Scope of works

From the frame
to the finish.

All aspects of carpentry and joinery, on new builds, dwellings, renovations, commercial and domestic jobs.

Stage one

First fix

Everything structural, done before the plasterer arrives and hidden forever afterwards.

PartitionsTimber and metal studwork, noggins, openings set out

FloorsJoists, decking, firrings and levelling

RoofsCut roofs, trussed roofs, dormers and flat roof decking

OpeningsDoor linings, frames, window boards

FixingsBattening, grounds and backing for second fix

Stage two

Second fix

The visible half. This is what a client actually looks at when they decide whether the job was done well.

DoorsHung, eased, ironmongery fitted and adjusted

MouldingsSkirting and architrave, mitred and matched to existing

StaircasesFitted, repaired, balustrade and spindles

Fitted joineryAlcove units, wardrobes, shelving, cupboards

KitchensUnits, worktops and the packing that makes an old room sit level

TrimsBoxing, panelling, window boards, thresholds

Existing buildings

Renovation work

Wigan housing stock is largely older, and almost nothing in it is square. An opening 40mm wider at the top is normal, not a defect, and it is the reason bought-in units do not fit and site-made ones do.

Renovations get measured on site, cut on site, and scribed to what is actually there rather than what a drawing said should be.

Typical renovation package

Strip out and make safe
New studwork and openings
Floor levelling and decking
Doors, linings and ironmongery
Skirting and architrave matched
Staircase repairs
Fitted storage where the space allows

Rates

What it costs

Placeholder — needs your figures

No rates are published anywhere for this business and nothing is guessed at here. Send whichever apply:

A day rate, and whether it differs for commercial work
Whether you price by the job on domestic work
Whether quotes and site visits are free
Whether you supply materials or work labour only
Payment terms on contract work

Placeholder — needs confirming

The scope above is the ordinary range for a Level 3 site carpenter. It has not been confirmed. Tell us what to cut and what to add. Also needed:

Public liability insurance, and the cover level
CSCS card and any other cards held
Which areas around Wigan you cover
Whether you work solo or take on labour
Lead time on a typical domestic job