Our Local Expert for Teignbridge and Torbay 2024-25 edition

2024-25 Teignbridge/Torbay

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Aerials – TV & Satellite

Attic Conversions

Many aerial installers have a set rate for the first hour even for a simple fix, so be sure you are aware of their terms when you book an appointment.

See Loft Conversions, also Builders.

Audio Visual See Aerials – TV & Satellite.

1. Astra Aerials + Satellite 01626 339010 / 07770 957307 info@astra-aerials.co.uk www.astra-aerials.co.uk Established for 29 years serving all your TV, FreeView, FreeSat, DAB and FM Radio, Sky and aerial needs. SmartTV installation to your internet, flat-screen TVs installed and explained, multiple points around the house and more.

CCTV installation and troubleshooting. Broadband and WiFi distribution around your home. Friendly and professional advice to help you get the most from your SmartTV. Free quotations and no call out charge. Fully insured.

Awnings See Torbay Blinds Ltd. (feature 18).

Bathrooms See Kitchens and Bathrooms.

See also Plumbers, Builders, Tiles and Tiling, Carpenters and Joiners.

See also also Miller Energy (feature 69), also Home Improvements by Larner (feature 6).

Bedroom Fitting See Carpenters and Joiners, Kitchens and Bathrooms.

Biomass

Aga and Rayburns

See Renewable Energy.

2. LSJD

Blinds

01363 82338 / 07813 967390 lukedennis1@btinternet.com www.lsjd.co.uk Luke Dennis has 22 years’ experience servicing Agas and Rayburns. Also selling re-conditioned Agas; flue installations and fitting woodburners; oil tank replacements. Lower prices due to lower overheads than larger suppliers.

GASsafe, OFTEC and HETAS registered, serving all of Devon.

See Curtains and Blinds.

Boiler Breakdowns and Servicing See Plumbers.

Brickwork, Bricklaying, Stone Walls See also Builders.

For cavity wall-tie replacement, see Brixham Damp Proofing (feature 19).

4. Abacus Stone Conservation

07825 698507 info@abacusstoneconservation.co.uk www.abacusstoneconservation.co.uk With experience from working for English Heritage, David Cornick specialises in the repair to listed and historic properties. Traditional lime mortar repointing, lime rendering, lime plastering, architectural stone masonry, cob repairs, stone walling, brick repairs, advice and consultation. See excellent website for portfolio.

Luke Dennis of LSJD (see above)

Air Conditioning See South West Plumbing Services (feature 70).

Air Source Heat Pumps See Renewable Energy.

See also HT Plumbing and Heating (feature 68), also South West Plumbing Services (feature 70).

Asbestos Removal 3. Asbestos Solutions Southwest Ltd. 07415 410135 info@asbestossolutionssouthwest.com www.asbestossolutionssouthwest.com Asbestos removal (e.g. garage/shed), surveying, sampling, waste collections and consultancy. Responsive call out service. Free quotations.

David Cornick of Abacus Stone Conservation (see above)

Broadband and WiFi See Aerials, also Computers.

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Builders

Burglar Alarms

Cheaper does not mean better. The lowest quotes may be unrealistic prices which cannot be achieved without cutting corners or by charging you more than originally quoted. All the businesses in Our Local Expert have been recommended for good quality service and value for money.

See Aspire (feature 34).

Car Sales, Car Servicing See Garages for Car Servicing, Tyres and Body Repairs.

Care

See also Bathrooms, also Brickwork, Bricklaying, Stone Walls, also Carpenters, also Driveways, also Groundworks (for foundations and excavations), also Kitchens, also Plasterers, also Roofing, also Garden Buildings.

For smaller jobs see Home Maintenance also Handyman.

For cladding see AJ Windows and Glass Ltd. (feature 28).

For financial planning for care in later life, see Henry Bremridge – Medical and General IFAs (feature 56), a member of SOLLA – Society of Later Life Advisers.

Carpenters and Joiners See also Fencing, Flooring, Kitchens and Bathrooms, Bathrooms, Roofing, Garden Buildings.

For smaller jobs see also Handyman, also Home Maintenance.

See also Steve Miller (feature 57), also JJ Carpentry and Building Services (feature 7).

5. Gibbs and Lugg Ltd. 01803 315515 enquiries@gibbsandlugg.co.uk www.gibbsandlugg.co.uk Professional, quality domestic building work delivered on time and on budget. New builds, extensions, loft conversions, roofing, alterations and kitchen refurbishments. Members of the Federation of Master Builders. A family-run business with a hands-on approach to your project. Recommended to us as ‘good quality’.

6. Home Improvements by Larner 01626 206718 / 07881 954049 larnernigel@gmail.com www.hiByLarner.com Facebook: ‘Home Improvements By Larner’ For loft conversions, small extensions, new conservatories, kitchens and bathrooms, alterations, replacement windows (wood or PVCu), driveways and more. No job too large or too small. Free quotations.

7. JJ Carpentry and Building Services 07584 416249 johnnykjames@outlook.com Johnny James offers all aspects of carpentry and building: extensions; kitchens; bathrooms; loft conversions; roofing; hanging doors, fencing, plastering and more! City and Guilds trained. Please call for an honest, reliable and friendly service. ‘Johnny is in a class of his own’.

8. Scott Legg Construction Ltd. 01803 557481 / 07969 914368 scott.legg@sky.com www.scottleggconstruction.co.uk For all building work – extensions, alterations, renovations, conversions and more, in the home and garden. Scott Legg prides himself on high standards of work and customer service at competitive prices. Most of their work is from recommendations. ‘Lovely people with great workmanship who do a good job’.

9. SV Carpentry and Building Services Ltd. 07912 677410 seanvickery73@yahoo.co.uk Facebook: ‘SV Carpentry and Building Services’ For all building work: extensions and conversions, loft conversions, dormers, general building and maintenance, specialists in kitchen and bathroom upgrades. Full service includes decorating. Highly recommended for ‘great attention to detail, organisation and cleanliness.’

10. Fletcher Carpentry

07828 118917 FletcherCarpentry@hotmail.com Facebook: ‘Fletcher Carpentry’ Jonah Fletcher performs most carpentry and building work including: door hanging; skirting and architraves; flooring; stud work; decking; fencing; cladding; timber frame extensions; garden rooms cut roofs and other building works. ‘He’s brilliant!’, ‘tidy, clean, and reasonably priced’.

11. Total Carpentry 07985 397655 waynebrooking@live.co.uk Fully qualified with over 20 years’ experience as carpenter and joiner, Wayne and Mike pride themselves on their attention to detail. For fitted wardrobes, bespoke storage, kitchens, stairs, doors, refurbishments etc. …all work involving wood! They can turn their hands to most building trades to the highest standard. ‘The work he carried out was brilliant and his craftsmanship is second to none.’

