“has done a fantastic job on all the work I ended up asking him to do.” · Checkatrade, 27 Feb 2026
“The work was completed quickly and to a very high standard” · Checkatrade, 11 Jan 2026
Public evidence profile
F & S Joinery
Trust Score
54out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 216 reviews
- Reviewed 5 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume216
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say45.7 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 4 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade216 reviews
Highlights
“Contacted Fitzroy for a project of building a soundproof stud wall to reduce noise from my neighbour's house. He quickly came over for a quote and gave a very fair price for putting up the wall and building out my door frame and replacing the door (as the stud wall would interfere with the original door frame). The work was completed quickly and to a very high standard, I was very happy with the result. Shortly after completion I re-hired Fitzroy for another project and have several more lined up for him in the near future. Would highly recommend.”
“It was a no show by another company to come and quote, Fitzroy came the same day after I got in touch with him. He took the time to suggest ideas and explain my banister being replaced. He also made my loft hatch bigger with new ladder. He only came initially to do the banister and loft. Fitzroy ended up replacing 6 internal doors, including double doors. He also rebuilt my very dated coat cupboard from scratch, and has done a fantastic job on all the work I ended up asking him to do. He is a very nice guy, who takes pride in his work and respect for his customers. Definitely recommend.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for F & S Joinery, including the highlights above. The 216 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
It was a no show by another company to come and quote, Fitzroy came the same day after I got in touch with him. He took the time to suggest ideas and explain my banister being replaced. He also made my loft hatch bigger with new ladder. He only came initially to do the banister and loft. Fitzroy ended up replacing 6 internal doors, including double doors. He also rebuilt my very dated coat cupboard from scratch, and has done a fantastic job on all the work I ended up asking him to do. He is a very nice guy, who takes pride in his work and respect for his customers. Definitely recommend.
Contacted Fitzroy for a project of building a soundproof stud wall to reduce noise from my neighbour's house. He quickly came over for a quote and gave a very fair price for putting up the wall and building out my door frame and replacing the door (as the stud wall would interfere with the original door frame). The work was completed quickly and to a very high standard, I was very happy with the result. Shortly after completion I re-hired Fitzroy for another project and have several more lined up for him in the near future. Would highly recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Manchester
Across 334 builders in Manchester, 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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Services they list
ArchitravesBarn ConversionsBespoke FurnitureBespoke StaircasesBespoke Windows / DoorsBoat Building / RepairsBuilt In FurnitureCupboardsDoor Fitting / HangingGeneral CarpentryJoineryLog Cabins
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Greater ManchesterManchester
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Is F & S Joinery a legitimate business?
F & S Joinery has 216 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 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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F & S Joinery has 216 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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What does F & S Joinery specialise in?
F & S Joinery lists specialist services including Architraves, Barn Conversions, Bespoke Furniture, Bespoke Staircases, Bespoke Windows / Doors, Boat Building / Repairs. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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