clearly wearing out. If we need any joinery or carpentry I will not hesitate a millisecond to call Roy. We are so grateful for what he has done.

Roy created the window seat (with storage) that I'd always wanted for our bay window - beautifully designed by him with a great deal of thought and consultation along the way, skilfully made in all its details. We're delighted. Absolutely as per agreed schedule and price, including an upgrade on some of the materials. Very good communication - a fantastically responsive craftsman working with top care and attention. Would highly recommend!

Roy built a couple of beautiful bookcases for us and we were so thrilled with them that we asked him to build a large bedroom cupboard. He's made this superbly well, with so much care and attention to detail. He's flexible and talks through the job as you go in order to get the best end result. From the start he gives an accurate quote for the job, responds quickly to e-mails, begins the job on the day he says he will and sees it through to completion. He is hard working, cheerful and totally trustworthy. Roy is a great craftsman and I thoroughly recommend him.

We asked Roy to build wardrobes in a very awkward space with lots of difficult angles. He came up with a great solution. He was also brilliant to deal with - friendly, quick in replying to emails and flexible in helping us achieve what we wanted. All for a very reasonable price. Thanks Roy!

Roy took on the work to take up the ground floor boards in three rooms, insert insulation then relay new flooring and new skirtings. He gave a start date and clear cost breakdown beforehand, which he stood by. He carried out the work efficiently and accurately before finishing in good time. He was good company to work alongside and I would recommend him.

Roy provides work to an exceptionally high standard, surpassing by far our best expectations. He is polite, witty, considerate, and a very hard worker when fuelled by tea. It cannot be held against him that Birmingham City is his football team! I would recommend Roy to anyone requiring a carpentry job of any kind, as they are guaranteed work of the very highest quality. It was a pleasure to make his acquaintance.

Roy made and fitted a large bookcase/storage unit to my spec in the study. This bespoke unit is better than I could have imagined. He also made and fitted 2 other bookcase units in 2 other rooms. I'm delighted with all his work. Roy is professional, trustworthy, hard-working and reliable. His work is of a high standard & he goes the extra mile to achieve what his clients want. It's a pleasure to see such a craftsman at work. Aside from this, Roy is one of Life's good people. I have no hesitation in recommending Roy and hope that he will return to do more work for me in the future.

Roy built us a bespoke bookcase/ cupboard unit. His work was to a high standard, he was reliable, tidy and completed the work when he said he would. The build is of great quality. We are very happy with the unit and would have no hesitation in recommending him.

Roy finished his work with us today. He was a delight to have in the house, while we were working from home and with our two little children here too. His work is of the highest quality. We are delighted with the finished cupboards and bookcases. I have already recommended him to friends and family. My husband has crazily high standards and we sometimes struggle to find tradesmen with similar standards. Roy exceeded my husband's expectations easily.

Roy fitted 9 doors for us. He dealt with the problems that were due to me buying doors that were thinner than the originals with expertise and a smile. He kept us informed of any additional costs and advised on products to varnish the doors. Our bedroom door frame was a real pig but he came up with a solution. He tidied up each day before he left and despite the problems finished the job within the quoted timescale. Highly recommended.

Roy was a delight to be around - arrived early each morning to turn a difficult job into a master piece! He is such a perfectionist with his work on carpentry and totally dedicated to his work. He finished the job earlier than expected and cleaned up before he departed. I will be extremely happy to recommend Roy to my friends and neighbours. Also enjoyed his company and advice on further work to be completed shortly. Well done Roy... Kind regards Maddie

Really pleased with the work Roy did for us. He is very friendly and professional. His work is done to a very high standard. We would highly recommend him.

Roy has now done a couple of jobs for us and I'd happily recommend him to others. He created shoe, boot and sports kit storage for me in existing boot room cupboards. The shoe storage was particularly challenging but Roy took the measurements, constructed some bits off site and then came to fit them. He has also just completed a library unit for us. In this job he has shown his true expertise, lattice work on cupboard doors so that the heat from the enclosed radiator can still circulate and lovely beading at the front of the unit. He arrives everyday when he say he will and leaves the space he's been working in clean and tidy everyday.

Roy built floor-to-ceiling bookshelves along three walls in one room, then in another room built shelves that wrap around three walls. All these shelves are extraordinarily beautiful. The first job was quite challenging as the walls curve into the ceiling so the wood had to be cut to fit the curve. He also had to cut neatly through the backing to allow access to electrical outlets and in one case had to shift an outlet in the wall to accommodate a vertical board in the shelving. But Roy clearly enjoys a challenge. He is an artist in his work and would not be satisfied with less than his best. He is always cheerful and affable – and generous: he did a few odd jobs for us, such as repairing a gate and installing a bathroom fixture, without charging us. He is, in short, ideal in every way.

