I M Carpentry

Iain Moodie has 24 years’ carpentry experience and is NVQ level 3 qualified. He undertakes all your carpentry needs: from hanging internal and external doors and frames; lock fitting; staircases; cut and truss roofs; Velux roof light fitting; bespoke cupboards and wardrobes to fit any space; designing and fitting kitchens; flooring and lots more. All jobs considered. Free quotations. No VAT. Clean, prompt and friendly service. ‘Very reliable, has the ‘old’ work ethic’. ‘He puts in a good day’s work, cares about what he does, and clears up well’.

Previously working with Andy Isaac as Devon County Carpenters.

Email: iainmoodie29@gmail.com

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Tel: 07790 033606

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Judith Simpson

Budleigh Salterton

4 Oct 2025

Iain was highly recommended to us by friends. He fitted our Benchmarx kitchen & utility rooms to the highest standard.He is an absolute perfectionist in everything he does, nothing is too much trouble.He is punctual, reliable & extremely clean & tidy. We can’t recommend him enough.
Louis Victory

Exeter

30 Aug 2025

Iain carried out various jobs around our home. As an architect, my standards are high, and Iain met and exceeded them: skilful and well equipped. Door problems solved; new fittings excellent. On time; very tidy and good to have around. Highly recommended.
Simon Griffiths

Budleigh Salterton

19 Jan 2025

Iain has undertaken carpentry work for us for eight years on a variety of projects, recently completing replacement porch support brackets. Iain’s work is always of a high standard and we would have no hesitation in engaging him on any future carpentry project inside or out. He listens to what you want doing and carries it out professionally.
Justin Elliott

Exeter

19 Sep 2024

Iain fitted our Howden’s kitchen and has done an amazing job for us. The standard of work is fantastic and it’s obvious that Iain is very experienced and knows exactly what he is doing. Nothing is too much trouble and everything is finished to an extremely high standard. I’d have no hesitation in recommending Iain. Thanks!
Ann Shotter

Exeter

19 May 2024

Being someone who has almost a phobia about work being undertaken in my house, I finally took the plunge and had new internal doors fitted. I couldn’t be happier with the result of Iain’s work. He was very helpful from start to finish, worked hard and left things clean, neat & tidy. A very pleasant and professional chap to have working in the house. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my friends.
Barrie Papworth

Sidmouth

13 Jul 2023

Iain, fitted 9 doors in our bungalow and his workmanship is superb. Not only were the doors hung well but the door furniture fittment is the best I’ve ever seen. I would highly recommend Iain and will be using his skills again. 5*
Richard and Jane Housden

Ottery St. Mary

10 Jul 2023

Iain was highly recommended to us to fit our Howdens kitchen and we have been delighted with every aspect of the project. This included a bespoke unit which other fitters had been reluctant to take on and new internal doors and all have been completed to the highest possible standard. It has been a pleasure to have Iain managing our project and we cannot recommend him highly enough – a true professional. Thank you Iain.
Isobel Birch

Exeter

15 Mar 2023

Iain replaced four interior doors in my home and I’m so pleased with the results. He’s professional, courteous and considerate in all he does – left everything so clean and tidy. I’d recommend him without reservation.
Jon Cotter

Exeter

13 Mar 2023

Iain has recently fitted our Howdens Kitchen. He was highly recommended and we are so glad we choose Iain to fit the kitchen. Everything has been installed to flawlessly and to a high standard. All the small intricate details have been executed too perfection and that really does make a difference in the kitchen.Couldn’t recommend Iain enough!
Neil Solway

Chudleigh

21 Oct 2022

Iain has recently fitted a new Howdens kitchen for us following their recommendation, in addition to hanging new doors and related work. Quite simply, he was brilliant. He was meticulous with his organised approach, care, consultation and workmanship throughout. He works with his chosen plumber, electrician, plasterer and decorator, all of whom shared his high standards.Iain continuously offered suggestions and design tweak recommendations during the fit and overall we could not have wished for a better person to have undertaken and managed the project for us.
Pattie Liakos

