Best Carpenters in Tonbridge, Kent (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Incredible team of craftsman. We needed to refit our office and Sam and his team worked with us every step of the way. From sketch designs to detailed drawings and every sample of wood, hardware and paint you can imagine. They turned a dated beach Formica office into a luxury space that we never actually want to leave. It’s so good, it makes the rest of the house look scruffy 😂 Can’t recommend them enough. Saving up for the rest of the house!

Rating: 5 / 5

After getting a couple of quotes for our wardrobes, we decided to go with Custom Carpentry as although they weren't the cheapest quote we had, Sam had made some great suggestions of things we or other companies hadn't thought about/suggested to get the most our of our budget. Unlike some other companies, everything was sorted by them from the initial design to installation and any aftercare, with Sam being easy to deal with and contactable whenever we had questions. Everyone we dealt with were great to deal with, they turned up when they said they would and left everything tidy like they hadn't even been. I have already recommended them multiple times since our work being completed and will continue to do so! Can't recommend enough!

Rating: 5 / 5

Sam and the team are great to work with, very friendly, yet professional. They have been brilliant from start to finish, and I now have a beautiful dressing room. We’ve used Sam in the past so already knew the quality of his work would be to a high standard. They were very patient and helpful with the design process, and it was great to see the my wardrobes brought to life on screen prior to committing to colours etc. Would highly recommend!

Rating: 5 / 5

Finding good trades these days is notoriously difficult, but Sam and his team are true professionals, designing and building a fantastic bespoke study for us. Sam is 100% committed to delivering a good service and this filters down to the rest of his team who clearly take pride in the work they do - nothing is too much trouble. Excellent service from start to finish and quality of work is second to none. Well done and a big thank you to all of the Custom Carpentry team.

Rating: 5 / 5

After reading reviews I requested for Torben to come and do a quote on behalf of my employer, I am so glad he chose Newlands from the quotes received because… wow! Just wow Torben is highly skilled and a perfectionist who takes his time and knowledge to deliver outstanding work and service, everyone that has seen the completed works has commented on how outstanding the way the new doors look. Highly recommend and will definitely use Newlands again in the future.

Rating: 5 / 5

Torben made a bespoke hall door to replace one that was falling apart and which was unusable. Torben went to great trouble to save and incorporate the detailing of the original. Delivered as promised, fit to existing frame fine tuned on the day and glazier lined up to complete the project. Now we have a secure door that works.

Rating: 5 / 5

Torben and his team have replaced 13 windows in our old house over the last 4 or so years. They are beautifully custom made and improved the thermal efficiency of our house massively. He is very knowledgeable and the windows are finished to the highest quality and we can warmly recommend Newlands Joinery especially for a period house. Tony H

Rating: 5 / 5

We are delighted with the new front door that Torben has made and installed for us. The craftsmanship and detail in the door is superb! I would definitely use Torben again in the future.

Rating: 5 / 5

Durabuild replaced and extended my dingey old bathroom into a beautiful new modern one that I'm still loving today, making great suggestions along the way, which completely transformed it! Punctual, practical and reliable, with a very clearly deep knowledge of the building trade and project management as a whole. Would absolutely use again. Thank you guys

Rating: 5 / 5

I highly recommend choosing Durabuild for jobs big and small. Since we found them they have carried out all the work on our house and we wouldn’t choose anyone else. They have done major work including an extensive kitchen renovation and fit and a loft conversion, also smaller jobs like replacing all doors and architraves and replacing the banisters on the stairs. Their work is always carried out to and exceptional standard with as little disruption to the household and neighbours as possible. The site is always left clean and tidy and the same can be said for all of the various trades they bring in to complete the job. Ben and Luke have also been a great source of advice while we have considered doing various projects helping us get the best value from their work and enhancement to the property.

Rating: 5 / 5

Durabuild completed a side extension and loft conversion for us in 2024. It was quite a substantial project and we stayed living in our house during the whole work. Ben and Luke made this experience so much easier. They were great at communicating and keeping us informed on what was happening and what was coming up. We are so pleased with the finish they provided and highly recommend them to friends and family. We will definitely go back to them again for future projects.

Rating: 5 / 5

Durabuild converted our old garage to a bedsit with en suite for my elderly grandfather. They done an amazing job and even raised the floor level so there would be no step down to the room. Very professional from start to finish and we are so happy with the results. Highly recommend. Thanks again guys for all your hard work 👍

Rating: 5 / 5

Woodworks have been a pleasure to deal with, from beginning to end. Initially, they spent a lot of time helping us to plan our new kitchen and bringing in an attention to detail that we'd not seen with anyone else. John is incredibly patient and wants to work with you to ensure that you get exactly what you want, using his knowledge and experience to advise you (if you want it!). After the planning stage, the actual fitting of the kitchen was seamless and executed beautifully. The workmanship and care that has gone into our kitchen is amazing - we are thrilled. We would highly recommend Woodworks.

Rating: 4 / 5

WW built an excellent fitted cupboard for us. It was made to fit against the particularly awkward angle of our curved chimney breast. Really great job.

