Built in wardrobes

[Sydney88]

Hi - does anyone have any recommendations for any joiners/carpenters/companies that make bespoke wardrobes and bookshelves but in solid wood. Finding it really difficult to find anyone that post covid works in solid wood - they all seem to be working in MDF which isn’t my preference.

In terms of location it’s the Hertfordshire area.

Really appreciate any help here!

Have you looked at the members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen Carpenters and Joiners? www.findacraftsman.com/trades/carpenters

Hiya, I've just had 3 carpenter quotes in Herts and all quoted MDF. One did do a quote for ash and it was more than my new kitchen!! It's staggering how expensive it is. 16k for bookshelves in solid wood!

@IsItBedtimeYetNope thank you! Will check that out!

@GardensandGrandDesigns wow - 16k that’s shocking! Crazy pricing!

Where do you live?

Solid wood is more prone to warping.

What about plywood? Cheaper than solid, more robust than mdf and won’t warp.

You will also need to consider the weight of any cupboard doors as wood is heavier than mdf - you may need extra hinges for example, and/or limit the overall size of the doors.

@Friths - Hertfordshire area

@minipie - thank you - will consider those points - though quite set on solid wood :)

I got quoted 2k for 1.5m up to a high ceiling wardrobe. It's outrageous.

If you were closer to me I'd recommend a great cabinet maker. Our solid wood alcove shelves are beautiful. Not cheap, but so worth it. Look at Which recommended traders and checkatrade.

@Friths - thank you - I haven’t looked at which so will try that one too!