• www.dream-tiques.co.uk

    Antiques and mid-century pieces.

    Karen was a pleasure to deal with. She brought my grandma’s chairs back to life and found us a lovely table.

    A fantastic job at an excellent price!

    from Lyndsey (Oct, 2023)

  • Washercare

    www.washercare.co.uk
    01332 556593

    from Cathy T + Niki G

    Appliance Medic

    www.theappliancemedic.co.uk
    01332 470990

    Very professional and courteous and knows his job well.

    Specialises in Neff but other ovens also in scope.

    from Laura B (2022)

  • Austins Kitchens

    www.austinskitchens.com
    07971 194387

    Bathroom was done about 10 years ago and kichen last year.
    He is polite and hard working and has done excellent work in my house. Would happily recommend.

    from Susie K (June, 2024)

  • Broadway Bike Services

    262 Broadway
    07798 652770

    Jim Lacy’s cycle repair service is excellent. Very quick and the price was so reasonable. My old bike has been given a new lease of life!

    from Isobel (March 2024)

  • Chaddesden Furniture & Carpets

    www.carpetsderby.co.uk

    A family firm, great value for money and every carpet they’ve fitted for me has lasted so well.

    from Diana B

  • Derby Sweep

    07754 857957

    from Kerri W

  • Rachael’s Secret Tearoom

    www.rachaelssecrettearoom.co.uk
    07931 611485

    Supply afternoon tea with vintage china or picnic/afternoon tea food

    from Laura T (Jan 2024)

  • Ollie

    07498 374540

    Ollie came to unblock our drains and was helpful and didn’t waste any time on the job.

    He left the area neat and tidy and is reasonably priced.

    Would highly recommend

    from Michelle & Pete (Dec 2023)

  • JH Electrical

    https://jhelectrical.co.uk
    01509 557583

    Very good service!

    from Sarah H


    Raynors Electrical Services

    raynorselectricalservices@gmail.com

    Ian is highly recommended

    from Josie at the Creaky Floorboard

    description

  • Ascot Fencing

    https://ascotfencingderby.co.uk
    01332 361368

    from Dorothy N (2022)

  • Gary Gough Tiling Ltd

    07971 022863

    Tiler specialising in Minton Floor Repair.

    from Jude S

  • Paul Downes

    01332 609140/07792 962129

    Lives in Six Streets. Lovely guy

    from JennyD

    Russell Fountain

    07896 866238

    Highly recommend him as a gardener

    from Ken & Jenny


    Betel Gardens

    https://www.betelgardens.co.uk

    Fitted sleepers in our garden several years ago, were highly professional and did an excellent job. They are a national charity who teach landscape gardening skills to people who have struggled with addiction and homelessness. Friends in Derby have used their services too and have been very happy with their work.

    from Cathy (2022)

Please get in touch if a Trade Recommendation is out of date or if you have one to be added.

  • Horizon Plumbers
    01332 691105

    Did our gas boiler

    from Sam V

    Roberts Gas & Heating
    01332 728360 or 07897 701813.

    We’ve had excellent work on our boiler carried out by Tom Roberts. Very happy to keep your old boiler going if it makes economic sense and searches hard for spare parts which may not be easily available. Installs new heating systems.

    from Cathy

    Andrew Sherratt
    07968 286708

    He came round quickly to check it even though it was just a small job. And fitted it in the next day.  I recommend him – super personable

    from Brett L

    R&R Pumbing & Heating Derby Ltd

    01332 554883/ 07905 364694

    rrplumbingheating@yahoo.co.uk

    Richard regularly services our boiler and gas fires. He has fitted a new radiator, new taps and replaced the waste pipe for our washing machine. He even came out on a Sunday to replace a leaking lead pipe in the kitchen ceiling.

    from Jane G (Nov 2022)

    PlumbRite Ltd

    martyndmoore@gmail.com
    07966 162145/ 01332 552485

    Martyn Moore has just replaced our boiler, hot water tank and pump for our very outdated heating system. He updated other aspects of the system resulting in a far superior product. 

    He is pleasant, competent and extremely conscientious with an eye for detail. His pricing is fair and transparent. What more could we ask? We can certainly recommend him.

    from Irene B. (Feb 2023)

  • Jane Hives

    janewad@hotmail.com

    Fantastic eye for making an impact and great to work with.

    from Diana B

  • Gutter Pro

    https://www.gutterpro.co.uk/gutter-cleaning-derby/
    07470 735232/ 01332 895069

    Ed did a very efficient and tidy job unblocking my gutters and took before and after photos.

    from Jenny D

  • MWalker

    www.mwhms.co.uk
    07506 444574

    Work done includes plumbing, flooring, tiling, electrical, shelving, decorating, guttering, water butts, locks, stud walls, curtain rods …

    Mike was prompt and dealt with the task at hand and was very pleasant to deal with

    from Alf F (May 2022)

    Mr Walker completed all the small tasks I had for him. He is a very good worker and a gentleman as well.

    from Jessica (Sept 2022)

  • Premier Security Derby

    Phil Tivey - 01332 833837

    Phil fixed my house alarm. Would highly recommend Phil for all kinds of home and car security

    from Jean B.

