“Barry respected my requests for not the usual run of the mill cabinet builds. He listened, he suggested ideas and improvements and finished off the work to an excellent standard. He cleaned up after himself and nothing was too much trouble. I highly recommend him”
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Barry Whittall Joinery
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- Rated 5.0 from 12 reviews
- Reviewed 5 months ago
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“I recently had a set of bespoke shelves installed by Barry, and I couldn't be happier with the result. From the initial consultation to the final touches, the entire process was smooth, professional, and stress-free. The craftsmanship is outstanding – the shelves are beautifully made, perfectly fitted, and exactly what I had envisioned (if not better). The integrated LED lighting adds a modern and elegant touch, giving the space a warm, stylish glow. Every detail was carefully thought through, and the finish is immaculate. Barry was punctual, tidy, and a pleasure to deal with throughout. He clearly takes great pride in his work, and it shows. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for high-quality, custom joinery work. A true professional. He even went above and beyond because I booked the job 7 months prior and he patiently waited without giving me the rush.”
“Barry has completed numerous joinery projects for us over the years and always does a fantastic job. He has a real eye for detail, which shows in both the excellent quality of his work and in ensuring his work meshes with existing features of the room. Barry is also extremely professional and prompt with communication. We will definitely be using him for future projects and I would thoroughly recommend him to others.”
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What can we say? We have found a true gem. Barry is a true craftsman who went above and beyond our expectations. He helped us with our vision for a new bedroom and helped bring it to fruition. Barry advised us on our designs and gave us ideas to make the most of the space we had. His attention to detail and workmanship was exemplary. The materials he provided were of top quality. Barry is a true perfectionist, his work is outstanding.
Barry designed and created some bespoke bookshelves to go on the back wall of our lounge, which we were refurbishing. Barry was a pleasure to work with - very attentive, punctual, responsive, and his attention to detail is superb. Barry was also very good at dealing with last-minute changes on our part and was able to make adjustments to the measurements and design without incident or fuss. The finish of the bookshelves was superb and we're extremely pleased with them - they've completed changed the room and look as if they should always have been there! Barry also worked really well with other tradesmen we had e.g. he was happy to liaise with our painter and also the people doing the flooring in the lounge. I would recommend Barry to anyone who wants a high-quality joiner and especially if you want something bespoke. He was also excellent value for money given the quality of the finish and we will definitely be using him again in the future!
Barry's work is absolutely amazing! He took us right through from initial design consultation to final completion with such expertise and kindness, and the result is better even than we hoped. He is a real perfectionist and every detail is finished beautifully: everyone who sees these beautiful shelves and cupboards immediately asks who made them! I would also like to add that he is a lovely person and we missed him when the work was finished.
Barry made a great first impression and helped us design the perfect unit for our living room. He guided us through materials and the design exceeded our expectations. Barry worked incredibly hard to tailor the unit into the space - our walls are not straight but the unit is perfectly flush. Barry has fitting our sockets within the unit for a seamless finish. Barry worked long hours and left the room spotless. Would absolutely recommend and use him again.
Barry did such a brilliant job on our shelving/ tv unit, his attention to detail is second to none and he’s great to work with, we’re delighted with the result! I would wholeheartedly recommend him.
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Fantastic craftmanship and an exemplary person. Barry completed the pictured purpose built drawers recently. We were so impressed with the overall process but to be specific, the quality of his work is brilliant; the drawer runners Barry chose are phenomenal (In the past we’ve had drawers built and simple runners were used which weren’t fit for purpose) as is the overall finish. This product is built to last. We hugely enjoyed meeting Barry and would without question recommend him, he’s the standout tradesman that we’ve had the pleasure of working with. Barry is also about to complete a much larger piece for us that I’ll review separately.
Barry has been an absolute delight from the initial discussions around design of the study, to the build and final installation. We couldn't be happier - the space not only looks amazing but has all the functionality we requested. The attention to detail and quality of the work is superb. This is the second project he has completed for us and it certainly won't be the last. We couldn't recommend his services highly enough.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for carpenters / joiners in Luton
Across 49 carpenters / joiners in Luton, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Barry Whittall Joinery has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering Luton . Bedfordshire . Hertfordshire . Buckinghamshire . And surrounding areas within approximately 100 miles .
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- Established: 1989 (37 years in business)
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