Rating: 5 / 5

My experience with Wood Works of Westerham is without fault and I can't recommend them enough. My wife and I approached them with a loose concept of the kitchen we would like and they presented us with a bespoke design covering all the key requirements and more. They provided a very personalised service throughout and made sure every little detail was addressed as they delivered. We are grateful for the end result which is our dream kitchen at top quality but an affordable price.

Rating: 5 / 5

The team at Wood Works of Westerham designed, built & installed some home office furniture for us. Smooth process & fantastic end result. Absolutely delighted & strongly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Our ancient steel window casements (in a conservation area) are being restored by a specialist firm that doesn't do carpentry. When the casements were removed, rotten frames were revealed. Copycats to the rescue. They made exact replicas of the original frames and worked with the casement restorers to ensure a good fit off-site. They arrived to fit the windows as planned and everything fitted perfectly. Communication was excellent throughout. The finished windows look amazing, and were cost effective compared to replacement options. We couldn't be happier. I would highly recommend Copycats in particular for traditional carpentry for conservation projects and/or listed building restoration.

Rating: 5 / 5

Copycats did an excellent job replacing two solid wood windows in my period property. Simon and team were excellent from start to finish, and the communication was great. They made and fitted beautiful windows, and they were brilliant at tidying up after themselves. I look forward to using them again.

Rating: 5 / 5

Our windows have been transformed this year. From replacement sashes with double glazing that look exactly like the originals but with the added benefits to new kitchen windows and stable door. Simon understood the brief exactly - the windows had to look the same as the old ones and the new kitchen windows (replacing ugly uPVC) had to fit in with the existing windows on the rest of the house. Our kitchen is transformed. We are delighted with all of the work Simon and Jasper have done and would not hesitate to recommend Copy Cats. True craftsmanship, true gentlemen. Thank you.

Rating: 5 / 5

We have had 15 sash windows refurbished, repaired and some replaced. Copycats understood exactly what we wanted to achieve and respected the heritage of the windows. The quality and beauty of work was exceptional and was completed with very little disruption to our home. We would highly recommend and would not hesitate to use them again.

Rating: 5 / 5

Was a beautiful setting and the hotel, restaurant was absolutely amazing. We stayed overnight after a dinner there before Christmas and it was perfect, we all ate our dinner and it was the best I had eaten in several years at a Christmas meal party. Will definitely be back and thoroughly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Exceptional service from every team member, from the check in, to ordering my food, they even kindly delivered my food to my room. Food was fantastic too. I will definitely be returning when I am in the area again. Thank you

Rating: 5 / 5

I've been going to the Carpenter Arms for 40 years since it was pub The rooms are very nice, comfortable and clean. Breakfast is excellent. This occasion was sad because it was for my mothers funeral but Henry made all of our interactions with the team there an absolute joy.

Rating: 4 / 5

The room we stayed in was great, really large, tasteful decor, clean and comfortable. The bed was really large and very comfortable as were the pillows (which can be hit and miss). The bathroom was also huge but with just a shower, no bat, which was fine for us. The room was £150 a night so probably the going rate for the quality of the room plus breakfast but maybe a tiny bit overpriced for the area. When we got there the room was sweltering, possibly due to a problem with the radiator but a member of staff came and the problem had been addressed by the time we returned in the evening. They also offered us an upgrade had the problem not been fixed. Breakfast was included and was pretty good with lots of options. Although not mentioned on their website there is a huge fast charging station at the end of the road, so a definite bonus if you own an electric vehicle. Would definitely recommend the accommodation. Staff were also very friendly.

Rating: 5 / 5

From the initial contact to even after the Velux windows had been fitted, the service has been impeccable. Always a quick and helpful response to emails, simple explanations to questions. Felicity and Chris went above and beyond the usual expectations you would find using a 5* company. Chris was efficient, punctual and exceptionally clean and tidy and the finished results are brilliant. A pleasure to deal with and would highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

We cannot sing Little Mill's praises enough after they came to the rescue when another builder let us down. Felicity replied immediately (despite it being the Xmas break) and juggled their diary around to fit us in quickly. Chris installed 2 new Velux, replaced an existing one and built a stud wall in our loft. We cannot fault the work but what really set him apart from the many other tradesmen we dealt with was his attention to detail and great communication throughout - each day he'd let us know what he'd be up to and consulted with us about decisions big and small which was very much appreciated. A genuinely nice guy, plus he was super tidy and always considerate of our toddlers nap time! Would highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Chris and the team recently replaced a Velux window and I could not be happier with the service. Chris completed the work quickly, efficiently and to a superb standard. He put us at ease straight away and I would not hesitate to use Little Mill again.

Rating: 5 / 5

Chris recently came to install two replacement velux windows in our bathroom. He is a real rare gem. He covered all of the flooring spaces where he would be walking/working and despite having to remove roof tiles and the old windows, he left everything spotless. I was worried that as it involved the roof, I was going to be told the usual of ‘really sorry but I found this was rotten and needs replacing so it will cost….’ but this wasn’t the case, in fact, he was very quick to point out the roof was in fair condition. I was working in the room next door and he was really respectful of this checking it was ok to make a noise, and did such an impressive job. Would have no hesitation in recommending him.