Wayne and Mike of Total Carpentry (see above)

Carpet, Upholstery and Hard Floor Cleaning 12. Torbay Carpet Cleaning 01803 411635 / 07878 584478 torbaycarpetcleaning@gmail.com www.TorbayCarpetCleaning.com Thorough, professional deep cleaning for carpets, upholstery, hard floors, tiles and grout. Cleaning using a powerful truckmounted cleaning system for a deeper clean and fastest drying times – so much higher standard than you can achieve yourself through renting or buying a DIY machine. Recommended as ‘helpful, friendly, professional.’

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Carpets

Cooker Repair and Installation

See Flooring and Carpets, also Tiles and Tiling.

16. All Cooker Repairs

01626 363964 / 07899 098337 Installation, repair, servicing and maintenance.

CCTV See Aspire (feature 34), also Astra Aerials + Satellite (feature 1).

Celebrants

All featured businesses have been recommended.

13. Ceremonies with Lisa

07359 771045 hello@CeremoniesWithLisa.co.uk www.CeremoniesWithLisa.co.uk Modern family celebrant, who helps you create the perfect ceremony for your event – be it a wedding, a birth, or a funeral. You will enjoy an event as unique as you are, or that recognises and pays tribute to someone special for all they were to you. Highly recommended for her ‘attention to detail, thoughtfulness and kindness’. For weddings, civil partnerships, funerals, celebrations of life, memorials, living funerals, naming ceremonies, renewals of vows and more.

Call Lisa for a relaxed chat about what you want for your memorable day.

Curtains and Blinds 17. Inspired Curtains and Blinds 07966 584844 BeckyInspiredCurtains@yahoo.co.uk www.InspiredCurtains.info High quality, hand sewn, bespoke curtains provided by a business with a client base built on repeat custom and recommendations. Mobile service offered throughout Devon (with wide range of designer swatches) for measuring, design and fitting. No job too large or small.

Recommended for ‘absolute craftsmanship with fantastic quality’.

Chimney Services and Chimney Sweeps See also Woodburning Stoves.

For chimney repairs see Builders, also Roofers.

14. South West Devon Chimney Sweep & Kiln Dried Logs (AJ Gibbons Coal Merchant) 01626 834449 sales@ajgibbonscoalmerchant.co.uk www.swdchimneysweep.com Professional sweeps using both modern and traditional methods. Includes nest or blockage removal, promising to leave your home as clean as they find it! Solid fuel, bottled gas, kiln dried logs, charcoal, etc. delivered within 25 miles.

Approved Coal Merchant, ICS members.

Cladding See AJ Windows and Glass Ltd. (feature 28).

Coal Merchant For delivery see AJ Gibbons Coal Merchant (feature 14).

Computers

Becky Viner of Inspired Curtains and Blinds (see above)

For broadband, see also Aerials.

18. Torbay Blinds Ltd.

15. Home Computer Services

For showroom please phone in advance: Unit C2 – Broomhill Way, Broomhill Industrial Estate, Torquay, TQ2 7QL 01803 617300 info@torbayblinds.co.uk www.torbayblinds.co.uk Family run business for over 40 years, manufacturing and installing all types of internal and external blinds and awnings, in a wide range of fabrics. Many motorised options including blinds operated by your smartphone.

Free-standing or wall-mounted ‘Cubola’ awnings for external seating areas which can be away from the house.

Also repairs, servicing, and a factory showroom. Happy to visit you with samples and to measure. Very well recommended members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen and the BBSA. ‘They know all makes of blinds, how they work, how they function’, ‘polite and courteous’.

01803 782689 / 07708 201977 edwin_rhodes@hotmail.com Edwin Rhodes BSc services home laptops and PCs: virus protection and removal; rectifying speed issues; data recovery; upgrades; internet access throughout the home; setup for new computers and when switching phone providers; integrating tablets and phones; printer problems and more. All at competitive rates. Edwin offers training and tuition as he works. ‘Very trustworthy.’

Conservatories

For conservatory blinds, also free standing awnings for external seating areas which can be away from the house, see Torbay Blinds Ltd. (feature 18).

For conservatories, see Double Glazing and Conservatories, also Windows and Doors, also Builders.

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23. DJ Nethercott Professional Decorator

Damp Proofing, Timber Preservation and Woodworm

– for the Personal Touch 07967 612340 dazzydog@aol.com High quality assured for all aspects of internal and external decorating including wallpapering and small repairs where needed (woodwork, plasterboarding, etc). City & Guilds qualified with 41 years’ experience. No job too large or too small. They go that little bit further to ensure satisfaction.

Clients include quality hotels and work for The English Heritage Trust (for listed buildings).

24. Eric Sims Painting & Decorating (Est. 1984) 01626 864370 / 07979 277222 e.sims330@btinternet.com Over 40 years’ experience of internal and external painting and decorating, City & Guilds qualified. Recommended as ‘punctual, polite, reliable and honest. Methodical and tidy’, ‘works to a very high standard’.

25. SV Carpentry and Building Services Ltd. 07912 677410 seanvickery73@yahoo.co.uk Facebook: ‘SV Carpentry and Building Services’ Recommended as: ‘Friendly, professional and charged a very reasonable price’. Decorating either by traditional brush and roller or by specialised airless spray painting.

Also general maintenance services, small carpentry works, plastering, kitchen revamps and general repairs.

26. TeignDec Ltd. 07969 530444 info@teigndec.co.uk www.teigndec.co.uk Internal and external decorating to the highest standards.

Regularly used by Farrow and Ball as one of their decorating experts, refreshing their showrooms across the UK. Spray painting and vacuum sanding wherever possible for the highest quality finish and reduced dust. Repairs to plastering, carpentry and roofing as required – where Jordan can’t tackle himself he will call on his own network of skilled tradespeople. Taking pride in his work and always showing respect to you and your property. Free quotes and advice.

19. Brixham Damp Proofing

01803 224366 / 07952 727537 sales@BrixhamDampProofing.co.uk www.BrixhamDampProofing.co.uk 30 years’ experience for surveys and treatment of damp, dry rot, wet rot, woodworm, tanking and waterproofing and more. Solving damp and condensation issues – providing hints, tips, remedial work and a full range of ventilation solutions to improve the quality of air flow. Insurancebacked guarantees available, members of PCA. Decking

See Fencing, also Garden Services, also Carpenters and Joiners, For cleaning decking see Totex (feature 73).

