“We hired Jay to fix our uneven, squeaky stairs and floorboards. The stairs took a few goes over the time he was with us, but he didn’t stop until they were completely solid. He checked we were happy at every stage and always willing to tweak things to get them right. Jay also installed a new glass and oak bannister and handrail, which looks really smart, transforming our landing and stairs. He’s very neat, well organised, has great timekeeping, and is polite and trustworthy to have in the house. We’re so pleased with the work that we’ve asked Jay back for more jobs. Would highly recommend.”
Public evidence profile
Gudka Carpentry
Trust Score
55out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 127 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume127
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say42.8 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- 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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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade127 reviews
Highlights
“Really pleased with the alcove shelves Jay built for us. They are very well-built and excellent paint finish as well. We had very good communication and the work went very smoothly with very little mess and finished to a very high standard. We have a new-born imminent so we were appreciative of consideration shown around that as well. Would not hesitate to get in touch if we need any other work done. Thanks Jay”
“Jay made and put up three new long floating shelves for our dining room. He also replaced a couple of old 1930's doors, one in our dining room and one in our front room, with new doors of a similar 1930's style and did the fixtures/fittings too. He even sourced and provided the new doors for us. Jay is very courteous, helpful and professional, and his work is excellent and he takes a lot of care in his work too. He is also a very tidy worker. Jay has done several carpentry jobs for us now and we have always been pleased with the outcomes. We would highly recommend.”
Detailed reviews
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We hired Jay to fix our uneven, squeaky stairs and floorboards. The stairs took a few goes over the time he was with us, but he didn’t stop until they were completely solid. He checked we were happy at every stage and always willing to tweak things to get them right. Jay also installed a new glass and oak bannister and handrail, which looks really smart, transforming our landing and stairs. He’s very neat, well organised, has great timekeeping, and is polite and trustworthy to have in the house. We’re so pleased with the work that we’ve asked Jay back for more jobs. Would highly recommend.
Really pleased with the alcove shelves Jay built for us. They are very well-built and excellent paint finish as well. We had very good communication and the work went very smoothly with very little mess and finished to a very high standard. We have a new-born imminent so we were appreciative of consideration shown around that as well. Would not hesitate to get in touch if we need any other work done. Thanks Jay
Jay made and put up three new long floating shelves for our dining room. He also replaced a couple of old 1930's doors, one in our dining room and one in our front room, with new doors of a similar 1930's style and did the fixtures/fittings too. He even sourced and provided the new doors for us. Jay is very courteous, helpful and professional, and his work is excellent and he takes a lot of care in his work too. He is also a very tidy worker. Jay has done several carpentry jobs for us now and we have always been pleased with the outcomes. We would highly recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for carpenters / joiners in Thornton Heath
Across 8 carpenters / joiners in Thornton Heath, 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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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“the work went very smoothly with very little mess” · Checkatrade, 23 Nov 2025
“He is also a very tidy worker.” · Checkatrade, 19 Nov 2025
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About
Carpenter in Thornton Heath.
Services they list
ArchitravesBespoke FurnitureBespoke StaircasesBuilt In FurnitureCabinet Makers / Handmade FurnitureCupboardsDoor Fitting / HangingGeneral CarpentryHandmade Kitchens Designed / InstalledJoineryRadiator CoversSkirting
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Thornton Heath
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Is Gudka Carpentry a legitimate business?
Gudka Carpentry has 127 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 Gudka Carpentry?
Gudka Carpentry has 127 public reviews, averaging 5 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 Gudka Carpentry specialise in?
Gudka Carpentry 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.