Jake Robinson's reputation as an outstanding craftsman has resulted in him becoming a carpenter to the stars, with a long list of celebrity clients including Chris Tarrant and Denise Van Outen.

He discovered his flair for carpentry while he was at boarding school in West Sussex, where he made personalised shoe boxes for his teachers. This natural talent earned Jake quite a reputation, and pocket money, and he spent his holidays helping out at a local building site. At 17, he became a kitchen fitter having gained a City & Guilds certificate in carpentry.

Before presenting on the hit TV DIY series Big Strong Boys, Jake worked hard behind the scenes as Handy Andy's right-hand man on Changing Rooms. In front of the camera, he's also appeared on BBC's Holiday, Home Front and House Invaders as well as House Doctor for Channel 5.

Jake now also runs The Islington Building Company, providing building services including extensions, refurbishments, shop-fitting, decorating, plumbing, electrics, flooring, bespoke furniture and much more.