Roy Hogg is a wonderful tradesman, not only does he work to a very high standard but he really thinks about what he is doing and how it can be improved. He has just completed a set of wardrobes and shelves for me and I am delighted. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

We had an urgent and difficult repair job. Roy came quickly to see the problem and worked out a solution. He came early on the day we had agreed and worked hard to complete the job, despite awful weather. We are very grateful.

The work was done quickly, to a high standard and for a very good price. Roy was helpful, efficient and friendly. We highly recommend him.

Roy built two sets of bookshelves for us in alcoves, and a more substantial freestanding bookcase. We are delighted with his work. He responded quickly to emails, turned up early, was neat and tidy and cleaned up before leaving. Most importantly, the shelves are all of excellent quality. Roy takes pride in his work and was a pleasure to have in the house. When we changed our mind about something after he'd finished and been paid, he even came back and good-naturedly changed it, within two days. Fantastic.

Roy’s work is excellent. He did a great job (at very short notice) of removing a section of a bookcase to enable an engineer to remove and replace our gas flue which was boxed in within the bookcase. Roy then returned to fit new and easily removable panels when required. These he had made himself to match the original. The result is brilliant and neat and we hope to use Roy again in the near future. We would highly recommend him.

I needed four kitchen worktops replaced in a rental property in Kidlington so contacted Roy by email. Roy responded very quickly and a date was set to complete the work. I purchased the worktops independently and as the property was empty left a set of key with Roy so he could gain access to suit. Work was then completed early and the standard was excellent (including replumbing in the sink etc). Very please with the work and would definitely recommend Roy to anyone and would certainly use gain. Thank you.

Roy's work was excellent, he arrived early each day was very neat and tidy, The work was completed early. He did everything that was agreed and a few extra bits that were needed as well. Roy is friendly and pleasant and i will use him again.

Roy built beautiful bespoke cabinets which matched the Grand Illusions dresser perfectly. He added detail to the cabinets which made it seem like the in-built cabinets were part of the original Georgian building. Roy is totally trustworthy, friendly and helpful - and his workmanship is of the highest quality.

Roy fitted eight internal doors, and made a bespoke door to match them for a much smaller sized understairs cupboard. They look great! None of my over fifty year old door frames were the exact size for the doors and Roy made amazing professional adjustments to both the doors and frames and the result is amazing. Very good value for money, he is the tidiest tradesman I have ever known, his timekeeping is excellent and his communication and customer service outstanding. I highly recommend him and will definitely use him again.

Roy has fitted a cupboard, shelving and built in wardrobes for me. I'm really impressed by him and pleased with the work. He is reasonably priced and worked very efficiently so that he finished earlier than expected and was able to charge me less than he had originally quoted. The work is of very good quality and I am already planning another job with him.

Roy fitted our new IKEA kitchen and tiled, for an excellent price. He works hard and fast, he'll cheerfully go that bit further to give you what you need and he has the depth of experience to find his way round problems. And he's very tidy, too. We'll definitely be using Roy again for carpentry jobs.

Roy replaced the internal doors in my parents house. Despite the fact that some of the existing door frames were not perfect the end result was exceptional. From the initial quotation to completion of the work Roy was a pleasure to deal with, he was also tidy and organised whilst onsite. Highly recommended.

Roy made short work of an awkward job involving making an existing aperture for a hob larger, to accommodate a new one. He is obviously very knowledgeable and experienced and made sure that everything was done to a high standard. I would definitely recommend Roy and would use him again.

Roy has just built some shelves and a cupboard and also some bespoke wardrobe doors in my cottage. I am absolutely delighted with the end product.His work is of an extremely high standard and I would not hesitate recommending him. He is courteous punctual,has some great ideas and very creative.

Roy made & fitted a new utility sink worktop, which looks beautiful - perfectly fitted and he managed to find time to give it the 3 coats of oil recommended. He also converted our current back door into a stable door, which looks brilliant. It was an awkward size, but he worked solidly through the day to get it done on time & it's a great bit of work. Just what we were hoping for. Will be using Roy again for any future jobs.

Roy has just finished a fitted wardrobe for us and came up with an imaginative solution for an awkward space. His work is top class - we couldn't be happier.

