
SC4 Carpenters Articles - Specialist Commercial Contractors
In these articles we describe the services provided by specialist contractors as well as what you should look for when selecting a commercial contractor.
A Specialist Contractor carries out activities on site that require technical knowledge and experience of a specific trade. Speciality trades can be structural (foundations, masonry and brickwork, timber structures and steel works), carpentry and roofing, mechanical and electrical services, finishing (painting and decorating, wallpapering, tiling, etc) as well as scaffolding, plant operations, landscaping, etc.
Also see: Painting and Decorating
Also see: Second Fix and Finals Carpentry
Carpentry Occupational Health Toolbox Talk
Carpentry presents a range of occupational health hazards that workers should be aware of. These include the inhalation of wood dust, injuries from manual handling, falls from elevated positions, and potential contact with hazardous chemicals and asbestos. Implementing robust safety protocols, notably the consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), is key to reducing these risks.
This article takes a closer look at the primary risks and recommended safety measures, providing a list of key topics for your toolbox talks.
What is a Carpentry Contract Lift?
A "contract lift" in carpentry refers to a comprehensive service where the Specialist Carpentry Contractor, such as SC4 Carpenters Ltd, works with the crane provider to assume full responsibility for the entire lifting operation, managing the lift with the crane provider and crane operator.
Carpenters In Basingstoke: Red Flags To Watch Out For
Basingstoke is home to many experienced and highly professional carpenters – we have worked with our fair share. However, as the centre of a diverse and complex range of new build construction projects, it’s important for contractors building in the Basingstoke area to be aware of several red flags when sourcing a carpentry and joinery partner.
What Projects Most Benefit From Commercial Painting And Decorating Contractors?
Commercial painting and decorating contractors work side by side with other construction professionals to deliver a high standard of finish to new and restored properties. But which types of projects stand to benefit most from a commercial painting and decorating service? Read on to find out:
How is a Timber Frame Roof Installed?
This video from SC4 Carpenters Ltd illustrates the installation of a timber frame roof. On this busy crane day in Winchester in April 2025, SC4 Carpenters installed two first floor walls and roofs and two ground floor walls and floor cassettes.
How Do SC4 Carpenters’ Contract Lift Services Add Value To Your New Build Housing Project?
At SC4, the roof and timber frame installations we deliver as part of our carpentry services stand the test of time, combining affordability with efficiency and quality for a safe, flexible service that meets the needs of the modern construction sector.
In this article, we explain why SC4 Carpenters makes an excellent partner for roof and timber frame installations.

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- What Projects Most Benefit From Commercial Painting And Decorating Contractors?
- How is a Timber Frame Roof Installed?
- How Do SC4 Carpenters’ Contract Lift Services Add Value To Your New Build Housing Project?