Exeter

11 Sep 2022

Once again superb work from Iain, this time for a wall to wall, floor to ceiling built-in wardrobe with four sliding doors. He also fitted room door and skirting.He works methodically and efficiently and I rate his skills very highly. Importantly he cleans up along the way and leaves the place very tidy. And we love the new wardrobe and the storage options it provides!Highly recommended!
Steve Sinclair

Exeter

30 Jan 2022

Totally reliable with carpentry of the highest standard. In short, excellent in all regards and a really nice helpful chap. Highly recommended.
Mr & Mrs Hook

Exeter

29 Jan 2022

Iain has done a superb job fitting twelve internal oak doors and renovating our staircase, very reliable and professional, a very clean and tidy worker no mess at the end of the day.We would highly recommend him and would not hesitate to call him in the future.Extremely satisfied customers.Thanks for a great job Iain.
David Roach

Exmouth

29 Jan 2022

Ian is a skilled and diligent craftsman… a rare thing these days!He came strongly recommended to us by a neighbour, who himself has exacting standards, so we knew we were in safe hands.We hired Ian to fit our new kitchen, which he initially explained he would only be free to do some four months later due to demand…. that in itself spoke volumes.From his initial visit, Ian was polite, courteous and professional. He made a thorough inspection of all aspects of the kitchen and explained in detail all our potential options, before producing a fair and detailed estimate.Once the fit… [read more]
Tony Bellworthy

EXETER

31 Jan 2021

This is my second review for Iain and that’s simply because he’s now completed two projects for us – this time, a new kitchen. Once again, he’s been simply superb – he’s quick, tidy, efficient and exacting – there’s no such thing as ‘good enough’ with him! (I used to think I was a perfectionist until I met Iain but I now know what that really is). To complicate things for Iain, I was what is probably a tradesman’s worst nightmare – the customer who insisted on doing certain aspects of the work itself (electrics, plumbing, tiling) leaving him to… [read more]
Pattie

Exeter

21 Oct 2020

I wish we had met Iain sooner, it would have saved us a lot of angst! He proved to be the most professional, thoughtful and exacting carpenter, great work ethic and very tidy. Iain really listened closely to our requirements for additional bespoke kitchen cupboards, plus new stair rails and bannister; his suggestions were spot on. We would not hesitate to use his services again and I recommend him very highly.
Rosemary Tate

Exmouth

11 Oct 2020

From our first meeting with Iain we were impressed by his professionalism and flexibility. Our project was to create under stairs cupboards, creating as much storage space as possible. Iain was able to suggest different ideas and obviously knew how to make the best of the space we had. During the four days he worked for us he was efficient, professional, friendly and left the working space very clean every day. I would highly recommend Iain… the quality of his finished work is outstanding and we would certainly use his expertise again in the future.
Ken Fox

Exeter

2 Apr 2020

Iain was able to help us out when we were in great need. He came recommended by Howdens and fitted our kitchen. He also fitted 12 new internal doors and rebuilt two flights of stairs as well as some other some jobs. He is a very skilled carpenter and I have been unable to find any faults in the work he has done. He has a wide range of skills and is quick and thorough in his work. He consults and offers advice without being too pushy which makes him a pleasure to work with. We have… [read more]
Peter Roberts

Thorverton

10 Feb 2020

For a New Kitchen Installation: Iain who installed a fairly large family size Howdens kitchen was most professional in all aspects of the work he did for us. From quoting to the end of the work accomplished he was a delight to engage with. Seldom does one feel and see that the work done was done to a perfection level that he would have done in his own home. His work was steadily and done with the absolute minimum of noise.I would be happy to speak to anyone wishing to seek for any carpentry work required, and recommend Iain highly.
Jill

Broadclyst

7 Feb 2020

I was very impressed with Iain. He fitted a new bannister rail for my staircase. He quoted a fair price, he was punctual, did an excellent job and did not leave any mess.He is a very nice young man and I would definitely recommend him.
Tamsin