We really can't recommend Roy highly enough. We'd recently moved in and needed some doors cut and hung which he did in no time at all. Then asked if he could make some bookshelves as well as wooden shelving in a small closet. He quoted a reasonable price and had the job finished in two days shortly thereafter. The materials were high quality and the craftsmanship exceptional, especially the finishing, which was so nice we decided not have them painted after all. A really pleasant person (no qualms about leaving him the keys) and very tidy. We certainly wouldn't hesitate to contact him again and would certainly recommend to family, friends or anyone looking for an exceptional carpenter. Oxfordshire

Roy Hogg built a number of shelves for me in unusual spaces (such as under the staircase). The work was done to perfection. He clearly takes great pride in his work and was highly creative in his solutions to the problems posed by the unusual spaces in which the shelves had to go. He always arrived when he said he would and worked efficiently and considerately. He is good natured and good humoured and I enjoyed the discussions I had with him. It was a pleasure to have him in the house. The price he charged for the work was surprisingly low, better than reasonable. I would recommend him to anyone.

Roy changed all the doors in our house even though they were non standard sizes and made a really excellent job of it. They look much better than we expected due to his skills and carried out the work quickly and efficiently so disruption in the house was minimal.He doesn't leave your house in a mess either. A genuine and honest person and a pleasure to have him carry out work for us, wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Malcolm Oxford

We are absolutely delighted with the bookcase Roy has built for us. It is finished to an extremely high standard and exactly what we planned. He worked in a tidy and timely manner with a very keen eye for accuracy. He happily talked things through as it progressed and we are so thrilled that we have asked him to build us a second one.

We were introduced to Roy Hogg by Howdens Joinery as he holds an account with them, we had a number of quotes. Roy was prompt at giving us a competitive quote, we accepted this on the balance of personality and experience, the work was carried out in a timely manner with the minimum of disruption to us, the quality of workmanship was impressive. He also hung a further seven doors and tiled our kitchen. I would have no hesitation in recommending Roy’s as a trustworthy tradesman.

Roy has done a superb job refurbishing our tiny kitchen. It was not a straightforward installation and Roy came up with ideas and solutions as the work progressed. I was impressed by his tidiness and commitment and I would highly recommend his work. Eila, Oxford

Roy is reliable, and trustworthy but most of all, he is professional and produces amazing work. He fitted some really tricky fire doors for me. I am so happy with the end results. My Oak doors look beautiful! I have already booked Roy in for more work. He has a waiting list but that proves his high standard of work. I for one have found my Carpenter and couldn't rate him high enough! Thank you Roy!

Roy made two sets of bookshelves for us. He worked well, cleanly and tidily, turning up exactly when he said he would and completing on time. I was perfectly happy to leave him in our house on his own and wouldn't hesitate to ask him again if we had more work needed. And the shelves look good!

I hired Roy to build bookcases and put shelves up in three rooms, and to build a proper cupboard/storage space under the stairs. Given that I simply could not visualise what would or would not work, I asked him to give free rein to his imagination, within an agreed budget. Roy was absolutely fantastic. He created beautiful bookcases, and sorted out my under-the-stairs space, giving me some useful tips in the process. All with minimum fuss, within budget and on time. He loves his job and is very friendly, which makes a big difference. He is now my go-to carpenter. I recommend him very, very highly....Cecile

Roy was the best tradesman that we had on a large renovation project. As others have said he has great attention to detail and quality of finish which I appreciated. He is very hard working and works solidly without phone calls and breaks unlike some tradespeople. He is a good problem solver and I liked being able to discuss and come up with ideas. If he is unsure of something or has a better idea he will ask rather than just carry on which is refreshing. Overall highly recommended.

Roy Hogg is the best carpenter we've ever employed. He is efficient, works to a high standard, is great at solving problems and is very hard-working. He is also considerate and easy to get along with. He is not cheap but he is worth it.

Roy is a meticulous and highly skilled craftsman, who prepares carefully for each job and executes it with precision. He is a pleasure to have in the home, always careful and considerate. I would use him again and again, if ever I needed something done.

Roy has recently carried out repairs to a number of our timber windows that were letting in rainwater and replaced a pole propping up a corner of roofing. He clearly enjoys his job, carrying out work, some of which others have shied away from, with enthusiasm and care, efficiently, quickly, and at a reasonable cost. He is also delightful to have around. We recommend him highly. William and Pauline

Roy completed our Kitchen work creating a bespoke spice rack/cupboard (amongst other things) to our specifications. He was friendly, courteous and did a fantastic job in great time. Highly recommended. Thanks Roy.