The businesses in Our Local Expert have been recommended, so you can be sure of a high quality service.

Decorators Cheaper is not necessarily better. A low quote might reflect unrealistic prices that cannot be achieved without cutting corners on preparation, using poor quality materials or by charging the customer more than originally quoted. All businesses in Our Local Expert have been recommended for good quality workmanship, customer service and value for money.

See also Home Maintenance.

To rejuvenate your exterior paintwork, contact Totex – Total Exterior Cleaning (feature 73).

20. Ken Brown Decorator 01803 526435 / 07900 443886 frances_brown@btinternet.com Interior and exterior painting and decorating, sash windows repaired. Quality preparation and DIY skills. Specialist for period properties. Over 30 years’ experience, no VAT charged.

21. CP Doidge 07967 203296 chris.doidge@hotmail.co.uk A trustworthy service with high quality workmanship.

Business built on over 30 years of recommendations and a loyal customer base. Fully insured.

22. Jon Hook Decorating and Plumbing Services 07789 742328 pickupthebrush@hotmail.com Decorator of 26 years’ experience. Interior and exterior work undertaken. Qualified for plumbing work and other odd jobs if needed. Recommended for his careful approach.

‘Quiet, intelligent, a real pleasure to have in the house’.

Please tell us your experiences of featured businesses, so we can be sure to maintain our high quality standards.

Demolition See Shift Away Waste (feature 82), also Asbestos Solutions Southwest Ltd. (feature 3).

Digital TV See Aerials – TV and Satellite.

Disability For ramps, rails and metalwork see Gates.

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Domestic Appliance Repairs

Drains and Drain Cleaning

See also All Cooker Repairs (feature 16).

For Digital TVs see Aerials.

See also Plumbers. For drainage see Groundworks.

31. Drain Wizard

27. Pete Faulkner Appliance Repairs & Service

07834 712345 / 0800 1076063 info@drainwizard.co.uk www.drainwizard.co.uk Blocked drains; free CCTV survey of the unblocked drain, drain cleaning, repairs, excavation and renewal. Water mains supply and repairs. Also CCTV drain surveys, sewer connections; septic tanks and light plumbing. Drain Wizard are a personal family business offering competitive fixed prices with no call out charge. SafeContractor, all work guaranteed.

07525 212451 petefaulkner.repairs@icloud.com Over 30 years’ experience, manufacturer trained in wide range of products. Repair and service for washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, electric cookers, fridges and freezers. Built-in appliance fitting and repairs as well. Recommended for succeeding where other engineers had failed: ‘He was pleasant, polite, an absolute joy!’

Doors

See Double Glazing, also Windows and Doors, also Carpenters and Joiners.

Double Glazing, PVC, Aluminium and Conservatories See also Windows and Doors.

See also Home Improvements by Larner (feature 6).

28. AJ Windows and Glass Ltd. 07772 464995 AjWindowsAndGlass@gmail.com www.ajwindowsandglass.co.uk FENSA registered for double glazed windows and doors in uPVC and aluminium, in a wide range of styles and colours. Bi-fold doors, conservatories, warm roofs, glass and glazing repairs, blown/misted unit replacement, glass balustrades, roofline, cladding and more. Adam Jeffery takes great pride in his work and attention to detail. He was recommended for ‘superb job on my windows and doors – reasonable and friendly too’. Free quotes.

29. Glazing Fix 01803 312946 glazingfix@gmail.com www.glazingfix.co.uk Family-run business that can replace all your misted and broken glass sealed units to restore your beautiful garden view, also supplying frosted glass, white georgian bar, tinted and many more. Specialists in repairing all PVC windows and doors avoiding the expense of having to replace with new ones. All locks, handles and hinges can be replaced so they work like new again. Recommended for a fast, expert and friendly service.

30. Harmony Profiles Harmony House, 454 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8HN 01392 202295 quotes@harmonyaa.com www.HarmonyProfiles.co.uk Facebook: ‘Harmony Profiles Ltd.’ Instagram: harmonyprofiles.ltd Supply and installation of bespoke, made-to-measure aluminium windows and doors, hand-made in their Exeter workshop. A family run business established in 1993, working with architects, builders and home owners. Let their experienced team bring your vision to reality.

Aaron Vanstone of Drain Wizard (see above) 32. Mallett Drainage

24/7: 07498 153266 MallettDrainage@gmail.com www.MallettDrainage.co.uk All aspects of drain unblocking and repair. Free CCTV drain investigation (access permitting) for all customers. A local, trustworthy, family business. Working to your budget – clearly explaining the differences between a short-term fix or longer lasting repair. Can consult on home insurance policies. Highly competitive prices and no call out fees.

Driveway Cleaning

See Totex – Total Exterior Cleaning (feature 73).

Driveways, Patios and Dropped Kerbs For resin, block and tarmac driveways see also Hares Landscapes (feature 49).

See also Harris Fencing and Landscaping (feature 50).

See also Groundworks and Excavations, also Garden Services and Gardening, also Builders.

33. A Bailey & Sons Andy: 07977 342712 / Steve: 07896 548946 andybailey180@hotmail.co.uk Facebook: ‘A Bailey & Sons Groundwork’s, Driveways & Dropped Kerbs’ For driveways, patios, decking, kerbs and edging, dropped kerbs (including liaising with Devon Highways for all required paperwork to obtain approval). Block paving, tarmac, gravel, concrete, grasscrete and all drainage work. Happy to listen to what you want and explain all stages. Hard working, professional and taking great pride in their work.

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See Domestic Appliance Repair.

39. Newton Abbot Electrics

Electricians

01803 872024 / 07971 596927 snoyce@aol.com www.NewtonAbbotElectrics.co.uk Sean Noyce is a domestic electrician you can trust with competitive rates for all your household electrical needs – from single points to complete re-wires. Also landlord safety certificates, night storage heating, outdoor lighting and more. NICEIC registered, free quotes.

For emergency response see Aspire (feature 34).

For out of hours response call Fab Electrics (feature 35), also MJE Electrical Services (feature 37).

For EV charge points see Morrell Electrical Ltd. (feature 38).

Many changes to your electrical wiring installations require approval under Part P. This includes all work in special locations within bathrooms, any new circuits and the replacement of a consumer unit.

An electrician registered for Part P will be able to self-certify the work without the need for a Building Control application.

34. Aspire – Electrical (previously known as Electrical and Security Solutions Ltd.) 07977 538844 All domestic electrical, lighting and security work to the highest standards.

35. Fab Electrics 07545 482927 fabianhurford@fab-electrics.co.uk www.fab-electrics.co.uk A thorough, professional service for all your electrical needs.

