07863 788018 Mon–Sun: 8am–10:30pmOpen 8am–10:30pm AboutServicesAll ServicesCarpentrySecond Fix CarpentryBathroom FittingExtensionsBrickworkRoofingDeckingFencingHandyman AreasAll AreasCambridgeWisbechPeterboroughKing's LynnSt NeotsHuntingdonMarchChatterisWhittlesey Our WorkReviewsContact07863 788018Get a Free Quote - Home - Services - CarpentryCarpentry · Cambridge & the Fens # Carpentry in Cambridge,Measured Twice.Built to Last. From first fix studwork to bespoke fitted furniture, every carpentry job we take on is quoted at one fixed price, carried out by an NVQ Level 2 qualified carpenter, and backed by a workmanship guarantee, so you know exactly what you're getting before a single cut is made. Get My Free Quote 07863 788018 Rated 5.0 on Google from 8 verified reviews · Free site visits across Cambridgeshire NVQ Level 2 Qualified Carpentry & joinery certified £5m Public Liability Insured on every job Workmanship Guarantee On every job we complete 5.0 on Google 8 verified five-star reviews Fixed-Price Quotes No hidden extras, no surprises 01The Service ## What Our Carpentry Service Covers Carpentry is the trade this firm was built on. CV Carpentry & Construction covers the full spread of first and second fix work, stud walls, roof timbers, floor joists and staircases on the structural side; doors, skirting, architrave, flooring and ironmongery on the finishing side. Beyond that, we design and build bespoke joinery: fitted wardrobes, alcove units, shelving, window seats and made-to-measure storage that off-the-shelf furniture simply can't match. Most of our carpentry clients are homeowners. Around Cambridge that often means period properties with out-of-square walls, awkward alcoves and not one truly level floor, the kind of rooms where flat-pack furniture wastes space and a made-to-measure piece transforms the room. We also work with landlords, and alongside our own extension and renovation projects where the carpentry is part of a bigger job. You need a carpenter when you're renovating, extending or converting; when a door won't close, a floor creaks or a frame has swollen; or when you've decided the alcoves either side of the chimney breast should be earning their keep. If the job involves timber, it's ours. Good carpentry is invisible: doors that latch first time, skirting that meets in tight mitres, storage that looks like it grew with the house. Bad carpentry announces itself every single day. Charlie is NVQ Level 2 qualified in carpentry and joinery, came into the trade through an apprenticeship, and works to one rule: measure twice, cut once, finish properly. Bespoke timber side canopy with clear corrugated roofing, built by CV Carpentry & Construction in Cambridge Made-to-measure timber garden storage shelter with slatted side panels, built in Cambridgeshire Dark grey panelled front door supplied and fitted by a carpenter in Cambridge 02Why It Matters ## What Poor Carpentry Costs You Carpentry problems rarely stay small. A badly hung door doesn't just irritate you: it wears its hinges, drags across new carpet and eventually needs planing or replacing. Skirting fitted without scribing leaves gaps that collect dust and crack the caulk within months. Timbers installed out of square store up trouble that only surfaces when the plasterboard cracks or the floor starts to bounce. The expensive version of cheap carpentry is paying for the job twice. We are regularly called in to put right work that was done quickly rather than properly, and rectification almost always costs more than doing it right the first time, because someone else's mistakes have to be unpicked before the real work can start. There's also the quiet cost of living around the problem: the wardrobe that doesn't fit the alcove, the door you lift to close, the shelf you don't quite trust. A free site visit costs you nothing and answers all of it with one fixed price. ### Common Mistakes Homeowners Make - 01Choosing the cheapest quote without asking what it includes:'supply and fit' can mean very different things from one carpenter to the next. - 02Letting someone hang doors without checking the frames are square first, the new door gets blamed for the old frame's faults. - 03Buying off-the-shelf furniture for alcoves and period rooms, then living with wasted space and dust-trap gaps either side. - 04Starting work with no written scope, so there is no fixed finish line. - 05Not asking who actually turns up. With some firms, the person who quotes is never seen again. 03How It Works ## How Your Carpentry Job Runs 01 ### Free Site Visit Charlie visits, listens to what you want, measures up properly and talks you through the options, including the ones that save you money. It costs nothing and obliges you to nothing. 02 ### Fixed-Price Quote You receive one clear, fixed price for the whole job, with labour and materials accounted for. No vague allowances, no extras that appear at the end. 03 ### Scheduled & Prepared We agree a start date and stick to it. Timber, sheet materials and ironmongery are sourced in advance, so the job doesn't stall waiting on deliveries. 04 ### The Build First fix, second fix or bespoke joinery, the work is carried out by an NVQ Level 2 qualified carpenter, measured twice and cut once, with the site kept clean and tidy as we go. 05 ### Final Check & Guarantee We walk the finished job with you, check every door swings true and every joint is tight, and leave the site clean. Your work is covered by our workmanship guarantee, terms vary by job type, so ask when we quote. 