“Andy recently built a built-in wardrobe, bookshelves and built-in desk for us, and we can’t recommend him enough. He is a skilled craftsman, has great attention to detail, is polite, punctual, etc and was clear in advance about the cost. We have no hesitation in recommending him - he’s brilliant!”
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Andrew Smith The Carpenter
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- Rated 5.0 from 63 reviews
- 4 reviews in the last 12 months
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“Andy was amazing, and completed the job quickly and we are so happy with the result. He is professional and tidy in his work. We have used him for various jobs in the house and will continue to do so. His skill is second to none.”
“We have used Andy for a few different projects now and we couldn’t be happier with the work he has done. He added some drawers to wardrobes in two bedrooms he built a few years earlier, fitted some shelves and built a new media unit with a hidden desk in our living room. As always, Andy’s communication was fantastic as was his attention to detail and desire to get it right for us. He is always on time, clean, tidy, the complete professional and a pleasure to have in your home. I would unreservedly recommend Andy and his work.”
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Andy recently built a built-in wardrobe, bookshelves and built-in desk for us, and we can’t recommend him enough. He is a skilled craftsman, has great attention to detail, is polite, punctual, etc and was clear in advance about the cost. We have no hesitation in recommending him - he’s brilliant!
Andy was amazing, and completed the job quickly and we are so happy with the result. He is professional and tidy in his work. We have used him for various jobs in the house and will continue to do so. His skill is second to none.
We have used Andy for a few different projects now and we couldn’t be happier with the work he has done. He added some drawers to wardrobes in two bedrooms he built a few years earlier, fitted some shelves and built a new media unit with a hidden desk in our living room. As always, Andy’s communication was fantastic as was his attention to detail and desire to get it right for us. He is always on time, clean, tidy, the complete professional and a pleasure to have in your home. I would unreservedly recommend Andy and his work.
Andy made a bespoke bench seat/vinyl storage unit for us. Friendly guy, clear comms and great work. So happy with the outcome!
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Respectful and tidy in your home: “tidy in his work.” · TrustATrader, 23 Feb 2026
“punctual” · TrustATrader, 13 Apr 2026
“He is always on time” · TrustATrader, 2 Feb 2026
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Welcome to Andrew Smith The Carpenter (Formerly known as Smudge Creation). My name is Andrew Smith and I have been interested in carpentry, designing...
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Andrew Smith The Carpenter has 63 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
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Andrew Smith The Carpenter has 63 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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