New installations; extensions and alterations; EV charge points; battery energy storage systems; consumer unit (fuse board) changes; or just moving a socket. Electrical testing and inspection, emergency call-outs. NAPIT registered. Over 20 years’ experience, proud of his quality of workmanship and customer service. ‘Tidy, efficient, reliable.

36. G-Elec Domestic & Commercial 07561 437461 info@g-elec.co.uk www.g-elec.co.uk A small, family-run business priding themselves on honesty, integrity and reliability. For installations and maintenance, repairs and fault finding, testing and inspection. Indoor and outdoor lighting, intruder alarms, EV charge points and much more. They endeavour to provide excellent customer service to everyone.

37. MJE Electrical Services 01803 896898 / 07860 599602 MJEelectricalServices@yahoo.com Facebook: ‘MJE Electrical Services’ All aspects of domestic and commercial electrical installations, fault finding and electrical testing including landlord certificates. Solar panels, battery storage and EV charge point installations. No job too small with same day emergency call outs. Recommended as: ‘Very professional all round service and a very genuine gentleman.’

38. Morrell Electrical Ltd. 01626 572112 info@morrellgroup.co.uk www.morrellgroup.co.uk For all your domestic and commercial electrical solutions: installations; electrical testing; fault finding; PAT testing; cabling for WiFi; data points; Smart Home installations; MCS accredited solar PV and battery storage; OZEV approved vehicle charging points and more. NICEIC Domestic Installer (Part P) City & Guilds qualified, free estimates. Small jobs welcomed, all areas covered. With a fast, friendly service.

‘Very courteous’, ‘always on time’.

Sean Noyce of Newton Abbott Electrics (see above)

Exterior Cleaning and Maintenance See Totex – Total Exterior Cleaning (feature 73).

Fascias and Soffits See Double Glazing (for uPVC), also Roofing, also Builders.

For cleaning see Gutter Clearing.

Fencing and Gates Cheaper is seldom better. The lowest quotes may be unrealistic prices which cannot be achieved without cutting corners or by charging you more than originally quoted. All the businesses in Our Local Expert have been recommended for good quality service and value for money.

See also Garden Services, Carpenters, Gates.

See also Fletcher Carpentry (feature 10), also Harris Fencing and Landscaping (feature 50), also Hares Landscapes (feature 49).

40. JB Garden & Property Services 07976 471494 joe@jb-propertyservices.co.uk www.jb-propertyservices.co.uk Jon Bristow provides a professional and friendly service, priding himself on reliability, customer service, and highquality materials (fully treated quality timber). By listening to your needs he’ll help you find the most appropriate solution.

‘He listens to what you want and advises you the best way to achieve it’, ‘very hardworking.

Financial Advice See Independent Financial Advisers.

Fireplaces See Woodburning Stoves, also Chimney Services.

Floor Cleaning For hard floor cleaning, see Carpet Cleaning, also Gutter Clearing.

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Flooring and Carpets

Garages for Car Sales and Car Servicing

See also Carpenters and Joiners, also Tiling.

For floor screeding see Southcoast Liquid Screeding Ltd. (feature 78).

45. Jon Glanvill Auto Centre

Teignmouth Rd, Torquay, TQ1 4TH 01803 328881 jgautocentre@gmail.com www.jonglanvillautocentre.co.uk Serving satisfied local customers for 30 years with a wide range of second hand car sales. All retail cars are sold with a minimum 6 month warranty, and serviced as required before sale. No surprise admin fees – you pay the price advertised. ‘An excellent family run business’, ‘nothing is too much trouble’. ‘Always accommodating, efficient, professional, polite and a very well run garage’.

46. St Mary’s Garage Fore Street, Kingskerswell, TQ12 5HU 01803 872236 www.StMarysGarage.com For vehicle servicing on all makes and models, vehicle recovery, also MOTs through partner garages (ensuring there is no vested interest in the outcome of your test).

Recommended to us as ‘reasonable – nothing’s too much trouble’.

41. Robert Kirtland Carpet and Vinyl Services

07966 443797 rob.kirtland@sky.com www.robertkirtlandcarpets.com Kingsteignton-based Robert Kirtland provides a professional, trustworthy service, using the high standards he would use in his own home. Robert brings samples for you to choose in the comfort of your own home, and if he doesn’t have what you want he will be able to source it. See impressive gallery of his excellent work on his website. Over 30 years’ experience, free estimates.

Foot Health Professional 42. The Foot Man and the Foot Lady

MCFHP, MAFHP 37 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2HH 01626 212034 roa1d@hotmail.com www.FootManNewtonAbbot.co.uk Improve your quality of life through professional foot care!

Established over 30 years. For corns, calluses, cracked heels, foot pain, ingrown toe nails, persistent veruccas, laser therapies, brittle nails and more.

Garden Buildings See also Fencing, also Garden Services, also Carpenters and Joiners.

For free standing awnings for external seating areas which can be away from the house, see Torbay Blinds Ltd. (feature 18).

For bespoke tree houses, call Jon Bairstow of Treeworks (feature 81).

Fridge and Freezer Repair See Domestic Appliance Repairs.

47. Sheds Direct Devon Ltd.

Furniture

Extensive display site at: Wards Cross, Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3DB 01404 823610 info@shedsdirectdevon.co.uk www.shedsdirectdevon.co.uk Good quality garden buildings delivered and installed on an agreed date. Sheds, summer houses, workshops, garages, fully insulated garden offices with electricity, hobby rooms or any other garden buildings, built to your specification.

Price includes 1 year warranty on all work. Call for free brochure. ‘Excellent service.’

For bespoke and fitted furniture see Carpenters and Joiners.

Garage Doors / Gates Cheaper is seldom better. All businesses in OurLocalExpert have been recommended for good quality products and a thorough understanding of installation processes. A good quality garage door installation should last 30-40 years rather than 5-10.

43. Garage Door & Automation Company

(Est. 1986) Showroom at: 5 Swift Units, Kingsteignton, TQ12 3SH 07730 433180 (emergency) / 01626 355775 info@garagedoors.uk.com www.garagedoors.uk.com Installation, repairs, servicing and spares for all styles of garage doors (automated and standard), automated gates, roller-doors, entrance screens, doors barriers and bollards. Minor building works where required. Quick and efficient service.

