About MJD
Built properly.
By people who care.
MJD Building & Carpentry is a family-run building company based in Ware, Hertfordshire. We do things the right way — fixed prices, one team, no shortcuts.
Our Story
Who we are
MJD Building & Carpentry was started by Mark — a tradesman who'd spent years watching building companies let clients down through poor communication, surprise costs, and work that didn't match the quote. He set MJD up to do the opposite: one fixed price, one team, one standard of finish across every project.
We're a family business. That matters to us — not as a marketing line, but because it changes how we work. We're not managing dozens of sites simultaneously or sending different crews to different jobs. When you hire MJD, you get the same people from the first survey to the final handover. People who take pride in what they build because it's their name on it.
Over the years we've built up a team with deep experience across every trade: brickwork, carpentry, plumbing, electrics, tiling, plastering. We don't subcontract the bits we can't do — we don't have those bits. That means you're not coordinating between different companies or trying to work out who's responsible when something isn't right.
We work across residential projects of all sizes — single-room refurbishments, full house renovations, extensions from ground up, kitchen and bathroom remodels, landscaping, and bespoke carpentry. If you can describe what you want to achieve, we can tell you honestly whether we're the right team to do it.
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The MJD Team
Ware, Hertfordshire — est. 2010
The Process
How we work
Whether it's your first building project or your fifth, here's exactly what to expect when you work with MJD.
Free Consultation
We visit your property, listen to what you want to achieve, and walk the site together. No obligation, no pressure. We'll give you honest advice on what's feasible, flag anything you might not have considered, and leave you with a clear picture of how we'd approach the job.
Design & Planning
We put together a detailed written quote covering every element of the project — no vague line items, no hidden extras. If your project needs planning permission or building regulations approval, we'll handle the submission or coordinate directly with your architect. Nothing starts until you're completely happy with the plan.
The Build
Our team manages every stage in-house. You have one dedicated contact throughout — not a different subcontractor turning up each week with no idea what came before them. We keep the site clean and tidy as we go, update you regularly on progress, and deal with any issues ourselves without passing them on to you.
Handover & Snagging
When the work is done, we walk through it together. Any snagging items get resolved before we call it finished — not ignored and left for you to chase. You get a clean, fully completed space, all the relevant certificates and paperwork, and our number if anything ever comes up afterwards.
The People
Meet the team
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Credentials
Accreditations & insurance
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Federation of Master Builders
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Fully insured for all works
MJD Building & Carpentry holds public liability insurance covering all residential building works. Certificates available on request.
Where We Work
Serving Hertfordshire
and surrounding areas
MJD Building & Carpentry is based in Ware, Hertfordshire and takes on projects across the county and surrounding areas. We're based centrally in the county, which means we can reach most of Hertfordshire without long travel times — and we're happy to consider projects in the right neighbouring areas too.
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call. We're straightforward about where it makes sense for us to work and we won't waste your time.
07703 554123Areas we cover
- Ware
- Hertford
- Stevenage
- St Albans
- Watford
- Hemel Hempstead
- Welwyn Garden City
- Hatfield
- Hitchin
- Letchworth Garden City
- Bishop's Stortford
- Broxbourne
- Hoddesdon
- Cheshunt
- Potters Bar
- Borehamwood
- Royston
- Berkhamsted
- Welwyn
- Sawbridgeworth
Why MJD
What makes us different
Fixed prices
Your quote is your price. We don't start low and add costs on. If something unexpected comes up, we tell you before we do the work.
One team
You're not passed between subcontractors. The same people who start your job finish it, and they're all employed by us.
Clear communication
You'll always know what's happening, what's coming next, and who to call if you have a question. No chasing, no silence.
Finished properly
We don't consider a job done until the snagging list is empty. That's the difference between tradespeople who care and those who don't.
Get in touch
Let's talk about your project
No hard sell, no obligation. A free site visit and an honest conversation about what you want to achieve.