Business Details
43 Years
experience
Bespoke Kitchens & Handmade Furniture in Cranbrook
Established in 1983, Mounts Hill Woodcraft has grown from a small workshop to a respected name in bespoke joinery and cabinetry. Our team of skilled craftsmen combines traditional techniques with modern innovation to create high-quality kitchens, furniture, and custom joinery tailored to individual client needs. With over four decades of experience, we serve properties across Kent, Sussex, and London, including historic buildings requiring listed consent and contemporary homes featured on 'Grand Designs'.Our commitment to precision ensures every drawer, cabinet, and staircase reflects meticulous attention to detail, from measuring cutlery trays to crafting garden tables from single timber slabs. We prioritise client collaboration, offering workshop tours to showcase our process and finished pieces, ensuring transparency and trust throughout every project.
Services
Bespoke Kitchens
Handmade Furniture
Custom Joinery
Cabinetry
Staircases
Sliding Folding Doors
Orangeries
Conservatories
Garden Rooms
Roof Lanterns
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of expertise in bespoke joinery and cabinetry.
- Our team includes highly skilled joiners with apprenticeship-trained craftsmanship.
- We provide tailored design consultations and workshop tours for transparency.
- We serve both modern and historic properties, including listed buildings.
- We prioritise precision, measuring individual client needs for perfect fits.
What people say
Professional service
First-class craftsmanship
Exemplary care
Perfect design ideas
Delighted with results
Services
Bespoke Kitchens
Crafting tailored kitchen spaces combining functionality and aesthetics. Our joiners design cabinetry to fit individual storage needs, from cutlery-specific drawers to worktops. We collaborate with trusted painters and fitters to ensure seamless installation, offering guidance on materials and finishes while recommending appliance specialists for optimal integration.
Handmade Furniture
Creating durable, unique furniture pieces for every room. From fitted wardrobes to dining tables, we use solid timbers and veneers in custom colours. Our process accommodates unconventional requests, such as cocktail bars and coffins, ensuring each item becomes a future antique through meticulous craftsmanship.
Custom Joinery
Producing high-quality windows, doors, and architectural elements. We manufacture casement and sash windows, sliding doors, and staircases for modern and historic properties. Our team restores period joinery requiring listed building consent, blending traditional techniques with contemporary designs for orangeries and garden rooms.
Staircases
Designing and installing bespoke staircases for residential properties. We create traditional oak staircases with carved details alongside modern designs featuring glazed landings. Each project incorporates client-specific requirements, such as space constraints or decorative elements, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.
Orangeries
Constructing period-style and contemporary extensions with hand-painted finishes and sliding folding doors. Our orangeries integrate seamlessly with existing architecture, using traditional joinery methods for historic homes while offering modern glazing solutions. Each project includes custom cabinetry and worktops to maximise functionality.
People
Robin Chiles
Owner
Founder of Mounts Hill Woodcraft, Robin started the business in 1983 with hand tools and a rented workshop. He has overseen its growth into a respected joinery firm, mentoring apprentices and investing in advanced machinery to expand service offerings.
Christine Wilkinson
Designer
As lead designer, Christine specialises in creating functional kitchen layouts tailored to client needs. Her expertise ensures seamless integration of storage solutions and aesthetic elements, as demonstrated in award-winning projects across Kent and Sussex.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Kent, Sussex, and London, with projects extending throughout the South East of England.
Can you restore historic joinery?
Yes, we specialise in replacing period joinery for listed buildings using traditional techniques while meeting modern standards.
Do you offer workshop tours?
Yes, we provide tours to demonstrate our craftsmanship and discuss your project requirements in person.
How do you handle bespoke requests?
We measure individual client needs precisely, from cutlery trays to garden tables, ensuring perfect custom fits.
Are your joiners apprenticeship-trained?
Many team members start as apprentices, developing skills over years to become expert joiners and fitters.
Can you work with modern designs?
Yes, we create contemporary pieces like handleless kitchens and geometric ceilings alongside traditional work.
Videos
Reviews (2)
Kieran Fanning
Sep 03, 2020
Report
Fantastic craftmanship from Robin and his team at Mountshill - we had bespoke bedroom wardrobes made with a first class service and finish. I would highly recommend - 5 stars
Tristan Todd
Jun 02, 2017
Report
Great company with attention to detail. Very versatile and friendly staff offeting a huge range of projects.
