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JM Fencing and Landscaping

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02 Apr

Carpentry

Wallingford - OX10

Enquiry from: Alexandra D

Start Date: Immediate

I need exterior window shutters measured, so i can order and then a qoute for removing and replacing the old ones the new ones have been ordered. Please only appointment by arrangement only. Many than...

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18 Dec

Carpentry

Wallingford - OX10

Enquiry from: Derek B

Start Date: Immediate

Back door not closing properly. One side has swelled and locksmith ideally says the door needs to be chiselled/planed to close properly before he sorts the lock

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14 Aug

Carpentry

Wallingford - OX10

Enquiry from: Hayley G

Start Date: Immediate

Built in wardrobes for x2 bedrooms, shelving for a large cupboard and potentially panelling around the home

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04 Sep

Garden | Sheds

Wallingford - OX10

Enquiry from: Dave H

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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09 May

Garden | Decking

Wallingford - OX10

Enquiry from: Tania P

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Detached Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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22 May

Carpentry

Wallingford - OX10

Enquiry from: Emma H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

building 2 inbuilt wardrobes and shelving

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17 Jun

Flooring | Wooden

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Banluesak P

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Wood flooring Deep cleaning carpet Painting wall colour outside

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21 May

Carpentry

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Enca M

Start Date: Immediate

Fitting under-stairs for shoes, coat hangers, etc.....very similar to your previous work on the photo gallery (Carpentry6 and others)

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12 Apr

Carpentry

Oxford - OX1

Enquiry from: Gill S

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Quote to replace old rotting deck with a new one. At rear and side of small victorian terrace , plus strep to garden. Many tyx

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12 Apr

Carpentry

Oxford - OX1

Enquiry from: Phil C

Start Date: Immediate

Outdoor Deck replacement. I'm looking to replace a rotten deck at the back of my house.

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17 Feb

Carpentry

Thatcham - RG18

Enquiry from: Isla S

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Hi there, I need a new bath panel made and fitted and tiling for my downstairs loo. I can provide photos if needed for quoting purposes. Best wishes, Isla Simpson

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11 Feb

Carpentry

Thatcham - RG18

Enquiry from: Toby E

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Hi there. I wonder if you can help. We are doing some alterations to our house and are looking for someone to help with various carpentry work. Boot Room (v approx 2.5m x 2.5m) We have...

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28 Jan

Garden | Sheds

Reading - RG7

Enquiry from: Sajith C

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regular maintenance of a small front garden and a hedge in a cottage are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace do you have a: small garden garden type: back garden, front garden work re...

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11 Dec

Carpentry

Oxford - OX3

Enquiry from: Derek A

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the long support on a wooden bed base has snapped. is it possible for you to glue it and possibly strengthen with a steel brace? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi ...

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23 Nov

Carpentry

Abingdon - OX14

Enquiry from: Rebecca B

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Two internal doors supplying and fitting. Don’t think they’re standard size. Ideally with panels as are into conservatory

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29 Oct

Carpentry

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Tim C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

wooden built in desk removal from kitchen-diner and reinstallation in second floor bedroom. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what type of job are you looking t...

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17 Aug

Garden | Sheds

Oxford - OX3

Enquiry from: Andrew M

Start Date: Immediate

Lay a concrete or paving slab base and then erect a new 10/8 shed

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17 Mar

Garden | Sheds

Oxford - OX2

Enquiry from: Duccio D

Start Date: Immediate

my shed roof is made of cement asbestos and I'd like to get a quotation for replacing it. The dimension of the shed is 16 square meters.

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21 Jan

Interior work | Stud Walls

Didcot - OX11

Enquiry from: Akshay A

Start Date: Immediate

Removal of stud plasterboard wall and finish

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08 Nov

Carpentry

Reading - RG7

Enquiry from: Robert L

Start Date: Less than one month

looking for a new wood exterior door that leads to a porch are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached what type of job are you looking to have done: wooden wind...

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How much do Carpenter services cost?

