Recommends from Your Neighbours
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Antique Furniture Restoration * Appliance Repairs * Bike Repair * Carpet Fitting * Catering* Chimney Sweep * Cleaners * Drain Unblocking * Electrical Services * Fencing * Flooring * Gardeners/Landscaping* Gas & Heating * Graphic Design * Gutters * Hairdressing * Handyman/ Home Maintenance* Home Security* Humanist Celebrant * Instrument Repair * Joiners * Locksmith* Loft Conversion * Metal Recycling * Mortgage Advice * Nursery Plants * Oven Cleaning * Painters * Plasterers * Plumbers * Removals * Roofers * Scaffolding * Seamstress * Sewing Machine Repairs * Stained Glass * Tiler * Tree Surgeon* TV Aerial/Repairs * Waste Removal * Windows * Window Shutters * Wood Stove Installation
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Antique Furniture Repairs
Dream-tiques - www.dream-tiques.co.uk
Also 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. She did a fantastic job at an excellent price.
from Lyndsey (Oct 2023)
Appliance Repairs
Washercare
01332 556 593
From Cathy T and Niki G
Appliance Medic
Derby 01332 470990
very professional, knows his job well and most courteous. specialises in Neffs but other ovens fine
from Laura B (April 22)
Bike Repair/ Servicing
Broadway Bike Services
Jim is very local at 262 Broadway
Just wanted to say that Jim Lacy's cycle repair service is excellent. Very quick (next day quick) and the price was so reasonable. My old bike has been given a new lease of life!
from Isobel (March 2024)
Carpet Fitting
Chaddesden Furniture & Carpets www.carpetsderby.co.uk
A family firm, great value for money and every carpet they’ve done for me has lasted so well
From Diana B
Chimney Sweep
Derby Sweep
07754 857957
From Kerri W
Catering
Rachael’s Secret Tearoom
07931 611485 www.rachaelssecrettearoom.co.uk
Supply afternoon tea with vintage china or picnic/afternoon tea food
by Laura T (January 2024)
Cleaners
www.brightandbeautifulhome.co.com
From Keeley R
Drain Unblocking
Ollie
Today we had 'Ollie' come and unblock our drains.
He was helpful and didn't waste any time on the job.
He left the area neat and tidy.
Reasonably priced.
Would highly recommend.
He can be contacted on 07498374540
from Michelle & Pete Dec 2023
Electrical Services
Raynor Electrical Services
www.raynorselectricalservices.co.uk
Ian was recommended by Josie at the Creaky Floorboard
Greens Electrical Services
info@greenselectricalservices.co.uk
highly recommended by Jo B
carried out some not straightforward electrical work quickly and efficiently and charged a very fair amount
excellent work on small making good job
from Nick W, Niki G and Ralph F
JH Electrical
07917 469012
Email: contact@jhelectrical.co.uk
Very good service says Sarah H
Fencing
AF Fencing
https://ascotfencingderby.co.uk/installation/
Recommended by Dorothy N (Feb2022)
Flooring
Gary Gough Tiling Ltd
07971 022863
Tiler specialising in Minton Floor Repair.
from Jude S
Gardeners
Russell Fountain
07896866238 Highly recommend him as a gardener
from Ken & Jenny
Paul Downes
01332 609140/07792 962129 Lives in Six Streets. Lovely guy
from JennyD
Betel Gardens
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.
http://www.betelgardens.co.uk/
from Cathy (July 2022)
Gas & Heating Engineers
Horizon Plumbers
01332 691105
did our gas boiler
From Sam V
Roberts Gas & Heating
01332 728360 or 07897 701813.
from Cathy
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.
Andrew Sherratt
07968286708
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
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.
Recommended by Jane G (Nov 2022)
PlumbRite Ltd
https://plumbriteservicesltd.co.uk/
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 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)
Graphic Design
Jane Hives
fanastic eye for making an impact, great to work with
from Diana B
The Apple Yard rebranded as
If you like this site, they did it! Really lovely people. Also graphic design.
from Diana B
Gutters
‘Stewart Preece has now left the area and Ed has taken over and works under the GutterPro franchise.
Ed did a very efficient and tidy job unblocking my gutter and took before and after photos.
Tel: 07470 735232 / o1332 895069’
from Jenny D
Hairdressing
Renee - Vidal Sassoon trained
07538080920
from Jenny D
Handyman/Home Maintenance
MWalker
Work done includes plumbing, flooring, tiling, electrical, shelving, decorating, guttering, water butts, locks, stud walls, curtain rods …
07506 444574 www.mwhms.co.uk
Mike was prompt 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)
Home Security
Premier Security Derby: Phil Tivey, Tel:01332 833837 who fixed my house alarm. Would highly recommend Phil for all kinds of home and car security
from Jean B.
Humanist Celebrant
Phillip Moss
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.
Email : dpmoss34@gmail.com Mobile : 07538959450
From Mike P (Aug 2022)
Instrument Repairs
Neville Brothers
Very highly recommended esp for woodwind - often busy so you may have to wait
https://en-gb.facebook.com/nevillemusical/
From Vicky (Sept 2022)
Joiners
Archtop Joinery
tel:01629 826638
http://www.archtopjoinery.co.uk
Kitchens made and Doors - also Sash Windows.