44. Paramount Garage Doors Freephone: 0800 9176054 / 01626 334617 paramountgaragedoors@live.com www.paramountgaragedoors.co.uk One of the most recommended businesses in OurLocalExpert. Paramount supply and install all makes of garage doors and automation equipment. They also perform repairs to all types of garage doors. Dealing with all major manufacturers and suppliers, so you can find a door to suit your style and budget. 29 years’ experience, consistently well recommended for being polite, quick and efficient – for both repairs and installations. Working to the motto: ‘Your Satisfaction is Our Future’.

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Mike Sandford and Bill Dicken of Paramount Garage Doors (see feature 44, left)

Garden Design

Gates

See Designs for Living Gardens (Martin Eddy, R.H.S. Cert) (feature 48).

See also Fencing, also Carpenters and Joiners.

For automated gates see Garage Door & Automation Company (feature 43).

Garden Services, Gardening and Landscaping

51. Bay Metal Works

Cheaper does not mean better. The lowest quotes may be unrealistic prices which cannot be achieved without cutting corners or by charging you more than originally quoted. All the businesses in Our Local Expert have been recommended for good quality service and value for money.

07934 060467 marklang2105@gmail.com Facebook: ‘Bay Metal Works’ Gates, railings, handrails, structural steel work, balconies, staircases and onsite welding. They visit you to understand your requirements and can also provide a service for galvanising and powdercoating to be carried out. Over 30 years’ experience. With competitive prices.

See also Garden Design, also Home Maintenance, also Brickwork, Bricklaying and Stone Walls, also Driveways, also Fencing, also Garden Buildings, also Tree Surgeons.

For glass balustrades see AJ Windows and Glass Ltd. (feature 28).

48. Designs for Living Gardens (Martin Eddy, R.H.S. Cert) 01803 873846 / 07713 918346 bestgrasses@gmail.com Is your garden in need of a facelift? Martin Eddy designs schemes to suit all budgets and garden sizes. Simple design upgrades can make a huge visual improvement.

Organising your flowerbeds with fresh planting schemes; renewing tired patios and pathways; fence and trellis upgrades through to complete garden redesigns.

Specialising in low maintenance gardens combining rockery, shingle and planting to replace those small lawns and awkward areas. Lawns turfed, seeded, or upgraded.

Reclaim your overgrown areas with controlled pruning.

Garden plans and layout ideas, ideal for new homes.

Grounds maintenance – from one-off upgrades to regular visits. Serving all Teignbridge and Torbay areas. Call Martin anytime for your free viewing.

49. Hares Landscapes 01626 852612 / 07769 970185 e.hares@yahoo.co.uk www.hareslandscapes.co.uk Experts for lawns, astro turf, paths and patios, various styles of timber fencing, decking and driveways. See excellent gallery on their website.

50. Harris Fencing and Landscaping 01803 615588 / 07804 696731 harryneet@yahoo.co.uk www.MaintenanceAndGardenServices.co.uk Friendly Mark Harris performs all garden landscaping tasks.

Specialising in: wooden fencing, decking and composite decking; landscape design; driveways; brickwork; paths; walls and patios. The full range of patio materials from porcelain to sandstone and limestone. Working around the Torbay area, recommended as ‘reliable, excellent, cost effective’. No VAT charged.

Glass and Glazing Glazing Fix (feature 29) are a family run business that can replace all your misted and broken glass sealed units to restore your beautiful garden view, they also do frosted glass, white georgian bar, tinted and many more. Call Chris on 01803 312946.

See also AJ Windows and Glass Ltd. (feature 28).

Glass Balustrades See AJ Windows and Glass Ltd. (feature 28).

Groundworks and Excavation See A Bailey & Sons (feature 33).

See also Drains and Drain Cleaning.

Gutter and Down Pipe Clearing Blocked gutters can lead to damp problems and damaged brickwork potentially costing thousands. An annual gutter clean of tree debris and moss helps prevent this problem.

See Totex – Total Exterior Cleaning (feature 73).

See also Home Maintenance.

Gutters See Double Glazing, also Home Maintenance, also Builders, also Roofing.

Gas Delivery For delivery see AJ Gibbons Coal Merchant (feature 14).

Gas Maintenance and Repairs See Plumbers.

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Harris Fencing and Landscaping (see feature 50, left)

Handyman

Home Technology

See also Home Maintenance, also Gutter and Down Pipe Clearing.

See Digital TV, also Broadband and WiFi, also Security.

52. Handyman Services 07703 783378 bazilhenners@gmail.com For all property maintenance repairs, small building services, decorating, patios, paths and all aspects of gardening. No job too small. Free quotations at competitive prices. ‘So thorough, does all tasks brilliantly, polite, friendly, reliable.’

53. MB Handyman Services 01626 330241 / 07952 784764 marcusbrowse@sky.com Husband and wife team, Marcus and Linda Browse can help with all those jobs that you can’t get a specialist tradesman to do. Putting up shelves, flat-pack furniture, painting gutters and fascias, cleaning gutters, replacing and painting fencing, cutting grass, replacing misted double-glazed units and more. All general DIY jobs inside and outside your home.

House Clearance See Armstrong and Devon Move (feature 72), also Waste Disposal.

Independent Financial Advisers 56. Henry Bremridge –

Medical and General IFAs 01803 898319 henry.bremridge@medicalandgeneral.co.uk www.medicalandgeneral.co.uk Truly customer-focused and principled ‘Financial Advice for Life’. Relaxed initial meetings at no cost, with no bias on who is chosen to place business with. Make your savings and investments work harder for you! Henry Bremridge helps make sense of your taxes; provides mortgage advice; plans for financial security in retirement or care; provides financial planning for your family future. Chartered Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Analyst, Affiliate of STEP, member of SOLLA – Society of Later Life Advisers.

Henry was recommended for his ‘understanding and level of support’, also for his ability of ‘dealing and talking with elderly people without making them feel old and stupid’.

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Insulation See Home Maintenance, also Handyman.

Interiors See Bathrooms, Curtains and Blinds, Decorators, Flooring and Carpets, Kitchens, Tiles and Tiling.

Joiners

Heat Pumps

See Carpenters and Joiners.

See South West Plumbing Services (feature 70).

Home Maintenance See also Fletcher Carpentry (feature 10).

For small building works and general maintenance see also SV Carpentry and Building Services Ltd. (feature 9).

See also Handyman, also Builders, also Carpenters and Joiners, also Garden Services, also Gutter and Down Pipe Clearing.

54. Decorum Home and Property Maintenance 07980 929196 decorumdevon@aol.co.uk www.decorumdevon.co.uk General property maintenance to a very high standard in the Dawlish area. Recommended as ‘meticulous’. All aspects of internal and external maintenance. Andy Turner prides himself on being prompt, punctual and fastidious.

Free quotations.

