George Herkes, Joiners & Builders
George Herkes, Joiners & Builders
14 Carlaverock Close
Tranent
EH33 2PP
14 Carlaverock Close
Tranent
EH33 2PP
07860 211 815
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Joinery Services, Builders, Kitchen Fitting, Bathroom Refurbishment, Loft Conversions, Carpenters & Joiners, Property Maintenance, Property Renovation, Building Refurbishment & Restoration, Building Services, Shopfitters, Home Extensions, Decking, Sash Window Repairs & Replacement, Bathroom Installation, Loft Ladders, Wardrobes, Kitchen WorktopsImages and Photographs
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George Herkes Joiners and Builders have been in business since 1989 & since then we have strived to delivery a first class service to our customers regardless if it a full loft conversion or hanging one internal door every customer is treated the same. We carry out all aspects of joinery work from loft & garage conversions, timber kit extensions to kitchen fitting, doors supplied & fitted internal & external, also decking, flooring, skirtings & facings to general repairs. All aspects of the Joinery trade internal or external are all carried out to a first class high standard. Estimates & advice are free.
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11th April 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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We had a full kitchen refurbishment done, from start to finish their workmanship was excellent and they have delivered a very high quality fit. Honest, hard working and reliable father and son team who are very highly skilled in all elements of their work.
Very happy to recommend to anyone.
Very happy to recommend to anyone.
Steve Newlin
22nd February 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I got some shelving put in my hallway. I am very happy with the quality of the work and felt the price was very reasonable.
The company is very professional and reliable and the guys are helpful as well as bring clean and tidy workers.
I would recommend this company if you are looking for a joiner.
The company is very professional and reliable and the guys are helpful as well as bring clean and tidy workers.
I would recommend this company if you are looking for a joiner.
Jill Baxter
1st February 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £25,000+
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He was very helpful in the moving of a kitchen, reconfiguring existing cabinets and modifying. He was able to bring in additional trades to complete the job. He was able to change plans when the job required it especially working in an old property that required constant fixes and even fixed bodged jobs from previous contractors.
MARK LACK
24th January 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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George carried out a range of jobs from installing cupboard interiors to constructing solid book shelves. He and his son did a great job and I’m very happy with the results which make a huge difference to my house.
Sally
16th January 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Sorting two interior doors sticking after new carpet laid.
Sorting outside wooden garage door sticking badly with damp and cold.
All doors now fine.
Very friendly trader doing the work on the day after his estimate.
Sorting outside wooden garage door sticking badly with damp and cold.
All doors now fine.
Very friendly trader doing the work on the day after his estimate.
13th January 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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All Interior doors removed(11) and cut for ease of disposal,new doors and handles fitted,very tidy job by a trustworthy company. Will definitely use again for any future work required.
22nd December 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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George is very helpful and will work with your shift patterns. This is our second time of having George do work for us. Very professional and doesn't leave any mess once finished. We will always recommend him for any joinery jobs you have.
Ms Ann Watt
7th November 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Three small joinery jobs. Very fiddly. George completed all tasks to my complete satisfaction. A clean and tidy worker. All debris removed by him.
Will certainly use again.
Will certainly use again.
14th June 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Great job done by George and son. My ideas for a fitted wardrobe started out on the back of envelope but George interpreted them perfectly and found ideal solutions for the awkward bits. I am more than delighted with the finished result – two gold stars for the two Georges.
Helen Robertson
15th December 2022Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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14th December 2022Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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We had 3 new internal doors fitted by George and his son. Very pleased with the work and our new doors are fab. George is a very nice person to deal with and is hard working and reliable. Would definitely recommend him.
Isobel
13th October 2022Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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George built a chimney breast for us to fit a fireplace and hung a door. He and his son were a pleasure to deal with, did a first class job and left the house tidier than they found it! All for a fair price. Very impressed and would recommend
5th September 2022Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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George did an excellent job on a few small job at my home. He arrived on time and kept me updated on what he was doing. I was very happy with the standard of work and would use him again
3rd March 2022Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Wardrobe extension with new doors,extra rail and shelves. George done a brilliant job fitting the new extension to the existing fitted wardrobe now looks as one continuous wardrobe. Built to our requirements,not easy task as we have limited space. George fitted us in with other jobs so we were done very quickly. Very happy with the work done. Thank you and we would use again.
21st February 2022Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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George and his son did a fantastic job of fitting out cupboards with made to measure shelving and a bespoke double bookcase in the living room. The work was carried out to extremely high standard - proper craftsmanship - and would highly recommend. Cheers George, we’re delighted!
Rob Halliday
5th January 2021Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Replaced 5 internal doors, very happy with the work done.
16th December 2020Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Boxing in of hot water down pipes for new gas central heating system and new wooden slatted shelves made and fitted into former hot water tank cupboard.
Job well executed with good finish to walls ready for painting. Shelves fit perfectly and make good storage for what was formerly a wasted space. Would defintely use this joiner again and/or recommend to anyone who asks.
