Questions, answered

We're based in Christchurch and work across Dorset and Hampshire, including Bournemouth, Poole, the New Forest, Ringwood, Ferndown, Wimborne and the surrounding towns. If you're nearby, just ask.

Yes. FR Carpentry Ltd is a VAT-registered limited company (VAT No. 416817782) and we carry full insurance for the work we undertake.

Always. We'll visit, talk through your project and provide a clear, no-obligation quote. We aim to get back to you within 24 hours of your enquiry.

Through careful planning and regular updates. We agree a programme before we start and our team ensures each phase is completed on time and to a high standard.

In many cases the work falls under permitted development, but it depends on size, your property and whether you're in a conservation area. We assess this and handle any applications needed.

Around 8 to 12 weeks depending on complexity. A single-storey extension is usually 10 to 16 weeks on site.

Survey and design, then structure, first-fix services, plastering, second-fix, kitchens and bathrooms, and finally decoration and snagging. We coordinate every trade for you.

We assess the property and break the work down room by room, giving you a clear, itemised quote rather than a vague headline figure.

We agree a clear payment schedule tied to project stages before work begins. No surprises, no large upfront demands.

Yes. A tidy, well-managed site is something our clients consistently mention. We respect that we're working in your home.