“I hired Jake from JPM Carpentry to fit new bannister rails in my home and I’m absolutely delighted with the results. His workmanship is excellent — precise, sturdy, and beautifully finished. From the outset, Jake was professional, punctual, and clearly committed to delivering a high standard of work. He went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect, even taking extra care on areas outside the main brief to achieve the best result possible. He was also a pleasure to deal with — friendly, tidy, and very respectful of my home. I would not hesitate to recommend JPM Carpentry to anyone”
Public evidence profile
JPM Carpentry
Trust Score
57out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 180 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume180
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say45.3 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade180 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“this is the 2nd time jake has done work for us he has built cupboards for us storge under the stairs for us also a new double gate for us he never stops working you are lucky if he stops for a cuppa ! very professional very pleasant i would not hesitate to use jake for all my work if i need anymore he is the only one i will use if you are looking for a hard working lad that does a excellent job and good prices use jake or jpm carpenter you will not be disappointed thank you jake for the excellent job you have done i wont go anyewhere else”
“JPM carpentry came to widen a door for us, this is the 3rd job Jake has done for us. Hes a brilliant joiner and sticks to dates and times stated. He leaves no mess and completes the jobs to the best standard. I wouldn't use anyone else now.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for JPM Carpentry, including the highlights above. The 180 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
I hired Jake from JPM Carpentry to fit new bannister rails in my home and I’m absolutely delighted with the results. His workmanship is excellent — precise, sturdy, and beautifully finished. From the outset, Jake was professional, punctual, and clearly committed to delivering a high standard of work. He went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect, even taking extra care on areas outside the main brief to achieve the best result possible. He was also a pleasure to deal with — friendly, tidy, and very respectful of my home. I would not hesitate to recommend JPM Carpentry to anyone
this is the 2nd time jake has done work for us he has built cupboards for us storge under the stairs for us also a new double gate for us he never stops working you are lucky if he stops for a cuppa ! very professional very pleasant i would not hesitate to use jake for all my work if i need anymore he is the only one i will use if you are looking for a hard working lad that does a excellent job and good prices use jake or jpm carpenter you will not be disappointed thank you jake for the excellent job you have done i wont go anyewhere else
JPM carpentry came to widen a door for us, this is the 3rd job Jake has done for us. Hes a brilliant joiner and sticks to dates and times stated. He leaves no mess and completes the jobs to the best standard. I wouldn't use anyone else now.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for carpenters / joiners in Houghton le Spring
Across 8 carpenters / joiners in Houghton le Spring, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“His workmanship is excellent — precise, sturdy, and beautifully finished.” · Checkatrade, 9 Nov 2025
“he is the only one i will use if you are looking for a hard working lad that does a excellent job” · Checkatrade, 1 Nov 2025
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About
Carpenter in Houghton le Spring, Tyne And Wear.
Services they list
Bespoke FurnitureBuilt In FurnitureCupboardsDoor Fitting / HangingGeneral CarpentryKitchen Fitters - InstallationKitchen Fitters - Supply & InstallationStaircases
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Houghton le SpringTyne and Wear
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Is JPM Carpentry a legitimate business?
JPM Carpentry has 180 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 JPM Carpentry?
JPM Carpentry has 180 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 JPM Carpentry had recent public reviews?
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What does JPM Carpentry specialise in?
JPM Carpentry lists specialist services including Bespoke Furniture, Built In Furniture, Cupboards, Door Fitting / Hanging, General Carpentry, Kitchen Fitters - Installation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.