04Why CV Carpentry ## What You Get With CV Carpentry No vague promises: the specific things that make a carpentry job go well, and the reasons our reviews read the way they do. ### One Fixed Price The price we quote is the price you pay. You can compare it, think about it and budget around it, with no creeping extras. ### A Finish That Lasts Correct clearances, properly scribed skirting, joints cut tight and fixed properly, work that still looks right years after we've left. ### One Point of Contact You deal with Charlie from the first site visit to the final walkthrough. Nothing gets lost between a salesman and a subbie you've never met. ### Respect for Your Home Punctual, tidy and respectful of your property, those words come straight from our Google reviews, not from us. ### Honest Advice If an off-the-shelf unit will do the job perfectly well, we'll say so. Bespoke is quoted because it earns its keep, not because it pads the bill. ### Public Liability Insured Public liability cover up to £5 million on every job, large or small, so your home is protected while we work in it. 05In Detail ## Our Carpentry Services in Detail Carpentry covers a lot of ground. Here's exactly what we do, where each type of work applies, and how it's carried out. ### First Fix Carpentry First fix is the structural timberwork that everything else hangs on: stud walls, floor joists, roof timbers, staircase installation, door linings and window frames. It happens before plastering, and it has to be square, level and true, because every trade that follows inherits whatever the carpenter leaves behind. On extensions and renovations we carry out the first fix ourselves, which means the structural shell and the finishing work are done by the same firm, to the same standard, with nobody pointing fingers in between. ### Second Fix Carpentry Second fix is the finish you see and touch every day: doors hung with the correct clearances, skirting and architrave scribed to uneven floors and walls, window boards, flooring, ironmongery and boxing-in. In Cambridge's period housing stock, where few walls run true, second fix is where experience shows. It's a big enough part of our work to have its own page, see our second fix carpentry service for doors, skirting, architrave, flooring and finishing detail. ### Bespoke Joinery & Fitted Furniture Alcove units, fitted wardrobes, shelving, window seats, under-stairs storage and home office fit-outs, designed around the room rather than forced into it. For painted finishes we typically work in moisture-resistant MDF; for natural timber looks, hardwood or veneered boards. The options, finishes and costs are all talked through at the site visit before anything is made. Fitted furniture is where a carpenter earns the name: scribing to walls that aren't straight, matching existing mouldings, and building storage that uses every centimetre an off-the-shelf unit would waste. ### Repairs & Alterations Not every carpentry job is a project. Doors planed to clear new carpets, doors re-hung, windows eased, rotten sills and frames replaced, pipework boxed in, shelves put up properly. Small jobs are welcome: several of our five-star reviews come from exactly this kind of visit. For a list of smaller jobs, our handyman service exists precisely for the awkward odds and ends other firms turn away. Related Services - Second Fix Carpentry - Extensions - Handyman Areas We Cover - Carpentry in Cambridge - Carpentry in Wisbech - Carpentry in Peterborough - Carpentry in King's Lynn - Carpentry in St Neots - Carpentry in Huntingdon Questions ## Carpentry Questions, Answered Straight ### How much does a carpenter cost in Cambridge? Every job is priced individually after a free site visit, and you get one fixed price for the whole thing. The price depends on the materials and the scope, and the price we quote is the price you pay. ### Do you charge for a site visit or a quote? No. Site visits and quotes are always free across Cambridge and the surrounding area, and there's no obligation. You get a fixed price to consider in your own time, no pressure and no follow-up pestering. ### How long does a typical carpentry job take? A single door or repair is usually done within one visit. A fitted alcove unit or wardrobe typically takes a few days including making and finishing. Whatever the job, the timescale is included in your quote, so you know before you commit. ### Do you supply the materials, or do we buy them? Either. Most clients prefer supply-and-fit: we source the timber, sheet materials and ironmongery, and the quote shows what you're paying for. If you've already bought materials, we're happy to fit those instead. ### Are you qualified and insured? Yes. Charlie is NVQ Level 2 qualified in carpentry and joinery, and CV Carpentry & Construction holds public liability insurance cover up to £5 million. ### Do you guarantee your carpentry work? Yes, every job is backed by our workmanship guarantee. The length and terms vary depending on the type of job, so ask us for the details when we quote. ### Can you match our existing skirting and architrave? In most cases, yes. We source matching profiles for period and modern homes, and where a profile has been discontinued we'll show you the closest match before any work starts. ### Which areas do you cover? We're based in CB3, Cambridge and work across Cambridgeshire and the Fens, including Wisbech, Peterborough, King's Lynn, St Neots, Huntingdon, March, Chatteris and Whittlesey. If your town isn't listed, ask. Get Started ## Get a Carpenter Who Measures Twice Free site visit, one fixed price, and a workmanship guarantee on the finished job. Call Charlie directly, or send the details and we'll come to you. Call 07863 788018Request a Callback Free site visit & fixed-price quote £5m public liability cover Workmanship guarantee Founder-led carpentry and construction firm based in Cambridge, serving domestic clients across Cambridgeshire and the Fens. Fixed-price quotes, free site visits and a workmanship guarantee on every job. - Leave a Google review ## Services Carpentry in Cambridge - Second Fix Carpentry in Cambridge - Bathroom Fitting in Cambridge - Extensions in Cambridge - Brickwork in Cambridge - Roofing in Cambridge - Decking in Cambridge - Fencing in Cambridge - Handyman in Cambridge ## Areas We Cover - Cambridge - Wisbech - Peterborough - King's Lynn - St Neots - Huntingdon - March - Chatteris - Whittlesey ## Contact CV Carpentry & ConstructionCB3, Cambridge 07863 788018 charlievidlercarpentry@gmail.com Mon–Sun: 8am–10:30pmWednesday: 8am–5pm © 2026 CV Carpentry & Construction. All rights reserved. Privacy PolicyTerms & Conditions CVCarpentry.co.uk · Carpenter Cambridge · Cambridgeshire & the Fens WhatsApp UsCall CharlieFree Quote