The Lexden Business Guide

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Figaro Floor Designs is a trusted, family-run business offering high-quality flooring solutions across Essex and Suffolk. Whether you need laminate flooring, luxury vinyl tiles, bespoke flooring, or professional flooring installation services, we deliver exceptional results for both residential and commercial spaces.

Some of the top brands we work with:

Ready to transform your space with quality flooring? Contact us for a free flooring consultation, you can also visit our large showroom in Marks Tey. With Figaro Floor Designs, your flooring vision becomes a reality.

T: 01206 212706 | W: figaroflooring.co.uk | E: flooring@figaroflooring.co.uk

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Meet the team In a professional, friendly business like ours the individuals and personalities behind the company are as important as the publications itself.

Contents

Fuel Services ......................13 Garage Conversions ...........10

Accountants .........................6 Architects ...................... Back

We pride ourselves on high standards and loyalty with the majority of our advertisers and staff being with us for many years over the 25 years journey of the Business Guide Publication.

As we are very proud of our friendly and professional working attitude we would like to share with you the people behind the scene.

Landscaping Services ........15

Block Paving ........................5

Letting Agents ....................11

Boilers & Tanks .....................8

Locksmiths .........................15

Car Detailing .........................9

Mobile Detailing ....................9

Car Valeting ..........................9

Mobile Valeting .....................9

Care Home ...........................8

Mobility Services ...........15,16

Carpentry & Joinery ............10

Newborn Photography .......22

Chimney Sweeps ...............10 Stuart Basham Over 35 years experience in advertising, design, print and marketing offering his experience to the company.

Conservatories ...................23 Design & Print .....................13

Doors .............................22,23

Ear Care..............................14

Laura Basham Laura is PA to the Directors.

Not only is she an integral part of the team but also fronts up our accounts department.

Gary Seaward A long suffering member of the graphics team for over 15 years creating eye-catching designs and artwork.

Opticians ............................17 Patios ...................................5 Photography .......................22 Plumbing & Heating.......17,18 Pressure Washing .................7

Dog Play Centre .................10

Driveways .............................5

Daniel Basham Is literally part of the family team and has a vast technical knowledge and fronts up our signage department.

House Clearance ..................2

Blinds & Shutters ..................6

Carpets & Flooring ............3,9

Lynda Basham Lynda founded The Business Guide over 25 years ago & has continued to offer a high standard of customer care and service.

Glazing Repairs .............22,23

Printing ...............................13 Signage ..............................13 Skip Hire .............................17 Stairlift Services.............15,16

Electrical Services ..............12

Stone Supplies ...................19

Estate Agent ............. Front,11

Tuition .................................20

Fascias & Soffits .................12

Van Hire ..............................21

Fencing ...............................13

Wedding Photography........22

Flooring .............................3,9

Windows ........................22,23

Point Graphics Ltd can accept no responsibility or liability for goods & services advertised in this guide. Point Graphics Ltd are unable to vouch for claims, statements, professional qualifications, trade certifications & membership of trade associations which may be shown on advertisements.

Advertisements used in this booklet may not always correspond exactly with the services or goods offered by the advertiser. Point Graphics Ltd advise users to satisfy themselves as to the exact type of goods or services offered, or qualifications & trade associations held by the business & individuals appearing in the booklet.

The headings used in the booklet are for the purpose of easy reference only & the appearance of a particular heading does not necessarily indicate that the goods or services of the kind suggested by the heading are provided by that business or individual nor that they are legally entitled or professionally qualified to carry on that particular trade, business or profession. It is not the intention of Point Graphics Ltd to promote any of its advertisers as the only organisations available for the area dealing with a particular profession.

This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced or transmitted in whole or part in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher.

Nicky Arnold Nicky is sales & marketing manager. She has worked for us for many years and has played an important role of maintaining the success of The Business Guide.

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CARE HOME

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CAR VALETING AND DETAILING

Get You Car Detailed Make your vehicle look and feel great from the inside out. Protect your asset with a professional and experienced car detailer.

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For more information visit www.unblemished-detailing.co.uk

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CARPETS & FLOORING

COWDRAY CARPET CENTRE Do you want great prices and quality service from your carpet retailer?

We're a well established family business offering unbeatable value and personal customer care

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CARPENTRY & JOINERY

CHIMNEYS

MR ROOTS P RO P E RT Y MAINTENANCE

Our aim is to maximise space/storage in your home.

We have a great eye for creating space whilst still maintaining a great look.

CHIMNEYS Based in Colchester • Chimney Sweeping & Repairs • Birds’ Nests, Pots & Cowls • Stove Repairs & Servicing

BESPOKE BUILT IN WARDROBES/ UNDER STAIR CUPBOARDS & DRAWERS GARAGE CONVERSIONS TEL: 07365 447388 george.basham077@icloud.com

Call: 07484 772747 E: mrrootschimneys@outlook.com M: Mr Roots Chimneys

TIMBER WINDOW RESTORATION

DOG PLAY CENTRE

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Providing a complete range of professional electrical services.

With over 40 years experience in all aspects of electrical installation and maintenance work there are few tasks we are unable to undertake.

