James Charnley Joinery offers a craft-based, individual and reliable service at very reasonable rates. From our workshop we cover the whole of Preston and the surrounding area and can visit your home or site to provide a free estimates on all joinery and carpentry work. James Charnley has over 20 years experience and combines traditional woodworking skills with expertise in the newest materials and technology.
The uniting factors are always accuracy, attention to detail and an excellent finish. James Charnley regards customer satisfaction as his first priority and the many recommendations from satisfied customers are testimony to this. Each job undertaken includes a full consultation with the client to ensure that the work is will be carried out in accordance with specifications.
This ensures our competence and your satisfaction. As well as interior and exterior joinery work, James Charnley also undertakes specialised woodworking commissions such as bespoke furniture and restoration. Experience of traditional furniture making techniques and materials and a knowledge of architectural styles and details (18th to 20th century) provide integrity combined with the skills of a traditional craftsman.
The uniting factors are always accuracy, attention to detail and an excellent finish. James Charnley regards customer satisfaction as his first priority and the many recommendations from satisfied customers are testimony to this. Each job undertaken includes a full consultation with the client to ensure that the work is will be carried out in accordance with specifications.
This ensures our competence and your satisfaction. As well as interior and exterior joinery work, James Charnley also undertakes specialised woodworking commissions such as bespoke furniture and restoration. Experience of traditional furniture making techniques and materials and a knowledge of architectural styles and details (18th to 20th century) provide integrity combined with the skills of a traditional craftsman.
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James Charnley has been making and designing furniture for over 25 years. All pieces are made out of solid wood and constructed using traditional methods. The result is craftsman made furniture designed to your specifications. These pieces stand out from the uniformity of mass produced furniture and provide years of enduring use and enjoyment.
These arched doors were designed to fit into an existing space on an extension built onto a Victorian town house in Ashton, Preton. Their installation had a marked effect on retaining the heat within the room as well as providing a distinctive feature for the interior. The construction was redwood (pine) thoughout using traditional methods of jointing and panelling.
This was an unusual commission for a carp pool which was to be a curved and irregular shape made possible by it's unique construction. Using railway sleepers laid vertically it was possible to build a sweeping circumferance which was then topped with treated wood cut to shape on a bandsaw. I was able to fulfill all the requirements of the clients design.
With an eleven foot span, this was quite a wide gate and unusually low. It was very important that the gate was strong and accurately constructed. Other factors to consider were a height clearance to be made in order for the gate to clear the up rising drive. The clients, Mr and Mrs Jolley, where very pleased with the work.
This double gate was part of an upgrading of previous gates and pergolas in a large Victorian House and garden in Fulwood, Preston. The wooden gate pictured was built to improve privacy and security. There is an exterior lock fitted with a sliding latch and keys. The redwood used in the construction was vacuum treated to protect it against decay and the posts, including those of the pergola are tannelised.
Reviews (4)
Ben Farrington
Nov 07, 2021
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James fitted a reclaimed door on the garage, altered some kitchen cupboards, and repaired two shed doors for us. He was friendly, prompt, efficient and the work was completed to a very high standard. We were particularly impressed by his attention to detail and how much he cared about the process. Very happy to recommend him👍
Bryan Seals
Dec 22, 2019
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Craig Newsham
Jun 28, 2019
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We’ve been working our way through a Victorian house renovation piece by piece and James has been our best and most reliable of all our tradesman.
Stud walls, a new garden gate, new floor boards and completely new staircase completed perfectly so far.
Always offers his thoughts and advice and does a great job.
Stud walls, a new garden gate, new floor boards and completely new staircase completed perfectly so far.
Always offers his thoughts and advice and does a great job.
Louise Gilbert
Jun 18, 2018
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