A butcher by trade, he started his career in Australia in the food industry which included a pizza shop and then pie manufacturing business. He also invented a fishing related product which he sold on the internet. Since childhood he always found joy in his creative side by making and renovating things at home.
About 16 years ago, Derek volunteered to make the desks and chairs for the new Cairns Hinterland Steiner School, which his children attended. It was during this time that he realised that his passion and purpose was to work with his hands. At the age of 48 Derek had the opportunity to do a mature age student cabinetmaking apprenticeship which led to the start of his business eight years ago and he hasn't looked back since.
About 16 years ago, Derek volunteered to make the desks and chairs for the new Cairns Hinterland Steiner School, which his children attended. It was during this time that he realised that his passion and purpose was to work with his hands. At the age of 48 Derek had the opportunity to do a mature age student cabinetmaking apprenticeship which led to the start of his business eight years ago and he hasn't looked back since.
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Building or remodelling your kitchen, whilst exciting, can be an intimidating and frustrating process; from finding the right professional to work with to ensuring you get exactly what you want. Derek, the owner of Independent Cabinetmaker - Cairns, Qld has built his 8 year old business on referrals as a result of developing trust with his clients and providing excellent service that meets their specific needs and budgets.
Reviews (6)
Phoebe Pogorzelski
Jan 10, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Derek recently built and installed my fabulous new kitchen. I am absolutely thrilled with the results. He did what he said he would and was very up front about costs, timing and challenges in the current building climate. I would highly recommend him, so happy with the results.
Services: Cabinet design, Cupboard installation, Custom cabinets, Installation
Derek recently built and installed my fabulous new kitchen. I am absolutely thrilled with the results. He did what he said he would and was very up front about costs, timing and challenges in the current building climate. I would highly recommend him, so happy with the results.
Services: Cabinet design, Cupboard installation, Custom cabinets, Installation
Carla Lane
Sep 17, 2021
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We found Derek from Independent Cabinetmakers to be extremely professional. He built for us a new bathroom vanity and shaving cabinet/mirror. From the beginning he could see we were in a dilemma in trying to get a vanity built at short notice, and he went out of his way to accommodate us even though he had so much work on. Derek was always keeping us updated on the progress of our build and installation. He was always punctual, courteous and willing to go the extra mile for us. The workmanship and quality of his cabinetry was excellent. The end product was faultless and we would recommend Derek
Rosanne De Gregorio
Jun 18, 2021
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Cathy Zeiger Councillor Division Crc
Apr 14, 2021
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Gray Matters
Feb 11, 2021
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WE LOVE OUR NEW KITCHEN - THANKS DEREK 👍
If you are wanting a stunning kitchen, Derek from "Independent Cabinet Maker" should be on your "short-list". We are very happy with the result and highly recommend Derek's workmanship and professionalism.
Thanks again Derek, we love our new kitchen
Dean & Deb
If you are wanting a stunning kitchen, Derek from "Independent Cabinet Maker" should be on your "short-list". We are very happy with the result and highly recommend Derek's workmanship and professionalism.
Thanks again Derek, we love our new kitchen
Dean & Deb
Jo Rakei
Jan 14, 2020
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