Job well executed with good finish to walls ready for painting. Shelves fit perfectly and make good storage for what was formerly a wasted space. Would defintely use this joiner again and/or recommend to anyone who asks.
Carol Hughes
16th December 2020Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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George restored a room which had been badly flood-damaged. This involved laying down a new concrete base, DPC and wooden floor, stripping back and replacing the plasterboard on the walls and associated works. He also installed the laminate flooring in a large kitchen/dining area.
He provided an excellent professional service, and I would have no hesitation in using him again or recommending him.
He provided an excellent professional service, and I would have no hesitation in using him again or recommending him.
J. Pelan
11th November 2020Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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George fitted 8 internal doors in my mums house. Very pleased with his work. Would highly recommend and will definitely use again.
Paula
7th November 2020Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Dealing with roof leak, involving replacement of timber and felt, plus arranging other trades - roofer and plasterer. All this was done promptly, in particular tackling the initial leak. A very tidy job.
M Russell
3rd September 2020Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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George fitted 12 oak veneered doors . High quality workmanship alongside a friendly manner. Would recommend to others based on our experience.
M Van Rietvelde
26th January 2020Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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George was excellent, he quickly assessed the problems with my bathrooms and the leaks which had damaged the woodwork, and provided an excellent service throughout. He was tidy, prompt, explained the issues and completed the work in a timely fashion, keeping me updated at all times. I can highly recommend George for his workmanship and professionalism and would not hesitate to recommend him and would definitely employ his services again in the future.
26th December 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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george has just fitted seven internal doors which we wanted done before xmas, it was looking abit unlikely, but george managed to complete on time and made an excellent job which we are very pleased with,
obviously a very skilled and proficient craftsman who we will be happy to employ again
obviously a very skilled and proficient craftsman who we will be happy to employ again
9th September 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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George initially fitted some internal doors when others didn't want to take on a small job. His workmanship and attention to detail and value for money were first class so we had no hesitation in engaging his services to install a new kitchen shortly afterwards. What a job he made. Absolutely delighted and would definitely recommend.
Colin
11th August 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Replacement of bathroom floor after water damage.
Mr Herkes was very helpful, working at short notice to get our bathroom back in working order. Would recommend.
Mr Herkes was very helpful, working at short notice to get our bathroom back in working order. Would recommend.
Mrs Pinkerton
10th August 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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George did some joinery work in my elderly mother's house following some water damage. He came when he said he would, he gave a very reasonable quote and carried out the job promptly and efficiently. Extremely reliable and helpful.
10th August 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £390
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Excellent service. Fast efficient and tidy. Very good standard of work. Would highly recommend George to anybody looking for and joinery work.
Andy Murray
6th July 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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George fitted a new kitchen. His work and attention to detail were excellent. His advice was first class and very much appreciated.
George carried out the work within the agreed time and was always punctual and I felt comfortable in giving George access to the house when I was at work. I always came back to a very clean and tidy kitchen throughout the whole process. I would thoroughly recommend George for any joinery work and would certainly call on his services again in the future.
George carried out the work within the agreed time and was always punctual and I felt comfortable in giving George access to the house when I was at work. I always came back to a very clean and tidy kitchen throughout the whole process. I would thoroughly recommend George for any joinery work and would certainly call on his services again in the future.
Jacqueline Currie
3rd July 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £451
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We had 6 internal doors replaced and also had new handles and hinges fitted.
George made a superb job! Very reliable and does a perfect job. Would definitely recommend.
George made a superb job! Very reliable and does a perfect job. Would definitely recommend.
Leesa Ferrier
1st July 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Job done to a high standard. Worked long days and cleared up afterwards.
Mr David Dorward
10th June 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Only needed 3 internal doors fitted. Other joiner's were not interested in such a small job but George was happy to offer his services. Excellent job completed in under a week from getting in touch. Will definately use again when getting kitchen done!
C Clark
20th May 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Replacement Velux, no easy task as" like for like "wasn't an option but George (with his son on a couple of occasions) did a great job. Can highly recommend
Mrs A MacGregor
9th May 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Mrs Pam Furmage
10th April 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £600
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Good workmanship. Trader was amenable to meeting customer's requests. Good experience.
14th October 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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George supplied and fitted two living room doors to a high standard. He also boxes in some pipes in the bathroom which was quite tricky due to the space however he did so with great attention to detail...good quality tradesmen are often hard to find. George was friendly hard working and an experienced joiner who I will be using in the future.
29th September 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Excellent work done. Tidied up after his work, and gave handy tips for maintenance. Would certainly call him again, and happy to recommend his work
John Maclean
1st July 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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George did an excellent job replacing rotted fence posts and re-hanging a gate.
Despite having some extremely obstinate old concrete to dig out, he was always cheerful and courteous and did an excellent job in the time promised.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend George.
Despite having some extremely obstinate old concrete to dig out, he was always cheerful and courteous and did an excellent job in the time promised.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend George.
David Beattie
15th June 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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George arranged the work required round us. It was on short notice but he obliged willingly. Very happy with the end result. Would definitely be happy to request his joinery skills again.
