Carpentry and Joinery in Hertfordshire

Last reviewed: October 2026 by R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders

R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders provides carpentry and joinery in Hertfordshire from our Hemel Hempstead base: first-fix roof timbers, floor joists and stud walls, and second-fix internal doors, skirting, architraves and kitchen fitting. We take on standalone carpentry jobs as well as whole projects. Call 01442 976 112 for a free quote.

At a glance

First fix: Roof structures, floor joists, stud walls
Second fix: Doors, frames, skirting, architraves
Fitting: Kitchens, utility rooms, windows and doors
Job size: Single jobs and whole projects
Experience: Over 30 years
Quotes: Free and written – call 01442 976 112

What carpentry and joinery do we do?

Our carpentry and joinery in Hertfordshire covers both the structural timber you never see and the finishing joinery you see every day:

Carpentry we carry out
Stage	Typical work
First fix (before plastering)	Roof structures, floor joists, stud partition walls, door linings
Second fix (after plastering)	Hanging internal doors, skirting boards, architraves, ironmongery
Fitting	Kitchens, utility rooms, windows and external doors
Projects	Loft conversions, extensions, garage conversions

Staircase with white spindles – an example of carpentry and joinery in Hertfordshire by our team — Example of our work: staircase with white spindles.

Where do we offer carpentry and joinery?

We're based in Hemel Hempstead and cover Hertfordshire and nearby counties. Each town has its own page, for example carpentry in Hemel Hempstead, carpentry in St Albans and carpentry in Berkhamsted, or see all the areas we cover.

Hallway with a tiled floor — Example of our work: hallway with a tiled floor.

Does carpentry work need approval?

Most internal carpentry, such as new doors, skirting or kitchen units, needs no approval. Structural timber work, such as roof structures, joists and loft conversions, needs Building Regulations approval, and replacement windows and external doors must meet Building Regulations through a competent person scheme or building control.

Why choose us for carpentry and joinery in Hertfordshire?

Carpentry is in our name. Customers choose us for carpentry and joinery in Hertfordshire because:

Over 30 years' experience – in carpentry, building and home renovation.
All trades under one roof – carpenters, builders, roofers, painters and kitchen fitters in one team.
Design to completion – one firm manages your project from groundwork to final finish.
Built on recommendations – most of our work comes from repeat customers, referrals and word of mouth.
Clean, considerate sites – customers regularly mention tidy sites and work cleared up daily.

“Russell did a fantastic job for us on our kitchen extension and fit out and his work has stood the test of time.”
J Scott, customer review

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Carpentry and joinery in Hertfordshire: frequently asked questions

What is the difference between carpentry and joinery?

Carpentry usually means structural and on-site timber work, such as roof structures, joists and stud walls. Joinery usually means finished items such as doors, frames, skirting and architraves. We do both.

What is first fix and second fix carpentry?

First fix is the structural timber work done before plastering, such as joists, stud walls and door linings. Second fix comes after plastering, such as hanging doors and fitting skirting and architraves.

Do you take on small carpentry jobs?

Yes. No job is too big or small, from hanging doors to the carpentry for a complete loft conversion.

Do you fit kitchens?

Yes. Kitchen installations are one of our main services, including the building work and carpentry around them.

Which areas do you cover for carpentry?

We're based in Hemel Hempstead and cover Hertfordshire and nearby parts of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and north-west London.

Ready to talk about your project? Call 01442 976 112 or 07799 800 880, message us on WhatsApp or send us your project details for a free, no-obligation quote.