Cabinet Makers in York, North Yorkshire

“My wife and I asked Tom Maxwell to replace a built-in wardrobe and include a bookcase to the side of it as an integral feature. From our first meeting with him we were most impressed by his interest, enthusiasm, knowledge and advice. With his help we arrived at an initial design and then he suggested we consider that and review it at leisure. He provided us with detailed drawings with the full specifications and a price. After consideration we changed some particulars and discussed them with him and he provided revised drawings. We visited him at his workshop so that we could examine and handle the woods that we were thinking of having used for our project and Tom gave us a very full briefing on their nature and qualities. We discussed finishes and he told us what he thought would best suit our needs as we had outlined them to him. He was also very helpful in advising us on handles, fitments etc and it was a delight to work with him and share in his enthusiasm for what he did. After we had confirmed the final design he gave us a definitive price and a timescale. His execution of the project was first class. The old wardrobe was removed and the new one and its accompanying bookcase were installed with a minimum of fuss and disruption and we are absolutely delighted with the result and feel proud to own such a lovely and unique piece of furniture. We look forward with pleasurable anticipation to working again with Tom and have already made a proposal to him to tackle a very difficult and complicated piece of cabinet making. We would recommend Tom and his colleague without reservation.”

“Nick has completed three major projects for us. Two beautiful libraries and a kitchen. His craftsmanship and attention to detail are outstanding. He listens really well and responds creatively to the brief and is in consultation at every stage of the project.”

“Edward has made a number of pieces of furniture for us, including a fitted, built-in laundry cupboard and a bespoke kitchen cabinet for artisan coffee making, including knock-box and spaced cup holders. The standard of his craftsmanship, which uses traditional methods, is very high. Edward is personable, reliable, conscientious and talented. I would highly recommend him and would happily commission him again.”

“Josh created a bespoke kitchen for us this year and we could not be more thrilled with it. His professionalism and exceptional skill are a marvel and privelage to encounter. His work speaks for itself, but the craftsmanship and elegance of his woodworking is unique yet personal. I have been truly in awe of his skills and could not recommend him higher for bringing something to life in your home.”

“John has completed a number of projects for us from vanity units in bathrooms, shelves and cupboards in the living room through to a full kitchen build. The quality of his work is fantastic and always completely tailored to our own specific requirements. The service is always professional and John is great to work with. We would highly recommend him.”

“We used Watkinson Joinery for our kitchen on a residential development project and were incredibly impressed with the quality of the service that we were provided with, it is evident that there has been the highest level of attention to detail throughout. We would definitely recommend and use this local company again in the future.”

“Andrew and Ben made two beautiful, large lighted bookcases with glass shelving and two matching lamp cabinets. They did an excellent job of sympathetically matching these new pieces to an existing cabinet, and delivered the pieces on time and on budget. Their prices were reasonable, the craftsmanship was superb, they were professional, prompt, and a pleasure to work with throughout the design, construction, and installation. I recommend them without reservation.”

“Projects: kitchen including bespoke cupboards and extractor hood, utility room fit out, double front door including arched frame, fitted bathroom units, bathroom wall cabinet, wood inlay cutlery canteen box, restoration of stair banisters. Ted was excellent throughout the design, make and installation of the projects we have used his services for. He listened to our requirements and our design ideas and his workmanship has been really great. We were able to work with Ted to change designs and materials to control costs where necessary. Teds skills have added a level of finesse to the finish of our house refurbishment project that could not have been achieved without his input. We are delighted.”