55. MD Developments (previously DW Webster Ltd.) 01803 521576 / 07714 103185 enquiries@dwwebsterltd.co.uk www.dwwebsterltd.co.uk For small works and repairs, from putting up shelves and fixing guttering to complete renovations. David Webster’s business was recommended as ‘responsive, very fair, dependable, honest, and always helpful’. Over 20 years’ experience, TrustMark and CITB accredited, Dulux Select Decorators.

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Kitchens and Bathrooms

Remember to tell the businesses you contact that you saw their name in Our Local Expert so they know that it is working for them – as well as for you.

For total kitchen upgrades, or to update and refurbish your kitchen at a fraction of the cost of a replacement (by spray coating cabinet doors; replacement doors; repairing damaged units and trim; replacement worktops) – see SV Carpentry and Building Services Ltd. (feature 9).

See also Home Improvements by Larner (feature 6).

We recommend that you involve your installer when sourcing your materials. They can ensure a quality product is purchased that will fit your needs. The discount they get from their suppliers will be able to compete with the best prices you can get – usually at a higher quality from a trusted source. If there are faults with parts, your installers can chase these up, not you. They will listen to your needs and should be able to find the best match for your tastes and budget.

Landscaping See Garden Services and Gardening, also Groundworks and Excavations, also Driveways, Patios and Dropped Kerbs, also Tree Surgeons.

57. Steve Miller 07974 759456 stevemiller67@hotmail.com Steve Miller is a local tradesman with over 30 years’ experience who specialises in fitting kitchens, fitting bedrooms and bathrooms. Kitchens are designed, supplied (if desired), installed, and fitted to your specification.

Plumbing, gas, electrics and tiling provided on your behalf to take the stress out of your project. Recommended to us as ‘very good value, very tidy and good worker. Takes pride in his work.’ Also performing most carpentry and home maintenance tasks. Howdens recommended installer..

58. Property Pro SW 07899 830003 enquiries@propertyprosw.com www.PropertyProSW.com Kitchens and bathrooms sourced and designed to meet your tastes and budget from a range of suppliers (Howdens, B&Q, Wren, Magnet, System Six, Wickes). All trades provided and co-ordinated as needed. DBS checked, recommended as ‘very knowledgeable and professional – Steve Butler delivers a high standard of work’.

59. South West Plumbing Services (Est. 1993) 01803 615000 info@swpsl.co.uk www.swpsl.co.uk Enjoy the bathroom of your dreams, for less than you think! We can provide you with a beautiful bathroom to help you relax and soak away the worries of the day. If you’re looking for that sense of luxury at an affordable price, get in touch with our friendly, professional team who will guide you through the process from beginning to end.

Lawncare See Garden Services and Gardening.

Lights and Lighting See Electricians.

Locksmiths 60. ProSecure Locksmiths

01803 613138 / 07850 448444 ProSecureLocksmiths@outlook.com www.ProSecureLocksmiths.com 24hr locksmith service with no call-out charge. Specialising in non-destructive entry. Over 20 years’ experience, Trading Standards approved, DBS checked and fully insured.

Loft Conversions

See Home Improvements by Larner (feature 6), also Gibbs and Lugg Ltd. (feature 5).

See also Builders, also Carpenters and Joiners.

Logs For kiln-dried logs see AJ Gibbons Coal Merchant (feature 14).

LPG See Miller Energy (feature 69).

For delivery see AJ Gibbons Coal Merchant (feature 14).

Mains Water Supply See Drains and Drain Cleaning, also Plumbers.

Man and Van Service See Armstrong and Devon Move (feature 72), also Waste Disposal.

Metalwork See Bay Metal Works (feature 51).

Mobility For handrails and railings see Bay Metal Works (feature 51).

Motorbikes See Jon Glanvill Auto Centre (feature 45).

MOTs In need of a new kitchen, sourced and designed to meet your needs at an affordable price? Then look no further, we are ‘the professional team you can trust’. Call us now on 01803 615000 to arrange a free of charge survey.

See Garages for Car Sales and Car Servicing.

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Oil Heating Engineers

Photographers

See D Whitehouse Plumbing and Heating Services (feature 71).

For oil heating and oil tank replacements, see Miller Energy (feature 69), also Doug Bacchus Plumbing and Heating Services (feature 67), also LSJD (feature 2).

See also South West Plumbing Services (feature 70).

63. Sarah Hall Photography

01626 249979 / 07846 459919 info@SarahHallPhotography.co.uk www.SarahHallPhotography.co.uk Award-winning photographer for weddings and events, business and corporate, family and individual portraits in relaxed Devon settings. ‘So many stunning photos’, ‘she captured exactly what I wanted’. Winner: ‘Portrait of Britain’ 2021.

Oven Cleaners 61. Spick&Span Ovens – Oven Cleaning Services

07435 576253 spickandspanovens@gmail.com Facebook: ‘Oven Cleaning Services’ Professional, experienced, reliable, clean, polite, friendly and efficient service to leave your oven looking like new!

Oven Repairs and Installation See All Cooker Repairs (feature 16), also Agas and Rayburns.

See also Electricians, also Plumbers.

Painters and Decorators See Decorators.

Patios and Paths See Driveways, also Garden Services.

Pensions See Henry Bremridge – Medical and General IFAs (feature 56).

Period Properties See Ken Brown Decorator (feature 20), also Vintage Roofing (feature 77).

Sarah Hall of Sarah Hall Photography (see above)

Pest Control

Plasterers

62. PCM Pest Control

01626 836126 / 07712 230411 info@pcmpestcontrol.co.uk www.pcmpestcontrol.co.uk Fix your pest problems in a safe and professional manner. Eradication of rats, mice and insects. Member of NPTA. BPCA and RSPH qualified. Woodworm and dry-rot treatment (with 10 yr Sovereign Guarantee). Fast, reliable and local. Fully insured. Recommended for: ‘very reasonable prices and a nice guy’.

See also Brickwork, Bricklaying and Stonewalls, also Builders.

For floor screeding see Southcoast Liquid Screeding Ltd. (feature 78).

64. PlasterRite 07767 200523 Markwestaway555@gmail.com www.plasterrite.co.uk All types of plastering, dry lining and external rendering to high standards. Including plastering over artex. Mark Westaway provides free quotes, with no job too small.

Recommended as ‘nice guy, very reliable, his plastering is like a millpond’.

65. SB Plastering 07826 310213 sb1987BrewerSpike@outlook.com Facebook: ‘SB Plastering Torquay’ For plastering and skimming, partition walls, damp proofing, painting and decorating. A clean and tidy, professional, friendly service with good customer communication and a seamless finish. 20 years’ experience, with most work from recommendations. Large and small jobs welcomed.

