A Family-Run Joinery Business in Cambridgeshire
KMP Carpentry & Joinery is a family-run joinery business based in Cambridgeshire, specialising in bespoke joinery, carpentry and precision CNC machining.
What matters to us is simple: doing things properly, being honest with our customers and taking pride in our work. From one-off home projects to larger commercial commissions, we approach every job with the same care, planning and attention to detail.
Our Story
KMP began with Karl.
Karl started his carpentry and joinery career at 16 through a local apprenticeship in St Ives. He completed three years in craft carpentry and joinery, followed by advanced craft and craft machining — all City & Guilds trained.
He stayed with the same joinery company for 16 years. During that time, he worked across every part of the business: starting on the shop floor making and fitting, then moving into sales, estimating and project management. He measured on site, worked on bills of quantities, and managed jobs from the first conversation through to completion.
Running his own business was always in the back of his mind. When his children came along, that idea became a reality. He bought a van, took on his first job, and built KMP from the ground up.
What started as a one-person workshop has grown steadily into a respected local joinery business, built on the same principles Karl learned at 16: true craftsmanship, reliability, and pride in your work.
Where We Are Today
Today, KMP is very much a family business.
Karl now works alongside his children, which feels full circle. They were the reason he took the leap in the first place, so building the business together means more than just growth, it’s personal.
As a team, we combine traditional joinery skills with modern CNC technology. This allows us to take on a wide range of work, from bespoke staircases and fitted cabinetry to precision-manufactured components for trade and commercial clients.
Our focus is on strengthening KMP locally for carpentry and joinery, while growing our CNC manufacturing capability across the UK. All without losing the personal approach that got us here.
Meet the Team
At KMP, we’re more than a team — we’re family. That shapes how we work, how we communicate, and how we treat our clients. Every role in the business supports the same goal: clear planning, honest advice and work we’re proud to put our name to.
Karl Pughsley
Founder, Lead Carpenter & Joiner
Favourite part of the job
Planning and delivering carpentry and joinery projects from start to finish. Karl enjoys being involved at every stage, from early discussions and problem-solving through to seeing a finished piece fitted and working exactly as intended.
What matters most
Keeping traditional joinery practices alive while using modern advancements where they genuinely improve quality and consistency. Karl also places huge importance on customer satisfaction, working closely with clients throughout their project and passing skills on to the next generation to keep true craftsmanship alive.
Bryn Pughsley
Carpenter & Joiner and CNC Operative
Favourite part of the job
Running the CNC machining side of the business. Bryn taught himself CNC machining and design software and now takes responsibility for this area. He enjoys the precision, planning and attention to detail involved in turning digital designs into finished components.
What matters most
Developing skills across different areas of the business. Bryn is focused on learning traditional carpentry and joinery methods while also adopting modern advancements, building a strong, well-rounded skill set for the future of the trade.
Cerys Pughsley
Marketing, Operations & Business Support
Favourite part of the job
Looking after clients and keeping the business organised behind the scenes. Cerys enjoys speaking directly with customers, organising schedules and making sure everything runs smoothly from first enquiry through to completion.
What matters most
Clear communication and a personal experience for every client. Cerys focuses on making sure customers feel informed, supported and well looked after. She also manages KMP’s website, social media and online presence to support steady, sustainable growth.
Karl, our founder, is City & Guilds trained and fully qualified in carpentry and joinery.
Explore Our Joinery Services
Looking for bespoke joinery, CNC machining or a dependable family-run team that values honesty and quality? You’re in the right place.
We also offer a growing range of personalised wooden gifts, handmade here in our Cambridgeshire workshop. Each item, from engraved chopping boards to CNC-cut keepsakes, reflects the same craftsmanship and attention to detail found in our larger joinery projects.
Whether you’re planning home improvements or searching for a thoughtful gift, you can expect the same care, quality and personal touch that define KMP Carpentry & Joinery.
See Our Work in Action
We believe craftsmanship speaks louder than words. Visit our portfolio to see recent bespoke joinery projects, including:
A Little Moment We’re Proud Of
A month after launching our personalised gift shop, our work was featured in The Cambs Times. This was a lovely surprise and a real highlight for our small family business. The article focused on our new personalised wooden pieces and the care that goes into each and every order.
Articles like this help us share our story a little wider and remind us why quality, honesty and good old-fashioned craftsmanship still matter.
