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Latest post on 03 August 2014 - 08:52

Hi ladies, does anyone has any good experiences with a carpenter here in Dubai? I need someone to fix my door (which my dog destroyed...) asap.

Thanks in advance :)

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Latest post on 15 July 2024 - 16:03

We recommend Urbanclap carpenter in Dubai. He offers a variety of services including but not limited to: carpentry, furniture assembly, door installation, and general home maintenance. contact 045864033

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Latest post on 03 January 2015 - 21:09

I should also mention that he was generally on time with his appointments and finished the work on the date we agreed. So, thanks again Di@DXB. We were certainly pleased with our experience and sorry to hear that yours didn't go so well, KH :( yes it was all going well until the last day of installation when it became clear he was only putting in one cupboard, not the two we had agreed on. he was on time and I had no reason to doubt he would deliver. but it was such a major misunderstanding after we had discussed both cupboards in detail, decided on finish, number of doors, shelves, types of handles etc and he took no responsibility for the 'misunderstanding' at all. and then to have not done a good job on the doors he did install but still demand the full payment (which he has been paid) just made it even worse. It really wasn't worth the price I paid. If others are going to use him (which I personally wouldn't), at least make sure you get a proper scope of work in writing.

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Latest post on 03 January 2015 - 18:29

It's timely that this thread was "bumped up" today because I was going to post and thank Di@DXB for her recommendation. After weeks of searching for wall mounted safety gates that would fit our (awkward) stairs, we decided to have custom ones made. We contacted Farhad based on the recommendations on this forum and he has just fitted two (stylishly designed!) safety gates in our home. The carpentry work was very professional and he spent more than 5 hours installing the two gates, ensuring that everything was done neatly and lined up properly. We did think initially that his quote was a bit on the high side (double what you would pay for store bought safety gates), but when we saw the work, we found it a fair price. We are now having our bathroom cabinet doors and skirting replaced by Farhad as well, as a cosmetic upgrade. I should also mention that he was generally on time with his appointments and finished the work on the date we agreed. So, thanks again Di@DXB. We were certainly pleased with our experience and sorry to hear that yours didn't go so well, KH :(

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Latest post on 03 January 2015 - 17:31

Warning about Farhad the carpenter - we've just used his services based on the recommendations from this forum and have had a very bad experience. He quoted me to build 2 cupboards and clean up an oak table. When he came to install the cupboards he was adamant his quote was just for one cupboard and not for 2. Which makes it one heck of an expensive wardrobe made of cheap mdf (ikea quality is better). He also managed to drill a hole for the handle in the wrong place, then tried to patch it up with some sort of filler which looks awful. He's refused to adjust his exorbitant price to take into account the fact that I was expecting 2 cupboards for that money and also because of his botch up and has been harassing me for the full amount. I've learned my lesson to get everything in writing but he was quite clear when we discussed requirements what we agreed. I feel badly ripped off and so angry. Please be careful in dealing with this individual. I never had any problems with his work and neither have quite a few others who also recommended him on the forum which is also where I got his name from too in the first place. No idea what went wrong for you but it sounds like a misunderstanding over the price and lack of clarity in the materials agreed upon.

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Latest post on 03 January 2015 - 13:43

Warning about Farhad the carpenter - we've just used his services based on the recommendations from this forum and have had a very bad experience. He quoted me to build 2 cupboards and clean up an oak table. When he came to install the cupboards he was adamant his quote was just for one cupboard and not for 2. Which makes it one heck of an expensive wardrobe made of cheap mdf (ikea quality is better). He also managed to drill a hole for the handle in the wrong place, then tried to patch it up with some sort of filler which looks awful. He's refused to adjust his exorbitant price to take into account the fact that I was expecting 2 cupboards for that money and also because of his botch up and has been harassing me for the full amount. I've learned my lesson to get everything in writing but he was quite clear when we discussed requirements what we agreed. I feel badly ripped off and so angry. Please be careful in dealing with this individual.

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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 00:03

Farhad put in a new door and frame into an alcove and built up the surrounding wall to support it, we were pleased with his work, he did excellent carpentry and plastering and it was cost effective too.

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Latest post on 29 November 2014 - 23:00

Hi SandraM - can I ask you who you used in the end for your door? I am looking for a carpenter to completely rebuild our entrance door frame inside and outside (eaten by some kind of worms...) Hi Lally G,kcinthecity- do you think that Farhad or Satya would do that? Thank you.

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Latest post on 09 November 2014 - 17:46

Very happy with Satya 0508667412.He was very good.

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Latest post on 09 November 2014 - 13:54

Farhad was recommended on some Forums and we asked him to fix shelves (on the top of washing machine) and some minor things in the apartment. He did a good job and we could negotiate with him a good price as well. Here is his number 050 354 2677 or 055 442 2361. I advise to follow-up closely to make sure that he is on time : )

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Latest post on 03 August 2014 - 16:29

Hi Sandra. We went to the The carpenter in the Dubai Garden Centre. Nice person and good quality.

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