Carpenter & builderin Exeter
Based on Bridge Road in Exeter, we build extensions, convert lofts, fit kitchens and carry out carpentry for homes across the city, from Georgian townhouses to new-build estates.
Every job priced individually after a visit to your Exeter home
City & Guilds Level 3
Plus a Diploma in Site Carpentry
£2m public liability
Insured while we work
12-month guarantee
On all our workmanship
One point of contact
Small team, trusted regular trades
Exeter
Based in Exeter
JCK Carpentry & Building is based at 16 Bridge Road, Exeter, so the city is where we do much of our work. Whether you're in Heavitree, St Thomas, Pennsylvania, Pinhoe, Alphington, St Leonard's or one of the newer developments on the edge of the city, you're close to home for us.
Exeter's housing is unusually varied for a city of its size. Around the centre and St Leonard's there are Georgian and Regency townhouses and terraces. Heavitree, Mount Pleasant, Newtown and St Thomas are full of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, while Whipton, Beacon Heath and Countess Wear have large areas of post-war housing. On the fringes, estates built over the last twenty years or so are still settling in.
Each type brings its own needs. Victorian terraces are often ready for a rear or side-return extension and a loft conversion to add a bedroom. Post-war semis frequently need a new kitchen, flooring and updated carpentry throughout. Newer homes often want garden rooms, fitted wardrobes and the extra finishing work that developers leave out.
With the university and hospital nearby, many Exeter households are also working from home or need space for growing families. That's why loft conversions, garden offices and fitted storage are some of the most common enquiries we get from Exeter homeowners.
Services in Exeter
What we do in Exeter.
Every service we offer is available to Exeter homeowners. Here's how each one helps.
Extensions in Exeter
Single and two-storey extensions for Exeter homes, managed from groundworks to finish.
About extensions
Loft Conversions in Exeter
Turn your Exeter loft into a bedroom, office or en-suite, led by a carpenter who trained on loft conversions.
About loft conversions
Kitchen Fitting in Exeter
Units levelled and aligned, worktops jointed cleanly, and plumbing and electrics coordinated for your Exeter kitchen through one point of contact.
About kitchen fitting
Garden Rooms in Exeter
Insulated timber garden rooms for working or relaxing in your Exeter garden, built on the right base for your ground.
About garden rooms
Carpentry in Exeter
First and second fix, doors, staircases and skirting, set out and fitted to suit Exeter homes, however old or uneven the walls and floors.
About carpentry
Flooring in Exeter
Solid, engineered and laminate floors laid on a properly prepared subfloor, so your Exeter floor stays flat and quiet.
About flooring
Cut & Truss Roofs in Exeter
Traditional cut roofs and truss roofs for extensions, outbuildings and dormers in Exeter, built to the approved design.
About cut & truss roofs
Bespoke Furniture & Wardrobes in Exeter
Fitted wardrobes and built-in storage made to fit alcoves, eaves and awkward spaces in Exeter homes.
About bespoke furniture & wardrobes
Bathroom Fitting in Exeter
Complete bathroom installs in Exeter, built to stay dry, with trusted plumbers and electricians coordinated for you.
About bathroom fittingWhy JCK
Why choose us in Exeter.
- We're an Exeter business, based on Bridge Road, so a site visit anywhere in the city is straightforward to arrange.
- Jake Killen is a City & Guilds Level 3 qualified carpenter with a Diploma in Site Carpentry. He began with a carpentry apprenticeship straight from school. His experience covers loft conversions, kitchen fitting, timber frame houses and groundworks, which suits Exeter's mix of old and new housing.
- You deal with one point of contact. Jake coordinates a small team and a regular network of trusted plumbers, electricians, plasterers and decorators, so you're not managing trades yourself.
- Every job is priced individually after a visit, covered by £2 million public liability insurance and backed by a 12-month workmanship guarantee.
- Read Jake's story
Local knowledge
What Exeter homes commonly need
The age and style of Exeter's housing, and the city's damp South West climate, shape the problems we're asked to fix.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces
Terraces in Heavitree, St Thomas and Mount Pleasant often have uneven floors, walls that are far from square and original timbers that have been altered many times over. New carpentry has to be scribed to the building, and floors usually need securing and levelling before any new flooring goes down.
Georgian and listed properties
Older townhouses around the centre may be listed or in a conservation area, which affects what can be changed. Work on these homes needs care with original features such as sash windows, panelled doors and staircases.
