Frequently Asked Questions

Armitage Carpentry & Building is based in Gloucestershire and covers Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester, Tewkesbury and the surrounding area. Mark was born and raised in the County and will travel further afield when a job calls for it. If you are not sure whether you are in range, call 07500 401312 and ask.

Mark started his apprenticeship with a local builder in the early 1990s and has worked in carpentry and building ever since. After years working with and for other people, he set up on his own to focus on customer care and high quality work. Every job is carried out by Mark personally.

Yes. Quotes are free and given after seeing the job in person so the price is accurate rather than a guess. You will have a clear price before any work starts, with no hidden extras added later.

Standard hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday 08:00 to 12:30. Sundays are not normally worked. Mark is reliable and turns up when he says he will.

Both. Over the years Mark has worked for private homeowners and alongside builders on renovation projects and new builds. Whether it is a single fitted wardrobe or a package of joinery on a larger project, the same standard applies.

Payment terms are agreed before work begins and explained as part of the quote. For larger projects, sensible stage payments can be discussed so everyone is clear from the start.

Yes. The only restrictions come from your budget. Wardrobes are built around how you use them, so extra hanging rails, mirrors, banks of drawers, shoe storage and shelving can all be designed in.

Yes. Fitted wardrobes are made to measure specifically so they can work around chimney breasts, alcoves, eaves and sloped ceilings where standard furniture will not fit.

As a guide, fitted wardrobe and storage projects typically range from £500 to £5,000 depending on size, materials and the internal layout. You will get a firm price after a free measure, not a vague estimate.

Both are available. Sliding doors suit tighter rooms where door swing is a problem, while hinged doors give full access to the interior. Mark will talk through which works best for your space.

Yes. Mark builds and fits the work himself rather than passing it to a subcontractor, which keeps the quality consistent and the doors lining up properly long after the job is finished.

Yes. Creaks, movement, loose spindles and worn treads are common jobs. Often a stair can be repaired rather than replaced, and Mark will tell you honestly which makes more sense for yours.

Yes. Where a staircase is beyond repair or you want a different look, a new staircase is made and fitted to suit the space and the style of the property.

Yes. Mark has spent years on renovation projects and period buildings, so non-standard sizes and original details are handled with care rather than stripped out.

Yes. Handrails, spindles, newel posts and balustrades can be upgraded on their own to refresh a staircase without a full replacement.

As a guide, staircase repairs and replacements typically range from £500 to £5,000 depending on the extent of the work. A firm price is given after a free survey.

Yes. Listed and period buildings are regularly taken on. Restoration is carried out sympathetically, matching original profiles and detail rather than replacing features with modern off-the-shelf parts.

Yes. Non-standard and bespoke doors are made to match what is already there, so a replacement sits in correctly and keeps the character of the property.

Yes. Box sash windows are made and repaired, including the cords, weights and beading that make them operate properly.

Where it makes sense, rotten sections are cut out and new timber is let in so the repair lasts, keeping as much of the original as possible.

As a guide, repair and restoration projects typically range from £500 to £5,000 depending on the work involved. Every job is assessed in person and quoted clearly before starting.

Yes. A feature wall is one of the most popular requests, whether behind a bed, in a hallway, up a staircase or across a reception room. The layout is set out by hand so it is even and balanced.

Styles range from clean modern shaker through to traditional Victorian and panel mould profiles, scaled to suit the proportions of the room.

Either. Panelling can be supplied ready for your decorator or finished in paint. Mark will confirm what is included as part of the quote.

Yes. Panelling is often combined with shelving or a media wall so the whole wall reads as one coordinated, deliberate feature.

As a guide, panelling projects typically range from £250 to £5,000 depending on the area covered and the style. A firm price follows a free measure.

Yes. Bespoke carpentry exists for exactly this. The piece is designed and built around the space and how it has to be used, so it fits properly rather than being forced in.

Almost always, yes. Mark rarely says no. The starting point is a conversation about what it has to do and where it fits, then a clear plan and price before any timber is cut.

Yes. New pieces can be matched to existing woodwork so they sit in naturally rather than looking like a later addition.

Common work includes alcove cabinets, window seats, benches, shelving, desks and one-off furniture, all made to measure for the room.

As a guide, bespoke projects typically range from £250 to £5,000 depending on size and complexity. You will have a clear price before work begins.

That is exactly the sort of brief Mark enjoys. Small and awkward spaces are measured and built into properly fitted storage rather than leaving the space wasted.

Yes. Under-stair cupboards, drawers and pull-outs are a popular way to turn dead space into genuinely useful storage.

Yes. Loft, eaves and alcove storage are all made to fit the space precisely, so the awkward angles are used rather than wasted.

Yes. Doors, finishes and internal layout are chosen with you so built-in storage matches the rest of the room rather than standing out.

As a guide, storage projects typically range from £250 to £5,000 depending on size and finish. A firm price follows a free measure.

Yes. Mark installs kitchens from start to finish, including units, worktops, doors, end panels and trims, with appliances integrated and everything sitting square and true.

Fitting is the core service. A kitchen supplied by you or your supplier can be installed properly and finished neatly. Mark will confirm exactly what is included in the quote.

No. Walls out of true and sloping floors are dealt with as a matter of course thanks to years of building and renovation work, so the finished kitchen still looks right.

Yes. Integrated and freestanding appliances are fitted as part of the installation so the kitchen is finished and usable.

As a guide, kitchen fitting starts from around £3,000 depending on the size of the kitchen and the work involved. A firm price is given after a survey.

Yes. Concealing the cables is almost always the first request. Power and AV runs are routed inside the structure so nothing is on show, with access kept where it is needed.

Yes. An electric fire, soundbar and console storage can all be designed into the media wall as part of one coordinated piece.

Yes. A media wall can be combined with panelling so the whole wall reads as a single, deliberate feature rather than a box on the wall.

Either. The media wall can be handed over ready for your decorator or finished in paint, whichever you prefer. This is confirmed in the quote.

As a guide, media walls start from around £500 depending on size, the recess and any built-in storage or fire. You will have a clear price before work begins.