A Family-Run Workshop Built on Traditional Craftsmanship
KMP Carpentry & Joinery is a family-run joinery company based in Cambridgeshire, specialising in bespoke carpentry for homes, commercial joinery and fit-outs, timber frame construction and 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, Karl works alongside his children and KMP is very much a family business. We deliver residential joinery, commercial interiors, structural timber projects and CNC machining from our Cambridgeshire workshop. While the business has grown considerably since Karl started alone, the approach remains the same: careful planning, honest advice and workmanship we’re proud to stand behind.
By combining traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing methods, we’re able to support everything from bespoke fitted furniture and media walls through to commercial fit-outs, structural timber builds and precision-machined components.
As we continue to grow, our focus remains on delivering quality work, building long-term relationships and investing in the future of the business for the next generation.
Meet the Team
Every project at KMP is supported by a small team that cares deeply about the quality of the finished result. From workshop joinery and CNC machining to project planning, marketing and day-to-day operations, each person plays a role in helping projects run smoothly and ensuring clients receive the service they expect.
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 skills alive while embracing modern techniques where they improve quality and consistency. Karl takes pride in customer satisfaction, working closely with clients throughout each project and passing valuable skills on to the next generation.
Bryn Pughsley
Carpenter, Joiner & 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:
Supporting the growth of KMP and helping more people discover what we do. Cerys manages the company website, marketing, social media and business operations, helping connect traditional craftsmanship with modern digital marketing.
What matters most:
Helping a family business continue to grow without losing the values it was built on. Cerys focuses on improving KMP’s visibility, strengthening relationships with customers and supporting the long-term future of the business.
Recognition for Our Work
Family Business Awards 2026 — Shortlisted
We are proud to have been shortlisted for the Family Business Awards 2026. More than anything, it reflects the hard work our team puts in every day and the values we have built the business around: quality workmanship, honest advice and genuine craftsmanship.
Featured in the Local Press
KMP has also been featured in local publications including The Cambs Times and Velvet Magazine. The coverage highlighted our family-run approach, traditional joinery skills and the growth of our Cambridgeshire workshop.
See Our Work in Action
We believe craftsmanship speaks louder than words. Visit our portfolio to see recent carpentry & joinery projects, including:
Work With Us
Whether you’re planning a bespoke joinery project, commercial fit-out, timber frame build or CNC machining project, we’d love to hear about it. Explore our services or get in touch to discuss your ideas with the team.