Carpenters Hampshire | CAWS Carpentry & Building

Carpentry

Craftsmanship in every joint

At CAWS Carpentry & Building we combine skill, experience and careful attention to detail in every carpentry job. Our team brings more than three decades of combined experience, for homes and businesses alike.

We create tailored designs that suit your property’s layout, style and budget, with bespoke interior and exterior solutions. Using quality timber and materials, we produce durable, well-finished results — completed on time and within the agreed budget.

What’s included

Bespoke joinery
Staircases
Fitted wardrobes & furniture
Doors & flooring
Summer houses & garden buildings
Decking & cladding

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Painted staircase with a carpet runner and panelled hallway

Our commitment to quality

We approach each project with close attention to detail, from bespoke joinery to full-scale renovations. Every piece of work is tailored to the needs of the client.

Once the work is finished we leave a clean, organised site, and we are on hand for guidance and support afterwards.

Inside and out

From staircases and fitted wardrobes inside the house to summer houses, decking and timber-clad garden buildings outside, our carpenters take on jobs of every size — for homeowners and for other builders who need a trusted carpentry team on site.

Timber decking and a cedar-clad screen on a rear terrace

A local Hampshire company since 2002

Ryan Caws set up CAWS Carpentry & Building in 2002, and since then we have built a loyal client base across Hampshire. Many previous clients are happy to talk to you about their own project, whether it was a single room or a complete overhaul. We are accredited by the Federation of Master Builders and are members of Checkatrade, and as a local company our reputation matters to us.

Quotes are free and come with no obligation. You can see examples of earlier work in our gallery.

Materials

Choosing the right timber

Each piece of carpentry needs a timber that suits where it goes and how hard it will be used.

Oak for staircases and flooring
Softwood for framing and studwork
Treated timber for outdoor work
Cedar for cladding and screens
Board materials for fitted furniture
Hardwood for doors and frames

We talk you through the options for each job, so the finished work lasts and looks right in your home.

Our process

From first call to final handover.

A clear, managed process on every project — so you always know what happens next.

Start with a free consultation

01
Initial consultation
We talk through your ideas, budget and timescales, with no charge and no obligation.
02
Site survey & assessment
We visit, measure up and look at what the work involves.
03
Proposal & quotation
You receive a clear, itemised quotation. The price we quote is the price you pay.
04
Planning & design
We plan the work and help with drawings, planning and building regulations where needed.
05
Project execution
Our team builds to schedule, keeping you updated at every stage.
06
Quality check & handover
We check every detail with you and leave a clean, tidy site.

Recent projects

Built across Southampton & Hampshire.

Extensions, kitchens, bathrooms, lofts and carpentry — real projects by our team. Drag or use the arrows to explore.

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Brick house with a new tiled porch and tarmac driveway — **New porch and driveBuilders**
A new tiled porch with timber brackets on a red-brick house, alongside a freshly laid driveway.

Loft bedroom with a window seat under a vaulted ceiling — **Loft bedroom with window seatLoft conversions**
A loft bedroom with a built-in window seat under a vaulted ceiling.

Oak panelling around a loft landing — **Oak-panelled loft landingLoft conversions**
Oak panelling and a doorway formed around the top of the stairs on a loft landing.

Oak staircase and hallway with wood flooring — **Oak staircase and hallwayCarpentry**
An oak staircase and hallway with wood flooring and a glazed internal door.

Open-tread oak staircase beside a stone feature wall — **Open-tread staircaseCarpentry**
An open-tread oak staircase alongside a stone feature wall.

Fitted oak wardrobes and drawers in a bedroom — **Fitted wardrobesCarpentry**
Fitted oak-effect wardrobes and drawers with frosted glass doors in a bedroom.

Thatched oak-framed garden shelter — **Thatched garden shelterCarpentry**
An oak-framed garden shelter with a thatched roof, built for outdoor dining.

FAQs

Carpentry questions

What types of carpentry work do you undertake?

A wide range, including bespoke kitchens, bathroom fittings, loft conversions, home extensions, roofing, full property refurbishments and general building work, for residential and commercial clients across Southampton, Winchester and the surrounding areas.

How long will my carpentry project take?

It depends on the complexity, size and requirements of the job. We give you a realistic timeline at the consultation stage and complete the work efficiently and on schedule.

Can you work on commercial as well as residential projects?

Yes. We provide carpentry for homeowners and for commercial clients, including offices and commercial premises.

Do you supply materials or use customer-provided materials?

We can supply quality materials for your project, or work with materials you provide.

What guarantees do you offer on carpentry installations?

All carpentry work is completed to professional standards and covered by our workmanship guarantee, with any issues addressed promptly.

Can you provide bespoke designs for my carpentry project?

Yes. We specialise in bespoke carpentry, from custom kitchens and bathrooms to joinery and interior features, planned to suit your space, style and requirements.

Where we work

Refurbished room with oak flooring and an exposed brick fireplace

Rated on CheckatradeWhere reputation matters

What our customers say

Built on recommendations.

Caws Carpentry have done an excellent job at opening up our wall and reinforcing it with steel. Ryan and his team were professional – on time, no problems.

GGary LangdownCustomer review

Caws Carpentry undertook a large extension with new roof, attic conversion and total refurbishment of the whole house over a period of 11 months. Caws Carpentry were well-organised with great attention to detail and kept us informed and consulted on changes to scope and cost. The quality of workmanship and finish was exceptional and we are so pleased with the result.

SSophie LiddellExtension, loft conversion & refurbishment

I thought this was a fairly straightforward job but as it progressed I realised there was more to it than I expected. In the end 3 different teams worked on it and I appreciated them each being experts in their own particular trade, rather than using someone who was more of a general carpenter/Builders. Each team was very efficient and did a superb job. Ryan was always available if needed and I was consulted on each stage of the project, and he took a lot of care to ensure the final design would stand the test of time. Highly recommend

RRoof repairs customerWinchester

CAWS Carpentry renovated our kitchen and bathroom in Winchester. They were quick, professional, and made the process stress-free. Highly recommend to anyone in Winchester and Chandlers Ford!

CClaire D.Winchester

I hired CAWS Carpentry for a commercial renovation in Eastleigh. They were efficient, friendly, and completed the project on time and on budget. Highly recommend for anyone in Eastleigh and Winchester!

JJohn M.Eastleigh

CAWS Carpentry helped us with a home extension in Winchester. The team was professional, reliable, and delivered top-quality work. Highly recommend them to anyone in Winchester and Kings Worthy!

SSarah & JamesWinchester

We had our kitchen completely redesigned, and the CAWS Carpentry team, who are top kitchen fitters in Southampton, did an excellent job. They were efficient, friendly, and left the space looking better than we ever imagined. The new layout is perfect, and it’s made cooking and entertaining so much more enjoyable.

KKitchen customerPortswood, Southampton

I recently had a renovation project done around the house, and the CAWS Carpentry team, who are expert builders in Winchester, was outstanding. They were reliable, friendly, and the quality of their work was exceptional. I’m so pleased with how everything turned out and would definitely call them again.

RRenovation customerWinchester

Our bathroom looks amazing after the renovation, thanks to the CAWS Carpentry team! They handled the bathroom installation smoothly from start to finish and paid attention to every little detail. They were punctual, courteous, and we couldn’t be happier with the final result.

BBathroom customerHedge End

We decided to convert our attic into a usable space, and the CAWS Carpentry team did an incredible job with the loft conversion! The transformation is amazing, and they made sure everything was exactly how we envisioned. It’s now our favorite room in the house. Truly exceeded our expectations.

LLoft conversion customerFareham

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