Gareth as just installed some wardrobes for us and I cannot speak highly enough of the standard of his work. He listened to our requirements and suggested possible alternatives which worked better for us. I wouldn’t think twice about recommending Gareth and would definitely use him again
Public evidence profile
GDS Joinery
Trust Score
43out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 26 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume26
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say31.1 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade26 reviews
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for GDS Joinery, including the highlights above. The 26 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Professional, on time and competitive rates. We had a washer / dryer unit fitted in a new utility space, and the work carried out was excellent. Would highly recommend.
Gareth fitted a new skirting board today in my bedroom, did a very good job, work was neat and he cleaned up after himself, would definitely recommend
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for carpenters / joiners in Manchester
Across 119 carpenters / joiners in Manchester, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Services they list
ArchitravesBespoke FurnitureBespoke StaircasesBuilt In FurnitureCabinet Makers / Handmade FurnitureCupboardsDoor Fitting / HangingGeneral CarpentryHandmade Kitchens Designed / InstalledJoinerySkirtingWooden / Timber Structures
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Areas served
Manchester
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Common questions about GDS Joinery
Is GDS Joinery a legitimate business?
GDS Joinery has 26 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.
What do customers say about GDS Joinery?
GDS Joinery has 26 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know GDS Joinery's reviews are genuine?
GDS Joinery's 26 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.
Has GDS Joinery had recent public reviews?
GDS Joinery has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
What does GDS Joinery specialise in?
GDS Joinery lists specialist services including Architraves, Bespoke Furniture, Bespoke Staircases, Built In Furniture, Cabinet Makers / Handmade Furniture, Cupboards. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.