Second Fix Carpentry For Developers And Contractors

Consistent, High Quality Finishing that Reduces Snagging and Protects your Handover

A reliable second fix team can save you weeks, protect your reputation and make the final stages of a build run exactly as they should.

If you need experienced second fix carpenters who deliver clean, accurate and dependable finishing, we support developments across Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds.

Trusted By Developers Across Oxfordshire And The Cotswolds

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Fully insured up to 10 million

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CSCS registered finishing carpenters

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SMAS accredited

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Proven track record on multi plot developments and premium builds

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20 years experience in development finishing

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The Finishing Team Developers Trust

Second fix is the point where buyers, clients and inspectors judge the entire build.

If one door binds, if a trim line is uneven, if a joint isn’t tight, confidence in the whole development starts to slip.


That is why developers choose Oxford Carpentry.

We deliver second fix carpentry that is:

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Consistent from plot to plot

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Clean and well-presented

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Aligned, level and ready for decorators

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Completed with minimal fuss and no surprises

Your buyers should walk in confident.

Your handover should be smooth.

Your snagging list should be short.


We make sure that happens.

What We Cover

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Door hanging, adjustment and lining

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Skirting boards and architraves

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Window boards, trims and finishing details

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Stair balustrades, newels and handrails

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Flooring installation

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Built in shelving and simple joinery features

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Final checks and detailed finishing

Everything is handled by a dedicated second fix carpentry team who understand what developers expect at this stage.

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First Fix Carpentry

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Renovations

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Custom Work

The Problems Developers Want To Avoid

You already know the issues that drag a project down and cause a snagging list that will cost you time, money, and reputation. 


The second fix is on show; it is the bit you, as a developer, are judged on. 


We prevent the issues that you know you want to avoid and keep your reputation intact.

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Doors that never quite close right

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Misaligned architraves and trims

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Gaps in joins and corners

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Creaking or uneven flooring

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Decorators held up due to delayed carpentry

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Visible filler and rushed finishing

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Snags that delay sign off and payment

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Buyers complaining about finishing quality

This is the stage of the job where sloppy work costs you the most.


We make sure it never gets to that point, so you can know your handover will put a smile on the customers face followed up with a recommendation, rather than a snag list and a scathing review.

Our Approach To Developer Focused Second Fix

We work the way developers wish every finishing contractor would.

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Consistent finish across all plots

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Strong attention to detail and alignment

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A team that treats your development as their own

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Reliable scheduling and predictable progress

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Clean and careful working to protect existing finishes

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Finishing standards suitable for premium homes and units

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Clear communication with managers, decorators and flooring contractors

We focus on speed without sacrificing detail.

You get quality and reliability at the same time.

For Developers And Contractors Who Expect Better

You want:

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A finishing team that does not need supervision

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Plots that pass inspection without endless snagging

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A clean, coherent finish across the whole site

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A contractor who keeps trades flowing without conflict

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Zero headaches at the end of the build

That is what we deliver. Our regular developer clients trust us because they know second fix is not an afterthought for us.


 It is the stage that decides whether the job feels complete or not.

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Why Choose Oxford Carpentry

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Specialist finishing carpenters

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Able to complete entire carpentry packages from first fix to finishing

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Developer focused approach

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Fully insured, qualified and safety accredited

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Local team covering Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds

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Strong team structure and communication

Results That Speak For Themselves

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“Oxford Carpentry delivered exceptional workmanship and finished ahead of schedule. Communication was spot-on throughout.”

— Site Manager, Cotswolds Residential Project

Finish Your Plots To A Standard You Can Be Proud Of

We deliver second fix carpentry that protects your schedule, reduces snagging and improves your buyer experience.

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