Joiner in North Berwick: George Herkes & Son

Joinery for North Berwick homes: villas, cottages and flats

Large Victorian villas, including many along the shore at Beach Road and Marine Parade, have generous rooms with tall ceilings and chimney breasts. Those rooms suit bespoke alcove units, shelving and fitted wardrobes made to fit the walls as they really are, because old walls are rarely square.

Many of the bigger houses and former guest houses in the town have been split into flats over the years. These often have awkward corners, sloping ceilings and odd-sized spaces, which is where fitted furniture and under-stair storage earn their keep. The sea air also means external doors and windows have to be fitted and finished properly to last.

Kitchen fitter, fitted wardrobes and renovations in North Berwick

Here is what we do most often for North Berwick customers. You can see all of it on our services page, and some of our finished jobs under recent work.

• Kitchen fitting, from a straightforward swap to a full refit with a breakfast bar
• Fitted wardrobes, alcove units, shelving, under-stair storage and staircases
• Internal, external and fire doors
• Timber and sash window repairs
• Renovations including bathrooms and flooring
• Loft and garage conversions
• Decking and outdoor joinery

Listed buildings, conservation areas and building warrants

North Berwick has its own conservation area, and there are listed buildings in the town. If your home is one of them, changes to windows, doors or the outside of the building can need consent from East Lothian Council first. East Lothian Council publishes a conservation area appraisal for the town, and it's worth reading before you plan anything.

Structural work, conversions and some alterations need a building warrant, which is separate from planning permission. The rules for flats are tighter than for houses, which matters in a town with so many converted villas. We'll tell you at the estimate what we think applies to your job, and you can confirm it with the council.

How we work and how to get a free estimate

George comes out, looks at the space, measures up and gives you a clear written estimate, free of charge. One customer put it this way: "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." (James Allan). You can read more on our reviews, where we're rated 5.0 from 63 reviews.

To get started, call George on 07860 211 815 or email info@ghsjoinery.co.uk with a few details and some photos if you have them. You can also use the contact section.