Bury, Greater Manchester

Joinery in Bury: doors, windows, stairs and fitted furniture

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What a joiner makes and fits

Six families of timber work, for new builds, renovations and repairs.

Which timber for which job?

The material depends on where the piece goes and how it is finished.

MaterialOften used forWorth knowing
Softwood (pine, spruce, fir)Painted internal doors, skirting, frames, shelvingEconomical and easy to work. Knots and resin can show through paint without a knotting primer.
Hardwood (oak, ash and others)Stairs, external doors, worktops, furnitureHard, dense and good under oil or varnish. It costs more and moves with changes in humidity.
MDF and veneered boardsFitted wardrobes, panelling, painted mouldingsVery stable and smooth for paint. Not suited to damp rooms or to outdoor use.
Timber for outdoorsDecking, fencing, sheds and external framesChoose a species or treatment meant for outdoor use, and leave gaps between boards so the timber can move.

From the survey to the fitting

  1. Survey and measureThe joiner looks at the space, takes the measurements and checks the walls, floors and openings.
  2. Agree the design and priceMaterials, finish, timetable and price are agreed before any timber is cut.
  3. MakeDoors, windows, stairs and furniture are made to size in the workshop, or cut to fit on site.
  4. Fit and finishThe work is fitted, adjusted, sanded and finished, and the site is left clean.
Joiner at a workshop bench measuring a piece of timber

Where we work around Bury

By postcode area, across Bury and the towns of north Greater Manchester.

Frequently asked questions

A joiner mostly makes timber items such as doors, windows, stairs and furniture, often in a workshop, and fits them. A carpenter works mainly on site, on roof timbers, floors and stud walls. Many tradespeople do both.

In England, replacement windows have to comply with the Building Regulations. The installer is usually registered with a competent person scheme such as FENSA, or the work is notified to building control. Listed buildings and conservation areas have extra rules.

Hardwoods such as oak and engineered timber are common. Softwood also works if it is properly primed and painted on every face and edge, so the door does not take up water.

A fire door is built and fitted to hold back fire and smoke for a set time, usually 30 minutes (FD30). Some homes, such as flats and houses with a loft conversion, need them on certain routes. A joiner can tell you what applies to your home.

Made-to-measure items are built after a survey, so the time depends on the piece and on the workshop. Simple items can take days, while a staircase or a set of fitted wardrobes often takes weeks. The timetable should be in the quote.

The work to be done, the materials and finish, labour, delivery and fitting, VAT, the start date and how long it will take, and the guarantee.

Yes: Bury and the towns around it, including Radcliffe, Prestwich, Whitefield, Ramsbottom, Tottington and Heywood. Enter your postcode in the form to start.

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