Mrs Babs Amour
1st June 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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George did a fab job fitting our loft hatch, window seat and some boxing in of pipework. Punctual, pleasant, tidy and trustworthy....Cheers George
Selena noon
29th May 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Really pleased with high standard of work carried out within short notice. George was reliable, honest and hard working. I would not hesitate to reccommend his services and to ask him again for future work.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Marije
18th May 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Very efficient service from first contact by email to completeing the hanging of 2 glazed internal doors and fitting of small door bar.
George was friendly and apart from a short break for lunch,worked hard along with his son/apprentice who also swept up during and after the job was done. Will definitely contact them again if needing any other work done and will also recommend to family and friends.
George was friendly and apart from a short break for lunch,worked hard along with his son/apprentice who also swept up during and after the job was done. Will definitely contact them again if needing any other work done and will also recommend to family and friends.
Laura Paterson
4th April 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Professional, with excellent communication and detailed quote, clearly knowledgeable through experience. High quality material used to design specification, excellent finish, house left clean and tidy, trusted to leave a key with to complete finishing touches on second day. Highly recommended.
Colin Dempster
20th March 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Replaced kitchen work surfaces (solid wood surface was what we fitted, which was a bigger job than anticipated). We were very pleased indeed with the finished result.
I was very pleased with all the work carried out. He was easy to deal with and flexible. He popped back one night to fix a small problem (not his making!).
We have booked him to come back soon to do some more work for us.
I was very pleased with all the work carried out. He was easy to deal with and flexible. He popped back one night to fix a small problem (not his making!).
We have booked him to come back soon to do some more work for us.
Graeme Brown
10th March 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1,350
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Vinyl laminate hall to bathroom large area. Replacement oak doors x 3.
Looks fantastic, hall flooring, bathroom well finished. Doors look wonderful and are an excellent fit.
George is a friendly courteous and skilled individual. Highly recommended.
Looks fantastic, hall flooring, bathroom well finished. Doors look wonderful and are an excellent fit.
George is a friendly courteous and skilled individual. Highly recommended.
29th January 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £3,700
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Fit kitchen worktop, hob and built in cooker and refurbish large picture window in living room.
George turns up on time, always works to a high standard, charges what he said he would charge and does a very good job. I'd always recommend him.
George turns up on time, always works to a high standard, charges what he said he would charge and does a very good job. I'd always recommend him.
16th January 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1,700
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Bathroom refurbishment.
I have used George over a number of years for jobs ranging from bathroom repairs and minor joinery to a small attic conversion. Each job has been very well executed and I am very pleased with the service.
I have used George over a number of years for jobs ranging from bathroom repairs and minor joinery to a small attic conversion. Each job has been very well executed and I am very pleased with the service.
10th January 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Garden fence - repair and restoration and bookcase and new window etc.
George has done quite a lot of work for over the last few years ie fitting window and cupboard and various smaller jobs. The work has always been completed promptly and to a high standard.
George has done quite a lot of work for over the last few years ie fitting window and cupboard and various smaller jobs. The work has always been completed promptly and to a high standard.
21st November 2017Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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George has done various works for us over the years. We have been very satisfied with the quality of his work. Highly recommended.
Work completed to a high standard.
Work completed to a high standard.
8th November 2017Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Installing shelving, replacing doors, installing curtain poles, vent covers, bannister.
George has done quite a bit of work over the last year. Laid a wooden floor, replaced floorboards, made a bath panel, installed four internal doors, installed new skirtings and archways.
Made a bookcase to my specifications. All works have been done to a very high standard.
George has done quite a bit of work over the last year. Laid a wooden floor, replaced floorboards, made a bath panel, installed four internal doors, installed new skirtings and archways.
Made a bookcase to my specifications. All works have been done to a very high standard.
25th October 2017Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £295
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Stud wall under stairs removed to open area up.
George is very friendly and professional. Kept me informed throughout the work and completed it to a high standard. I'd be happy to use him in the future again.
George is very friendly and professional. Kept me informed throughout the work and completed it to a high standard. I'd be happy to use him in the future again.
23rd October 2017Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £900
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New outside hardwood door and surrounding joinery - all door fittings and new locks.
Friendly, efficient, excellent timekeeping and very satisfactory job. Well done.
Friendly, efficient, excellent timekeeping and very satisfactory job. Well done.
23rd October 2017Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Remove old kitchen including wall tiles then fit new kitchen, including all new units. Re-position appliances, replace gas with induction hob. Included sorting all plumbing, electrical and plastering work carried out by sub-contractors organised by George.
We have used George for all our joinery work for over 15 years. He is very experienced, happy to help and regularly works late to finish a job, and he sometimes suggests wee extra things to help improve the look of an area. Always helpful, trustworthy and reasonable value.
We have used George for all our joinery work for over 15 years. He is very experienced, happy to help and regularly works late to finish a job, and he sometimes suggests wee extra things to help improve the look of an area. Always helpful, trustworthy and reasonable value.