Cabinet Carpenter in Port Elizabeth
Built-in cabinetry for homes that care how things are done.
If it’s going to be in your home for years, it should feel like it belongs from the very beginning.
Our clients seek capable craftsmanship.
A trusted partner to help guide
from idea to ideal outcome.
WELCOME TO ABSOLUTE TIMBER. MY NAME IS LEON LOCHNER.
The Person Behind the Work That Matters.
Every cabinet, every joint, every fit – my hands have been on it.
Absolute Timber isn’t built on volume. It’s built on care, consistency, and showing up to do the job properly.
From first visit to final fit, I stay close to the work. That’s why clients trust the outcome.
- Direct Contact, No Middleman
- Personally Measured & Installed
- On-Site Advice You Can Use
- Tailored to Fit Your Space
- Durable, Sealed Materials
- Consistent Hands-On Quality
- Clean Lines, Precise Work
- No Rush, No Shortcuts
My Services
Custom Cabinetry & Interior Joinery
From built-in kitchens and wardrobes to vanities, cladding, and more. I shape functional spaces with thoughtful detail and long-wearing finishes.
Built-In Kitchen Cabinets
Tailored kitchen cabinetry with melamine finishes and Eezi Quartz or granite tops, cut and installed cleanly.
Bedroom Wardrobes & Cupboards
Custom-built cupboards, hinged or sliding, made to maximise storage and fit your bedroom layout perfectly.
Bathroom Vanities
Moisture-resistant vanities sealed and finished to handle daily use, with quartz or granite surfaces.
Floating Shelves & TV Units
Wall-mounted media units, neatly installed with space for cables, consoles, and custom feature finishes.
Wood Wall Panels & Cladding
Warm, vertical grain wall cladding and timber panels, ideal for feature walls and quiet detail.
Custom Furniture
Select, hand-built furniture crafted per project, when the design calls for something special and uniquely fit.
HOW YOU AND I WILL WORK TOGETHER
Our Time on Your Project Follows 4 Simple & Calculated Steps
From our initial contact to project wrap-up, you and I follow a clear, precise process – one proven to increase the success of the final result by reducing delays, preventing rework, and ensuring everything is delivered with a well-polished finish you can be proud of.
1. Premise Walkthrough & Briefing
Every project begins with a visit – to understand the space, its needs, and your intentions.
2. Samples, Selections & Planning
I’ll provide samples of finishes for your space, work through layout ideas, and nail down a total investment for the project.
3. Into the Workshop
With decisions made, the build begins – carefully measured, cut, and assembled as ideas take shape in the physical world.
4. Installation & Closeout
Fitted cleanly and carefully, we walk through the result together, making sure the details hold up and the finish feels right.
Our Projects
Selected Works
A selection of past projects – photographed upon completion. Each one the result of a measured process, shaped with the client’s space and needs in mind.
Beverly Grove
Kitchen facelift using existing carcasses, new grey doors, Magnolia Eezi Quartz tops, oak wall panelling, and floating shelves.
Framesby
Floating double undermount vanity in Brookhill melamine with Magnolia Eezi Quartz tops and soft-close drawer runners.
Lovemore Heights
Sideboard built from 25mm and 35mm solid American white oak with soft-close fittings, sealed in clear water-based finish.
Springfield
Wardrobes with high-gloss storm grey panels, aluminium-framed smoked glass doors, and interior LED lighting throughout.
Mount Pleasant
New Brookhill built-in kitchen with soft-close fittings, 30mm Brooklyn Loft countertops, and a 35mm solid oak floating shelf.
Kragga Kamma Game Park
Wall paneling in solid Balau hardwood, pre-painted black, fitted in strips and sealed with Rystix Timbercare Embuia.
Walmer Heights
Floating TV unit with high-gloss panels, push-to-open drawers, and a built-in high-quality LED accent light.
What Clients have said
Absolute Timber just completed our new kitchen island and a full revamp, and we couldn’t be happier. The results look incredible! The team was friendly, easy to work with, and kept us updated throughout. Can’t wait to have them back for the wardrobes!
Leon was professional from start to finish. He noticed things I hadn’t even considered, kept me in the loop, and delivered beyond expectation. Leon’s work is so distinct, my wife instantly recognised it at a relative’s home. That level of recognizability only comes with true artistry.
What a pleasure it was to work with Leon even though I was based in Europe. We communicated via WhatsApp for weeks during the project and he constantly kept me updated with the progress. A super guy that cared about the final product.