# Hicken Carpentry & Joinery

Hicken Carpentry & Joinery is a builder in New Milton. Rated 5.0/5 from 9 public reviews across 1 named source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data cross-checked across named sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

## About
Verified carpenter in NEW MILTON.

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in NEW MILTON. Across 6 rated builders in NEW MILTON, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Very pleased with the work done. Ollie communicated things like starting times etc very well which help things go smoothly, he made sure things were kept tidy, and was polite and friendly."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Ollie hung 14 solid oak doors including two for new openings that required door stops and one with a tricky threshold that needed work to make it blend in properly. He also made 2 pairs of bespoke cabinet doors in oak for a new media wall. Throughout the job, Ollie was hard-working, tidy and professional. He has excellent attention to detail and goes the extra mile to make everything perfect. He was the best worker we've had on-site during our recent small renovations and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "I cannot recommend Ollie highly enough, his workmanship is excellent, he is reliable, professional and very tidy! He has been instrumental in transforming my house, I am delighted with every job he has done."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Carpenter, Plumber

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 9 public reviews on this profile. (via Checkatrade)
- Source profile spread: MTT is showing 1 source profile for this trader. (via Checkatrade)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## Before you hire a builder
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- Never pay a large deposit up front — agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
- Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
- Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow — both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any verified credentials, and that the business details independently check out.

## Contact
- Phone: 07846 866379

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