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Our process emphasizes efficiency, clear communication, and minimal disruption to your business. By coordinating closely with clients and stakeholders, we ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standard of workmanship.

Barchester Burwood Grange Care Home

2023 • Value: £55,000

Remedial doors:
  • Eased and adjusted doorleaf to reduce excessive perimeter gaps within 3-4mm
  • Signage fitted
  • Fire stopping behind frame
  • Replace faulty smoke seals with new ones
  • Ease and adjust overhead door closer
Fit all the accessories in the en-suite bathrooms
Install gazebo and shed outside garden
Fire Doors
White double doors with raised panels, metal kick plates and central handle in corridorCorridor with multiple white panel doors and wooden handrails along wallsBedroom interior with white door, built-in wardrobe and carpeted flooringWhite single door with overhead door closer and metal handle in a plain wall settingWhite double fire exit doors with narrow vision panels and illuminated exit sign above
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Ionut B did all the carpentry work for our full renovation and made the whole process stress-free. He was on time, easy to deal with, and the finish is honestly unreal. The layout flows perfectly, and everything feels solid. Wouldn't change a thing.

Ana B

Barchester Mill Court Care Home

2023 • Value: £46,000

Remedial doors:
  • Eased and adjusted doorleaf to reduce excessive perimeter gaps within 3-4mm
1 year snagging:
  • Fill the cracks from walls, ceiling and woodwork. Redecorate all the areas
Fire Doors
Care home corridor with white fire doors, wall handrails, fire extinguisher and exit signageWhite panel door with metal kick plate and room signage in a furnished care home interiorWhite fire door with vertical vision panels, overhead closer and access keypad on wallWhite panel door with keypad lock and signage in corridor with wall protection railsWhite room door with number sign and metal kick plate in corridor with coloured wall finish
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Ionut and his team were brought in at a crucial time and immediately provided the multi-trade capability necessary for completion. This versatility allowed us to consolidate multiple aspects of the work under their management, leading to improved efficiency and the successful mitigation of delivery risks.

Danny B

Barchester Stoneham Grove Care Home

2024 • Value: £220,000

Install 160 fire doors (F30 and F60) and 64 non-fire doors
Install art work
Install composite decking
Install skirting
All second fix
Install all the wood work in the garden (gazebo, pergolas)
Fire DoorsFitting ArtworkComposite DeckingPergolas
Outdoor terrace with round table and wicker chairs on composite decking with glass balustradeBalcony walkway with composite decking, glass railing and outdoor seating overlooking courtyardInstallation work in progress on decking area with tools and worker on siteComposite decking installation near building facade with tools and materials laid outDecking substructure with metal joists and support system before final boards installation
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Ionut and his team were brought in at a crucial time and immediately provided the multi-trade capability necessary for completion. This versatility allowed us to consolidate multiple aspects of the work under their management, leading to improved efficiency and the successful mitigation of delivery risks.

Danny Bolton, Senior Site Manager, Elmwood Group

Barchester Lotus Manor Care Home

2025 • Value: £120,000

Install 120 fire doors (F30 and F60)
Install art work
Install composite decking
Install skirting
All second fix
Fire DoorsFitting ArtworkComposite Decking
Seating area with two armchairs and small table by window overlooking gardenLounge area with upholstered chairs, round table and decorative wall panelling with lightingCare home corridor with carpet flooring, wall lighting and decorative furnitureDecorative wall feature with large round mirror on coloured panelled wallConsole table with glass top, decorative mirror and floral arrangement in seating area
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Following our successful collaboration on the Twickenham Stadium refurbishment in 2019, I had high confidence in Ionut capabilities and brought them on board for the Signature 5-Star Care Home challenge. I do not regret this decision, and they have become a key contributor to challenging, high-profile work.

