# James Bray Carpentry

James Bray Carpentry is a carpenter / joiner in Folkestone. Rated 5.0/5 from 11 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 30 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from January 2020. Weigh that age against the score.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 11 |

Rated 5.0, above the local average for carpenters / joiners in Folkestone. Across 10 carpenters / joiners in Folkestone, the typical rating is 4.7 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 7 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Mr James Bray did a masterly job of closing an open space under my kitchen sink with a double door that he himself cut to fit from two pieces of salvaged Victorian flame mahogany. He supplied the doors with perfect ironmongery, all of which works like a treat. The finished object looks beautiful, and is impressively good craftsmanship."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Very neat and tidy. Even hoovered up! Very good at his job, hung our doors perfectly with care."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "James was amazing! Arrived on time, was professional and tidy and actually completed extra work on the day for no extra charge."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Carpenter / joiner

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Carpenter

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Folkestone
- Kent

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 11 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/james-bray-carpentry/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked March 2026

## Before you hire a carpenter / joiner
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

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Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/james-bray-carpentry
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