COMMERCIAL CARPENTRY & JOINERY CONTRACTORS

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Commercial Carpentry & Joinery Contractors

SC4 Carpenters & Decorators

Established in 2000, SC4 Carpenters Ltd is highly skilled in providing all aspects of contract carpentry (including joists and roofs, first fix, second fix, finals and externals), painting & decorating, and timber frame erection services for complex structures on time and to our clients’ satisfaction.

Our qualified and experienced workforce is CSCS, CITB and CIS registered, and has successfully completed numerous construction projects across Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Surrey and the South over the past two decades. Health and safety is a key priority for SC4, which is a SIPPS accredited contractor (Acclaim and SMAS) - click here to find out more.

To find out how the SC4 team can deliver high quality and competitive carpentry, timberframe and decorating services for your next construction project, please view the About SC4 page. The scope and breadth of our work is illustrated by our interactive projects map, and some of SC4's many success stories are included on our news and projects pages.

Specialist contractor


Providing High Quality Services across the South!

Commercial Contract Carpentry & Joinery

SC4's contract carpentry services include Joists; Roof Construction; First fix & Second fix; Kitchens; Finals; Porches; Garages and Carports; Timber Frame Installation.
SC4 Carpenters is based in the South of England and specialises in new build residential housing contracts from 10 to 1000 properties, as well as care homes, student accommodation and commercial projects. Contracts are carried out by our reliable, well qualified workforce, who are experienced in meeting deadlines while maintaining the highest professional standards.
For further information, quotation or tender, complete our online enquiry form.

Commercial Painting & Decorating Contractors

SC4 Decorators, the Painting and Decorating branch of SC4 complements our existing carpentry and timber frame erection activities enabling us to finish units to a high standard. Projects, including new builds, hotels, care homes, retail units, schools, hospitals, externals and refurbishments. Our projects page includes an interactive projects map with details of the many decorating projects completed by SC4 across the South of England from Southampton to South and South West London.
To discover more about SC4's painting and decorating services, please call: Director of Decorating Services, John Norton on 0791 2982 866.

Timber Frame Installation

SC4 Carpenters Ltd provides a high quality installation-only or supply and fit service. As a member of the  Structural Timber Association, SC4 Carpenters Ltd benefits from excellent technical knowledge ensuring that your timber frame products are installed to the highest standard and that designed levels of air tightness, insulation, u values, etc. are achieved. 
For further information, quotation or tender, complete our online enquiry form.

Turnkey Construction Services

SC4 Carpenters builds beautiful bespoke timber frame houses for self build and independent property developers. From design to handover, we provide a highly experienced and well-trained team that has many years of experience in the construction industry, ensuring that your build goes smoothly and that you will be delighted with the end result!
For further information, quotation or tender, complete our online enquiry form.


Projects

Carpentry at Wisteria Gate, Romsey

SC4 Carpenters Ltd is carrying out the commercial carpentry works for this development 63 new 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes in Romsey, near Southampton for Croudace Homes.

Carpentry and Decorating for Greenham Vets

In April 2024, SC4 completed the Carpentry and Decorating works at this new Veterinary Practice in Greenham, Berkshire for Francis Construction. Just one of a number of contracts where SC4 has provided both carpentry and decorating services. This offers obvious benefits for the principal contractor, as the teams can work closely together at all stages to meet tight schedules and ensure a high quality finish.

400+ New Homes at Drummond Park, Ludgershall, Andover

In Spring 2022, SC4 Carpenters Ltd started the commercial carpentry works for 400 new homes in Ludgershall, near Andover, Hampshire for Lovell Partnership Homes. SC4 was excited to work with Lovell again as they were our first ever client back in 2000 and their Newbury site, The Oaks, was one of those we revisited as part of our 21st Birthday celebrations!

242 New Homes at Selborne Road, Alton

In Winter 2022, SC4 Carpenters Ltd started the contract carpentry and internal and external decorating services on 196 homes for Phase 2 of this site in Alton, Hampshire. Reflecting the high standard of work and customer satisfaction offered by SC4 Carpenters Ltd, this followed on from the first phase of 46 new homes commenced in October 2020.

Decoration of 248 New Homes in Mytchett, Camberley

SC4 Decorators is carrying out the contract decorating and wallpapering of 248 new homes on Nicholas King's beautiful Water's Edge site in Mytchett, near Camberley. Work started in October 2020 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, in 3 phases.

100 New Homes at Cromwell Court, Old Basing

In May 2022, SC4 Carpenters Ltd started work on the contract carpentry for 100 new 3-4 bedroom homes in Old Basing for Redrow Homes. Click to view a video showing progress by January 2024 when the site is around 75% complete. 


Awards and Testimonials

“First class support with consistency and integrity”

Andy Beale, Lovell Contracts Manager, Drummond Park

“For Going Above and Beyond!”

Lovell Site Operative of the Month July 2024

“The standard of Health and Safety shown by SC4 Carpenters is of a high level and should be commended.”

Foreman Homes, Selbourne Park, Alton

“SC4 undertook the complete build process and they were marvellous!”

Self-build Eco Timber Frame Bungalow in Central Hampshire

“Great Contractor, always willing to help. Reliable performance and consistent quality service from a friendly and approachable team”

Lovell Partnership Site Management Team

“SC4 excelled in their approach to health & safety, whilst efficiently managing materials and works on site.”

SC4 first winners of Taylor Lane Timber Frame's Subcontractor Award

“Great professionalism, craftmanship, attention to health and safety and willingness to find solutions.”

QS & Site Team, Redrow Southern Counties

“SC4 Carpenters Ltd wins Best Carpentry Business - Southern England at the SME News UK Enterprise Awards.”

SC4 Wins Best Carpentry Business - Southern England

“SC4 Timber Frame Installation "Millimetre perfect 👌🏼"”

Highwood Group (Linked-In Post December 2022)

“SC4 Carpenters Ltd is proud to have contributed to Redrow Homes' NHBC Pride in the Job Award ”

Redrow Homes' 2020 NHBC Pride in the Job Award

“Very friendly and professional outfit”

Will Rose, Commercial Manager, Foreman Homes

“SC4 Decorators has provided me with a decade of quality work, professionalism and flexibility”

Peter Jawor, Construction Director, Arcadia Construction

“Excellent results! Looking forward to working with SC4 again on our next projects”

Radian Group

“Working with SC4 Carpenters Ltd is always an absolute pleasure!”

John Black, Surveyor, Highwood

“An excellent and reliable timber frame erection service”

Paul Harris, Senior Contracts Manager, Taylor Lane Timber Frame

“I would highly recommended SC4 Decorators, a reliable, easy to work with painting and decorating contractor”

Jason Smith, Senior Contract Surveyor, Hill Partnerships

“Regional Finalist LABC Building Excellence 2017”

LABC Building Excellence Award 2017

“Decorating at Oakley Hall Hotel Commended”

2015 Painting & Decorating Association's Premier Trophy

“Rapid progress of design and build enabled us to move into our wonderful new home within 10 months.”

Jim & Yvonne's New 5 Bed Home in West Berkshire

“Meticulous and consistent attention to detail... scoring high for the extraordinary quality of workmanship”

Drew Smith Ltd's NHBC Pride in the Job Award

“The timber frame was impressively erected by SC4 Carpenters Ltd in only a few hours”

Bradfield Cricket Club's New Pavilion

“Stress free, economic construction of 'awesome' end of terrace timber frame house”

Liz and Bruce's New 2 Bed House

Latest Blog Posts

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Katy Hall - 21-Aug-2024

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