Jamie R

Barchester Stubbington Manor Care Home

2026 • Value: £25,000

First fix work
InteriorsWoodwork
Lounge seating area with armchairs, sofa, round table and decorative wall panelling with artworkDining room with set tables, upholstered chairs, wall panelling and central chandelier lightingBuilt-in shelving and cabinetry with decorative lighting in a communal interior spaceSeating area with two armchairs and wall-mounted shelving displaying decorative items
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We only needed a small cabinet replaced but Ionut treated it like a proper job. He gave honest advice on what would suit, sorted everything quickly, and the install was well done. It's a small change that made a big difference.

Tracey L

Signature at Highgate

2023 • Value: £280,000

Install over 200 F30 doors
Install over 60 F60 doors
Install over 100 non-fire rated doors
Install over 100 kitchens
Install wall panelling
Install over 100 F30 minutes raiser doors
Install over 5000 linear meters of skirting
Install furniture
Fire DoorsRemedial Fire DoorsWall Panelling
Stainless steel lift doors set within wood panelled surround with vertical wall lightsWhite door with vision panels and metal kick plate in a corridor with wall panellingDining area with set tables, upholstered chairs and decorative shelving with mirrors and lightingDecorative corridor with illuminated wall panels featuring geometric designs and carpet flooringLobby area with large feature chandelier and decorative geometric partition screensWall panelling with inset shelving and mirrored sections in a carpeted lounge spaceBuilt-in cabinetry and shelving units around a fireplace with decorative wall finish
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Following our successful collaboration on the Twickenham Stadium refurbishment in 2019, I had high confidence in Ionut capabilities and brought them on board for the Signature 5-Star Care Home challenge. I do not regret this decision, and they have become a key contributor to challenging, high-profile work.

Jamie Reed, Contract Manager, Woodtech Joinery Ltd (Signature Highgate)

Loft extension Sutton

2022 • Value: £80,000

All the first and second fix carpentry work
Create new bathroom
InteriorsWoodwork
Hallway with wall panelling, console tables and decorative vases and artworkOpen interior space with carpet flooring, timber wall panelling and ceiling lighting featureInterior opening with timber slatted partition and wall panelling leading to tiled areaWhite door with spa bathroom signage and tiled surround in interior corridor
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Loft extension Sutton

Portrait of Ionut Blanaru, IBM Joinery Owner

Ionut Blanaru

IBM Joinery Owner

Normandy House

2026 • Value: £35,000

Upgrading of 220 existing certified single doors to Fire Qual standards
  • Eased and adjusted doorleaf to reduce excessive perimeter gaps within 3-4mm
  • Signage fitted
  • Fire stopping behind frame
  • Replace faulty smoke seals with new ones
  • Ease and adjust overhead door closer
InteriorsFire DoorsRemedial Fire Doors
Blue fire door in corridor corner with floor sign and wall-mounted fire door keep shut noticeClose-up of fire door hinge on blue door frame with QR code inspection labelSingle blue fire door with safety signage in a residential hallwayDouble blue fire exit doors with vertical vision panels and overhead door closerBlue fire door with narrow vision panel and access control keypad in corridor
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Normandy House

Portrait of Ionut Blanaru, IBM Joinery Owner

Ionut Blanaru

IBM Joinery Owner

John Pound House

2026 • Value: £10,000

Upgrading of 60 existing certified single doors to Fire Qual standards
  • Eased and adjusted doorleaf to reduce excessive perimeter gaps within 3-4mm
  • Signage fitted
  • Fire stopping behind frame
  • Replace faulty smoke seals with new ones
  • Ease and adjust overhead door closer
Fire DoorsRemedial Fire Doors
Dark entrance door with room number plaque and peephole set within white frameWhite panel door with overhead door closer and metal handle in interior settingWhite double doors with vertical vision panels and illuminated exit sign aboveWhite double doors with central access control handle and metal kick plates
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John Pound House

Portrait of Ionut Blanaru, IBM Joinery Owner

Ionut Blanaru

IBM Joinery Owner

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