1. Pricing

"Quotations express our understanding of what we are to do and the cost of each part of it. It is the starting point for a spreadsheet that records all additions and subtractions as the job develops so that the financial position is always clear." Colin Mackenzie, Director & Estimator

Clear, logical pricing by our highly experienced estimator helps provide clarity and certainty to clients.

2. Planning

“The weekly planning meeting is at the core of our business. Its real-time information tells us and our clients exactly the progress that has been made.“ Dominic Ash, Director and Production Manager.

Accurate planning makes us effective, fast and flexible.

3. Materials

"We work across an amazing range of different finishes on our projects. Whilst most of them are worked on and applied in house, others are coordinated with specialist subcontractors." Chris Cooper, Purchaser

Our principal expertise is with timber in all its variety. But bespoke furniture also involves intricate metalwork, complex finishes, fine upholstery and specialist glass work, all of which are fully integrated at the design stage.

4. Drawing

“For us the drawings act as a record of the entire project from start to finish. Our team combines design awareness and attention to detail with  furniture making experience to deliver drawings of the highest quality and  sympathetic to client requirements.” Andrew Owen, Design Manager

Whether a project starts with a design intent from you or a proposal from us, the conclusion will always be a well resolved drawing, open to interrogation and testing by all concerned. We bring a wide experience to working as part of a team alongside designers, architects and engineers, all with the aim of satisfying your vision.

5. Manufacture

“ ... interesting working here, always something different, often tricky, but good fun.“  Jon Hancock apprentice & maker at William Garvey since 1992

On average our staff have worked here for over 10 years, giving us a good mix of youth and experience. Add steady investment in machinery and polishing technology and under one roof you find an extraordinary range of skill and capability.

6. Installation

“Fitting is a game of three-dimensional chess played at high speed. The key is good planning and preparation.” Angus Simpson, Director and Project Manager.

Fitting is another team effort. Cataloguing packaging labelling; deliveries in quantities to suit the demands of site; Project Managers organising, marshalling, ensuring the integration of fittings with furniture so that the design intent is fully achieved; installers carefully assembling the work, fitting it to the building where required. And once signed off, everything protected.

7. Aftercare

"In 2013 I chose William Garvey to make all my joinery. They were a delightful company to work with and there was communication every step of the way. From the technical drawings to installation I can’t fault them. Over the years since installation, I have had items damaged and William Garvey have always been there to help, advise and fix all issues for me. I would have no issues recommending them to anyone who wants a first class product and a first class service. They care and their products are of a high quality and made to last. Seven years later all my William Garvey joinery and furniture look as they did the day they were installed." Client, Hampstead, London