Do you have a need for a carpenter in or around your house? If yes, then one of the first things you’d probably want to know is the exact amount it would cost to get the project over the line. Now, carpenters are skilled craftsmen that are able to make things with wood and fabricate all sorts of wood constructions. The price charged by carpenters are determined by a wide range of factors which makes it nearly impossible to provide a short and accurate estimate without having a look at your unique requirements. In this post, we’re going to give you an in-depth insight into general carpentry charges while also considering some of the influencing factors. Let’s take a look!

Some of the most common factors that determines the price charged by a carpenter includes the project type, the size as well as scope of the project, the location of project, ease of access, experience and qualification of the carpenter and lots more. For instance, if the job is a minor one such as building a shed, it’ll cost a lot less than something more complex which requires a bit more experience like constructing a staircase. In general, building a shed will have a labour cost within the range of £150 to about £250, while a staircase construction will require a labour cost in between £1,000 to £1,500. For general carpentry, you can expect to pay within the range of £20 to £30 hourly rate depending on a number of factors which are stated above. It’s also important to state that while some carpenters charge per hour, others by the day and several of their projects will be charged at fixed prices.

The table reveals the kinds of work that Carpenters normally do and also the regular cost range of these jobs. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so costs do differ by task.

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The average price
of a Carpenter in Wallingford is:

£1,421

Carpenter job Carpenter cost in 2024
Kitchen Fitting in Wallingford £1,238-£3,748
Carpenters and joiners in Wallingford £375-£575
Plasterboard dry lining in Wallingford £638-£978
Wood flooring in Wallingford £750-£1,150
Wooden decking in Wallingford £1,125-£1,725
Garden shed in Wallingford £2,475-£4,345
Wooden window repair in Wallingford £320-£480

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Carpenter FAQs

Can I insulate my shed?

Yes, it is possible to insulate a shed. You might want to do this if you’re planning on working in it during the winter. A professional will be able to help you find an insulated shed or advise you on how to insulate a shed that you already have. Always seek professional advise first before attempting to do this yourself!

How to cut plasterboard?

Cutting a plasterboard is a relatively simple process requiring only some basic tools. Unfortunately, the lack of knowledge serves as big deterrent for many people who wishes to put it to good use. Plasterboard can actually be sawn using an ordinary timber saw that’s fine-toothed to get a cleaner edge. However, the basic tools you may also need includes a sharp knife (Stanley Knife), pencil, a fine sandpaper, a straight edge and measurement tape as well as a wall board saw. Let’s have a look at the cutting process!

• Firstly, you need to put the plasterboard sheet flat on a firm surface.

• Use the tape measurement to measure the cut you wish to make.

• With the help of a pencil, simply mark out the part you wish to cut on the plasterboard’s front side.

• Once marked, place a spirited level over the marked spot on the plasterboard sheet you want to cut.

• Cut a shallow mark into the plasterboard sheet using the Stanley Knife to cut along the edge.

• The cut should be slow and gradual to ensure you do not wander off the edge of the marked area.

• Once the shallow cut has been made, turn the plasterboard sheet on its edge and deliver a quick and sharp push towards the plasterboard’s back and on one side of the cut.

• Place the plasterboard sheet backing against a flat surface ensuring the line of the cut is over an edge. Once done, give a quick and sharp push towards the back of the plasterboard sheet and on the part of the board is reaches beyond the edge.

• Using a fine sandpaper, remove all forms of paper burrs.

The process of cutting plasterboard requires a lot of practice. If you lack the training and experience, the cutting process is best left to a proficient professional who can guarantee the best results the first time and save you some additional costs due to potential damages.

How to put up plasterboard?

How To Put Up Plasterboard

Putting up a plasterboard is a vital process when it comes to home renovations. However as daunting as it may seem, with a good guide and regular practice you can master the skill within a small period of time. If you lack proper training and experience, we’d recommend you hire a seasoned professional plasterer for help so as to get the best result and also avoid additional costs due to possible damages.

