Open-plan living and dining room with a roof lantern and garden doors

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Want to change the look of your home, refresh it or update it? Our friendly Southampton-based team can help with almost any improvement.

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Refurbishments

Refresh, update, transform

Do you want to change the look of your home, refresh it or update it in some way? Our professional and friendly Southampton-based team can accommodate nearly any home improvement you may have in mind.

Whether it’s adding a window or a wall, a new staircase, converting your garage into a granny annexe, building a garden summer house or re-plastering a room, we have the experience and the ideas to bring your project to life.

What’s included

New windows & walls
New staircases
Garage conversions & annexes
Garden summer houses
Re-plastering
Whole-house refurbishment

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Refurbished open-plan room with a log burner and oak floor

2002

Established

Founded by Ryan Caws in West End, Southampton

30^{+ yrs}

Combined experience

In the building and carpentry trades

Fixed

No hidden extras

The price we quote is the price you pay

Trade accreditations

Checkatrade · FENSA · FMB · FSB

Accredited & trusted

The right materials and methods

With building products constantly developing, we have the skills and knowledge to advise you on the best materials and methods for your work.

We tailor our services to your individual needs and budget, so whatever your renovation or refurbishment plan, rest assured we can help. Call to talk through the feasibility of your project — our friendly team are always happy to speak to you.

Refurbished room with oak flooring and an exposed brick fireplace

Clear pricing, and work for other builders

Chances are we have already done something similar to the job you have in mind, and if we have not, we enjoy a challenge. Our rates are fair and in line with the market, with no hidden fees: what you see on your quote is what you get.

We do not only work for private homeowners. Other builders and contractors also bring us in to carry out one part of a larger project. We hold an extensive reference list from previous clients, and you can browse photos of past refurbishments in our gallery.

Getting the order right

How a refurbishment comes together

A refurbishment involves several trades, and doing the work in the right order means nothing has to be undone later.

Structural changes
First-fix electrics and plumbing
Plastering
Second fix and joinery
Flooring
Decorating last

We plan the sequence before we start and keep you updated as each stage is finished.

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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Open-plan living and dining room under a glazed roof lantern — **Living room under a roof lanternExtensions**
A bright open-plan living and dining room under a glazed roof lantern, with garden doors along one side.

Modern kitchen with a white island and black tall units — **Modern two-tone kitchenKitchens**
A modern kitchen pairing a white island with black tall units.

Bathroom with a freestanding bath and marble-effect feature wall — **Bathroom with freestanding bathBathrooms**
A bathroom refurbishment with a freestanding bath set against a marble-effect feature wall.

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.

Freshly plastered and decorated room with oak flooring — **Plastered and decorated roomDecorating**
A room freshly plastered and decorated, with new oak flooring laid throughout.

Where we work

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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Rendered single-storey rear extension with bi-fold doors

Building services

Renovations, new builds, structural alterations and general building work, managed from start to finish.

Kitchen extension with a long island and full-height gable glazing

Extensions

Single and double-storey extensions, built in keeping with your existing home.

Loft conversions

Turn unused loft space into a bedroom, bathroom or home office.

White handleless kitchen with a breakfast bar

Kitchens

Off-the-shelf or bespoke kitchens, including the electrics, gas and plumbing.

Bathroom with a green vanity unit and walk-in shower

Bathrooms

New suites, en-suites, wet rooms and underfloor heating.

Aerial view of a single-storey rear extension with three roof lights

Roofing

New pitched and flat roofs, slate or tiles, chimney and lead work.

Carpentry

Bespoke joinery, staircases, fitted furniture and timber buildings.

Decorating

Painting, plastering, wallpapering, tiling and custom finishes.

Free, no-obligation quote

Tell us about your project.

Call us or send a few details and we’ll come straight back to you. We never turn an enquiry away — from a garden wall to a full extension.

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