# Andrew Smith The Carpenter Andrew Smith The Carpenter is a carpenter / joiner in Buckhurst Hill Essex. Rated 5.0/5 from 63 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. No Trust Score yet: not enough public evidence held to score this business. 4 reviews in the last 12 months. ## About Welcome to Andrew Smith The Carpenter (Formerly known as Smudge Creation). My name is Andrew Smith and I have been interested in carpentry, designing... ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | TrustATrader | 5.0/5 | 63 | Most recent review: 4 months ago. ## What customers consistently say _Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_ - **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "punctual" · TrustATrader, 13 Apr 2026 _Respectful and tidy in your home (2 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "tidy in his work." · TrustATrader, 23 Feb 2026 ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "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!" > Source: Ellie (5.0, via TrustATrader) > "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." > Source: Cheree (5.0, via TrustATrader) > "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." > Source: Stacey (5.0, via TrustATrader) ## Trades Carpenter / joiner ## See their work _Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.co.uk/pro/smudgecreation) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/smudgecreation) ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 63 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing 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) - Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/andrew-smith-the-carpenter/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 1 (none currently verifiable) - Companies House status: Unknown - Website online since 2001 (verified via public domain registry) - Evidence held from: TrustATrader - Public evidence last checked May 2026 ## Before you hire a carpenter / joiner _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile. - Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out. - Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing. - Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone. ## Contact - Phone: 07360 498156 - Website: http://www.smudgecreation.co.uk --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/andrew-smith-the-carpenter Real public evidence only: every figure traces to its named source. The evidence for this business comes from a single public source, so it is not yet cross-checked against a second. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.