We asked Roy to completely redo one room of our house with paneling and book cases. He did an absolutely brilliant job achieving exactly what we wanted. It included making a trellised cover for the radiator and redoing the entrance door of the room as well as a the doors of an in built cupboard. Roy started on exactly the date he said he would and continued even during a lengthy absence on our part. He is very skilled, professional, reliable and entirely trustworthy. The best thing about him is that he seems to love what he does and gets real pride and satisfaction out of doing a great job. The materials he uses are very good - he doesn't do things on the cheap - and thus the results are top rate. We really can't praise him enough and would thoroughly recommend him to anyone considering using his services.

Roy just made a simple bookcase for me this time and it is perfect. He is an excellent craftsman. He is a delight to have around, arrives when he says he will and is 100% reliable. He has done other bigger jobs for me over the years and is thoroughly professional and always leaves the place clean and tidy. Previously he has installed a fiddly kitchen doing all the tiling, and created wooden cupboards and laid a wood flooring in a large living area adjoining the kitchen. I highly recommend him.

Roy has carried out two repair jobs for me over the past few months to a very high standard. Neither has been straightforward, but from initial visit through to completion he has been nothing less than a pleasure to work with. I know that I can trust him to simply get on with things and that he will ask about anything where the answer isn't obvious. I recommend him unreservedly despite this meaning that he might become too busy to fit my next job in when it comes along.

We presented Roy with a difficult project - repairing windows in a listed building which would have scared a less able carpenter away. Terrific work ethic - gets things done and keeps you informed. Very personable and trustworthy. I cannot speak highly enough of the service and workmanship.

Extremely pleasant and easy to deal with, good quality work. No hesitation in recommending.

Roy went the extra mile to ensure that we were happy with the understand cupboards that he built for us. Not only was the job done well and for a good price but he also redid some of the work to make sure it was exactly what we wanted. I would highly recommend Roy to anyone.

Roy has completed various jobs at our house from rehanging doors to creating a new wooden step as well as building shelves, desk and a built-in wardrobe. Nothing we have asked him to do has been too much trouble and he always comes up with great suggestions to ensure we get exactly what we were hoping for. He has done a fantastic job and we are so pleased with the end results. He is always punctual and extremely tidy in his work, but more than this he is a genuinely nice guy to have around. We can not recommend him highly enough.

Roy built two bookcases to fit into alcoves, and two cupboards to go around a boiler and a fusebox - not the easiest of jobs. Roy was extremely helpful with suggestions on design and practicality, and his workmanship is meticulous and detailed. He is a pleasure to have working in the house, and it is very relaxing to know the job is in good hands. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Roy and his work.

Roy was a pleasure to have around, well maybe not the 07:30 start time, but he hit the ground running every morning and got through an amazing amount of work in the eight days he was with us. He adapted and fitted numerous IKEA cupboards into awkward spaces, revamped a shabby door, fixed weatherboards and draughty gap above a bookcase, as well as make bespoke pannelling for a toilet, as well as other smaller jobs along the way. There was nothing we threw at him that he couldn't do and he was cheerful and 'can-do' throughout, it's clear he loves his work and is sound.

Roy fitted our kitchen, laid flooring and hung doors for us, we couldn't be happier with the results that Roy has provided . Roy turns up when he says he will, he informs you of any problems but also finds a solution, he keeps you updated with his progress throughout. Roys carpentry skills are exceptional and we have had many compliments from our visitors including other tradesmen. Roy himself is very friendly and polite and he takes pride in his work. We would definitely use him again and highly recommend him to others.

I have a kitchen that is 17 years old now but I did not want to replace the whole thing. Roy came in and made new doors for all my cupboards and draws and had some very creative ideas about my 'island'. Quite apart from being a very nice person to have about the house, he worked in an organised and precise way giving detailed attention to every aspect of his work. He cleaned up and was conscious of any mess being made and was keen to minimise any inconvenience. He is returning to build bookcases and I have every confidence that they will be to the highest standard. This cliche really does apply to Roy Hogg - I would thoroughly recommend him!

We have undertaken a major renovation and refurbishment of a house in north Oxford and have used Roy for all our bespoke carpentry and cabinetry needs. He has proved to be a fantastic "find" not only in terms of the quality of his work but also in his friendliness and great team ethic. Roy has come up with the ideal solution whenever a challenge has arisen and we could not be more pleased with the end results. We will most certainly be using his services in the future and could not recommend him highly enough.

Profissional, on time, hard working, clean, organised, listens to what we need and gives great advice, awesome personality, honest and did an excellent job on installing our whole kitchen. He gets 100% from my wife and I for his work. You feel like you made a friend and not just someone who worked at your house.