- Source reference
- CBDL643267
- Licence class
- lower-tier
- Source checked
- 30 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile
Drew Smith Carpentry
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“always kept his working areas clean and tidy at the end of every day.” · Checkatrade, 31 Oct 2025
“cleaned up every night.” · Checkatrade, 13 Sept 2025
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade73 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“We used Drew Smith Carpentry for our new office/media wall and built-in bedroom wardrobe. Drew was always punctual throughout the works and always kept his working areas clean and tidy at the end of every day. He was always consistent with his approach and communicated with us regularly throughout the job to ensure we were happy with every aspect and gave across his knowledge to help make our plans even better. We were extremely happy with the end result and the quality of work. We will definitely be using Drew again in any future works.”
“Drew was excellent, good quality work, stuck to agreed timescales and no increase in the initial quote.”
“Arrived on date booked, happy to discuss changes to original plan & accommodated all requested changes. Constantly checked I was happy with work & cleaned up every night. Work completed in a week.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Drew Smith Carpentry, including the highlights above. The 73 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
We used Drew Smith Carpentry for our new office/media wall and built-in bedroom wardrobe. Drew was always punctual throughout the works and always kept his working areas clean and tidy at the end of every day. He was always consistent with his approach and communicated with us regularly throughout the job to ensure we were happy with every aspect and gave across his knowledge to help make our plans even better. We were extremely happy with the end result and the quality of work. We will definitely be using Drew again in any future works.
Arrived on date booked, happy to discuss changes to original plan & accommodated all requested changes. Constantly checked I was happy with work & cleaned up every night. Work completed in a week.
Drew was excellent, good quality work, stuck to agreed timescales and no increase in the initial quote.
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in Fordingbridge
Across 8 builders in Fordingbridge, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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About
Carpenter in Fordingbridge.
Services they list
Barn ConversionsBespoke FurnitureBespoke StaircasesBespoke Windows / DoorsBuilt In FurnitureCabinet Makers / Handmade FurnitureCupboardsDoor Fitting / HangingGeneral CarpentryHandmade Kitchens Designed / InstalledJoineryLog Cabins
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Areas served
Fordingbridge
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
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Common questions about Drew Smith Carpentry
Is Drew Smith Carpentry a legitimate business?
Drew Smith Carpentry has 73 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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.
What do customers say about Drew Smith Carpentry?
Drew Smith Carpentry has 73 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Drew Smith Carpentry's reviews are genuine?
Drew Smith Carpentry's 73 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is Drew Smith Carpentry qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Drew Smith Carpentry, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Waste carrier (Environment Agency) is the Environment Agency: the regulator a trader must register with to carry waste or hold an environmental permit in England.
What does Drew Smith Carpentry specialise in?
Drew Smith Carpentry lists specialist services including Barn Conversions, Bespoke Furniture, Bespoke Staircases, Bespoke Windows / Doors, Built In Furniture, Cabinet Makers / Handmade Furniture. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.