Carpenter planing a timber board in a workshop
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Years On The Tools
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Insured & DBS Checked

Carpenter & handyman in StevenageMeasured right.
Built to last.

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
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Years Experience
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Fully Insured
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DBS Checked
5.0★
Rating
18 reviews · Birdeye
100%
Recommend
8 reviews · Facebook

Sean's Patch: Where We Work

Walkern
Stevenage
Knebworth
Aston
Watton-at-Stone
Buntingford
Hatfield
Hitchin
Letchworth
Baldock
Welwyn
& nearby
About Sean

Three decades of getting it right the first time

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. I love the work, and I'd rather do a job well than rush through it.

Still measure twice, cut once.
Timber deck with a built-in bench seat
Quality Business Awards 2023 winner badge, quality rating over 95%

On Every Job

  • ✓ 30+ years carpentry & maintenance experience
  • ✓ Fully insured for all work undertaken
  • ✓ Clean DBS certificate
  • ✓ Based in Walkern, covering Stevenage & the villages
What I Do

Carpentry, repairs & general handyman work

Carpentry & Outdoor Structures

Custom-designed decks, stairs and railings, fencing and gate installation and repair, shed building and repair, etc.

Decking & garden structures →

Fixtures, Fittings & Finish Woodwork

Household fixtures and fittings, finish woodworking, blind installation, door and lockset installation, woodwork and wall painting, etc.

Fitted carpentry & woodwork →

General Handyman

Lighting installation, appliance installation, basic plumbing (non-gas), all kinds of repairs and maintenance, painting and decorating, etc.

Handyman services →

Also: fascias, soffits & guttering and staircase renovation.

The Cantua Promise

The best quality work,guaranteed for 5 years.

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Before & After

Real jobs, start to finish

DuringGarden decking during construction
AfterFinished garden decking

Garden Decking

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

Decking services →
BeforeOld fascia and guttering before replacement
AfterNew black fascia and guttering
BeforeOvergrown roofline before tidy up
AfterTidy roofline with new fascia and guttering

Fascias, Soffits & Guttering

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

Fascia & guttering services →
DuringBay window storage seat during construction
AfterFinished painted bay window storage seat

Bay Window Storage Seat

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

Fitted carpentry →
BuildGarden gazebo frame during construction
AfterFinished timber garden gazebo

Garden Gazebo

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

Garden structures →
Coming To Life

A staircase transformation

Stage 01
Staircase stripped back and prepped

Strip & Prep

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

Stage 02
Staircase risers being finished

Riser Detail

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

Stage 03
Finished carpeted staircase

Finished

Carpeted, painted, and ready to use, top to bottom.

Staircase renovation in Stevenage and Hertfordshire →

On The Tools

Sean, hands-on, on every job

No subcontractors, no middlemen. Every job on this site was measured, cut and finished by Sean himself.

Sean cutting timber on site
Sean shaping timber in the workshop
Full Portfolio

Hundreds more finished jobs

Decking, fencing, kitchens, bathrooms, sheds and repairs across Stevenage and Hertfordshire. The full job album lives on Facebook.

Word Of Mouth

What people say

★★★★★

"I trusted Sean with many tasks around my home for years. Always on time and trustworthy, always quality work!"

Cathy Vonwald
★★★★★

"Sean's skills are of the highest level. Reliable, hard-working, with solutions that are innovative and budget-conscious."

Tom Herman
★★★★★

"Sean is a true craftsman. He pays attention to detail, his work is first class, and a nice guy as well."

Jeannie Jeffries, Facebook

5.0★ from 18 reviews on Birdeye, and 100% recommended from 8 reviews on Facebook.

From The Workshop

Tips for Hertfordshire homeowners

Read the full guides, with photos from real jobs, on the blog.

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Questions

Common questions

Do you charge for quotes in Stevenage and Hertfordshire?
No. Cantua Home Services offers free, no-obligation quotes for all carpentry and handyman work across Stevenage, Walkern and the surrounding Hertfordshire villages.
Is Cantua Home Services insured and DBS checked?
Yes. Sean Cantua is fully insured for all work undertaken and holds a clean DBS certificate.
What areas does Cantua Home Services cover?
Cantua Home Services is based in Walkern and covers Stevenage, Knebworth, Aston, Watton-at-Stone, Buntingford, Hatfield, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock and Welwyn, plus the surrounding Hertfordshire villages.
What carpentry and handyman services are offered?
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote form on this page, call 07874 035115, or message Sean on WhatsApp. Quotes are free and there is no obligation.
Do you take on small jobs?
Yes. No job is too small, from a single repair to a full decking or staircase project.
Get In Touch

Free quotes. No job too small.

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Call07874 035115 / 07707 879130 BasedWalkern, Stevenage SG2 7PA