# JDW Carpentry

JDW Carpentry is a carpenter / joiner in Westgate on Sea. Rated 5.0/5 from 29 public reviews across 2 review sources. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 65/100

## About
Hello, my name is James, I can offer 30+ years of experience. Working in all fields of carpentry and gaining many other skills along the way. Trained with City & Guilds too advanced craft level in Carpentry and Joinery. And holder of a gold CSCS card. Completing levels 1-4 in general lock-smithing with the Master locksmith association. I am able to offer security advice through to fitting. Trained with BRE I can provide a fire door fitting service along with fire stopping works.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyBuilder | — | 19 |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 10 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 29 cross-checked total above._

Most recent review: 3 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "I found JDW to be very reliable and hardworking. They have done various jobs on our house renovation to date and will be booking them in to do some final jobs in near furture."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "JDW Carpentry attended site following a quote to complete the construction of the structural (new) extension flat roof this incorporated the frame with large roof light opening and insulation. They arrived on schedule and completed the work to the architects drawings and structural calculations. The work was completed quickly, efficiently and on schedule. I would recommend JDW Carpentry to anyone doing a similar project. James and his team were very friendly."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "James is very reliable and professional, he carried out a first-class job with great attention to detail. I would highly recommend and will continue to use JDW on any future projects."
> — Customer (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 (their own stated coverage — confirm they cover your exact address before you book):_
- Kent
- Westgate-On-Sea

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 29 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 3 public listings for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Companies House, MyBuilder
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## Before you hire a carpenter / joiner
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- 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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