Master carpenter and joiner.
Hand-making bespoke pieces in Beckenham
since 1984.
Bespoke joinery, handmade kitchens, period restoration and locksmith services for homeowners across South East London and North-West Kent.
Meet David Forsdyke, founder, master craftsman and the only person who works on every Forsdyke project.
"His work and craftsmanship have always been to a high standard, carried out swiftly after the initial contact."
David trained as a carpenter as a young man and started his own carpentry and joinery business in 1984. Forty years on, he's still the only pair of hands on every project, no team, no production line, no shortcuts.
From his workshop at 77 St. James's Avenue, Beckenham, David hand-makes bespoke staircases, sash windows, kitchens, fitted furniture, period mouldings and shutters, every piece measured, drawn, cut and finished by him personally.
He's also a qualified locksmith, providing whole-property security, fitting British Standard locks and responding, often within hours, to door damage following a break-in.
All enquiries are handled by Ashley Forsdyke, who will quickly understand what you need, give you a quote and arrange a visit.
Every piece below is hand-made or hand-fitted by David, listed in the order clients most often ask for.
Hand-made staircases, box-frame sash windows, traditional shutters, balustrades, architectural mouldings and skirting, all built in the Beckenham workshop.
Custom cabinetry, kitchen islands, glazed units, drawers and seating, designed with you, built by hand, fitted and finished. Worktops, appliances and flooring included.
Sympathetic carpentry for period and Georgian homes, reproducing original mouldings, window detailing and door profiles so your home keeps its character.
Door repairs, stud walls, roof trusses, floor joists and structural woodwork, the everyday craft, done properly.
Summerhouses, decking, garden cabins, gates, fencing and exterior detailing, built to last through the seasons.
British Standard 5-lever locks, anti-kick bars, hinge bolts, security chains and emergency door repair following a break-in. Honest security assessments included.
A few pieces from the workshop, photographed in homes across South East London and North-West Kent.
A small selection of reviews from clients across South East London and Kent, every one verified, none paid for.
"David's excellent work is always showcased in the detail of the finished product. David is meticulous and sets himself extremely high standards. We have no hesitation in recommending David Forsdyke."
"David Forsdyke is a true professional. Reliable, trustworthy and genuinely cares about his customers. He responded quickly, produced work of fantastic quality and charged a realistic price. Absolutely recommended."
"David has worked on three separate jobs for us. His work and craftsmanship have always been to a high standard, carried out swiftly after the initial contact. He left our home tidy and cleaned. We would heartily recommend his work."
"I can't recommend Dave highly enough. He is very competent and completely professional. Unfortunately I was burgled, Dave arrived within two hours of my initial enquiry, complete with a new door, locks and all fittings."
Ashley will take your details, prepare a free quote and arrange a visit. No call-out charges. Credit and debit cards accepted.
We read every form submission and reply the same day. For anything urgent, particularly emergency door repair after a break-in, please call directly.
77 St. James's Avenue,
Beckenham, Kent BR3 4HE
If you've had a break-in or attempted forced entry, David can often come the same day with a new door, frame, locks and fittings. Call directly:
07787 765 645