"In early 2024 Joel Blackman carried out some refurbishment work at our cottage in West Down, North Devon.
The work was undertaken to a high standard, on budget and within the agreed timescale.
We highly recommend his workmanship and professional approach."  Peter & Pam, West Down

"Joel is a multi-talented tradesman and has worked on several different projects at Arlington Court. Joel’s carpentry skills, artistic eye, and creative approach, together with his attention to the detail of the work specification, produced some impressive, high-quality results at a competitive cost. Joel always has a friendly, positive vibe, is totally reliable, conscientious, and sympathetic to the work we do here at the National Trust.  He is great to work with and comes highly recommended." Josse Tuffnell - Woodland Creation Ranger, National Trust. 2024

"Joel and the team undertook the project to build one of our favourite structures - The Den Treehouse at Pickwell Manor. Joel comes not only with some incredible technical skills in carpentry and construction but also with a creative outlook to solve all eventualities.  Joel would turn up consistently- which means a lot - and on time, and we were thrilled with the final result.  Many happy family holidays have been spent in the Den as a legacy to Joel’s work." Suzi, Pickwell Manor

“Joel worked on an extensive renovation project at our new home. A brilliant and thoroughly professional carpenter/tradesman. What we loved was his fantastic attention to detail. He listened to what we wanted and 100% delivered a top quality build.” Client, Ilfracombe

"Joel has completed multiple projects for us over recents years and will always be our first choice for carpentry and timber construction. Joel is skilled, thoughtful and reliable, able to engage with customer vision and direction whilst also providing insights and initiative as needed. Would not hesitate to recommend." HARTA Retreat, East Down. 2023

"Thank you Joel for the quality structural work you did on our extension.  Your joinery work has been frequently admired too. The personalised skirting, the geometric t&g boarded ceiling, the octagonal lipped table top using floor boards, and in particular the oak cantilevered customised cupboard/seat. The artistic wall created by you from wood offcuts has to be seen to be appreciated.   We would recommend your work every time."  Maggie, Braunton

"Joel helped us renovate our stone and cob house.  He is all round a decent, creative and conscientious human.  He is completely capable in all aspects of carpentry.  Joel helped us in building the structural side of new floors, walls, installed a stair case, wall panelling, windows and was generally the most useful person to have on site!  He naturally took on a project management role with us and saw it from start to finish.  Our beautifully laid ash flooring upstairs is like artwork. His design input was really useful.  His build quality is extremely high, he labours over every detail.  If you are looking for quality then get Joel on board." Rhian, West Down. 2023