You can also find Our Local Expert online: Mark Baker of PCM Pest Control (see above) 11

69. Miller Energy

Plumbers

01626 775177 / 07871 063055 enquiries@miller-energy.co.uk www.miller-energy.co.uk Offering high quality workmanship and dedication to customer care. Miller Energy, a small family company, provide over 18 years’ experience of all plumbing and heating works across Gas, Oil and LPG, small or large.

Bathroom installations a speciality. ‘It’s nice to find a company that listens to your requirements!’ Free no obligation quotations. GASsafe and OFTEC registered.

70. South West Plumbing Services (Est. 1993) 01803 615000 info@swpsl.co.uk www.swpsl.co.uk Established since 1993, South West Plumbing Services promise a high quality, cost effective service for all your plumbing and heating needs, including solar hot water systems, heat pumps, air conditioning units, kitchen and bathroom installations and 24hr emergency helpline.

Registered with GASsafe, OFTEC, CIPHE and recommended

by Which? Trusted Trader. Consistently recommended for their efficiency.

71. D Whitehouse Plumbing and Heating Services 01803 614419 / 07795 323009 d-whitehouse@live.co.uk www.dwhitehouse-plumbandheat.co.uk Gas and oil central heating and boiler repairs, servicing and installations, all plumbing. Worcester accredited installer who can offer 10yr warranty on boilers. OFTEC and GASsafe accredited. David Whitehouse was well recommended as ‘genuine, reasonable’ an ‘honest, good worker’. Prides himself on his neat job, friendly service and reliability.

Don’t accept a quote over the phone! Central Heating installers are professionals who need to visit your house to understand the intricacies of your home and your heating requirements. The cheapest solution in the short term may not be the best solution for your long term needs.

Check that gas installers are on the GASsafe register – a legal requirement. See www.gassaferegister.co.uk for details.

For mains water leaks, see Drains and Drain Cleaning.

See also Solar Energy, also Bathrooms.

For emergency and out of hours response see South West Plumbing Services (feature 70), also A Addicott Plumbing and Heating Services Ltd. (feature 66).

For emergency boiler repairs, see HT Plumbing and Heating (feature 68).

For annual boiler service contracts see South West Plumbing Services (feature 70).

For finance options on new boilers and installations see South West Plumbing Services (feature 70).

66. A Addicott Plumbing and Heating Services Ltd. 01626 862511 / 07946 098137 addicottplumbing@hotmail.com www.addicottplumbing.co.uk For all your plumbing and central heating needs including drains, boilers, gas fires and cookers. Also boiler servicing and chemical power flushing which cleans your central heating system of debris without the need to remove radiators. Alan is proud of his reputation for a friendly polite service which is good value for money. No job too small, GASsafe and Trading Standards ‘Buy With Confidence’ accredited, all work guaranteed. 24hr emergency call outs.

67. Doug Bacchus Plumbing and Heating Services 01803 813046 / 07966 290967 dougbacchusplumbing@gmail.com Friendly GASsafe registered plumber performing all tasks from changing a washer, to a full central heating installation, to renewables: boiler servicing; boiler upgrades; solar hot water; air-source and ground-source heat pumps; OFTEC registered oil heating engineer; oil tank replacements and more.

68. HT Plumbing and Heating 07860 118875 haydn.toms@gmail.com Call Haydn Toms for: all gas and general plumbing; central heating and boiler breakdowns and installations (including emergency response); bathrooms and wetrooms; heat pump installations. All jobs considered. ‘Nice lad, turns up when he says he will, really neat and tidy, cares about his work.’ GASsafe registered.

Remember to tell the businesses you contact that you saw their name in Our Local Expert so they know that it is working for them – as well as for you.

Pressure Washing See Totex – Total Exterior Cleaning (feature 73).

Property Maintenance See Builders, Carpenters, Decorators, Garden Services, Gutter and Downpipe Clearing, Home Maintenance, Handyman.

The businesses in Our Local Expert have been recommended, so you can be sure of a high quality service.

PVC Door and Window Repairs See Glazing Fix (feature 29).

Rats See Pest Control.

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Removals

Roofing

See also Waste Disposal.

See also Builders.

For conservatory warm roofs, see AJ Windows and Glass Ltd. (feature 28).

72. Armstrong and Devon Move

01626 363430 info@devonmove.com www.devonmove.com Local and national house and office moves. Man and van hire, short and long term storage, house clearance services.

Excellent local knowledge, free quotations, over 40 years’ experience, read their impressive reviews on the Which?

Trusted Traders website.

74. Aegis Roofing Contractors Ltd.

01803 617657 / 07715 251993 aegisroofingcontractors@gmail.com www.aegisroofingcontractors.co.uk For all aspects of roofing including: flat roofs, slate, tile, leadwork, fascias, guttering, Velux windows. Full guarantees on new roofs. See gallery of excellent work on their website. Recommended as ‘absolutely and totally professional throughout’, ‘polite, punctual’.

75. Quality Roofing 07866 218279 paulbritton@live.co.uk For roof repairs and re-roofs: slate; tiles and flat roofing.

Flat roofing using EPDM rubber membrane roofing system (long lasting, low maintenance). With over 25 years’ experience, Paul Britton prides himself on being friendly, reliable, honest and competitively priced. Working around Teignmouth, Bishopsteignton, Dawlish and Newton Abbot.

76. N Smale Roofing 01803 392890 / 07971 295537 roofernick75.ns@gmail.com www.nsmaleroofingdevon.co.uk For all aspects of roofing including leadwork, roof repairs, new roofs, maintenance and single-ply rubber roofing.

Nick Smale is City & Guilds qualified, has over 20 years’ experience, and was recommended as ‘hardworking, reliable, takes pride in his work and is highly skilled in his field’. Works with building control on your behalf, helps you understand other elements of your property while scaffolding is in place (chimneys, guttering, etc).

Commercial clients include local schools.

77. Vintage Roofing 01626 202129 / 07528 555508 All types of roofing undertaken: flat roofing; tiling; slating; lead work. Trained in preservation on churches and listed buildings. Bryan Kesby has over 40 years’ experience.

Promising a good job at a fair price. Recommended as ‘hardworking, conscientious, long-experienced, and easy to get on with.’

Armstrong and Devon Move (see above)

Renewable Energy See Solar PV, Battery Storage, EV Charge Points, also Plumbers, also Electricians.

For air conditioning units, heat pumps and solar hot water see South West Plumbing Services (feature 70), also Doug Bacchus Plumbing and Heating Services (feature 67).

