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Notes from the workshop.
Straight answers to the questions people ask before hiring a carpenter in Bath — how long things take, what to plan for, and what to check before you commit.
Kitchen Islands in Georgian Terraces: Why They Usually Don't Fit
Most Bath townhouse kitchens can't take an island, and forcing one in makes the room worse. Here's how to tell before you spend money on a design — and what works instead.
20 Aug 2026
What to Ask a Carpenter Before Hiring Them in Bath
A practical list of questions that separate a properly run carpentry job from one that runs into problems halfway through.
12 Aug 2026
Bespoke Carpentry vs Flatpack: What You're Actually Paying For
When a standard flatpack system genuinely works fine, and when the extra cost of bespoke joinery is solving a real problem, not just buying prestige.
10 Aug 2026
Kitchen Installation Timeline: What to Expect Week by Week
A realistic breakdown of a bespoke kitchen installation in Bath, from first site visit to the final fit — so you know what's normal and what isn't.
7 Aug 2026
Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Room in BANES?
Permitted development rules for garden rooms in Bath and North East Somerset, when you actually need to apply, and what a Lawful Development Certificate does.
4 Aug 2026
Fitted Wardrobe Ideas for Bath's Trickiest Rooms
Sloped ceilings, alcoves, and under-stair voids — how a bespoke carpenter designs around the awkward features standard wardrobes can't handle.
1 Aug 2026
How to Choose a Carpenter in Bath: What to Check Before You Hire
The difference between a carpenter and a bespoke joiner, and the questions that actually tell you whether someone's right for your project.
29 Jul 2026