SecondFixCarpentryinPoole
The finishing stage that turns bare joists and studwork into a room ready to decorate: doors hung, skirting and architrave fitted, and every day left tidy.
- Doors hung and eased so they close properly, not just screwed into the frame
- Skirting and architrave scribed and mitred to the wall, not caulked to hide a gap
- The same carpenter carries the job from first fix through to the last length of skirting
★★★★★The carpenter who measures up is the one who fits it.
- 8 yrsCarpentry experience
- £5mPublic liability cover
- NVQ 2 & 3Qualified carpenter
- 15-mileRadius of Broadstone
The finishing stage
What Second Fix Carpentry Covers
Second fix carpentry is everything that goes in once the walls are plastered and the floors are down: doors hung and eased, skirting and architrave fitted along every wall, and trim and mouldings finished off. It follows straight on from first fix, and it is the stage that actually makes a renovated room look finished rather than half-built. It suits a homeowner partway through a refurb, or a builder who needs the joinery taken off their hands.
- Doors hung, eased and lined so they close properly, not just fitted
- Skirting and architrave scribed to the wall and mitred, not caulked to hide a gap
- Follows straight on from first fix, so nothing is lost between the two stages
Second fix carpentryWhat working with Bespoke Builds on your second fix looks like
Three stages, the same carpenter through all of them.
01Measure and confirm
A site visit to measure every door opening and run of skirting, and confirm door styles, architrave profile and finish before anything is ordered.
02Doors, skirting and architrave fitted
Doors hung and eased, skirting and architrave fitted and mitred along every wall, with dust extraction and floor protection running throughout.
03Snagged and left tidy
A final walk-round together before we call the job finished, and the site left tidy.
What is included in a second fix job
Six specifics you can check when we are on site.
Doors hung and eased
Every door hung true and eased so it opens and closes properly, not just screwed to the frame.
Skirting and architrave fitted
Skirting and architrave fitted and mitred to the profile you choose, along every wall in the job.
Trim and mouldings finished
Trim and mouldings finished off to match, so the room reads as complete rather than half-done.
Materials we trust
We use materials we trust and can rely on, and would rather turn down a job than fit the wrong ones.
Site protection and dust extraction
Floors, doors already fitted and access routes protected, with dust extraction running throughout the work.
Tidied at the end of each day
The site left tidy at the end of every day, not just at the end of the job.
Pricing
What second fix carpentry costs
Priced after a site visit
We would rather see the doors, walls and skirting runs in person than guess a price that will not survive the finish you actually want.
- Multiple site visits are normally undertaken, then one written quote
- Priced to the doors, skirting and trim your room actually needs
Second fix work is priced on the number of doors, the length of skirting run and the finish you choose, which is why a written quote follows a site visit rather than a phone estimate.
How the work runs
The same eight-step process for every renovation carpentry job, from first call to sign-off.
Get in touch
Call or send the quote form to start the conversation, whichever suits you best.
Talk it through
A rough idea of scope and budget, and whether it is the right job.
Site visit and measure
Every door opening and skirting run measured in person.
Design and materials
Door styles, architrave profile and finish agreed, from a sketch or a drawing.
Written quote
A written price for the doors, skirting and trim discussed.
Booked in
A date confirmed once the quote is accepted.
The work
Doors hung, skirting and architrave fitted, with the site protected and tidied as we go.
Sign off
A final walk-round together before we call the job finished.
Second fix carpentry: doors and trim
Internal doors and door furniture in hallways.
Captions name the kind of work shown.
What customers say
Reviews from Google.
5.0
Sami K.
Excellent service, very punctual very tidy, craftsmanship above expectations. genuinely very happy to deal with Alex any time. Sincerely recommend this company it's very refreshing to see a trade person who is proud of his craftsmanship. He is really an artist did not leave a spec of dust Thank you Alex
Nick F.
Alex is fantastic, really diligent and a great guy to have help with a project. He has just laid a solid wooden floor for me. It looks brilliant. The trouble is I'm not sure it's such a great idea to give him a great review as it will make him even more popular and in demand
John B.
