Doors & hardware

• Adjusting/rehanging doors that rub or won’t latch
• Tightening/replacing hinges, closers, latches, handles, and strike plates
• Replacing worn door stops and thresholds
• Fire-door checks: seals, closers, glazing beads, signage (and fixing defects)

Locks & access

• Repairing/realigning locksets and euro cylinders
• Installing/replacing door viewers, kick plates, finger guards
• Fitting keypad/mag-lock keeper plates and timber packers

Furniture & built-ins

• Tightening/repairing desks, tables, meeting-room credenzas
• Fixing wobbly legs, re-gluing joints, replacing cam locks/confirmat screws
• Adjusting cabinet doors/drawer runners; replacing worn hinges and catches
• Building/altering tea-point units, plinths, worktops (including edging repairs)

Partitions & trims

• Repairing timber/glazed partition beads and skirting boards (baseboards)
• Re-fixing loose trims, architraves, window boards, stair nosings
• Patching small timber sections damaged by chairs/cleaning

Shelving & storage

• Installing new shelving, wall rails, and brackets
• Re-anchoring overloaded shelves to studs/solid fixings
• Making bespoke dividers, printer stands, AV cabinetry tweaks

Ceilings & access panels (light carpentry)

• Replacing damaged ceiling grid trims/timber access hatches
• Easing/repairing loft or riser hatches and their stays

Floors & thresholds

• Re-fixing timber thresholds/ramps; trimming doors after carpet/LPV changes
• Repairing squeaks in raised timber sections/steps

Acoustic & safety extras

• Installing acoustic baffles/panels on timber frames
• Fitting handrails, wall guards, corner guards, noticeboards, whiteboards
• Ensuring gaps/seals meet fire and accessibility requirements

Preventive checks (quick routine)

• Door operation: latch, closer speed, clearance at head/threshold
• Hardware tightness: handles, hinges, kick plates
• Built-in joinery: hinge screws biting, drawer runners smooth
• Fixings: shelves and wall-hung units still solid and level
• Fire doors: intumescent/smoke seals intact, closer self-closing reliably

Safety checks

• PPE: safety shoes, eye/ear protection, gloves; dust masks/respirators for cutting/sanding
• Permits & docs: RAMS on site; hot-works permit if grinding/cutting metal; asbestos awareness (check survey before drilling)
• Isolation: lock-off power on sit/stand desks, auto doors, mag-locks; confirm circuits are dead before cutting near cables
• Fire integrity: don’t compromise fire-stopping; reinstate seals/closers; keep escape routes clear; no storing waste in risers
• Working at height: inspect ladders/steps; use spotter/tool tethers; no overreaching; edge protection where needed
• Manual handling: team lifts for heavy tops/doors; use dollies/suction cups; plan routes and clear obstacles
• Occupied area controls: barriers/signage, cord covers, dust control (extract/HEPA), noise timing; tidy as you go
• Tools & leads: PAT-tested, guards in place, sharp bits/blades only; inspect leads, use RCDs
• Chemicals & dust: follow COSHH; ventilate adhesives/sealants; manage wood dust cleanup (no dry sweeping)
• Glazing & sharp edges: tape/protect edges; store glass upright; use proper gloves
• Post-work check: remove offcuts/fasteners, vacuum area, test door operation/closers, verify access control, update snag list

When to call a specialist

• Fire-door certification/major repairs
• Structural partitions or load-bearing elements
• Large joinery manufacture (reception desks, bespoke storage)
• Works that interface with access control, alarms, or glass

Door installation (new/replacement)

• Survey opening and frame; confirm handing and floor/threshold height
• Set frame plumb/level with packers; fix at hinge/lock points
• Hang leaf with correct clearances; check for rubs
• Fit hardware: hinges, latch/lock, handles, closer, stops
• Install intumescent/smoke/acoustic seals as specified
• Finish edges/cut faces; touch-up paint/veneer; verify signage
• QA: latches cleanly, closer speed/latching set, gaps per spec

Furniture assembly (new installs)

• Plan layout; stage components; verify hardware packs
• Build sub-assemblies; square and level; tighten cams/confirmats evenly
• Align doors/drawers; adjust hinges/runners; fit pulls/bumper stops
• Install cable management (grommets/trays/clips); label circuits
• Handover: wipe down; leave spares and simple O&M notes

Furniture disassembly (moves/clear-outs)

• Photograph and tag items; protect finishes
• Bag and label all hardware per unit; include specialty tools
• Reverse build sequence; keep sub-assemblies intact where possible
• Pack flat with corner guards; use skates/dollies; segregate waste/recycling
• Safety: manual handling plan; isolate power on sit/stand desks