Rating: 5 / 5

Brooks & Co developments have recently completed a garage conversion at our family home in Tonbridge. Sam from the get go has been very informative and very helpful not only with the technical side of the building project but also the design stage. His team work to a very high standard with cleanliness at the top of their minds. The cleanest builder we have ever had do work for us. The project was completed on time and within the price agreed. I cannot fault Sam and his team. Will definitely be using brooks & co for all our home projects.

Rating: 5 / 5

Brooks & Co are absolutely brilliant and I would 100% recommend them if you're looking for a firm who are not only very, very good at what they do, but also care about their clients. We approached them about converting our garage into a soundproof music studio for my band to rehearse in / home office space for my wife and it's just been completed a few weeks ago. We couldn't be happier with the results. The quality of the work Sam and his team carried out is outstanding, both in terms of the technical spec of the project being met and the craftmanship and finish of the work itself. Sam, Martin, Joel and Matt are all exceptional at what they do and thoroughly nice people too. The same for the electricians and air-con company they worked with to complete those aspects of the project. Having the Brooks & Co team working on our property didn't feel like an imposition at all - they were always incredibly polite, respectful and involved us in every decision that needed our input. And if they had any ideas that differed from our original spec slightly, they were excellent at making suggestions in a way that helped us to understand why it may be better to take a different approach to a particular aspect of the job. Sam's attention to detail during the quote phase made the final build so much easier to envisage in advance and his research into the soundproofing side of things was exactly what was needed to ensure we ended up with something that did the job it was meant to do. I can think of very few times in my lifetime where I've been so blown away by every aspect of dealing with a business as I have been during our experience with Brooks & Co. Using a company we had never dealt with before for such a big project was potentially a risk, but from the moment Sam first came round to quote, we felt in really safe hands and like we were dealing with people who really care about what they do. 100% recommended and will definitely be using them again. Thanks guys - awesome job!

Rating: 5 / 5

Right from the beginning of the project, Sam was super helpful, professional, quick to respond to our many questions and helped us in suggesting alternative materials and finishes if anything we’d asked for was beyond budget. He came to visit us on a number of occasions before the project started to go through everything in detail even though we don’t live that close. Given it was the first time we’d undertaken such a big project, all the extra effort was really appreciated. We felt very reassured and in safe hands. The quality of work was way beyond our expectations. All the team – Joel, Matt, Martin, the plasterers and Joe and Stephen the electricians, did a fantastic job. They would always ask us for our input and would make useful suggestions of the best way to do things if they had an alternative approach that would improve the outcome. We couldn’t believe how clean and tidy they were. All very lovely, friendly guys to have around too! You always hear stories builders producing unexpected costs or projects overrunning so we had thought that there might be a little of that but it was completed exactly as per the quote and timetable which was a massive added bonus. Sam and team did such a great job that we’re now rapidly trying to save for the next project with them! Wouldn’t want to use anyone else. Highly recommended. Thanks Sam and the team!

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent garage conversion! Having had a bathroom refit done by another company a couple of years ago which didn’t go to plan, working with Brooks and Co was a refreshing change for the better. Excellent communication from the initial contact stage, through quoting and the project management itself. The time taken at quoting to measure and discuss options meant that the project ran smoothly even when the doors were delivered incorrectly. All contractors were punctual, efficient and courteous, and the level of workmanship is top notch. Would not hesitate to recommend and use again. These guys show how it should be done.

Rating: 5 / 5

I visited with a family last Friday and was incredibly impressed by the staff, despite it being busy they were always helpful. We had one issue with one part of a meal, but it was quickly and efficiently addressed and resolved. The food was excellent and my steak was cooked perfectly, as was the other visitors I came with. Although the cost was quite high, you genuinely get what you pay for - a great atmosphere, tasteful decoration and the quality of food was definitely reflective of the cost. The only thing I would suggest, is that the website has photos of the staff, so they can be thanked by name - but of course only if they have no issue with this, they have a right to privacy like all of us. I've not been to a Michelin restaurant, but I imagine it would be like the Carpenters Arms. Thank you staff, chef(s) and pub manager.

Rating: 5 / 5

We had an amazing family catch up at The Carpenters Arms. The were 17 of us including a baby, we were tucked away in a private area to cater for us which was lovely. The food was amazing, we were all thoroughly impressed. Great value for money and the portion sizes were great. We will definitely be coming back here in the summer to take advantage of the summer live music and outside space. Special mention to Henry who was our server, he was amazing with a great sense of humour. Thank you!

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely lovely place for dinner on a Friday evening. I had the fish cake which was delicious but the chefs recommendation of crab burger for my partner was a bit dry and heavy on the batter. Service was great thought and the staff were really friendly and helpful, especially Hannah! We will definitely be back!

Rating: 5 / 5

We both really enjoyed the dinner last night. Haddock and chips with all the trimmings....yum! Really cooked to perfection. The service was excellent, very attentive. The Carpenters generally, in my opinion has really upped it's game. Splendid food and a lovely pub! Definitely worth a visit.