  • Phillip Moss

    dpmoss34@gmail.com  
    07538 959450

    Phil conducted the funeral service for our mother. He worked very closely with us to put together the service and eulogy that we wanted. A friend said afterwards that it felt like a very personal service.

    from Mike P (Aug 2022)

  • Neville Brothers

    nevillebrothers@btinternet.com

    Very highly recommended esp for woodwind - often busy so you may have to wait

    from Vicky (2022)

  • Archtop Joinery

    http://www.archtopjoinery.co.uk
    01629 826638

    Kitchens, doors and sash windows made.

    Excellent quality. Small firm based near Wirksworth

    from Cathy T

    D Daniel Joinery

    d_daniel008@hotmail.com
    01773742715/ 07946151779

    (1) Big recommendation! Two kitchens, many doors, bespoke fitted storage and more!

    from Laura R

    (2) Has worked for quite a few people in the Six Streets area. A time-served carpenter/joiner, majoring in complex and specialized joinery.

    from Isabel (June2022)

    Craig Fletcher

    https://www.theworkshopderby.co.uk
    07889 797530

    Craig also works at The Workshop so can contact him via there too.

    Recommended for fitted units/shelving

    from Jen S

    James Marley Carpentry and Joinery Services

    https://www.facebook.com/p/James-Marley-Carpentry-Joinery-Services-100057417881119/

    01332 558464/ 07971 227665

    James has fitted a new front door, surround and glazing, new interior doors and replaced a broken spindle to match the original ones on the stairs. He replaced a rotten joist and floorboards below the Minton tiled hall floor near the front door, gaining access via a confined space in the cellar.

    from Jane G (Nov 2022)

  • Bernard Toon 

    https://toonslocksmiths.co.uk
    01332 233425

    by Frankie S  (Jan 2024)

  • JW Joinery

    http://www.jwjoinery.co.uk/loft-conversion

    Having used many builders/joiners in my time, this team exceeded all expectations!
    They specialise in what you’re planning.

    from Kellan and also Lucy & Elly

    A7 Loft Conversions

    www.a7conversions.co.uk

    Couldn’t fault them to be honest. I was sceptical about builders in general before work commenced, now thoroughly recommend them

    from Lesley

    Construction Design Consultancy

    www.cdsconsulting.co.uk
    0115 922 9491

    Completed our loft conversion and kitchen extension

    from Ian M

    Structural Engineer/ Surveyor

    Andy Hudson

    andy@hudsonstructuraldesign.co.uk
    07596 258286

    from Chris D

  • Derbyshire Mortgage Services

    Michelle Woolley
    01332 554098

    MIchelle has always been fantastic at arranging our mortgage for us, whether we’ve moved, needed to renew or to sort our buy-to-let. Always recommend her to family and friends who also speak very highly of the service she provides.

    from Julie (Aug 2023)

  • Ovens 1st Cleaning

    Mark
    https://www.ovens1stcleaning.co.uk
    07714 319723

    from Amanda (Oct 2023)

    Oven Clean

    https://www.ovenclean.com/professional-oven-cleaner/david-dickinson/

    David Dickinson was great!

    from Rachel (Oct 2023)

  • Kevin Haslam

    07835 734602

    Highly recommended

    from Bel H

    Jeff

    07941 185182

    (1) Brilliant and great value for money!

    from Jenna N

    (2) Jeff did a great job. He was super clean and tidy and he completed the job in record time and at a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend him.

    from Isabel (Nov 2023)

    Brush Strokes

    Dave Layton
    07885 367418

    We were delighted with the painting job that Dave did for our hall, stairs and landing. His communication with us was excellent. Neat & tidy job. We would highly recommend him.  

    from Linda (Aug 2023)

  • Ryan from PDS

    07984 108210

    British Sign Language qualified!

    Peter

    07814 434259

    A really good plasterer and he is local too.

    from Elly S & Dilafruz E

  • Andrew Sherratt

    07968286708

    (1) He came round quickly to check it even though it was just a small job. And fitted it in the next day.  I recommend him – super personable.

    from Brett L

    (2) came out at short notice to deal with plumbing problems, fixed them and charged a v reasonable amount

    from Nick W

    (3) Fitted new shower and sorted out some taps. We will definitely call him again when we need a plumber as he is very personable. An excellent communicator with reasonable prices and tidy!

    from Julia F

    (4) Previously used Andrew to replace taps, now had a great response from him in an emergency. Came at very short notice at a very busy time and replaced a section of leaking pipework. Many thanks to him.

    from Graheme

    (5) Recommend Andrew Sherrat as plumber, did a particularly difficult job in our house a while ago.

