This list of service providers is compiled from islanders’ recommendations only. No one pays for an entry and suppliers are removed if there are reports of unreasonable rates or service. Fully updated August 2026.
Please use the Contact form on this website to submit changes, especially if a supplier is no longer available.
Baby kit
Baby kit for hire: 01235 280081, www.babycomes2.co.uk/
Bicycles, repairs and accessories
Jon Wyver: 07842 901873, info@oxbicycles.co.uk, www.facebook.com/oxbicycles (will deliver and pick up in Oxford free of charge).
Building and roof repair
Rob Cassettari, North Hinksey Construction: 01865 242312/07977 152884/07900 881511, robnhc@virginmedia.com
Everest Roofing Ltd: https://everestroofing.co.uk, 01865 881685, enquiries@everestroofing.co.uk
Paul Hackett, P & R Roofing Ltd (Horspath): 01865 875523, 07836 687672 info@prroofingoxford.co.uk, www.prroofingoxford.co.uk
Mark Mavrommatis: 07970 974792 (installs new windows, repairs old ones)
Tim Mera, KM Builders Oxford: 01865 608649, 07462 971475, info@kmbuildersoxford.co.uk, kmbuildersoxford.co.uk
Oxford Roofing and Maintenance: 01865 820323, 07468 429000, oxfordroofingandmaintenance.co.uk
Mike Shepheard, MJ Construction (Abingdon): 07834 321274, mjconstruction@hotmail.co.uk (larger jobs)
Carpenters and flooring
Leo Eastley: 07496 701244, leoeastley@gmail.com (cabinet maker/carpenter, lives on Osney)
Jonathan Everett, Lockwood Carpentry: 07597 952381, j.everett.lwc@gmail.com
Carlos Pereira: carpenteroxford22@gmail.com
Car repairs and MOTs
Oxon Autos in Grove near Wantage (will come to you): 07899 762949, oxon.autos@live.co.uk, https://oxonautos.co.uk/
Cat sitting/feeding
Shirley Gibson: 07510 991213 (Binsey)
Chimney sweep
Martin Simmonds: 07762 816185, enquiry@ashlogs.com, www.ashlogs.com
Cleaners
Edna: 07548 384737
Clothing alterations
Bespoke Alterations (Makespace, Hayfield Road): 07835 098 496, www.bespokealterationsoxford.co.uk
Computers
Bill Baxter, The Animated Laser Company: 07774 412944 (noon to midnight, Old Marston), bill@animatedlaser.co.uk
Bill Richardson: 01865 376100, bill@macfaction.co.uk (Macs)
Mac Simple: 01865 580886/07974 321064, www.macsimple.co.uk
Damp
Damprot Renovations Ltd: 01865 742144
Stonehouses: 01491 577 560/01491 577 560 stonehousewaterproofing.co.uk/
Electricians
Baldwin Appliances: 01865 377484, enquiries@baldwinappliances.com www.baldwinappliances.com
Jamie Cooke: 07775 700300, info@jcelectrical.services
DEC Electricians: 01865 725453, mail@decoxford.co.uk, https://dec-oxfordltd.co.uk/
Footcare in your home
Kate Gleave, Nurture Footcare: 07952 127534, kategleave79@gmail.com
Garden compost and manure
George: 01793 575100/07831 437989, info@muckandmulch.co.uk, www.muckandmulch.co.uk
Gardening services
Rory Whelehan: 07341 849035, rory@rorlyn.co.uk (gardener, lawn/hedge cutting, general tidying)
Clive: 07787 741968
Green builders and installers
Energy My Way: 01865 856930, info@energymyway.co.uk, www.energymyway.co.uk/
JoJu Solar: 01865 403336, www.jojusolar.co.uk/
Next Generation Renewable Energy Ltd: 01993 810130, office@ngre.co.uk
Gutter clearing
Ben’s Gutters: 0800 9173157/07778 240161, info@bensgutters.com
Greg Zasuwa: clearviewforyou@gmail.com (also window cleaning)
Handymen
Mark Morris, Botley: 07970 342375 (small jobs, minor electrics and plumbing)
Colin Stanley, The Small Odd Jobs Company: 07804 908545
Locksmith
Ross Blaikie, Lockforce Oxford: 07588 844042, www.lockforce.co.uk/locksmith/Oxford/
Newsagent delivering to Osney
Mr Patel, Court Candy Shop, 65 Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6HJ: 01865 515506/07917 990029, courtcandyshop@googlemail.com
Painters and decorators
Steve Brierty: 07850 357414
Paul Buckle: 07920 099196
John Chappell: 07985 490970
Dan Driscoll: 07934 718788, danieldriscoll63@gmail.com (also home repairs)
Brendan McCarthy: 07982 614633
Pests
Avenge: 07879 405060 (based in Binsey)
Plumbing and heating
APV Boiler Services: 01865 377264
Jules Jones (formerly Smith): 07790 961395, reallygoodplumbing@outlook.com
Oxtech Facilities: 01865 602994, 07868 190748, www.oxtechfacilities.com
Removals
A. G. Jacob and Sons: 07977 963929, 01865 762524 www.agjacobandson.co.uk/
House and Carriage: 01608 811444/07769 585988
Martini Moves: 07495 908330/07887 631348, www.martinimoves.com, martinimovesremovals@gmail.com
TV aerials, wi-fi and satellite dishes
Oxford Aerials: 01865 400141, shaun@oxfordaerials.co.uk, https://oxfordaerials.co.uk/ (installers and repairers)
Upholsterers
Annabel Share: annaburt@gmail.com
Adriano Ribeiro: 07771 560658 (Cowley, will collect small items)
Window cleaning
James Middlebrook, Klenza Exterior Cleaning: 07957 410771(pure water cleaning, no ladder)
Greg Zasuwa: 07824 644280, clearviewforyou@gmail.com (pure water cleaning, also clears gutters)
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