Excellent quality. Small firm based near Wirksworth
from Cathy T
D Daniel Joinery
big recommendation-2 kitchens, many doors, bespoke fitted storage and more!
From Laura R
and Isabel (June2022)
has worked for quite a few people in Six Streets area, a time served carpenter/joiner, majoring in complex and specialized joinery.
Craig Fletcher
07889 797530
also works at The Workshop so can contact him
recommend him for fitted units/shelving
from Jen S
James Marley Carpentry and Joinery Services
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.
Recommended by Jane G (Nov 2022)
Locksmith
Bernard Troon https://toonslocksmiths.co.uk/
01332 233425
by Frankie S (Jan 2024)
Loft Conversion
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 0115 922 9491. www.cdsconsulting.co.uk
for our loft conversion and kitchen extension
From Ian M
Structural engineer / surveyor
Andy Hudson. andy@hudsonstructuraldesign.co.uk 07596 258286
from Chris D
Metal Recycling
Ashley 07446350985 free scrap metal collection service
from Brian L
Mortgage Advice
Derbyshire Mortgage Services
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”.
Michelle Woolley tel: 01332 554098
from Julie (Aug 2023)
Nursery - plants
Meynell Langley Garden Centre
http://www.meynell-langley-gardens.co.uk/
Fantastic plants and lovely service.
from Chris N (Aug 2020)
Oven Cleaning
Mark can be reached on 07714 319723 or by email mark@ovens1stcleaning.co.uk
from Amanda (Oct 2023)
David Dickinson was great!
from Rachel (Oct 2023)
Painters
Kevin Haslam
07835 734602
Highly recommended
From Bel H
Jeff
07941 185182
Brilliant and great value for money
From Jenna N
Jeff did a great job. He was super clean and tidy, he completed the job in record time and at a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend him.
Isabel (Nov 2023)
Brush Strokes
Dave Layton
+447885367418
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)
Plasterers
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
Plumbers
Andrew Sherratt
07968286708
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
came out at short notice to deal with plumbing problems, fixed them and charged a v reasonable amount
Nick W
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! Julia F
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. Graheme
Recommend Andrew Sherrat as plumber, did a particularly difficult job in our house a while ago. Des
Also recommended by Catharine F
The No. 1 Ladies’ Plumbing Agency
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.
01332 361930/ 07792 106564
from Jenny (March 2022)
Dial a Rod
Steve, 01332 290000
Replaced original drainage at rear of the property, put surface drainage channels in patio and replaced a leaking gully which was causing rain water 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.
Recommended by Jane G (Nov 2022)
Removals
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
lovely fellow...
from Dave M
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.
Jenny D (November 2023)
Roofers
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)
Roofers
John Coulbourne, Lawn Building Services
07712547482
As well as roofs, will rebuild walls and work on garden designs! Very much recommended.
by Margot (Feb 2024)
Scaffolding
CNN Scaffolding 07931 898771
from Gee N (March 2022)
Seamstress
Little Eaton Sewing Bee
07940 310529 margotn185@hotmail.com
Alterations, zips, cushions, curtains and more
from Claire T (April 2022)
Sewing Machine Repairs
Andrew’s Sewing Machines 07748 944716
Just had my sewing machine mended by an enthusiastic and competent engineer
Highly recommended by Linda P (Feb 2022)
Stained Glass Panel
www.harlequinstainedglass.co.uk
07932 676 805
Paul replied very quickly after inital email of damaged front door leaded stained glass panel with an estimate and time frame.
Kept to that - 2 weeks to restore the panel (temporary glass fitted in between). Lovely workmanship - colour matched some replacement glass well. Very tidy too.
from Rachel (March 2022)
Tiler
01332 381657
O7762 777406
Adam Godber of Derby Tiling Company lives locally and will tackle a whole range of jobs!
Recommended by Amanda (Feb 2024)
Tree Surgeon
TreeSkills 07895 847299
https://www.facebook.com/TreeSkills/
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 Aerial/Repairs
TV Hospital 01332 773131 DE23 8UJ
LG TV repaired at about 1/3 cost of buying new
from Tom (Feb 2022)
I recommend this TV aerial company. Abbey Aerials 07970 866812
https://www.abbeyaerials-derby.co.uk/
From Matt (March 2022)
Waste Removal
Luke from Belxo Waste
07572 050244 @blexowaste on Instagram and Facebook
Removes and recycles rubble and garden waste at low prices. Friendly hardworking. Licenced with the Environment Agency.
From Patrick W
Windows
Kedleston Windows www.kedlestonwindows.co.uk
created a whole new window in existing frontage, they did a good job with matching against existing window. The brickwork and stonework very neat.
Pete H.
They also did 56 Park Grove – take a look at the wooden sash boarders.
Derwent Windows & Doors
Excellent uPVC replacement sash windows
http://www.derwentwindows.co.uk/ 01773 747456
Niki G
Doors and Windows Direct
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!
07940 549143, info@doorsandwindowsdirect.co.uk
Jon H (June 2022)
Window Shutters
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 & 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. Contact details: 07736650486 (Lee)
From Cathy T
PCD Chimneys
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
07585 308731