In April 2000, Katy, Conrad, Simon and Julie launched SC4 Carpenters Ltd to bring together skilled tradesmen to provide high quality commercial carpentry and joinery services, specialising in new build construction. In 2006/7 they expanded their business to include timber frame installation and painting & decorating services. we invite you to join us in a short retrospective of the journey so far.

At SC4 Carpenters and Decorators, our commitment isn’t just to delivering high-quality professional services for the construction industry. We’re also passionate about supporting and investing in our local community, from sponsoring sports teams and up-and-coming talent to promoting mental health and wellbeing in these challenging times.

Building a housing development or other construction project from scratch has a number of different stages as far as carpentry and joinery work is concerned.As a contractor or lead developer, it’s important to get them right to avoid messing up or correcting costly mistakes down the line. In the earlier stages of construction, there's a lot of behind the scenes work for trades specialists: electricians, plumbers, and of course joiners and carpenters.

The construction sector has been at the forefront of change in recent months, with some key issues – disruptions in global supply chains, shortages in skilled labour, and variations in prices – causing uncertainty for construction firms and project managers. So, how can we help you to overcome the three main challenges faced by the construction sector?

Although there is a considerable overlap of skills between carpentry and joinery, the two are quite distinct; so, if you’re a construction business or main contractor looking for a trustworthy and professional carpentry contractor for your construction project, or are considering a career in the industry, it’s important to understand the similarities and differences between carpentry and joinery.

SC4 is proud to have signed The 5% Club Charter and that we have repeatedly exceeded the promises made in this Charter for many years by having a minimum 5% of our UK workforce enrolled on formalised apprentice, sponsored student and/or graduate development schemes. We aim to play a role in transforming the fortunes of young, talented people in the UK and to ensure that the UK retains its reputation for innovation.

In April 2000, Katy, Conrad, Simon and Julie launched SC4 Carpenters Ltd to bring together skilled tradesmen to provide high quality commercial carpentry and joinery services, specialising in new build construction. In 2006/7 they expanded their business to include timber frame installation and painting & decorating services. we invite you to join us in a short retrospective of the journey so far.

At SC4 Carpenters and Decorators, our commitment isn’t just to delivering high-quality professional services for the construction industry. We’re also passionate about supporting and investing in our local community, from sponsoring sports teams and up-and-coming talent to promoting mental health and wellbeing in these challenging times.

Building a housing development or other construction project from scratch has a number of different stages as far as carpentry and joinery work is concerned.As a contractor or lead developer, it’s important to get them right to avoid messing up or correcting costly mistakes down the line. In the earlier stages of construction, there's a lot of behind the scenes work for trades specialists: electricians, plumbers, and of course joiners and carpenters.

The construction sector has been at the forefront of change in recent months, with some key issues – disruptions in global supply chains, shortages in skilled labour, and variations in prices – causing uncertainty for construction firms and project managers. So, how can we help you to overcome the three main challenges faced by the construction sector?

Although there is a considerable overlap of skills between carpentry and joinery, the two are quite distinct; so, if you’re a construction business or main contractor looking for a trustworthy and professional carpentry contractor for your construction project, or are considering a career in the industry, it’s important to understand the similarities and differences between carpentry and joinery.

SC4 is proud to have signed The 5% Club Charter and that we have repeatedly exceeded the promises made in this Charter for many years by having a minimum 5% of our UK workforce enrolled on formalised apprentice, sponsored student and/or graduate development schemes. We aim to play a role in transforming the fortunes of young, talented people in the UK and to ensure that the UK retains its reputation for innovation.

In this article we explain what Social Value in Construction means to us. We are proud that our company represents a diverse local social and ethnic community where the benefits provided by individual skills and experience, knowledge, expertise, neurodiversity and conditions such as dyslexia are valued and our workforce and local community is supported.

SC4 Carpenters Ltd has been working in partnership with Highwood Construction since 2018 and is proud that they have described working with us as "an absolute pleasure!" The feeling is mutual and we were also proud to work with Highwood on a project for the ManGang charity. Read more about Highwood and ManGang in this article in the Construction and Civil Engineering (CCE) Magazine.

While many sectors have been able to insulate themselves by taking emergency measures, such as homeworking, construction has proved to be vulnerable to the extensive collateral damage of the virus. Despite the construction sector’s volatility, the good news is that most carpentry firms express growing certainty about the future, particularly their ability to thrive in the post-pandemic world, with the following reasons bolstering confidence.

The benefits of timber frame construction are hard to ignore, whether you’re a project manager responsible for the redevelopment of land, or a self-builder seeking an affordable way to create your dream home. However, when considering whether to choose timber frame construction, the cost must be taken into account. So, what is the cost of timber frame construction and how does it compare with traditional building methods?