Restoration See also Builders, Decorators, Flooring, Carpenters and Joiners.

Roof Cleaning 73. Totex – Total Exterior Cleaning

0800 144 84 94 info@totex-cleaning.co.uk www.Totex-Cleaning.co.uk Revitalise your home’s kerb appeal with Totex’s comprehensive roof cleaning, expert inspection and maintenance. Eliminate moss, algae, and Lichen stains.

Licensed, insured, and trustworthy. Totex has been cleaning roofs since 2014 and have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in all aspects of external cleaning: gutter clearing and cleaning; window cleaning; fascias, soffits and guttering; restoration of decking and fencing; pressure washing for driveway cleaning and sealing; facade cleaning using ‘soft washing’ and steam cleaning (ideal for period properties).

‘Most diligent in his work, extremely pleasant and polite’.

Sash Window Repairs See Ken Brown Decorator (feature 20).

Remember to tell the businesses you contact that you saw their name in Our Local Expert so they know that it is working for them – as well as for you.

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Screeding

Smart Homes

78. Southcoast Liquid Screeding Ltd. 07983 155205 / 07790 739177 info@sclscreeding.co.uk www.sclscreeding.co.uk Ross Jeffcoate is renowned for professionalism, knowledge and experience, his great communication, and his desire to get your screeding job absolutely perfect. Cement-based liquid screed, anhydrite liquid screed, laitance removal (‘cement planing’), underfloor heating installation (electric and water systems). For domestic and commercial projects, Ross works with you and your builder to help you choose the most appropriate product for your preference of drying time, strength and depth requirements. Same-day response to quotation requests, 50+ 5* reviews on Google.

See Morrell Electrical Ltd. (feature 38).

For Smart TV setup see Aerials – TV & Satellite.

Soft Furnishings See Curtains and Blinds, also Flooring and Carpets.

Solar Panel Cleaning See Roof Cleaning.

Solar PV, Battery Storage, EV Charge Points For battery energy storage and EV charge points see MJE Electrical Services (feature 37), also Morrell Electrical Ltd. (feature 38), also Fab Electrics (feature 35).

See also Electricians.

For solar hot water, see Doug Bacchus Plumbing and Heating Services (feature 67).

Staircases See Carpenters and Joiners.

Stone Masons See Abacus Stone Conservation (feature 4).

Storage See Removals.

You can also find Our Local Expert online:

Stoves and Fireplaces See Woodburning Stoves.

Taxis and Executive Travel 79. Exec Airport Transfers

07946 408573 / 07393 297868 info@ExecTransfer.co.uk www.ExecAirportTransfers.co.uk A smart, professional and friendly service for airport/seaport transfers, business travel, wedding cars and more. Take the stress out of travelling – with comfort and refreshment stops bespoke to your requirements. Recommended as: ‘high quality, affordable, flexible to your needs’. Promising a first class service, and excellent value for money, in their E and V Class Mercedes fleet.

Southcoast Liquid Screeding Ltd. (see above)

Security See also Locksmiths, also CCTV, also Electricians.

Septic Tanks and Sewage Treatment See Drain Wizard (feature 31).

Tiles and Tiling

Sheds

See also Decorators, also Home Maintenance.

For manufacture, delivery and installation of good quality garden buildings see Sheds Direct Devon Ltd. (feature 47).

80. Paul Young

07810 807430 p.young30@hotmail.co.uk All floor and wall tiling; kitchens and bathrooms, domestic and commercial. Mosaic, ceramics, natural stone and more using your choice of tiles. Professional, polite and friendly with 12 years’ experience.

Skip Hire See Waste Disposal.

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Timber Preservation See PCM Pest Control (feature 62) also Brixham Damp Proofing (feature 19).

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Tree Surgeons

Waste Disposal

See also Garden Services.

See also Asbestos Solutions Southwest Ltd. (feature 3).

For septic tanks and sewerage see Drains and Drain Cleaning.

81. Treeworks (Est. 2001)

82. Shift Away Waste 07495 514261 shiftawaywaste@gmail.com www.shiftawaywaste.co.uk Construction waste, garden waste, household waste. All kinds of clearances undertaken: office; house; garage; shed; garden; lofts and more. All kinds of demolition undertaken: walls; sheds; greenhouses; garages. All work performed at competitive rates. Fully insured and registered waste carrier. ‘Understanding, clean and tidy.’

For a free quotation, call Ali.

07939 525599 jonbairstow@yahoo.co.uk www.tree-works.com For all your tree surgery needs, Jon Bairstow is NPTC qualified with £10m public liability insurance. All sites left clean and tidy. Tree surgery, stump removal, hedge trimming, landscape design and application, fencing, decking, wood chip and log delivery. A hard grafter who loves his job, Jon Bairstow was recommended as ‘very efficient and courteous’.

Water Supply and Water Leaks (mains) For water mains supply and repairs, see Drains and Drain Cleaning.

Weddings See Photographers, also Celebrants.

Welding See Bay Metal Works (feature 51).

Wetrooms See Kitchens and Bathrooms, also Tiles and Tiling.

WiFi See Aerials, also Electricians, also Computers.

Windows and Doors For sash and wooden windows see Ken Brown Decorator (feature 20).

For PVC double glazing repairs, misted units, broken glass, key cutting and more, see Glazing Fix (feature 29).

See also Double Glazing and Conservatories, also Carpenters and Joiners.

Jon Bairstow of Treeworks (see above)

You can also find Our Local Expert online:

Turfing For turfing and astro turf, see Hares Landscapes (feature 49).

See Garden Services.

Window Cleaners

TVs and TV Repairs

See Totex – Total Exterior Cleaning (feature 73).

See Aerials – TV and Satellite.

Wood Flooring and Wood Floor Restoration

Tyres and Exhausts

See Carpenters and Joiners, also Flooring and Carpets.

See Garages.

Woodburning Stoves

Underfloor Heating

See Torbay Carpet Cleaning (feature 12).

Make sure your Woodburning Stove installer has experience and is registered with a government-recognised Competent Person scheme for the industry like HETAS. Keep the approval certificate – it shows your stove installation complies to building safety rules and regulations. If you decide to sell your house in the future and you don’t have this, it could hold up or even stop the sale of your house.

Wardrobes

For installation only, see LSJD (feature 2).

See Plumbers.

For floor screeding see Southcoast Liquid Screeding Ltd. (feature 78).

Upholstery Cleaning

See Carpenters and Joiners.

Woodworm

Washing Machine Repairs

See PCM Pest Control (feature 62), also Brixham Damp Proofing (feature 19).

See Domestic Appliance Repairs.

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