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How To Choose The Best Carpenter For You - Creating Bespoke Wood Designs With U-Wood


U-Wood team at work - expert carpenters based in March Cambridgeshire

We know that it can be a minefield when it comes to choosing the right team for your project, no matter the trade. But when it comes to working with the U-Wood Bespoke Designs team, we know that our clients will always be happy with not only our high levels of customer service, but our top quality woodmanship.


That being said, we've listed the top 3 things that you should consider when looking for a good carpenter in Cambridgeshire - and a few photos and reviews to help convince you that we are the right people for your bespoke wooden design project, no matter how big or small, whether inside or outside - we've got your back!



U-Wood bespoke designs expert carpenters based in March, Cambridgeshire


1 - Decide on the level of quality you want - which will dictate your budget

There are many people making wooden furniture and wooden home décor items in the UK, but only some are true professionals who will tell you the true cost of the project, which includes materials and workmanship. There are so many different types of wood you can use to build with, but we will always recommend the best wood for the job.


wooden bench built by u-wood bespoke designs - at a church in march, cambridgeshire

Earlier this month we installed this stunning three-seater bench in the grounds of St Mary's Church in March, Cambridgeshire. As it was to be an outdoor wooden furniture piece, we of course had to build it to a very high standard using teak hardwood to ensure it would endure the British weather for decades to come. This bench could have been built with a different wood, such as a softwood, but it wouldn't last - so St. Mary's church ensured the budget matched their vision. We just love the gentle curves on the arms and legs on this bench, don't you?






2 - Decide your preferred timescale

Trust us, the best carpenters won't finish your large scale bespoke project in a matter of a couple of days..... it will take time, but it will be worth it in the end!


bespoke wooden bookshelves library shelving floor to ceiling wiiden shelving unit built by u-wood bespoke designs, expert carpenters based in march, cambridgeshire

Take this project that we completed a few weeks ago. We were asked to build several bespoke wooden book shelves to line three walls in this room - which also happened to be in one of the oldest houses in March. So this meant no drilling into walls and no removing or cutting of skirting boards; plus we had to contend with very uneven walls, floor and ceiling, and some 85 degree corners! However, we love a challenge, so undeterred, we got to work designing and constructing the shelving.


With approximately 70 metres of wooden shelving now available in this room, treated to ensure it matched the colour of the 'old' original house beams as closely as possible; and with the above 'wonky wall' challenges to overcome, you can imagine the time and care it took to complete this project. All that's left now is for the shelves to be filled - we do hope our client has enough books!



3 - Do your research!

Check their website, is it professional and kept up to date? Do they have good reviews on Google? Can you see photo evidence of their work, and their team? Do they have a legitimate address and company number?


Speaking of reviews - here is one of our favourites from 2022, from Caroline Beeken - she and her lovely family who were not only very welcoming, but also were huge Disney fans!

welcome home sign made by u-wood bespoke designs in march, cambridgeshire

"Love our new welcome to our home sign. I really wanted something that would suit us, being Disney mad, this is AMAZING. The Mickey heads are changeable… so both my boys are busy painting there birthday Mickey, and a birthday Mini for me and we will have Christmas, Easter and a few more holiday ones. Quick service, lovely person. Thank you so much again, boys kept telling me to change the Mickeys already.... "




If you are planning a home décor project this year and need help creating bespoke wooden furniture, please get in touch with our team of expert carpenters at U-Wood Bespoke Designs in March, Cambridgeshire on 01354 607884

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