Sean Cantua has been doing carpentry, repairs and home maintenance across Stevenage and the surrounding villages since he was in his twenties. No job too small.
Trusted Local Tradesman
Hi, I'm Sean Cantua. I learned carpentry as a young man with a construction company, then started my own business in my twenties, doing carpentry, maintenance, repairs and decorating, done properly. I love the work, and I'd rather do a job well than do it fast.
Still measure twice, cut once.
Custom-designed decks, stairs and railings, fencing and gate installation and repair, shed building and repair.
Household fixtures and fittings, finish woodworking, blind installation, door and lockset installation, woodwork and wall painting.
Lighting installation, appliance installation, basic plumbing (non-gas), all kinds of repairs and maintenance, painting and decorating.


From bare joists to finished boards, built to handle the British weather.




Old, cracked fascias and tired guttering swapped for a clean black finish.


A built-in bench with hidden storage, made to fit the bay exactly.


A framed timber gazebo built from the ground up, finished and lit.

Old treads stripped back and boarded ready for the new finish.

Each riser finished by hand before the treads go back on.

Carpeted, painted, and ready to use, top to bottom.
No subcontractors, no middlemen. Every job on this site was measured, cut and finished by Sean himself.


Decking, fencing, kitchens, bathrooms, sheds and repairs across Stevenage and Hertfordshire. The full job album lives on Facebook.
"I trusted Sean with many tasks around my home for years. Always on time and trustworthy, always quality work!"
"Sean's skills are of the highest level. Reliable, hard-working, with solutions that are innovative and budget-conscious."
"Sean is a true craftsman. He pays attention to detail, his work is first class, and a nice guy as well."
5.0★ from 14 reviews on Birdeye, and 100% recommended from 8 reviews on Facebook.

Soft or spongy boards, rust-stained fixings and green algae are early warning signs. A quick inspection each spring catches most problems before they become a safety issue.

Cracked fascias and sagging gutters quietly let water into the roofline. Left too long, a simple swap becomes a much bigger repair bill.

From stripping old treads back to fitting the final carpet, a staircase renovation is done in stages, and each one matters for a lasting finish.
Read the full guides, with photos from real jobs, on the blog.
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