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Service Area · Totnes

Carpenter & Joiner in Totnes

Totnes is about a 15-minute drive inland from our Paignton workshop — a market town packed with Georgian townhouses, medieval cottages and a fair few quirky Victorian shopfronts on the High Street. We do a lot of period-house carpentry here: original sash windows that need rebalancing, internal doors that haven't sat square since the 1800s, and bespoke alcove cabinetry that has to work around uneven walls and centuries-old quirks.

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What we do in Totnes

Carpentry & joinery, tailored to Totnes.

From quick door rehangs to full kitchen installs — the core jobs we handle most often around Totnes.

  • 01

    Period door rehanging

    Original Georgian and Victorian doors that have dropped on their hinges or are catching the frame — eased, packed, planed and refinished to match.

  • 02

    Sash window repair

    Sash cord replacement, rebalancing, draught-proofing and timber repair on the original sash windows in Totnes' period townhouses.

  • 03

    Bespoke alcove cabinetry

    Made-to-measure shelving and cupboards that work around the uneven walls, sloping floors and odd dimensions of period Totnes property.

  • 04

    Kitchen installation

    Modern kitchens fitted in townhouses, conversions and the newer estates around Follaton and Bridgetown — flat-pack to fully bespoke.

  • 05

    Skirting & architrave

    Replacement and matching of original Victorian skirting and architrave profiles — sourced or run from a sample.

  • 06

    Bespoke joinery

    One-off pieces — window seats, under-stair storage, panelling, built-in furniture — designed to fit the proportions of period Totnes rooms.

Local area

About working in Totnes.

Totnes has one of the most distinctive property mixes in South Devon — Georgian and Victorian townhouses lining the high street, medieval stone-built cottages on the back lanes, and modern estates out towards Follaton. Working in central Totnes means dealing with listed-building constraints, narrow stairwells, original lath-and-plaster walls and timber that hasn't been touched in 150 years. We've done period door rehanging in Fore Street townhouses, bespoke shelving in Castle Street flats, and full kitchen installs in the newer family homes on the edge of town.

From our Paignton base: roughly 15 minutes (8 miles). We can usually be on-site for a quote within 24 hours.

Neighbourhoods we work in

  • Bridgetown
  • Follaton
  • Watercombe
  • Berry Pomeroy (nearby)
  • Dartington (nearby)
  • Harberton (nearby)
Reviews

What our customers say.

Real Google reviews from homeowners and landlords across Torbay and South Devon — including Totnes.

  • Jamie Hollingworth23/03/2026

    Reece is a local carpenter who is very reliable, respectful and trustworthy. I had 7 internal doors replaced which were not the easiest as all the frames were far from straight. Reece done an excellent job to over come this and finished the job to a high standard. Highly recommend him.

  • Samantha B09/03/2026

    Came out short notice to fit my door, amazing job, definitely recommend (using him for the other 8 doors i need fitting)

  • Bill Collins16/02/2026

    6 doors fitted by Reece. More than happy with the with the job. Tidy worker Reece always tidied up

  • Rob Smith27/01/2026

    We have just had all of our internal doors replaced. From the first visit, to quote and installation the communication was great. Reece was always punctual, cleaned up at the end of the day and has done a fantastic job - a really great tradesman, I can’t recommend him highly enough.

  • natalie Boyd15/12/2025

    Great job, very efficient, and left the house spotless, cupboard doors look amazing.

  • Tom Cobos15/11/2025

    We urgently needed a new door for the guest toilet after having to get rid of the old one, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. From start to finish, Reece was professional, efficient, and incredibly attentive to detail. He listened to everything we asked for—including fitting the lock exactly as needed—and made sure the space was spotless when he finished. It’s rare to find someone who works this quickly and carefully. We’re so glad we chose the right person for the job!

  • Leanne Jordan14/11/2025

    We couldnt be happier with Reece. His work is FANTASTIC! He is such a hard worker, such a lovely chap. I would recommend him to everyone. He has done a stunning job on our media wall. Thank you so much!

  • Sara Welsman13/03/2024

    Reece was fantastic! Quick response to my initial enquiry and attended the same day to carry out remedial problem following a “repair “ carried out by a different carpenter two weeks ago. My large kitchen wall cupboard is now firmly fixed and safe to use. Reece was friendly, efficient, professional, inexpensive and left everything tidy. I would definitely recommend him and use his services again. Thank you so much.

  • Brandon de Escofet28/02/2024

    Reece fitted us a brand new kitchen and did an outstanding job back in August 22. Is friendly, reliable and very professional. A few issues arose during the fit and reece found solutions for all of them, he overcomes all problems and gets the job done to a very high standard! Very pleased!

  • sonia johnson22/02/2024

    From first contact to job finishing communication was brilliant. Reece did a fantastic job on putting new door to the bathroom and making door to fit the storage cupboard under the stairs. Highly recommended.

  • gill blair17/01/2024

    Reece gave a very reasonable quote. Did the work promptly for us as we needed it doing asap. His work was to a high standard. Very friendly. Cleaned up after self. Price did not change as it often does with other tradespeople. Would recommend reece / Ram carpentry to anyone

  • stacia brooking17/12/2023

    I had my bedroom laminated. Very pleased with the job Reece done. Very friendly and nothing is to much trouble. Reasonable and reliable, everything is done to perfection. Leaves no mess behind, professional and highly recommended!! I will definitely be having more work done by Reece.

  • mick ford15/12/2023

    We had Reece fit 6 oak veneer doors we had brought from wicks , we think he has done a really good job colour change on doors is the vanish i used cheers Reece

  • John Rainey15/12/2023

    I have used Reece several times always on time leaves no mess very pleasant good price recommend highly John Paignton

  • Roseanna Morgan14/12/2023

    Left a five-star rating on Google.

  • Jasmine Radmore14/12/2023

    Left a five-star rating on Google.

FAQ · Totnes

Common questions from Totnes.

  • Can you work on listed buildings in Totnes?

    Yes, as long as the right listed-building consents are in place. We won't pull consent on your behalf, but we'll do the work to whatever spec the local authority or your conservation officer requires.

  • How quickly can you reach Totnes for a quote?

    Usually within 24-48 hours. From our Paignton base it's about a 15-minute drive. Most non-urgent jobs we can start within a week or two of you accepting the quote.

  • Can you match original period skirting and architrave?

    Yes — we either source matching profile from a local timber yard or have the profile run from a sample. We've done this on several Totnes period townhouses where the original woodwork had to be replaced but not visibly changed.

  • Do you fit kitchens from Howdens or other suppliers in Totnes?

    Yes. We fit kitchens from anywhere — Howdens, B&Q, Wickes, Magnet, IKEA — or we'll build a bespoke kitchen to your spec from scratch.

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