Gordon Dinnage - Carpenter & Locksmith Reviews 32

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had been having problems with the lock on our wooden front door and I found Gordon’s website and messaged him. He responded immediately and fitted us in an hour later on his way back from another j... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gordon has helped us with a number of different jobs over many years. He’s always been very reliable, honest, friendly and tidy! He definitely looks for solutions to problems in your best interest for... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast, Efficient and very knowledgeable. Called Gordon for an urgent pair of 3 star British Standard cylinders that needed changing, he was there within the hour, 15 miles from Brighton and he go... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gordon is a real craftsman who takes pride in turning out high quality carpentry work. He has a great eye for detail and matching his work with period styles recreating the original aesthetic. Hard to... See more

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  1. Locksmith
  2. Carpenter

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Attending to work as a Carpenter & Locksmith. Trading since 1990, personal trade experience from 1975, with an established client base of property landlords, and managing agents. Carpentry repairs and replacements, new locks to properties. Locksmith work includes in-house key cutting, keying-alike and registered keys supplied, either of the Ex Banfield series or our own. For over twenty years business was based at my former workshop in Hove, since December 2022 I have a new base where I work on repairing locks and duplicating keys. Carpenter-Locksmith.co.uk My established Trustpilot was based on CarpenterHove.co.uk since 2017 with 32 unsolicted reviews.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gordon professional and on budget

Gordon fitted fire doors, a stair rail and replaced a fire retardant gas meter cupboard for our rental property. He is professional, his work is very good quality and came in on budget. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and we've asked him to do some work on our own property based on the workmanship we've seen.

October 31, 2019
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Reply from Gordon Dinnage - Carpenter & Locksmith

So pleased that you are suitably impressed with pricing, and standard of work which is provided to our all our customers both commercial and domestic. While it wasnt a fixed quote, there was so little of changes to the planned work, hence why the estimated price was held. Have been attending to work complying with FRA & HMO requirements for many years, thanks again for your honest rating.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the good guys!

I found out about Gordon through a friend after being stung twice recently by recommendations via Facebook (Hanover community group).

Gordon is experienced and skilled and I will be keeping his business card very safe for the future.

August 13, 2019
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Reply from Gordon Dinnage - Carpenter & Locksmith

Excellent, glad to be of service. As always, the best reccomendation is by word of mouth, the people you can trust who have used someone personally, not a fake 'friend' review. Equally the only jobs I ever had through Facebook were time wasters. I give a same day response when I can, with a fair guide price before knowing what the problem is, and want the customer to pass me on, there is no need to price hike, ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This sounds like a job for Gordon...

Gordon has sorted out many problems for me over the years: opening locks I’ve lost the keys to; rehanging a door when the (inadequate) hinges collapsed; even freeing a friend’s teenage daughter when she got trapped in her room after the ancient doorknob became stuck.
No problem is too small (a frequent boast of many businesses, but true in this case); and his pricing is fair and reasonable.

August 8, 2019
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Reply from Gordon Dinnage - Carpenter & Locksmith

Very many thanks for your kind review and honest comments. Its a pleasure to be working for valued repeat customers that agree I am fair with my pricing and attend promptly to all requests whatever the size. I am happy to open a locked door and replace with an upgrade on the spot too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dinnages Property Maintenance is a…

Excellent from start to finish
Dinnages Property Maintenance is a great company to deal with. From the first contact, Gordon was very thorough and knowledgeable. His quote to fit to size my new front door and install the door furniture was clearly itemised, and he was happy to answer my many questions and provide advice. I was kept updated throughout the job and works were completed on time and on budget. I would happily recommend Gordon to anyone who is looking for craftmanship and excellent customer service.

July 22, 2019
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Reply from Gordon Dinnage - Carpenter & Locksmith

Very many thanks for your honest review of those works attended to. Hanging your brand new fully painted door was a challenge not to mark it but for the edges, fitting the furniture and glass patterns to inside too. When the client is pleased so am I.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gordon is great

Gordon is great! Carried out job quickly and to specification and on budget. Highly recommend. 5*

James
Cafe Coho
Brighton

July 12, 2019
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Reply from Gordon Dinnage - Carpenter & Locksmith

Great news, was good to deal with all your shop maintenance issues and locks all in one go.
A pleasure doing business with you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional service from Gordon

Very pleased with the service from Gordon- responsive communication, prompt attendance and good suggestions for improving our house security. We felt very reassured that he had our best interests at heart. Pleasure doing business with him 😀

June 29, 2019
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Reply from Gordon Dinnage - Carpenter & Locksmith

Wonderful, great to hear you are both satisfied with my advice, and that you took on my reccomendations to upgrade your house to the insurance rating of all security and the locks to meet BS3621, also a very prompt payment made too. A delight to work for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just what we wanted.

Gordon has done a couple of small jobs for us-fitting new locks on the front and then the back door. Both times he responded very quickly to our plea for help, turned up exactly when he said he would, and just got on with the job without any fuss. It was exactly what we wanted and we were very pleased with the results.

June 3, 2019
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Thank you so much for your honest review of my work and services. Delighted to have attended again to solve the problem, and every job is welcome, nothing is too small or any trouble. Glad to be of assistence.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honest, efficient, organised and tidy!!

Gordon has helped us with a number of different jobs over many years. He’s always been very reliable, honest, friendly and tidy! He definitely looks for solutions to problems in your best interest for the long term. He’s always gone above and beyond in trying to help and can attend very quickly to advise and fix or if not will point us in the right direction. We would highly recommend!

May 29, 2019
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Reply from Gordon Dinnage - Carpenter & Locksmith

Wow, what a review! Very many thanks for that, giving your kind comments about how I work for all my clients. I might specialise in my core topics however enjoy being a problem solver for my regular customers who do not know who to turn to. Honest and reliable tradesmen are indeed hard to find and personal reccomendation is key, so I take your review as just that, so thanks again.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A real craftsman of quality carpentry.

Gordon is a real craftsman who takes pride in turning out high quality carpentry work. He has a great eye for detail and matching his work with period styles recreating the original aesthetic. Hard to find such a person who is also friendly providing excellent value. Highly recommended!

April 30, 2019
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Reply from Gordon Dinnage - Carpenter & Locksmith

Your review is very much appreciated, which with your honest comments encourage others who do not yet know me or how I work, to feel more more confident in my skills and what I offer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gordon was recommended to me by a local…

Gordon was recommended to me by a local tradesperson as I needed a couple of doors trimmed after having new flooring fitted. After I contacted him Gordon got back to me promptly and it was easy to arrange a time to get the work done, so good communication. He was punctual, arriving at the agreed time and was very friendly and positive and quickly got on with the job which he did to a very professional standard whilst being mindful to keep things tidy. I was extremely satisfied with the work Gordon did for me and would happily recommend to him.

November 14, 2018
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Reply from Gordon Dinnage - Carpenter & Locksmith

Thank you Trevor for your honest and detailed review, so pleased you are happy with my service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gordon has looked after my sea-facing…

Gordon has looked after my sea-facing flat for a number of years, helping out with a variety of maintenance projects from sorting out locks to replacing a balcony door. He is a skilled carpenter and locksmith, utterly reliable and a pleasure to have around. I wouldnt hesitate in recommending him and his work.

November 13, 2018
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Reply from Gordon Dinnage - Carpenter & Locksmith

Thanks ever so Lucy for your kind, positive comments & honest review. Always pleased to look after your maintenance requirements & friends you have already reccomended.

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