GCF Carpentry

Bespoke Fitted Furniture

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GCF Carpentry

Bespoke Fitted Furniture

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Hi,


I’m Gerard. I’ve lived and worked as a carpenter in Twickenham and Richmond my entire life. With over 30 years of experience, I provide a complete, one-to-one service—from the first phone call to the final brushstroke.


Because you deal directly with me, I can offer a high standard of work at a very reasonable cost. Whether you’re looking for a simple, budget-friendly design or a high-spec finish, I can tailor the project to suit your needs.


I build made-to-measure alcove units, bookcases, media units, and bench seating—handling everything from initial consultation through to final installation.


I offer two finishing options:

   •   Unpainted, helping you save money with full guidance on preparation and painting

   •   Fully finished, using high-quality paints such as Little Greene or Farrow & Ball


My process is designed to be clean and efficient. I prepare as much as possible in my workshop to reduce disruption in your home, and I take care to protect your floors and furniture during installation.


If you’re looking for genuine craftsmanship and a personal service, I’d be happy to help.

Please get in touch by email or call.


What our customers say

  • Jamie

    Gerard was an absolute gent. Not only is his quality exceptional, but he was an absolute joy to talk to. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of our local area and took the time to share that with us.

    We are really happy with the units and would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you.

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  • Roger

    I highly recommend Gerard. I wanted a set of shelves and cupboards that maximised storage space without dominating a small room. His design was spot-on, with lots of addition detailing such as the beading around the shelves and the inclusion of a deeper middle section with glass-fronted door. The craftsmanship is also if the highest order, and he was a pleasure to work with.

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  • Kate

    Gerard built 2 sets of alcove units, one with an added desk area, and made cupboards for our boiler and fuse box.


    We are incredibly pleased with the work that Gerard undertook, it has totally transformed the space. One think that stood Gerard apart from other quotes we had was his attention to detail and desire to get things absolutely right, he really thought about the design, and has added little touches that really add a level of quality to the finish that we hadn't expected when we set out on this project.


    Gerard was great to work with in the house - very courteous and always cleaned up after himself at the end of the day. We will definitely use him again on future carpentry projects and will highly recommend to friends and family who are looking for similar services.

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  • Ben

    Gerard installed these shelves and cupboards for records to match existing shelves in living room. The match was perfect, the workmanship excellent and the whole experience very positive. Highly recommend.

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  • Simon

    Gerard is one of those gems you just pray you are going to find when you're asking carpenters to pop round to quote. He is conscientious, polite, has immense integrity and his craftmanship is second to none. Gerard took on a huge project for us, we wanted a bespoke storage and media solution for a recent extension, Gerard's consultative approach allowed us to explain exactly what we wanted, which, as if by magic, he turned in to a unit within a very short space of time. It was a pleasure having him in our home, we've already booked in our next job with him.

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  • Neil

    Gerard took on two projects - a room-defining, floor-to-ceiling bookcase either side of a living room doorway, and some shelving above and below a worktop in the kitchen. Delighted with both. Gerard takes care to achieve the best possible outcome, advising on the most efficient use of space and the most pleasing design - which helps when you're not sure about either... Excellent.

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  • Beth

    Gerard built alcove / media units and a desk area for us. We had a specific idea of what we wanted and Gerard took our idea and made it even better! Everything was completely bespoke down to the finest details such as the chamfer edge, beading on bookshelf surrounds, depth of the drawers etc and finished to the highest quality. Attention to detail, communication, timing and professionalism was excellent! We are already lining Gerard up for our nest project! 100% recommend.

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  • James

    Really pleased with our alcove unit and shelves. The fit and finish are excellent and it looks like it's always been there. Gerard was a pleasure to work with, very meticulous and friendly - we'd happily work with him again.

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  • Amelia

    Gerard did an amazing job designing, making and fitting some alcove cabinets and floating shelves for our sitting room. He was incredibly helpful, providing us with ideas as to what would look good and made a real effort to get them looking perfect for the room. Would not hesitate to use Gerard again and really recommend his services.

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