Putting up plasterboard is way quicker than wet plastering and also significantly reduces the drying time that can slow down your renovation plans. With a plasterboard, you can delve straight into the decorating stage and achieve a smooth finish. Below are the steps required to put up a plasterboard.

• The first step is cutting the plasterboard to shape which be one of the most challenging parts of the process. This is because you’ll need to fit the board around things such as plug sockets and window sills. As a result, this involves cutting complex shapes rather than just a simple straight line. To get this done, simply mark out the cut required with the use of a tape measure, combination square and spirit level for a better precision. Once done, you can then use a plasterboard pad saw to cut along the marked spots.

• After you made the required cuts, the next step is putting up the plasterboard. And depending on where the boards are going to be put, this could be a very challenging task. If you’re going to put the boards on the ceiling or somewhere very high up, you’d probably need an extra pair of hands for help. To get this done, use the appropriate screws to secure the boards in place if you’re installing them directly on studs. However, if you’d be fixing them onto bricks or blocks, a drywall adhesive is your best bet.

What is the supply cost of wooden flooring

Being the primary material used in wooden flooring installation, the floorboards are the main supply costs. With that in mind, you should also know that there are a large variety of wooden flooring types to select from, each with their unique pros and cons which should all be considered before making a purchase decision. If you’re looking to get the supply cost of wooden flooring in the UK, then you’ve come to the right place! Here is a basic price guide of various and some of the most popular types of floorboards.

If you wish to go for an engineered wood flooring, this looks better when compared to laminate and is more affordable than solid wood. You can expect to pay within the range of £20 to about £100 per square metre for this wood flooring type.

Laminate flooring, on the other hand, is also quite cheap, easy to install and quite hardwearing, however it tends to warp over time as a result of exposure to moisture and it also happens to be the least attractive of all the other flooring types. You can expect to pay within the range of £10 to about £50 per square metre for this wood flooring type.

Solid wood flooring is a great option with a better look and feel to it. However, it also tends to warp over time and more difficult to install as against laminate. You can expect to pay within the range of £20 to about £100 per square metre for this wood flooring type.

Parquet flooring is long lasting and very attractive, but quite expensive to have fitted.  You can expect to pay within the range of £25 to about £200 per square metre for this wood flooring type.

How to fit composite decking?
Fitting composite decking is similar to installing timber decking, but there are some small differences in terms of the gaps you need to leave between boards and the screws you use. We’ll go through a quick guide to show you the process involved in fitting composite decking so you can decide whether it’s something you want to do yourself. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to our instructions in the previous FAQs – or you can use an existing patio or concrete base if you have one. Measure and mark out the area using chalk (if using an existing base). Assemble the decking frame Build the outer frame as we show in our FAQs above; if the area you have planned is longer than your joists, you’ll need to join them together. When you’ve built the frame and it’s secure, ensure that it’s at the right level for water runoff and add risers, slabs or treated off-cuts of timber at 500mm intervals if you need to. Add joists The spacing of your joists will depend on the type of design you have chosen for your composite decking. If you’re laying arched boards horizontally, you’ll need to space the joists 300mm apart. Lay your composite decking boards
  1. If you’ve not got an overhang or it’s a fixed deck, fit starter clips along the outside edge of the frame and secure with screws provided with the composite decking. If you are working with an overhang, put the first board into position not exceeding 25mm. If you’re adding a fascia, put an off-cut of board under the overhang so you know it’ll be flush with the fascia.
  2. Pre-drill all fixing points, measuring in 30mm from the edge of the board. Secure the board to the joist below with composite decking screws.
  3. Slide a hidden fastener clip in so it sits within the groove of the deck board. It needs to be in the centre of the joist to keep the boards secure and ensure an expansion gap of 6mm. Tighten the clips until just tight, and repeat so there’s a clip at every joist.
  4. Add the next board, ensuring that the fastener clips sit within the groove – make sure you don’t force it. Repeat step 3.
  5. Continue steps 3 and 4 until you’re at the final board, which you should secure in the same way as you did the first.
Add a fascia board If you’re adding a fascia, measure in 40mm from each end and add two guide marks: one at 40mm from the top and the other at 40mm from the bottom. Connect the marks, then mark at 300mm intervals down the board. Drill pilot holes, then put the fascia board into position. You need to make sure that there’s a 40mm ventilation gap between the bottom of the fascia and the ground. Ask someone to hold the board level until you’ve finished securing it with composite decking screws; you can get colour-matched ones so they don’t look unsightly at the end of your decking. Not so sure you want to carry out such a big project yourself? Get quotes from decking pros who will be able to fit composite decking much more quickly and easily.
How much is wood flooring?

