Paul McManus: Served a full apprentice with James Paul & sons from 1997-2001, during this time he worked both in the joinery manufacturing work shop & onsite contracts. He then worked for a smaller company for one year to gain more experience in different aspects of the trade. Paul was directly involved in all domestic work, mostly extensions, conversions & kitchens. Paul also enjoyed a yearlong working holiday in Australia where he found having a joinery trade very helpful and worked building houses. On return to Scotland he decided to start working self employed, during this time Paul experienced dealing first hand with customers and the project management of different types of jobs

Bobbi Dickson: Served full joinery apprentice with Inscape Joinery. When Bobbi started his apprenticeship in 1997 he was Inscapes very first apprentice. Bobbi was very much involved in workshop duties and contributed in a lot of bespoke town house and mews renovations and also extensions in Edinburgh. In September 2001, after completing the apprenticeship he stayed on with inscape for a year then decided to start working for himself. During this time he worked in all aspects of joinery including kitchens, bathrooms and attic conversions to meet deadlines by coordinating various trades.

Paul and Bobbi decided to combine their skills, attributes and contacts to form ProCut joinery & Building.

FAQ:
Q: What trades do you supply?
A: All trades are supplied from the planning of the job through to completion including
• Architects, Structural Engineers & Building Warrants
• Builders, Joiners, Labourers, Plumbers & Gas Fitters, Electricians, Roofers , Plasterers & Tilers
• ProCut Joinery & Building employ a part-time painter and decorator

Q: Are all tradesmen insured?
A: All tradesmen are insured under our liability insurance. All tradesmen are qualified and registered in their relevant fields. All certificates can be provided if needed.

Q: Do you personally project manage every job?
A: Yes, ProCut joinery & Building is a small team and we ensure that every customer is dealt with directly by either Paul or Bobbi. We liaise with the customer, architects and all tradesmen to ensure the project is completed within the budget, timescales and to the customers satisfaction. An individual contract for each job is drawn up by us detailing all work and signed by both the customer and ProCut before the job starts.

Q: Do I need to pay any of the agreed price before the job commences?
A: No, ProCut Joinery & Building operate on a strict no money in advance policy. On small jobs the fee is settled on completion and for larger jobs we offer a stage payment system. This depends on the size and length of time of the job but we ALWAYS leave a 5% -10% retention until the completion certificate is signed.

Q: Is it possible to see some of your work first hand?
A: Yes, please see details of previous work in our gallery. We have always had positive feedback from our customers and many have said that if future customers wish to see Procut jobs it can be arranged.

Q: Do I need to be home or arrange for someone to be in the house for the duration of the job?
A: No, if necessary keys and alarm codes can be given to ProCut Joinery. These keys are kept personally by either Paul or Bobbi. Please see previous customer reviews. Previous customers can be contacted if you have any questions.