    from Des

    (6) Also recommended by Catharine F


    The No. 1 Ladies’ Plumbing Agency

    01332 361930/ 07792 106564

    Sam did an excellent job for me.  She responded promptly to my communications in the lead up to the job.  She was very efficient and pleasant and completed the job efficiently and with the minimum of fuss.  I am pleased to recommend her. 

    from Jenny (March 2022)

    Dial a Rod

    Steve
    01332 290000
    www.dial-a-rodltd.co.uk

    Replaced original drainage at rear of the property, put surface drainage channels in patio and replaced a leaking gully which was causing rainwater to leak into the cellar. All work completed within the time specified and everything left neat and tidy at the end of the working day, with all rubbish removed. 

    from Jane G (Nov 2022)

  • Easy Move

    www.easymoveofderby.com

    They moved us in the middle of the “Beast from the East” from Derby to Devon. True pros and great value for money

    from Jenna N (2018)

    Man with a Van

    ‘Dan with a Van’
    07568 147339

    (1) Lovely fellow...

    from Dave M

    (2) Dan moved a loft full of my daughter’s possessions from my house to Oxford. The stairs to my loft are a bit tortuous but Dan coped with them with ease. He was very good at communicating before the job and was, as Dave M says, ‘a lovely fellow’ very friendly and helpful and a pleasure to do business with.

    from Jenny D (November 2023)

  • Ark Roofing

    Simon
    07830 526271

    We have a flat roof extension that decided to leak 4 days before Christmas. Simon was really responsive and quoted us the next day. He also shuffled his work schedule around to ensure the leak was not prolonged. The roof was repaired between Christmas and new year, with a 25 year guarantee.

    from Debbie (Feb 2023)

    R P Roofing Services

    Ryan
    07751 942203

    Used these guys recently, highly recommended

    from Andy (Dec 2023)


    John Coulbourne, Lawn Building Services

    07712 547482

    As well as roofs, will rebuild walls and work on garden designs! Very much recommended.

    from Margot (Feb 2024)

    CNN Scaffolding

    07931 898771

    Highly recommended

    from Gee N (March 2022)

  • Little Eaton Sewing Bee

    07940 310529 margotn185@hotmail.com

    Alterations, zips, cushions, curtains and more

    from Claire T (April 2022)

  • Derby Tiling Company

    Adam Godber
    01332  381657/ O7762 777406

    Lives locally and will tackle a whole range of jobs!

    from Amanda (Feb 2024)

  • TreeSkills

    https://www.facebook.com/TreeSkills
    07895 847299

    Tom came and took down 2 big trees along with pollarding a number of other trees. He was efficient, safe and the team took away all the rubbish.

    from Debbie & John (Feb 2023)

  • TV Hospital

    01332 773131

    LG TV repaired at about 1/3 cost of buying new

    from Tom (Feb 2022)

    Abbey Aerials

    https://www.abbeyaerials-derby.co.uk
    07970 866812

    I recommend this TV aerial company.

    from Matt (March 2022)

  • Luke from Belxo Waste

    @blexowaste on Instagram and Facebook
    07572 050244

    Removes and recycles rubble and garden waste at low prices. Friendly hardworking. Licenced with the Environment Agency.

    from Patrick W

  • Kedleston Windows

    www.kedlestonwindows.co.uk

    (1) Created a whole new window in existing frontage. They did a good job with matching against existing window. The brickwork and stonework very neat.

    from Pete H.


    Derwent Windows & Doors

    http://www.derwentwindows.co.uk/ 01773 747456

    Excellent uPVC replacement sash windows

    from Niki G

    Doors and Windows Direct

    info@doorsandwindowsdirect.co.uk
    07940 549143

    Andy did a fantastic job fitting sash double glazing and French doors for us. He runs a small local company and uses the same windows as some of the bigger companies but at a much more reasonable price. Service was great from start to finish. See 13 Wheeldon for a sneak preview!

    from Jon H (June 2022)

  • Made for Shade

    Mike Harding
    07770311749

    Has done ours and several others in the area. Excellent work and a lovely family firm.

    from Cathy T

  • Wood burner stove installation

    Please note new stringent maximum emission limits came into force in January 2022. This applies to new stoves.

    ROAR fires

    Lee
    07736650486

    Lee & James did a first class job opening up our fireplace, repointing the brickwork in it (can tile it instead), placing a slate slab below the stove they sourced for us and lining the chimney. Hardworking and tidy too.

    They have a small showroom near Ednaston.

    from Cathy T

    PCD Chimneys

    07585 308731

    Chimney sweeping and Stove installation.
    Really good service and they did a cracking job of our liner and stove installation for a good price. Can't recommend them highly enough.

    from Andy S

Recommendations from your neighbours

All recommendations are given in good faith but cannot guarantee future good service.

The law says that a tradesman or professional has a 'duty of care' towards you and your property; that any price or standard you agree must be honoured, and that, if not agreed in advance, the work must be done to a reasonable standard, at a reasonable cost.

If any goods supplied don't conform to the contract, you're entitled to have them repaired or replaced or to have an appropriate price reduction.

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