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. But before taking this step try to sort the issue out between you and the supplier first — someone’s livelihood is at stake.
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Baby kit
Baby kit for hire: 01235 280081, https://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 Builders: 01865 242312/07977 152884/07900 881511, robnhc@virginmedia.com
Everest Roofing Ltd: 01865 881685, enquiries@everestroofing.co.uk
Brian French: 07957 315303 (local general builder and plasterer: takes on small jobs)
Paul Hackett, P & R Roofing Ltd (Horspath): 01865 875523, 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, k.mbuildingservices@yahoo.com, kmbuildersoxford.co.uk
Oxford Roofing and Maintenance: 01865 820323, 07468 429000, oxfordroofingandmaintenance.co.uk
Richard S Pocock: 07766 026648 (general builder)
Mike Shepheard, MJ Construction (Abingdon): 07834 321274, mjconstruction@hotmail.co.uk (larger jobs)
Carpenters and flooring
Steve, Amazon Flooring: 07899 918015
Jonathan Everett, Lockwood Carpentry: 07597 952381, j.everett.lwc@gmail.com
Bill Spires: 07786 672492 (carpenter willing to take on smaller fiddly jobs)
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 and dog walking
Shirley Gibson (also housework, shopping, companionship): 07510 991213 (Binsey)
Chimney sweep
Martin Simmonds: 07762 816185, enquiry@ashlogs.com; http://www.ashlogs.com
Cleaners
C&S Cleaning Services: 01865 872395, 07824 159855
Edna: 07548 384737
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, http://www.macsimple.co.uk
Damp
Damprot Renovations Ltd: 01865 742144
Stonehouses: https://stonehousewaterproofing.co.uk/
Domestic help
See Cat sitting.
Electricians
Baldwin Appliances: 01865 377484, http://www.baldwinappliances.com
Jamie Cooke: 07775 700300 JC.Electrical@hotmail.com
DEC Electricians: 01865 725453, mail@decoxford.co.uk www.dec-oxfordltd.co.uk
RJB Electrical: 01865 882723/07711 934348 (rewires and new installations)
Mark Morris, Botley: 07970 342375 (also plumber)
Andy Webb (A W Electrical Services, Yarnton): 01865 377171, 07931 127982
Footcare in your home
Kate Reid: 07952 127534
Garden compost and manure
George: 01793 575100/07831 437989, info@muckandmulch.co.uk, www.muckandmulch.co.uk
Gardening services
David Morris: 01865 725875 (gardening maintenance and some diy)
Jason: info@oxfordgardenservices.co.uk (tree surgery)
Rory Whelehan: 07341 849035, rory@rorlyn.co.uk (gardener, lawn/hedge cutting, general tidying)
Clive: 07787 741968
Heather: 07522 856744 (one-off or regular jobs, heavy or light work including pruning)
Green builders and installers
Energy My Way: 08453 713181, https://www.energymyway.co.uk/
JoJu Solar: 01865 403336, http://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
Andrew Russell: 01865 453497/07977 837675 (painting, decorating and garden maintenance)
Colin Stanley, The Small Odd Jobs Company: 07804 908545
Home hairdressers
Sally Horton: 07815 445229
Nadine Wright: 07824 660184
Newsagent delivering to Osney
Mr Patel, Court Candy Shop, 65 Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6HJ: 01865 515506/07917 990029, courtcandyshop@googlemail.com
Oven cleaning
Wayne: 07917 785906 (doesn’t use chemicals)
Painters and decorators
Rob Bennett: 07905 819310
Steve Brierty: 01491 836762/07850 357414
Dave Buckle: 01865 848630
Paul Buckle (Dave’s son): 07920 099196
John Chappell: 07985 490970
Dan Driscoll: 07934 718788, danieldriscoll63@gmail.com (also home repairs)
Sam Gordon: 07976 516941 (plasterer)
Brendan McCarthy: 07982 614633
Pests
Avenge: 02865 246195/07879 405060 (based in Binsey)
Plumbing and heating
APV Boiler Services: 01865 377264
Byron Morris, Avid Heating (boiler repairs etc.): 07899 629629, 01865 703303, https://www.avidheating.co.uk/
Jules Jones (formerly Smith): 01993 778244/07790 961395, reallygoodplumbing@outlook.com
Ivan Kilbee: 01235 847527/07771 787585
Mark Morris, Botley: 07970 342375 (also electrics)
Oxtech Facilities: 07868 190748, www.oxtechfacilities.com
Remloc Plumbing and Heating: 01235 536345 (Abingdon)
Simon Crowther Plumbing and Heating: 07709 102328, sjcplumbheat@gmail.com
Removals
A. G. Jacob and Sons: 07977 963929, http://www.agjacobandson.co.uk/
House and Carriage: 01608 811444/07769 585988
Sewing services
Maria Skoyles: 01865 721460/07590 264246 (sewing, repairs and alterations)
TV aerials, wi-fi and satellite dishes
Oxford Aerials: 01865 400141, https://oxfordaerials.co.uk/ (installers and repairers)
Upholsterer
Adriano Ribeiro: 07771 560658 (Cowley, will collect small items)
Window cleaning
Mark Jennings: 01865 848904/07773 159198
James Middlebrook, Transparent Window Cleaning: 07957 410771, messageTWC@gmail.com (pure water cleaning with no ladder required)
Torridon Slaney: 07746 356307
Greg Zasuwa: 07824 644280, clearviewforyou@gmail.com (pure water cleaning, also clears gutters)
Windows
Oxford Refurbished Sash Windows, John: info@sashrefurbcompany.co.uk (refurbish the wooden frame and insert double-glazed panels)
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