Oxford is the county's only city, and its housing varies a lot from one area to the next: Victorian terraces in Jericho and east Oxford, larger Victorian villas in north Oxford, and plenty of inter-war and post-war semis in places like Headington, Cowley, Marston and Littlemore.
We cover Oxford and nearby Headington, Cowley, Summertown, Jericho, Iffley, Marston, Littlemore and Blackbird Leys. Send one request and we'll pass it to up to three local tradespeople.
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Outdoor and garden: Fencing · Driveways · Patios & landscaping · Decking · Gardening & maintenance · Tree surgery
Building and roofing: Roofing · Building & extensions · Windows & doors · Guttering & fascias
Inside the home: Plastering · Painting & decorating · Kitchens · Bathrooms
Electrics, plumbing and heating: Electricians · Plumbing · Heating & boilers
Oxford has many conservation areas and a very large number of listed buildings, and terraced streets often have narrow side access, so it's worth mentioning how materials can be brought in and waste taken away.
Oxford is covered by Oxford City Council. If you live in a conservation area or a listed building, check with the council before changing anything at the front of your property. This is general guidance, not planning advice.