We carry out works large and small, ranging from replacing a light switch right up to a full new build design & installation.

Domestic Lighting Domestic Sockets Fusebox | Consumer Units Repairs | Fault Finding Property Rewires (Full and Partial) Kitchen & Bathroom Refurbishment Emergency Callouts Extensions & Loft Conversions

Additional Sockets and Lights Smoke Detectors Security Lighting LED Lighting Cooker and Shower Supplies Outside Power and Lighting CCTV Installation Design and Build Projects

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www.cjspriggselectrical.co.uk FASCIAS & SOFFITS

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FENCING

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You could benefit from our impressive range of design and print products, such as business cards, flyers, posters and forms, along with our great quality signage and display services at competitive prices.

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FUEL SERVICES

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Hearing aid fitting & ongoing treatment / Wax removal.

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We are with your for you entire hearing journey which means:  Comprehensive aftercare packages

Ear health assessments / Hearing aid fitting & ongoing  4 years product guarantee care management / Tinnitus treatment / Wax removal.  Extensive choice of hearing technology

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Whether you are starting on your hearing care journey or are already an existing wearer of hearing aids and looking for additional support, feel free to contact us to talk through your current e the situation and to decide on your next steps.

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 4 years product guarantee  Extensive choice of hearing technology  Unlimited follow-up appointments  Six-monthly reviews  Annual re-testing  Cleaning and maintenance services

LANDSCAPING

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FORD LANDSCAPE SERVICES Established 39 years

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MOBILITY MOBILITY SERVICES

For a truly professional & personal service Contact Mr. Robinson

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LOCKSMITHS

NURSING HOME

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St George’s Nursing Home 18 – 20 Avenue Road Witham • Essex • CM8 2DT Tel: 01376 512258

witham@stgeorgescare.com • Web: www.stgeorgescare.com We Provide All Locksmith Services –Email: Domestic and Commercial LOCKS WINDOWS OPTICI DOORS

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Voted UK’s no.1 Mobility Retailer 2019,

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SIGNS & B

OPTICIANS

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• Boat Names 31 Crouch Street Colchester Essex CO3 3EN 01206 575693 • reception@owenaves.com • www.owenaves.com stuart@pointgraphics.co.uk HIRE SKIP HIRE

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Specialists in Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning 24/7 Emergency Call Outs Boiler Servicing and Installation Air Conditioning Servicing and Installation Bathroom Installations

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Central Heating Installation and Maintenance Central Heating Power Flushing Friendly, Reliable, Cost-Effective

Huge collection of porcelain and natural stone paving on display, held in stock ready for delivery.

Natural Stone Supplies are importers of natural stone paving from around the world. We offer one of the largest ranges of natural stone including sandstone, limestone, granite, slate and travertine as well as massive stocks of porcelain.

Natural Stone Supplies Maldon Road, Tiptree, CO5 0QA

01621 893322 info@naturalstonesuppliesessex.com www.naturalstonesuppliesessex.com Interested in advertising?

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How could tuition help your child?

Confidence, improving subject knowledge, understanding the exams and the strategies to maximise marks.

Tuition from experienced specialists with extensive examination experience.

What we offer…

GCSE and KS3 Maths / English / Science Primary and Year 7 English / Maths, 11+ Call Jo on 07734 086933 • email joanna@conexustuition.co.uk

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01206 576641 • info@alltransautos.co.uk

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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Chloe Young is a friendly and compassionate photographer specialising in natural, emotive images.

From cosy newborn sessions in your own home to documentary style wedding photography and everything in-between.

Chloe offers a personal service from enquiry to the delivery of your images ensuring you have the best experience.

@chloeyoungphotography

chloe@chloeyoungphotography.co.uk

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WINDOWS & DOORS

A. G. GLASS WINDOWS, DOORS, GLASS & GLAZING A family run business since 2005

Solid wood composite doors Emergency repairs Misted units replaced Glass cut while you wait Fascias, soffits & guttering Aluminium secondary glazing Free quotations 22 Benfield Way, Braintree CM7 3YS Phone: 01376 323700 | Email: a.g.glass@btconnect.com

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PVC Windows Composite Doors Orangeries Fascias & Soffits

Aluminium Bi-folds Conservatories Roof Lanterns Repairs & Parts

Outstanding Quality at an Unbeatable Price sales@diamond-windows.co.uk www.diamond-windows.co.uk For a FREE Quote Call: 01621 859131 Interested in advertising?

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CHARTERED ARCHITECTS AND ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGISTS

Duncan Clark & Beckett Ltd (DC&B) are a RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice located in central Colchester.

We are probably the oldest practice in the region, having been established in 1908 by Mr Duncan Clark and have continuously provided services to our clients for over 100 years.

We work across all sectors of the built environment, with private clients, small developers, charities, schools and housing associations, on projects ranging in size from small domestic extensions to large commercial and housing schemes.

We are a small design office offering all our clients a professional, consistent and personalised service.

12A William's Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TS T: 01206 578732 E: mail@dcbarchitects.co.uk 24 www.dcbarchitects.co.uk

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