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There’s nothing better than getting to Friday and knowing you’ve accomplished a lot. This development is quickly taking shape and we can see just how big it’s going to be. Still a lot of work to be done, but we’re on a roll!Read more

Our next project is converting this chalet bungalow with a very large extension to form a two-storey house. The owners have decided to stay put while the works are being carried out. This exciting project will take several months and some careful calculations but that’s our specialism! If you want to extend up, contact usRead more

We’ve just completed this lovely garden building in the grounds of a detached property. Because of its size and structure, planning permission wasn’t required (we’d always recommend you check this for your area/development in advance). It has a kitchen, bedroom, lounge and bathroom, and opens out into the garden, allowing for additional living space. BuiltRead more

This job started off with simply looking at replacing spindles but turned into a much bigger and better finished product! The customer wasn’t happy with her staircase which was constructed of old-fashioned ‘orangy’ pine. We had a couple of options: Sand down and strip all spindles, rails and posts and revarnish Remove spindles and replaceRead more

Here’s what a customer said following the installation of his cabin and workshop.  This was a great project to work on – the customer knew what he wanted and we were able to deliver exactly what was needed.  Everyone needs a space like this! When I needed to build a studio / workshop space inRead more

We’ve been working on some pretty big roof extensions, where people are extending up rather than moving house or losing ground space. These aren’t as daunting as they sound.  As long as you use experienced tradespeople, they will manage the job for you with minimum disruption.  From sorting out the scaffolding and covering to finalRead more

A recent project involved installing oak flooring to a concrete base, across a lounge/diner, with new door and frame. The customer had moved into a property that had been renovated to sell, which included a cheap carpet with no underlay!  This made our job slightly easier as we had a clear concrete base to workRead more

A recent project involved re-building a small porch/extension.  What was a run-down porch quickly became a usable space. We removed the old rotten cladding, frame and insulation, and replaced it all with new wood.  New insulation was also added to keep it warm in winter and cool in summer.  A new roof was also addedRead more

If you have any carpentry needs this summer, give us a call for a free no-obligation quote, or for a general chat about what you need. We’ve just built a new summerhouse in Wimborne, decking in Colehill, and an extension in Ringwood.  We carry out all carpentry work in the Dorset area including: Replacing woodenRead more

We are experienced working on roofs and at height, so replacing or maintaining dormer windows are a walk in the park for us. Whether the wood needs sanding and re-painting, or completely replacing, at Marklee Carpentry we can help.  A recent project involved re-building rotten dormers, adding new fascia, soffit and barge board around theRead more