Media Walls in Gloucestershire

A built-in media wall that hides the cables and makes the TV the centrepiece

Media Wall

A media wall turns a blank wall and a tangle of wires into a clean, built-in feature. Mark designs and builds media walls with the TV recess, shelving and storage worked into one coordinated piece.

Hiding the cables is almost always the first question, and the answer is yes. Power and AV runs are routed inside the structure so nothing is on show, with access kept where it is needed for future changes.

An electric fire, soundbar and console storage can all be designed in, and the whole wall can be combined with panelling so it reads as a single, deliberate feature rather than a box on a wall.

Built and fitted across Gloucestershire, quoted clearly and finished ready to decorate or in paint as preferred.

PRICE GUIDE From £500
Includes Design & build
Cables Fully concealed
BOOKING Free measure & quote
Lead time By arrangement
Coverage Gloucestershire

Frequently Asked Questions

Media Walls Questions

What areas do you cover?

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.

How long have you been carpentry trading?

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.

Do you give free quotes?

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.

What are your working hours?

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.

Do you work for private clients and builders?

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.

How do you take payment?

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.

Can we have extra hanging rails, mirrors and drawers?

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.

Can you fit a wardrobe around a chimney breast or sloped ceiling?

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.

How much does a fitted wardrobe cost?

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.

Do you offer sliding or hinged doors?

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.

Do you build the wardrobe yourself?

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.

Can you repair a creaking or moving staircase?

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.

Can you replace a whole staircase?

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.

Do you work on staircases in period properties?

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.

Can you replace just the handrail and spindles?

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

How much does staircase work cost?

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.

This is a listed building, can you restore this?

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.

Our door is not a standard size or shape, can you make a new one?

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.

We need box sash windows making, can you do that?

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

Can you repair rotten timber rather than replace it?

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.

How much does restoration work cost?

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.

Can you make a feature wall?

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.

What styles of panelling do you offer?

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

Do you paint the panelling or leave it bare?

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

Can panelling be combined with a media wall or shelving?

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

How much does wood panelling cost?

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.

Can you make something custom for an awkward space?

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.

We need something specific made, can you help?

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.

Can you match new joinery to existing woodwork?

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

What kind of bespoke pieces do you build?

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

How much does bespoke carpentry cost?

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.

We have a small space that needs storage, can you help?

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.

Can you add storage under the stairs?

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

Can you build storage into a loft or eaves?

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

Can the storage match the rest of the room?

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

How much do storage solutions cost?

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

Can you fit our kitchen?

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.

Do you supply the kitchen or just fit it?

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.

My walls and floors are not square, is that a problem?

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.

Do you fit appliances too?

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

How much does kitchen fitting cost?

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.

Can we hide the cables?

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.

Can you build in an electric fire and soundbar?

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

Can the media wall match panelling in the room?

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.

Is the media wall finished or ready to decorate?

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.

How much does a media wall cost?

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.