Exeter

8 Jan 2020

Iain did a fantastic job making and fitting shelves to go either side of the chimney breast. He gave me some different pricing options, which was helpful. I’d highly recommend him, as you get a bespoke service at great value.
Mr & Mrs Button

Sidmouth

30 May 2019

Iain fitted ten internal doors, rectified a problem we had with our integrated fridge/freezer doors and fitting and also made a repair to part of the soffit for us. He was with us for 5 days and we were very pleased with his work, we found him very reliable and hard working. We would not hesitate to recommend Iain for his carpentry skills.
Liz Bond

Sidmouth

25 May 2019

Iain is an excellent carpenter and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Whether it’s hanging doors, creating cabinets or anything really related to wood, he is brilliant. Added to this, he is polite, reliable, extremely tidy and very efficient.
Brian Malin

Sidmouth

20 Mar 2019

Iain has just finished fitting some additional cupboards into our kitchen.He came punctually every day and left the house clean and tidy when he left. We were very pleased with the work that he did and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.
Gordon Wightman

Torquay

3 Feb 2019

We had the pleasure of having Iain from the above company replace all our internal doors very recently, and I cannot recommend this man and company highly enough. His work is simply outstanding and it has been an absolute pleasure to have him with us over the past week.I have been hugely impressed and would have no hesitation in recommending this man to anybody within in his area of work , He is totally respectful both of his clients and of there home and I can only say I am delighted with the finished results…. [read more]
Mary Swain

Exeter

2 Feb 2019

Iain has completely transformed our stairs, banisters and under-stairs cupboard doors. From glossy white boxed in uprights under the handrail, Iain has given us beautiful wooden upright spindles under the new wooden handrail and made three bespoke doors for the cupboards under the stairs. Such a stunning face-lift but still in keeping with our 1930s semi that the carpet layer even commented on how nice it looked and asked who did it. With his meticulous attention to detail, absolute reliability and aiming to achieve the best possible outcome I would not hesitate to recommend Iain’s work… [read more]to anyone.
Tony Bellworthy

Exeter

28 May 2017

Having bought 11 doors from Doors of Distinction, we asked for the name of a good chippie to fit them and were handed DCC’s card – which is how I met Iain Moodie, one of the best tradesman I have ever encountered in over 40 years. I freely admit to being a perfectionist and my wife is frankly amazed at how I am unable to find any fault in Iain’s workmanship at all! He works solidly from the moment he arrives, quietly, diligently and tidily (not once did I see him gazing at his phone which is so often the… [read more]
Shelagh Putnam

Exeter

30 Nov 2016

From chatting through the details of the project prior to starting work, to cleaning up at the end of each day, I can’t recommend Iain more highly. I am delighted with what Iain has achieved – designing and installing a bannister – it has already been much admired and suits the room perfectly. Having an ‘all in’ quote was very helpful, so there were no hidden costs. Craftsmanship and attention to detail are Iain’s forte in my opinion, and he is a very pleasant person to deal with. One satisfied customer!
Lesley G

Budleigh Salterton

25 Nov 2016

We asked him to do a kitchen refurbishment for us and he was very helpful in sorting out plumbers and electricians who could help with the job which saved me worrying whether I had chosen the right people. This company is totally trustworthy and I was very happy that the price quoted was sensible. The finished job was fantastic. I am very fussy but there wasn’t a thing I didn’t feel was done perfectly. Our holiday let is now a five star property rather than four thanks to the great work done.
barry glass

exeter

14 Nov 2016

Ian Moody has fitted a new oak staircase for my home first rate job i am very please with the work carried out
Noel

Exeter

12 Oct 2016

Iain Moodie came to replace all our internal doors.The service was professional from start to finish and they all hang well and look great. Some snags were encountered along the way but he found ways to overcome the problems without fuss or drama. A very tidy worker – he cleared up as he went along and left the areas he had been working in very clean. You can’t beat experience and he has bags of expertise.
Helen Grantham

