Competent Carpentry
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Competent Carpentry — builders in London

Competent Carpentry is a professional carpentry and building firm led by Gary Lally, who has 25 years of trade experience behind him. Most of its work is for homes, and new jobs come mainly from recommendations by past clients. The firm visits prospective and current clients to discuss their needs and uses 3D drawings to help them picture their projects.

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London & 15 kmCity of Westminster, Sutton, Croydon, Fulham…
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Price guide

Typical building prices in London · Locufy price guide

The ranges are what London homes typically pay, from Locufy's price guides. They are not Competent Carpentry's own prices: you can ask Competent Carpentry for its price from this page — asking is free, with no obligation.

Building & extensions

BuilderGeneral building work
£180–400per dayprice guide →
House extensionSingle or two-storey
£1,800–4,000per m²price guide →
Loft conversionAttic into a usable room
£30,000–95,000per projectprice guide →
Garage conversionGarage into living space
£10,000–30,000per projectprice guide →
Conservatory installerSupplied and built
£8,500–32,000per projectprice guide →
BricklayerWalls, piers and repairs
£200–380per dayprice guide →
GroundworksFoundations, drainage and levels
£2,500–15,000per projectprice guide →

Kitchens, bathrooms & interiors

Kitchen fitterUnits, worktops and appliances
£6,000–25,000per kitchenprice guide →
Bathroom fitterStrip out and full refit
£4,000–15,000per bathroomprice guide →
Wet room installerTanked and fully tiled
£5,000–15,000per roomprice guide →
TilerFloors and walls
£30–100per m²price guide →
PlastererSkimming and patch repairs
£200–700per roomprice guide →
Carpenter & joinerDoors, frames and fitted joinery
£180–400per dayprice guide →
Flooring installerWood, laminate and vinyl
£18–70per m²price guide →

Roofs, walls & windows

RooferPitched roofs and repairs
£150–2,000per jobprice guide →
Flat roofingFelt, rubber and fibreglass
£1,200–6,500per roofprice guide →
Roof repairSlipped slates and leaks
£150–1,000per repairprice guide →
Guttering installationNew gutters and downpipes
£400–1,600per jobprice guide →
Fascias & soffitsReplace rotten timber boards
£1,400–4,500per jobprice guide →
Window & double glazing installerSupplied and fitted
£350–1,500per windowprice guide →
Damp proofingSurvey and treatment
£500–4,000per jobprice guide →

Typical prices from Locufy's UK 2026 price guides — each guide explains what the job involves and what moves the price. Rendering and insulation installer are priced on survey.

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About

About Competent Carpentry

Competent Carpentry is a professional carpentry and building firm led by Gary Lally, who has 25 years of trade experience behind him. Most of its work is for homes, and new jobs come mainly from recommendations by past clients. The firm visits prospective and current clients to discuss their needs and uses 3D drawings to help them picture their projects.

At a glance

Trade
Building and construction
Based
Croydon
Covers
London and 15 km around
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Areas

London and the towns around it

Based in London, Competent Carpentry works across the city and about 15 km around it.

  • London
  • City of Westminster
  • Sutton
  • Croydon
  • Fulham
  • Purley
  • Mitcham
  • Beckenham
  • Streatham
  • Eltham

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Questions

Before you book

Who runs Competent Carpentry?

Gary Lally runs the firm, bringing 25 years of experience in carpentry and building.

What kind of work does Competent Carpentry mainly do?

Most of its work is for homes, meaning domestic projects.

How do most new customers find Competent Carpentry?

Almost all of its enquiries arrive through recommendations from existing customers.

Does Competent Carpentry offer design ideas for a project?

Yes, the firm offers original, creative ideas for planned work.

Can customers see how a project will look before work starts?

Yes, the firm uses a three-dimensional drawing system so clients can picture the finished job.

Can I get a quote from Competent Carpentry?

Yes, you can request a free quote through the firm's website.

How many projects has Competent Carpentry completed?

The firm has completed more than 250 projects successfully.

How satisfied are Competent Carpentry's customers?

The firm reports 100% customer satisfaction.

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