Joiner in Dunbar: Kitchens, Wardrobes and Renovations

Joinery in Dunbar's older and newer homes

Much of Dunbar's older housing is traditional stone, including cottages close to the centre and buildings along the High Street that were once shops with homes above. These properties often have odd angles, uneven walls and original features, so off-the-shelf solutions rarely fit. Made-to-measure joinery usually does the job better.

Newer homes in Dunbar tend to need something different: fitted wardrobes, alcove units, shelving and under-stair storage to make better use of the space, along with kitchen fitting, new doors and decking. We cover all of it, and you can see examples on our recent work section.

Listed buildings and conservation area work in Dunbar

Dunbar has a conservation area centred on the High Street, and many of the older buildings in the town centre are listed. Not every older property is covered, though, so it's worth checking your own address.

Listed Building Consent from East Lothian Council is needed for works that affect the character of a listed building, and that can include the interior. Large parts of Dunbar are also covered by an Article 4 Direction, which limits permitted development. If your home is listed or in the conservation area, check with the council before work starts on things like windows, doors or the outside of the building. We'll flag it at the estimate so there are no surprises.

Kitchen fitting, fitted wardrobes and bespoke joinery in Dunbar

We fit kitchens from start to finish, including breakfast bars and integrated appliances, and we build fitted wardrobes, alcove units and shelving to suit the room. Awkward spaces such as sloping ceilings, chimney breasts and recesses are where good joinery earns its keep.

One customer, Helen Robertson, put it this way: "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." Bring us your rough sketch and we'll work from there.

• Kitchen fitting
• Fitted wardrobes, alcove units, shelving and under-stair storage
• Staircases and bespoke joinery
• Internal, external and fire doors
• Timber and sash window repairs
• Decking and outdoor joinery

Loft conversions and home renovations in Dunbar

We also handle loft and garage conversions, bathrooms, flooring and wider renovations. In Scotland, converting a loft or garage into a room needs a building warrant, as does removing or building load-bearing walls and changing roofs or external walls. Starting without a warrant when you need one is an offence, so we'll talk through what your job involves before anything begins.

You can see the full range on our services page.

Getting a free estimate from a Dunbar joiner

Call George on 07860 211 815 or email info@ghsjoinery.co.uk with a few details and photos if you have them. He'll visit, measure up and give you a written estimate. Estimates and advice are always free.

James Allan said: "George responded quickly to my online enquiry, visited the site and provided an estimate which I considered to be fair and reasonable for the work involved." You can read more on our reviews section, where we're rated 5.0 from 63 reviews.