"We recently had wardrobes (with drawers) built in our son’s bedroom & we’re absolutely blown away. The craftsmanship, precision and attention to detail are second to none — the finish is flawless and the room looks incredible. Istvan truly goes above and beyond, offering thoughtful ideas and advice along the way. He’s also transformed our hallway, stairs and kitchen with stunning panelling, and created a beautiful media wall in our snug. Professional, reliable and always spotless — his work is simply exceptional. We couldn’t recommend him more highly"
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Istvan Kovacs
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Istvan KovacsVerified carpenter in Oxford, rated 9.84/10 from 169 reviews on Checkatrade.
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"Istvan has helped us on 2 occasions, we are delighted with his work. He is professional, hardworking, and creative. He has recently made and installed a built in cupboard and prior to that he enclosed a stairway and installed a door to separate a section of the house. I would thoroughly recommend him."
"Istvan did an amazing job building cabinetry in our utility room. Everything fits perfectly and it really feels like we've made the most of the space. He was very pleasant to have around. Thank you!"
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We recently had wardrobes (with drawers) built in our son’s bedroom & we’re absolutely blown away. The craftsmanship, precision and attention to detail are second to none — the finish is flawless and the room looks incredible. Istvan truly goes above and beyond, offering thoughtful ideas and advice along the way. He’s also transformed our hallway, stairs and kitchen with stunning panelling, and created a beautiful media wall in our snug. Professional, reliable and always spotless — his work is simply exceptional. We couldn’t recommend him more highly
Istvan has helped us on 2 occasions, we are delighted with his work. He is professional, hardworking, and creative. He has recently made and installed a built in cupboard and prior to that he enclosed a stairway and installed a door to separate a section of the house. I would thoroughly recommend him.
Istvan did an amazing job building cabinetry in our utility room. Everything fits perfectly and it really feels like we've made the most of the space. He was very pleasant to have around. Thank you!
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We recently had wardrobes (with drawers) built in our son’s bedroom & we’re absolutely blown away. The craftsmanship, precision and attention to detail are second to none — the finish is flawless and the room looks incredible. Istvan truly goes above and beyond, offering thoughtful ideas and advice along the way. He’s also transformed our hallway, stairs and kitchen with stunning panelling, and created a beautiful media wall in our snug. Professional, reliable and always spotless — his work is simply exceptional. We couldn’t recommend him more highly
Istvan has helped us on 2 occasions, we are delighted with his work. He is professional, hardworking, and creative. He has recently made and installed a built in cupboard and prior to that he enclosed a stairway and installed a door to separate a section of the house. I would thoroughly recommend him.
Istvan did an amazing job building cabinetry in our utility room. Everything fits perfectly and it really feels like we've made the most of the space. He was very pleasant to have around. Thank you!
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