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R G Carpentry and Construction
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Fitted Furniture
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What types of finish can we get the furniture in?
As carpentry specialists, we offer various finishes to suit all budgets, raw MDF can be left for those wanting to decorate themselves or if they already have their decorator arranged.
Pre-finished vinyl wrap comes in over 40 different colours and finishes to choose from with over 20 styles available. Spray finish is a top-of-the-range finish that can be matched to any colour and comes in a variety of sheen’s.
Spray-finished doors can be CNC machined to any design and we can either work to your design or design a totally unique door just for you. We can also provide real wood and veneers lacquered, oiled or stained.
Can you design my fitted furniture for me?
We can help with everything from initial ideas to providing full cad drawings and manage the entire production and installation right to completion.
Will the work be disruptive?
Upon arrival at your home, we will start by protecting all floors in the affected rooms. We design all furniture on CAD software after our design consultation which enables us to manufacture all of the furniture off-site, this leaves us to only need to install the furniture and do minimal fitting on site with scribes etc.
Internal carpentry
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Are you able to supply new doors?
Yes, we have several trade accounts with leading manufacturers who supply hundreds of styles and colours and can usually find options for unusual sizes to fit existing linings.
Can you do wall panelling?
We can design supply and install all different styles and sizes of wall panelling to suit your desired look. We can also fully spray finish or hand paint to give it a professional look.
Can you coordinate internal work with other trades?
We can project manage and supply all necessary trades and materials to renovate any internal works required.
External Carpentry
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Do you do decking?
As carpentry specialists, we can supply and install all types of garden decking from composite and softwood to exotic hardwoods. We can also project manage and supply full garden renovations including pergolas, patios and landscaping.
What other external carpentry do you offer?
We can supply and install, garden rooms, outside bars, fascia and soffit replacement. Outdoor kitchens, carports, porch areas, garden offices and anything else required.
Will garden rooms increase the value of my home?
Yes if constructed properly and installed by a professional this can be a great way to increase the value of your home and aid in selling.
Cladding
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Do you supply and fit James Hardie cladding?
We are select professional cedral-approved cladding installers but we can also offer James Hardie or any other brand of cladding.
Do you offer a warranty?
As Cedral select approved installers we can provide a ten-year insurance-backed warranty. For all other brands, we can supply a manufacturer product warranty.
Will cladding add value to my home?
Professionally installed cladding can add value to your home by increasing the curb appeal and creating a new smart finish to your home, it can also increase the thermal rating and EPC of your home so it’s highly recommended as a great investment.
Roofing
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Can you design the roof for me?
Of course, we can either supply architects to design the roof ready for the roof manufacturer to supply from or we can take existing designs to our supplier who will be able to design and supply the roof from your plans.
Do you do traditional hand-cut roofing?
We are carpentry experts in all types of roofing from hand cut and vaulted to truss roofs with hips and valleys as well as flat roofing with grp or rubber EPDM. We also work on everything from new builds and extensions to existing roofs.
Can you fit the entire roof?
We can project manage and supply the entire process from architects’ designs and manufacturing to installation along with fully fitted roof covering with soffit and fascia.
Extensions and Renovations
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Can you quote for me without architect drawings?
We will only be able to provide loose estimates without full architectural spec drawings as we cannot truly price without knowing material specs and dimensions.
If you have an idea of the size and brief of the extension or if you have pre-planning proposed plans we can provide parameter estimates but these may include a consultation fee.
Can you project manage for us?
We can project manage and supply all trades and materials from initial enquiry until handover, we usually recommend this service as it enables the project to run seamlessly and not only deliver on time but also provides the excellent finish that we pride ourselves on.
Kitchens
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Will I still be able to use my kitchen while the new one is fitted?
Prior to any work beginning in your kitchen, all works will be planned in a schedule of works provided to you and all trades involved.
We will not begin ripping out of the existing kitchen until every trade is booked and confirmed which enables us to run as smoothly as possible and keep your kitchen out of action for as short time as possible. We usually recommend clients set up a small kitchen station in another room during work.
Will you fit a kitchen if I buy it myself?
Due to previous issues fitting non-supplied kitchens, we will only fit kitchens supplied by our recommended suppliers to be able to ensure a high-quality installation.
Do you offer different ranges of kitchens?
We have trade accounts with all of the household kitchen brands which can be supplied as well as designs and showroom assistance.
We can also offer full high-end one-off bespoke kitchens all the way from design to completion. We can also offer all types of worktops from quartz and granite to solid oak and compact laminate.
Staircase Renovations
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Can I have new newel posts on my stairs?
Of course, you can, most newel posts can be fully removed and replaced without affecting the integrity of the staircase, occasionally there will be newel posts that can’t be fully removed but they can be cut down in height and joined seamlessly with the new post, we also have options to overload old posts to create a brand new look.
Can I use my stairs during work?
Naturally, some caution will need to be taken but we will always schedule works to make them usable during the works and to make them as safe as possible.
You will still be able to use them for access to upstairs and we will make sure they are safe to use before the end of each day.
Can you fit glass balustrades?
As carpentry specialists, we can offer virtually all styles of staircase including modern-looking glass balustrades
Media Walls
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Can you design my media wall?
We can project manage and supply the project from design right through to installation.
Can you supply the electric fires?
We can offer advice, supply and fit all types, styles and sizes of electric fire for your media wall.
Can you fit My TV and soundbar?
We offer TV, soundbar or any media installation into the finished media wall.
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