The Best Carpenters in Stanley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Richard quoted for a staircase refurbishment, changing from a white spindle staircase to oak and glass . His quote was very competitive, he turned up when he said he would and was very professional, trustworthy and a very good craftsman.. I would have no hesitation to use his services again and would recommend him to anyone .

RJ Joinery Review February 2024 & July 2024 Integral Wall Cabinet - July 2024 Having been delighted with Richard's upgrade of our staircase, we commissioned him to create an inbuilt wall unit in our lounge as part of the refurbishment programme. Needless to say the finished oak unit is a masterpiece of design and craftmanship at an extremely competitive price. As you can see from the attached photographs it has become the centrepiece of the new lounge and has met with rapturous approval from everyone who's visited. Thanks also go to Paul Wardman our electrician who oversaw a total rewire in the lounge and installed the LED lighting in the unit. Paul is a brilliant electrician, very professional, friendly and competitive. He has overseen all our electrical work since 2009! Thanks Paul Finally, thanks once again Richard for an exemplary service, and a feature that will always remind us of your outstanding craftsmanship! Staircase - February 2024 We recently decided we needed to upgrade our very tired staircase. We invited quotes from a variety of specialists across the UK and were staggered at the ridiculous cost for a maximum of 3 days’ work i.e. Neville Johnson £8,500! We had all but given up, but a chance conversation with some close friends suggested we visit, and look at their recent stair renovation, undertaken by Richard of RJ Joinery, Wakefield. Witnessing his craftmanship, alongside a glowing reference, we invited Richard to visit us and supply a quote. We met Richard a few days later, just before Christmas 2023, and were extremely impressed. All existing newel posts, caps, handrail, and supports were to be removed and replaced with genuine oiled oak, unlike a number of 'specialists' who were simply going to clad the existing 47-year-old inadequate staircase. In addition, the open stringer would be replaced with oiled oak veneer ply. Whilst the closed stringers would be clad with oiled oak veneer ply. Furthermore, to add a contemporary feel to the finished article, we decided to install glass panel infills with brushed steel clamps. Finally, the treads and risers would be repaired, and put an end to the squeaky ascent to the first floor! Richard had a busy schedule and confirmed he could start work at the beginning of February 2024, once our pre-arranged redecoration had concluded at the end of January 2024. His quote promptly arrived, and we were delighted to engage a true craftsman at a highly competitive price, and a fraction of what Neville Johnson had quoted! Richard is a perfectionist, thoroughly professional, diligent, punctual, and extremely polite - he loved our fresh coffee! Each day he arrived by 08:15 and left a clean and tidy house on his departure. The whole project was completed in 2.5 days, which is highly impressive. We cannot speak highly enough of Richard, and the results speak for themselves. The outstanding quality of finish and attention to detail went well beyond our expectations. The attached photos show the project from start to completion. Thank you Richard for delivering a first-class design and renovation on budget and within the agreed schedule! We have no hesitation in highly recommending RJ Joinery for your staircase renovation. You will not be disappointed! Stuart & Karen Cousins

Richard did a brilliant job of updating our staircase and hanging doors to a high quality. He turned up on time, tidied up as he went along and generally respected our property. He always responded in good time when I had questions about the job. Would highly recommend him.

We are very pleased with our staircase renovation completed recently by Richard. From the start, we were given different options and costs for the project. We had a very creaky staircase which was fixed, then oak cladding fitted alongside new oak treads, spindles and handrails. The work was completed to a very high standard and the finished staircase looks amazing. Richard even came back to add an additional top tread. We would definitely recommend Richard. Julie & Graham Mattison

We love our new kitchen. Martin was great to work with and was so invested in us getting a great kitchen, it felt more than just a job for him. Would definitely recommend to anyone to get him round for a quote and talk to him about your plans for your kitchen.

We got in touch with Martin after a kitchen unit fell off our wall. He was prompt and professional, coming to fix our issue within a matter of days. Didn’t over charge and a nice guy.

Really pleased with the installation & finish for my new kitchen. Martin was able to work quickly, following the guidelines using his own expertise.

Simply the best. Martin is professional, friendly, trustworthy and efficient. He manages projects start to finish with ease. Nothing seems to phase him, including my grumpy dog! He understood my vision for the kitchen and then helped to add practicality to it. I had a budget and he ensured we stuck to it offering insight on how and where to get better prices. Any extra trade he needed are all polite and respectful. I would 100% recommend Martin for any project. My new kitchen is better than I’d hoped and a lot of that is down to the extras he suggested. Thank you.

Ian did a fantastic job of fitting MDF skirtings and architraves in my newly plastered living room. He arrived on time, is very professional, and the work is to a very high standard. He even fixed a couple of sticking doors for me while he was here. Highly recommend, and will be asking him to do more work for me in the near future.

Ian came to add a cosmetic finish to the joint between a tile and oak floor. He is very professional, protects your property, and keeps you well-informed. He is a meticulous worker who takes pride in his work and makes sure the customer is fully happy with the result. I will definitely use Ian again for any other jobs in the house that require a skilled joiner.

Ian made and installed a beautiful bespoke bookcase, the end result is just as I imagined, his attention to detail is second to none, very clean and tidy worker too, easy to communicate with and very punctual and trustworthy. Would highly recommend! (Thankyou Ian for all your hard work).

Ian did a fantastic job on fitting my worktop and new sink. He also created a cupboard to hide my boiler and the unsightly pipes. Cupboard has now been painted to match the kitchen units. I am so pleased with it and the attention given. Ian is meticulous.

Great workmanship

Extremely good. Friendly staff.

Very good prices and helpful Got some really nice wood

Got exactly what I wanted for a good price. The owner was helpful and friendly. Offered to cut the reclaimed scaffolding boards I wanted to size. Not a guarantee that is always on offer as it was quiet when I went

Brilliant place, friendly, helpful, good prices, don't think this can be beaten on price. Definately worth the journey.

Hidden gem of a reclaimed timber yard. Very helpful owner, good prices and a vast selection of timber. Just be aware this is RECLAIMED TIMBER not new sawn boards. If you're looking for something rustic to work with this is the bees knees.