Established in 2017 and a proud member of both the Federation Of Master Builders and Trustmark since January 2021. I offer a professional approach to every project with a warm and friendly service, and take a high degree of pride in my work to deliver outstanding results. Please take a …
Bathroom remodel in a 1930's home. This project included replacing the Artex ceiling and the rotten floorboards, complete rewire with new LED lights and extractor, partial …Read more
Bathroom remodel in a 1930's home. This project included replacing the Artex ceiling and the rotten floorboards, complete rewire with new LED lights and extractor, partial plastering of ceiling and walls, installation of toilet and basin combination unit, bath, shower, tiling of floor and partial tiling of walls plus decorating.
Bespoke wardrobes made and installed with the addition of LED lighting. Carcasses were made from Maple-ply, drawer fronts and frames were made from Poplar and painted with Farrow & Ball.
Bespoke wardrobes
Built and installed bespoke fitted wardrobes in dressing room and installed new radiator. Wardrobe carcasses were made from Birch-ply, the desk top, shelf and coat hanger …Read more
Built and installed bespoke fitted wardrobes in dressing room and installed new radiator. Wardrobe carcasses were made from Birch-ply, the desk top, shelf and coat hanger were made from solid oak, and the doors and drawer fronts were made from solid oak and painted with Farrow & Ball.
This project included designing, building, and complete installation of an en-suite to the clients master bedroom, installing new walls, doors, windows, electrics and plumbing to accommodate the new addition.
Removal of oak ceiling beams
Removed solid oak ceiling beams due to restriction of head height, and the fact that these had previously been added for the look and were not structural to the building. …Read more
Removed solid oak ceiling beams due to restriction of head height, and the fact that these had previously been added for the look and were not structural to the building. Once these were removed, a new lighting circuit was installed ready for the new ceiling to go up. This was then decorated, and the LED downlights and pendent lights were installed.
We were fortunate to have Crafty Duck (James) remediate a disaster of a piece of work completed by a prior tradesman.
We are very pleased with James’ work. He put thought and pride into what he did, and we are delighted with the finished product.
Additionally, James is very tidy and goes to lengths to ensure that the minimal mess is created whilst he’s working, and that all mess is cleared upon completion.
We would have no hesitation in using James again, nor in recommending him.
Celine N.
Canterbury
Jun 2024
Amazing job by James. Attention to detail second to none - thoroughly recommend him and his work. So helpful and supportive :-)
Tricia
Lyminge
Feb 2024
25 year old bathroom completely gutted . Walls, ceiling, floors replaced . Replasterd, painted and retiled to a high standard . New bath, vanity unit, towel warmer, in line extractor & shower From start to finish James was honest about the costs and work required and cut no corners. His work was meticulous and came in on budget . We couldn't be happier with the outcome . Recommened .
Jim and Alison .
Canterbury
Aug 2023
We have used James for several jobs in our previous and current home and cannot fault his work. He is extremely professional, keeps his work area incredibly neat and tidy, is communicative and upfront. His suggestions and recommendations are always thoughtful and welcomed, is considerate of our requests and requirements while thoroughly explaining options and decisions. We are very pleased with all the work he has completed for us which has been to an exceptionally high standard and would not hesitate to recommend him.
Natalie Sutherland
Whitstable
Aug 2023
We are extremely pleased with the work James has completed recently and on the many projects before including a refit of our bathroom. Nothing is too much trouble, he is great at interpreting my requests!!!
James’s work is professional, efficient, clean & tidy. I would not hesitate to recommend James whether it is a small job or complete refit.
Isobel Woods
Canterbury
Jul 2023
James from The Crafty Duck is an excellent carpenter and ‘Jack of all trades’. He is extremely knowledgeable and versatile with a wide range of skills and an ability to problem solve for awkward jobs. He is extremely polite, clean and tidy in his workspace with great care for his equipment which is kept in impeccable condition. He has completed two huge jobs for us - new kitchen install and bespoke handmade wardrobes/dressing room. He never cuts corners & reasonable on costing.
Sheena & Paul B
Wingham
Oct 2022
Very professional finish and provided great design ideas for us . Very pleased and many compliments .
Lynn Gremo
Chartham
Jun 2022
James is very professional and the work he has carried out for us has always been finished to a extremely high standard. We trust his recommendations on the best approach to any work and we have 100% confidence in his technical and design advice.
Sophie Unwin
Faversham
Jun 2022
We contacted James back in 2020 following on from a recommendation from one of his previous customers as we had recently purchased a property although structurally sound required decoration and overhaul of all services. Our initial requirement was to replace the main bathroom that required a complete overhaul.
A major benefit working with James is his ability to switch between all trades (carpentry, electrics, plumbing, tiling and general re-decoration) providing an excellent job in each. Another major benefit working with James is his good advice on design options available and his ability to deliver on that design to a very high standard.
From our initial requirement to overhaul the bathroom, James has since completed a complete renovation of all rooms including 5x bedrooms, en-suite and fitted kitchen and utility room to a very high standard that has always been commented on by visitors who have seen the before and after renovation.
All in all a great job done.