The cost of wood flooring varies by the type of wood and by the finish required. As a guide though oak solid wood flooring cost about £35 - £45 per m2. The average wooden cost by material are approximately £40 per m2 for pine, £45 per m2 for cherry, £60 per m2 for maple and £75 per m2 for walnut. This price does exclude the laying of the flooring and the underlay required.

How to lay solid wood flooring on floorboards?

Do you have existing floorboards and wish to fit new solid wood floor over it? If you’re planning to go for a DIY effort, there are a number of things you should put into consideration before you even get started. Firstly, you should have it in mind that existing softwood floorboards are usually not flat, implying that the surface of the existing might not be ideal to serve as the foundation on which to put your new solid wood flooring. Secondly, if you’re going to lay the new solid floor on the existing floorboards, it would be wise to select wood that is a minimum of 18mm thick to make your new solid wood flooring a lot more stable.

If you discover that your old floor is not too even, there are two option you can consider to protect your investment. You can lay the new floor at a 90 degree angle over the existing one. In other words, you should lay the new floor lengthways if the old one is laid widthways. Using this technique alongside a method of fitting referred to as secret nailing will go a long way to make sure your installation efforts is a successful one.

The second option you can put into consideration when laying solid wood flooring over old ones is to lay chipboard or plywood over the existing floor prior to the installation of the new floor. Here, there will be an increase in the cost of your installation, however it will be more reliable and durable as it assists in ensuring the stability of your new flooring. Some benefits that comes with this option includes the freedom to lay the new solid wood flooring in any direction you want as well as the freedom to use any fitting method you deem fit. Click here to learn more about wood flooring.

What is second fix carpentry?

Two of the commonly used terms in the UK and Irish construction industry is “First Fix and “Second Fix First fix encompasses all the work required to take a building from foundation to stroking plaster on the interior walls. This comprises of building walls, floors and ceilings, and implanting cables for electrical supply and pipes for water supply.

Some claim that First Fix starts after the shell of the building is complete, and ends when the walls are plastered. Some of the elements in the first fix are as follows.

• Drain runs: must be downhill and straight

• Spare conduits: drawstrings

• Soil pipes

• Copper pipes

• Normal pipes

• Doorbell

• Door frames

• Pocket doorframes

• Stairwell

• MVHR (mechanical heat recovery ventilation runs)

• Push-fit or other plastic piping

• Electrical back boxes

• Electricity cable runs

• Telephone, data and audio-visual cables

• Socket location

• Security

• Fire alarm

• Sound insulation

• Plasterboarding

It is to be kept in mind that the list goes on as there are several things that you can do when you are building a house from scratch and it is impossible to cover each and every aspect in detail.

The second fix includes all the work after the plastering of a complete house. These include linking cables to the electrical fittings, coupling pipes to the baths and sinks and fitting doors into doorframes. Second fix work requires a tidier finish than the first fix.

Carpenters, electricians and plumbers get a proper idea on the division of work. They will also be able to visit the construction site at different times.

Project managers can simply report it as the "first fix complete" or "the second fix 50% done" and others would very easily understand.

Regardless of the fact that a construction company might specialise in a certain form of fix, be it the first or the second, they are obligated to have a rudimentary understanding of both and are required to perform them from time to time.

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