Post-war and 1960s–70s homes
These houses are often structurally sound but have tired kitchens, thin internal doors and dated joinery. They respond well to a full second fix refresh, new flooring and a modern kitchen.
Newer estates
Newer homes on the edge of Exeter can have small rooms and little built-in storage. Fitted wardrobes, garden rooms and loft conversions (where the roof design allows) are common ways to add space. Trussed roofs need an engineer's design before any alteration.
Damp, rain and ventilation
Exeter gets plenty of rain, and older homes with poor ventilation can suffer condensation. Bathrooms, loft rooms and garden rooms need proper ventilation and insulation to stay dry and comfortable.
Our process
How a job in Exeter runs.
- Step 1
Site visit
Jake comes out, sees the job in person and talks through what you want, what's possible and anything that could affect the work.
- Step 2
Individual quote
Every job is different, so it's priced individually. Access, location and the layout and contents of your home all play a part, so you get an accurate quote rather than a guess.
- Step 3
Deposit and booking
A deposit secures your booking. The amount depends on the size and scale of the job.
- Step 4
The work
Our small team carries out the work, coordinating any trusted trades needed. Longer jobs use stage payments as the work progresses.
- Step 5
Completion and guarantee
We finish, check the work with you and hand over. Invoices are sent online and paid by bank transfer, and all our workmanship is guaranteed for 12 months.
Getting started
Starting your Exeter project.
Getting started on a project in Exeter is simple. Call Jake on 07487 872620, email enquiries@jckcarpentryandbuilding.co.uk or fill in the enquiry form. Tell us roughly what you have in mind, whether it's a single job such as new internal doors or a larger project such as an extension or loft conversion.
Jake will then arrange to visit your Exeter home. The site visit is where he sees the job in person, checks access, measures up and talks through what's possible. It's also your chance to ask questions and get a feel for who you'd be working with. Because every home is different, this is how we make sure the price you get is accurate.
After the visit you'll receive an individual quote. If you're happy, a deposit secures your booking, and larger projects are paid in stages as the work progresses. All invoices are sent online and paid by bank transfer, so there's a clear record at every step.
As well as Exeter, we work regularly in Crediton, Exmouth, Silverton, Cullompton and across the rest of our Devon coverage, so if you have family or a second property nearby, we can help there too.
Good to know
Exeter questions, answered.
Can't see your question? Call Jake on 07487 872620 or send an enquiry.
Also near Exeter
Do you serve Exeter?
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Yes. Exeter is part of our regular working area. We're based at 16 Bridge Road, Exeter, and work across Exeter, Exmouth, Dawlish, Cullompton, Tiverton, Crediton, Teignmouth, Silverton and Honiton.
How soon can you visit my home in Exeter?
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Call Jake on 07487 872620 or send an enquiry, and he'll arrange a site visit at a time that suits you. When the work can start depends on the job and our current bookings, and we'll tell you honestly.
How much does building work cost in Exeter?
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Every job is different, so we price each one individually after seeing it in person. Things like access, location and the layout of your home all play a part, so we'd rather give you an accurate quote than a guess.
Do you offer emergency work in Exeter?
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For anything urgent, call Jake directly on 07487 872620 (Mon–Sat, 7:30am–7:30pm) and he'll tell you honestly what he can do and when.
Is the work guaranteed?
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Yes. All our work comes with a 12-month workmanship guarantee. Any materials or fixtures supplied by the client are not covered under this guarantee.
How do payments work?
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We take a deposit to secure your booking, with stage payments on larger projects. All invoices are sent online and paid by bank transfer.
Are you insured?
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Yes. We hold £2 million public liability insurance.
Which parts of Exeter do you cover?
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All of Exeter, including Heavitree, St Thomas, Pennsylvania, Pinhoe, Alphington, Whipton, St Leonard's, Countess Wear and the newer developments on the edge of the city.
Can you work on listed or older homes in Exeter?
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Yes. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with Exeter City Council about what consents you need. We'll work to any approved plans.
Do you do loft conversions in Exeter terraces?
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Yes. Many Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Exeter suit a loft conversion. Jake will check head height and roof structure at the site visit.
Get a quote for your Exeter project
Tell us what you have in mind. Jake will visit your Exeter home and give you an accurate quote.
Next step
Ready to talk about
your project?
Get in touch to arrange a free site visit and quote. Jake comes out, sees the job in person and gives you an accurate price, not a guess.
Prefer to talk? Call Jake07487 872620Mon–Sat, 7:30am–7:30pm