What a find a decent ,hardworking person who loves his trade and it shows in his workmanship absolutely excellent. Will be recommending him to anyone who wants any sort of carpentry job. On a final note very reasonably priced for the craftsmanship.
David H.
Alex built and installed our main gate and a side gate in top quality wood to our complete satisfaction and at a very competitive price. He is a very efficient young lad and we would highly recommend him.
CJ W.
Really happy with the bespoke builds carpentry. Great workmanship, clear communication, and the finished result looks amazing. Would definitely recommend.
Projects in Full
Two jobs Bespoke Builds Carpentry has worked on, written up in full.
What people ask before they book
Answered here, so nobody has to ask when we arrive.
Will the rest of the house end up covered in dust?
Dust extraction runs throughout, and floors, doors already fitted and access routes are protected before work starts. The site is left tidy at the end of every day, not just at the end of the job.
What happens if something is not right once it is finished?
If something isn't right after we've finished, we come back and put it right.
More about second fix carpentry
This work is priced on what is actually being fitted: the number of doors and their ironmongery, the total length of skirting and architrave, the profile and finish chosen, and how easy the site is to work in. A single room with two doors needing hanging and one run of skirting is a different job from a whole house of doors, architrave and trim, which is why a written quote follows a site visit rather than a phone estimate.
Where second fix carpentry goes wrong is usually rushing it before the building has settled: doors hung too soon can bind as the frame moves, and skirting fitted against an unfinished wall leaves a gap that shows once the room is decorated. A carpenter who also did the first fix on the same job already knows where the walls are true and where they are not, which is one reason it pays to keep the same carpenter through both stages.
For a builder or main contractor running a refurb, subcontract work at this stage is taken on as price work or a day rate rather than a fixed room rate.
Second fix carpentry: questions we get asked
Phrased exactly as customers ask them.
What does a second fix carpenter actually do?
A second fix carpenter fits everything that goes in once the walls are plastered and the floors are down: doors, skirting, architrave and trim. It follows straight on from first fix, which is the studwork, joists and timber framing underneath.
How much does door hanging cost?
It depends on the number of doors, the ironmongery you want and how much packing or planing each one needs to fit true, so we would rather give you a written price after seeing the openings than a figure that will not survive the visit. Every quote follows a site visit.
Can you fit skirting and architrave without doing the doors as well?
Yes, skirting and architrave can be fitted as its own job, and doors hung separately if that suits how your renovation is running. Both are quoted the same way, after a visit to measure the room.
Do you take on second fix for builders and main contractors?
Yes. For builders and main contractors this can be taken on as price work or a day rate rather than a fixed room price.
01First Fix Carpentry
Studwork, floor joists, roof timbers and framing, for a renovation not yet ready for doors and skirting.
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02Structural Carpentry & Repairs
For a floor, joist or roof timber that needs strengthening or replacing before anything else goes in.
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03Loft Conversion Carpentry
Roof timbers and structural carpentry on a loft conversion someone else is designing and managing.
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04Extension & Timber Frame Carpentry
Timber frame and first fix carpentry on an extension a builder is running.
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Second fix carpentry, covered across Poole and the towns around Broadstone
Based in Broadstone, and covering Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne Minster, Ferndown, Verwood and Christchurch.
Poole
Our primary town, at the heart of the 15 miles we cover from Broadstone.
Poole →Broadstone
Home base for Bespoke Builds Carpentry, and where every job in the area starts from.
Broadstone →Bournemouth
Renovation and second fix carpentry on houses and flats across the town.
Bournemouth →Wimborne Minster
Carpentry on renovations and refurbishments north of Broadstone.
Wimborne Minster →Ferndown
Second fix and renovation carpentry covered across Ferndown, within our 15-mile radius from Broadstone.
Ferndown →Verwood
About 12 miles north of Broadstone. Second fix carpentry covered here, within our 15-mile radius.
Verwood →Christchurch
Renovation and second fix carpentry covered across the town and out toward the coast.
Christchurch →Doors hung, skirting fitted, ready for painting
Measured, fitted and signed off by the same carpenter, materials we trust, and a written quote before any work starts.
Get a free quote
Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a price. No pressure, no hard sell.
Prefer to talk? Call Bespoke Builds Carpentry on 07960 671999