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When the construction of your project has been completed, painting and decorating is the most effective way to bring the building alive so that it’s ready to welcome its new occupants. Whether you’re constructing a new home development, office, hospital, or school, applying that final finish is essential to add warmth to the building and make it inviting and attractive

In April 2000, Katy, Conrad, Simon and Julie launched SC4 Carpenters Ltd to bring together skilled tradesmen to provide high quality commercial carpentry and joinery services, specialising in new build construction. In 2006/7 they expanded their business to include timber frame installation and painting & decorating services. we invite you to join us in a short retrospective of the journey so far.

At SC4 Carpenters and Decorators, our commitment isn’t just to delivering high-quality professional services for the construction industry. We’re also passionate about supporting and investing in our local community, from sponsoring sports teams and up-and-coming talent to promoting mental health and wellbeing in these challenging times.

Building a housing development or other construction project from scratch has a number of different stages as far as carpentry and joinery work is concerned.As a contractor or lead developer, it’s important to get them right to avoid messing up or correcting costly mistakes down the line. In the earlier stages of construction, there's a lot of behind the scenes work for trades specialists: electricians, plumbers, and of course joiners and carpenters.

The construction sector has been at the forefront of change in recent months, with some key issues – disruptions in global supply chains, shortages in skilled labour, and variations in prices – causing uncertainty for construction firms and project managers. So, how can we help you to overcome the three main challenges faced by the construction sector?

Although there is a considerable overlap of skills between carpentry and joinery, the two are quite distinct; so, if you’re a construction business or main contractor looking for a trustworthy and professional carpentry contractor for your construction project, or are considering a career in the industry, it’s important to understand the similarities and differences between carpentry and joinery.

SC4 is proud to have signed The 5% Club Charter and that we have repeatedly exceeded the promises made in this Charter for many years by having a minimum 5% of our UK workforce enrolled on formalised apprentice, sponsored student and/or graduate development schemes. We aim to play a role in transforming the fortunes of young, talented people in the UK and to ensure that the UK retains its reputation for innovation.

In this article we explain what Social Value in Construction means to us. We are proud that our company represents a diverse local social and ethnic community where the benefits provided by individual skills and experience, knowledge, expertise, neurodiversity and conditions such as dyslexia are valued and our workforce and local community is supported.

SC4 Carpenters Ltd has been working in partnership with Highwood Construction since 2018 and is proud that they have described working with us as "an absolute pleasure!" The feeling is mutual and we were also proud to work with Highwood on a project for the ManGang charity. Read more about Highwood and ManGang in this article in the Construction and Civil Engineering (CCE) Magazine.

While many sectors have been able to insulate themselves by taking emergency measures, such as homeworking, construction has proved to be vulnerable to the extensive collateral damage of the virus. Despite the construction sector’s volatility, the good news is that most carpentry firms express growing certainty about the future, particularly their ability to thrive in the post-pandemic world, with the following reasons bolstering confidence.

The benefits of timber frame construction are hard to ignore, whether you’re a project manager responsible for the redevelopment of land, or a self-builder seeking an affordable way to create your dream home. However, when considering whether to choose timber frame construction, the cost must be taken into account. So, what is the cost of timber frame construction and how does it compare with traditional building methods?

0330 120 0776

When the construction of your project has been completed, painting and decorating is the most effective way to bring the building alive so that it’s ready to welcome its new occupants. Whether you’re constructing a new home development, office, hospital, or school, applying that final finish is essential to add warmth to the building and make it inviting and attractive

Conventional construction methods have become the failsafe choice for most building projects, yet modern engineering and architecture has enabled the construction of timber framed housing instead. For decades, most homes in the UK have been built using conventional construction methods, with assembly starting from the ground upwards using brick, stone, plaster, or stucco.

From windows and door frames to staircases and entire structural beams, carpentry and joinery services are best delivered by expert contractors. From windows and door frames to staircases and entire structural beams, carpentry and joinery services are best delivered by expert contractors, offering unrivalled benefits for any construction project. 

On World Suicide Prevention Day 2021, we have republished a couple of videos from 2019 which are sadly still relevant today. In the construction industry deaths from suicide are around ten times higher than deaths from injury, and each death is one too many.

SC4 Carpenters' workforce star in this new Milwaukee Tool promotional video: "MILWAUKEE® Cordless Carpentry Solutions: From Frame to Finish", filmed in Hampshire in early 2021. The filming took place on various sites of our valued clients, Highwood Construction and Foreman Homes. SC4 was pleased to assist Milwaukee with this promo and excited to test their range of heavy duty cordless carpentry tools. 

SC4 Carpenters uses Drone Videography to showcase and review our progress on site. This often gets picked up and shared by our clients, helping them to promote their new homes to partners and potential homeowners. We took the first two videos in May 2021 at Foreman Homes' sites in Oakley and Selbourne, where we are carpentry and decorating contractors. 

At SC4 Carpenters Ltd we are proud of our excellent health and safety record over the last 21 years. We have just renewed our SMAS and Acclaim SSIPs accrediations for 2021-2022. In this article we explain what these accreditations mean for us, our clients and our workforce. Health and safety is one of the most important considerations that should take before any construction project gets underway.