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 28008, https://www.babycomes2.co.uk/
Babysitter
Clementine: 07305 524076
Bicycles, repairs and accessories
Jon Wyver: 07842901873, info@oxbicycles.co.uk, www.oxbicycles.co.uk/ (will deliver and pick up in Oxford free of charge).
Building and roof repairs
Rob Cassettari, North Hinksey Builders: 01865 242312/07977 152884/07900 881511, robnhc@virginmedia.com
Everest Roofing Ltd: 01865 8816856, 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 608 649, 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)
Car repairs and MOTs
Oxon Autos in Grove near Wantage (will come to you): 07899 762 949, oxon.auotos@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 (also supplies ash logs)
Cleaners
C&S Cleaning Services: 01865 872395, 07824 159855
Computers
Bill Baxter, The Animated Laser Company: 07774 412944 (noon to midnight, Old Marston), bill@animatedlaser.co.uk
Judy Dendy: 07554 660468, http://www.computerdendy.co.uk (lessons and basic troubleshooting)
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
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)
Exterior and interior decorators
Rob Bennett: 0790 5819310
Steve Brierty: 01491 836762/0785 0357414
Dave Buckle: 01865 848630
Sam Gordon: 07976 516941 (plasterer)
Andrew Turner: 07591 491 804 (repaints masonry, front doors and windows)
Flooring and general carpentry
Steve, Amazon Flooring: 07899 918015
Jonathan Everett, Lockwood Carpentry: 07597 952381, j.everett.lwc@gmail.com
Footcare in your home
Kate Reid: 07952 127534
Fresh fish
Kim: 07806 602776 (Cleethorpes, delivers to the island about 6 p.m.)
Gardening services
David Morris: 01865 725875 (gardening maintenance and some diy)
Ben Renals-Wells: 07891 422574
A.P. Van Olsen Oxfordshire Gardens & Dry Stone Walls: 01865 552036/07860 334871 http://www.oxfordshiregardens.co.uk
Jason: info@oxfordgardenservices.co.uk (tree surgery)
Green builders and installers
Energy My Way: 0845 371 3181 https://www.energymyway.co.uk/
JoJu Solar: 0800 0542 977 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
Handymen
Andrew Russell: 01865 453497/07977 837675 (painting, decorating and garden maintenance)
Home hairdressers
Sally Horton: 07815 445229
Nadine Wright: 07824660184
Barry: 01865 400717/07860 895364.
Locksmith
Davies Hardened Security: 01865 371816/07711 625092
Logs
Logs for All: 0845 269 0306, http://www.logsforall.co.uk/
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: 0791 7785 906 (doesn’t use chemicals)
Pests
Avenge: 02865 246195/078 79405060 (based in Binsey)
Plumbing and heating
APV Boiler Services: 01865 377264
Jules Jones (formerly Smith): 01993 778244/07790 961395, reallygoodplumbing@outlook.com
Ivan Kilbee: 01235 847527 /07771 787585
Mark Morris, Botley: 07970 342375 (also electrics)
Milton and Swan: 07779 992115, http://www.miltonandswan.com/ (all-female plumbing, tiling, bathrooms)
Remloc Plumbing and Heating: 01235 536345 (Abingdon)
Byron, Sure Gas Boiler Repairs: 07899 629629
Removals
A. G. Jacob and Sons: 07977 963929, http://www.agjacobandson.co.uk/
House and Carriage: 01608 811444/07769 585988
Sewing services
Elizabeth Feast: 01386 861010 (loose covers)
Maria Skoyles: 01865 721460/0759 0264 246 (sewing, repairs and alterations)
Stonework surfaces and tiles
Jashim Hussain of Ultragranite: 01865 407555, http://www.ultragranite.co.uk
Window cleaning
Mark Jennings: 01865 848904/07773 159198
Michael Temple: 07983 767075, michaeltemple1@outlook.com
Windows
Oxford Refurbished Sash Windows, John: info@sashrefurbcompany.co.uk (refurbish the wooden frame and insert double-glazed panels)
Wood-burning stove fitters
Heatstore in Charlbury: 01608 819088 https://www.heatstoreltd.co.uk/ (for Defra approved wood and coal burners)
Lee Hill: 01865 787 940 (HETAS approved)
