Second-fix joinery

Doors & finishing carpentry

The second-fix details that make a room feel finished: hung doors that close sweetly, crisp skirting, architraves and panelling.

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Overview

Doors & finishing carpentry in Cambridge

Finishing carpentry is where a project comes together. Doors that swing true, mitres that meet cleanly and consistent shadow lines are the details people feel even if they can't name them, and they're the difference between a room that looks 'decorated' and one that looks properly finished. We take that second-fix work seriously.

A lot of the character homes around Cambridge have original mouldings worth matching, and newer homes often come with thin builder-grade trims that are easy to upgrade. Whether you're refreshing a single room or finishing a whole renovation, we hang doors, fit skirting and architraves, and build panelling and trims that suit the age and proportions of your home.

No job here is too small. We're just as happy easing one sticking door or replacing a run of skirting as we are second-fixing a whole house, and we'll advise on styles and profiles that will look right rather than just what's quickest.

New doors that finally close properly, panelling for a tired hallway, or a full second-fix after building work, this is the carpentry that makes a home feel finished. Explore all of our carpentry services, see recent projects, or request a free quote.

What we do

How we can help

Door hanging

Internal and external doors hung, latched and adjusted so they close cleanly every time.

Skirting & architrave

Traditional and contemporary profiles cut, scribed and fitted with tidy mitres.

Wall panelling

Shaker, tongue-and-groove and moulded panelling to add character to hallways and rooms.

Window boards & sills

Replacement window boards and reveals finished ready for decoration.

Boxing-in

Neat boxing for pipes, boilers and cabling that blends into the room.

Repairs & adjustments

Easing sticking doors, replacing worn trims and putting right tired joinery.

Questions

Frequently asked

Yes, no job is too small. We're happy to hang a single door, refit a latch or replace a run of skirting, as well as take on full second-fix packages for a renovation.

We can supply and fit, or fit doors and trims you've chosen. We'll advise on styles and profiles that suit the period and proportions of your home.

In most cases yes. We can match common profiles off the shelf, or have bespoke mouldings run to match the original Victorian or Edwardian trims found in many Cambridge homes.

Yes. Shaker-style and tongue-and-groove panelling is one of our most popular finishing jobs, ideal for hallways, stairwells and feature walls.

Fitted Furniture & Storage

Alcove units, wardrobes, media walls and clever storage built to the exact dimensions of your room.

Floors & Stairs

Solid and engineered wood flooring, staircase renovation, new treads, handrails and spindles.

Kitchen Fitting

Full kitchen installations, worktops, pantries and bespoke cabinetry fitted around how you cook and live.

Free consultation

Thinking about doors & finishing carpentry?

Let us know what needs finishing, from a single door to a whole house of skirting and architrave, and we'll take a look.

Request a quote Call 07798 525115