“This was a very positive experience. The design of the fitted furniture was discussed and agreed with one home visit, followed by a clear invoice and time scale. The work was carried out as planned, all clean & tidy with no delays. The standard of workmanship is second to none with all joints and finishes beautifully done. It is so lovely to have units made of solid wood and I would recommend this craftsman for any carpentry requirements.”
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James Preece Design
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Respectful and tidy in your home: “all clean & tidy” · Checkatrade, 5 Nov 2025
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5.0out of 5
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- Checkatrade35 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Great price. Excellent workmanship. asked for lots of information at the start and fully understood our requirements as we needed a base i it fitted to wall to house microwave.”
“Responded to request promptly. Ask for specific information in order to give true price excellent standard of work and tidied up. will use again”
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This was a very positive experience. The design of the fitted furniture was discussed and agreed with one home visit, followed by a clear invoice and time scale. The work was carried out as planned, all clean & tidy with no delays. The standard of workmanship is second to none with all joints and finishes beautifully done. It is so lovely to have units made of solid wood and I would recommend this craftsman for any carpentry requirements.
Great price. Excellent workmanship. asked for lots of information at the start and fully understood our requirements as we needed a base i it fitted to wall to house microwave.
Responded to request promptly. Ask for specific information in order to give true price excellent standard of work and tidied up. will use again
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Shrewsbury
Across 20 builders in Shrewsbury, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Carpenter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Services they list
Barn ConversionsBespoke FurnitureBespoke StaircasesBespoke Windows / DoorsBoat Building / RepairsBuilt In FurnitureCabinet Makers / Handmade FurnitureCupboardsGeneral CarpentryHandmade Kitchens Designed / InstalledJoineryLog Cabins
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ShrewsburyShropshire
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Is James Preece Design a legitimate business?
James Preece Design has 35 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 James Preece Design?
James Preece Design has 35 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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Has James Preece Design had recent public reviews?
James Preece Design 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 James Preece Design specialise in?
James Preece Design lists specialist services including Barn Conversions, Bespoke Furniture, Bespoke Staircases, Bespoke Windows / Doors, Boat Building / Repairs, Built In Furniture. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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