Exeter

2 Jun 2016

Iain has just fitted six internal doors for us. He was extremely helpful whilst we were choosing doors and fittings and supplied us with excellent quality items. He worked quietly and efficiently and was meticulously in his attention to detail. He left everything really clean and tidy. I would not hesitate to recommend him and would certainly use him again.
Simon Griffiths

Exmouth

23 May 2016

Iain has expertly finished a series of bi-fold doors between our kitchen and dining room, including building and plastering timber studwork at each end. His skill, care and attention to detail throughout has been exemplary and I am very pleased with the quality of the installation.
David & Margaret Evans

Budleigh Salterton

11 Mar 2016

Andy fitted 11 internal doors for us and did a wonderful job. All the doorways are a different shape and size and the doors fit perfectly. We were very impressed with his professionalism and would highly recommend him.
Lynette Billings

Whimple

26 Feb 2016

Andy fitted 16 oak doors with the minimum of fuss over a four day period, we hardly knew he was in the house. Highly recommended and will use again in the future
Jim Millin

Exmouth

25 Feb 2016

From the beginning Andy showed professionalism and attention to detail. He fitted doors throughout our home and accomplished this in a very short time and at a very competitive price. Ian finished the job off as one door was delivered late. Again this was done quickly and expertly.I have no hesitation in recommending the two of them and anyone who wishes to employ them can be assured of a job well done. I am also more than happy to provide a reference.
Cheryl Elston

Exmouth

9 Feb 2016

Ian of devon county carpenters was absolutely amazing. He hung five doors and also installed new hand and base rails with spindles, etc. His work was done with such skill and accuracy, I would have no problem recommending him. He has all the right tools and has done an awesome job. He arrived on time, and left the house spotless when he went. I was very pleased with his quote and he came up with some brilliant ideas which I am sure has increased the value of our house. Ian, thank you so much for such a grand job.
Chloe Uden

Exeter

6 Dec 2015

DCC recently installed our new front door with window surround. It was a complex job involving 5 different contractorsThey did a really excellent job and we’re involved/interested throughout.Fastidious, prepared, fast, precise, knowledgeable, well organised, clean, friendly, well equipped, well networked (with other reliable contractors)We couldn’t have been more impressed and delighted with the outcome.
Hugh and Pat

Exeter

1 Nov 2015

Iain’s work was excellent in all respects – he was both fast and very efficient, his quality and attention to detail were superb and he kept the disruption down to a minimum. We would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone.
Howard & Lorraine

Exeter

10 Sep 2015

Iain has done a fantastic job for us in our hallway, making a bespoke under stairs cupboard, a coat cupboard, a ‘seat box’ and also fitting a new engineered oak front door. He is highly skilled, professional, works extremely hard and is very tidy. We couldn’t be more pleased and have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Iain.
Mr P.J. Silvester

Budleigh Salterton

14 Aug 2015

I write to recommend the A1carpentry company for the quality of their work, time keeping, adaptability and obliging service. Their commitments are carried out professionally by Andy, a well qualified (NVQ 3 level) and experienced carpenter. We shall certainly call on their services again whenever we need repairs or modifications to any of our household fixtures and fittings.
Michael Jane

Exeter

30 Jul 2015

Iain and Andy have replaced the fascia and soffit boards and re-configured the gutters on one side of my house. Their work was first class in every way and I am truly delighted with the finished job. They are highly skilled, very tidy and have all the right equipment and I can thoroughly recommend them to anyone looking for a pair of carpenters. I don’t think you will find anyone more skilled in this area.
Barry Evans

Shaldon, Devon

28 Jul 2015

We bought an engineered oak front door and frame from Doors of Distinction, and they suggested contacting Devon County Carpenters to fit it for us. Unusually we ordered it unfinished as we wanted to paint it, so I primed the frame parts and door in advance. Andy got back to me promptly with a quote and an installation date. Iain & Andy turned up on time with all the right routing tools etc that the average DIYer won’t have; I’m glad I didn’t try to do it myself in a day! They primed routed areas as they went along, ensuring… [read more]
Andy Harris

