# A.B. Carpentry

A.B. Carpentry is a builder in Halstead. Rated 5.0/5 from 18 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 37 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 18 reviews.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 18 |

Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Halstead. Across 11 builders in Halstead, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 10 months ago.

## Customer rating breakdown
_Per-category customer ratings from Checkatrade:_
- Reliability: 5.0 out of 5
- Communication: 5.0 out of 5
- Quality of work: 5.0 out of 5

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Quality of the work** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "Ashley replaced all of our interior doors to an extremely high standard, quality workmanship" · Checkatrade, 15 Oct 2025

_Customers mention transparent pricing:_ "kept to price quoted" · Checkatrade, 12 Jul 2025

_Respectful and tidy in your home (3 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "Cleaned up afterwards" · Checkatrade, 12 Jul 2025

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Ashley replaced all of our interior doors to an extremely high standard, quality workmanship and very tidy. We would highly recommend his work."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Completed work of high standard. Cleaned up afterwards and kept to price quoted"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Delighted with Ashley’s work. He is happy to discuss designs and improvements. He is very reliable, professional and tidy and responds to emails and texts very promptly."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Carpenter, Window / door fitter, Roofer

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Architraves
- Barn Conversions
- Bespoke Furniture
- Bespoke Staircases
- Bespoke Windows / Doors
- Built In Furniture
- Cabinet Makers / Handmade Furniture
- Cupboards
- Door Fitting / Hanging
- General Carpentry
- Handmade Kitchens Designed / Installed
- Joinery

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Essex
- Halstead

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 18 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 2 public listings for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/ab-carpentry-2/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Companies House
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## Before you hire a builder
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
- Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
- Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 07893 900499

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