Exmouth

24 Jul 2015

Iain fitted 7 new Oak doors for us, absolutely BRILLIANT.. Gave me a date he could come and fit them (a few weeks in advance, good tradesmen are always in high demand.) and then he turned up on the day at the time he had said. No fuss, did the job over two days & was pleasant to have around. Trustworthy, polite, and so tidy he could double up as a house cleaner. What a star. I would definitely use again and recommend to everyone who wants a quality job doing.
John & Rachel Jones

Seaton

25 May 2015

Excellent – Andy and Ian fitted our front door and were excellent
R&S Hemingway

Topsham

28 Apr 2015

We needed a removable bannister for internal staircase and couldn’t be more pleased with the work carried out by Iain. My initial enquiry was responded to very promptly. Iain came up with a design solution and quote very quickly. We felt the quote was very reasonable. There were no added unexpected costs.Iain was able to fit the job in sooner than he expected which we were really pleased with.Importantly the bannister looks absolutely great. Much more than we expected could be done given it was a tricky space. We are delighted.Iain is very professional, very neat and tidy and also… [read more]
Donn and Jess Barrett

Fairmile, near Ottery St Mary

26 Jan 2015

Andy and Ian carried out some major repairs on an outside wooden stairway for us recently. They did an exellent, thorough job exactly to what they quoted. We would recommend them highly.
Tony Farrington

Ilminster

19 Jan 2015

Fitted 15 internal doors across 3 days. Always arrived on time and completed job with minimum fuss. Cleared up as he went along leaving everything neat and tidy.Strongly recommended.
Mike Dale

Sidmouth

13 Jan 2015

We asked Andy to provide a quote to install a number of internal doors. The quote was competitive, the work was carried out promptly and to a high standard. What more can you ask for!
Peter Beighton

Honiton

9 Jan 2015

Andy did a great job fitting 5 doors as well putting in new understairs doors.Very prompt and polite.No mess left, very clean.Definitely recommend.
Mike Lamoureux

Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth

5 Jan 2015

Devon County Carpenters have recently completed all the carpentry work on a new house which I have built in Colaton Raleigh. Andy Isaacs, and his partner, were extremely professional throughout, the quality of their work was excellent and, most importantly, they turned up when they said they would and responded to my various emails and telephone calls promptly (which is, in my experience, a failing amongst the building trades). I cannot praise them enough.
Aubrey Cox

Exeter

20 Dec 2014

It was difficult to find someone to fit 6 internal doors but lucky for us we managed to find Devon County Carpenters. Iain came to look at the job and gave a good quote and came back with a date to start the work. I noticed great care was taken whilst doing the work and it all looks splendid. An added bonus was that everything got a good vacuum before Iain left. We would certainly use this firm again. Many thanks for a job well done.
Peter Gee

Payhembury nr Honiton

10 Dec 2014

We have hired Andy’s skills on more than one occasion and would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.He is punctual, reliable and hard-working, always ensuring that his work area is clean at the end of a day. As a senior citizen cost is always something to bear in mind. The service and quality Andy provides is good value.
Jane Bicket

exmouth

3 Dec 2014

I can’t fault Iain & Andy. Totally professional, punctual and sound advice. They were competitively priced. And whats more they actually cleaned up after themselves every day!!!!! Simply the best. I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Ross Scott

Exeter

28 Nov 2014

Was really pleased with the job Iain and Andy did on hanging Oak internal doors in my home. Can thoroughly recommend them. I found them to be hard working and polite.
Andrew McCarthy

Exeter

24 Nov 2014

Ian has just completed a fit for a new external door fit for us and we are really pleased with the result. The standard of workmanship was excellent; he tidied up well at the end, was very polite and a pleasure to have around. Very pleased indeed; we would definitely use DCC again.
sharon

exeter

27 Oct 2014

Ian fitted a new internal door and a loft hatch door/ladder combo for me efficiently, tidy and reasonably priced. I’m very pleased with the results
Roger and Fiona Hennah

Budleigh Salterton

27 Jun 2014

We are delighted with the new front door that Andy has just fitted for us. He kept in touch with us well during the planning stage, has a very pleasant manner, worked hard and cleaned up after himself. It was a pleasure to employ such a craftsman.
Bill Burgess

Langport

4 Jun 2014

Hung 13 replacement doors of oak. Work was done quickly and efficiently. The finished doors look absolutely perfect. We couldn’t be more pleased.
Gordon Everett

Taunton

2 Jun 2014

Hanging 6 internal doors and 1 external door.Excellent job. Work started on the agreed date … and both time and care taken to fit the doors perfectly. Very helpful. Recommended.
Martin Drennan

Beaminster

30 Apr 2014

We bought a pair of oak internal French doors from Doors of Distinction, and they suggested contacting Devon County Carpenters to fit them for us. Andy got back to me promptly with a quote and an installation date. We are delighted with the finished job, all done on time and in a tidy and professional way. We would certainly recommend Devon County Carpenters to anyone in the area who needs similar work doing. Thanks.
Ann Hansford

Woodbury

24 Mar 2014

Iain and Andy did a brilliant job on our front door and entrance, which was by no means straight forward. They listened to my ideas and made helpful suggestions which required additional visits to ensure we were happy with the finally agreed proposals. The final result was beyond our expectations and has turned a scruffy entrance into one we are proud of.
Jacqui Hayes

Ottery St Mary

7 Mar 2014

Devon County Carpenters removed the original walk in wardrobes from two adjoining bedrooms and the airing cupboard, making good the space ready for new fitted wardrobes to be fitted. They did a superb quality job, with minimal mess, completing the job on time. I’d recommend them and will definitely be using them again.
Jill Temple

Budleigh Salterton

30 Jan 2014

Devon County Carpenters fitted new oak doors in my house and did a wonderful job in spite of my somewhat wonky door frames. The job was completed on time and mess was kept to a minimum. I would certainly use them again.
Ogden & Richardson

Exeter

26 Jan 2014

Ian has done a number of capentry jobs for us; hanging doors, creating a new staircase rail, a sliding door pelmet and a fitted cupboard. All of this has been to a high standard of excellence – we are thrilled with the results. He has always been friendly and polite, a pleasure to have in the house and he brings his own cleaning tools and does a good job leaving the house and garden/garage clean after he has finished – such a boon. I highly recommend his work – he is a very professional, talented worker.
PH

Exeter

19 Jan 2014

DCC constructed some built in wardrobes for us, to an agreed specification, on time and budget. They have also hung a number of doors. We’re very pleased with the result.
Nick Massey

Buckerell Nr. Honiton

10 Jan 2014

An excellent job, carried out by a friendly polite professional
R.Green

Exmouth

23 Dec 2013

Ian & Andy of Devon County Carpenters installed 7 internal oak doors for me in my home. They completed the job in one day and I am very happy to recommend them as they proved that they are very skilled carpenters who concentrate on the task; hard working; careful and considerate; positive in approach; and charged a fair rate for the job. I will certainly recommend them to my friends and family and would not hesitate to engage them again.
Jeff. Brenton

Ivybridge

22 Dec 2013

Devon County Carpenters recently fitted 12 oak doors to our house in Ivybridge. The work was carried out to the highest standards. The job was completed within the scheduled time frame and with very little disruption. Andy certainly believes in”clean as you go” and all areas were left clean and tidy, even the outside areas where the cutting and planing took place.We have no hesitation in recommending Devon County Carpenters and will be using them again in the near future. First class carpentry.
Geoff Stephens

Cullompton

18 Dec 2013

I was in the building industry for 40 years, and I’m usually nervous about hiring local independent builders. But I was very impressed by Andy and Iain, and they have done a lot of work for us. This has included installing new wooden flooring, installing new balustrades. They fitted new hardwood windows, made a cupboard, fitted doors. They really are grafters – the sort of people you want to hold on to. They are young guys who are keen on what they do, who care about what they do. They are fair, and they… [read more]