Surveyors
246. Benchmark Exeter Ltd. 01392 467836 / 07775 943954 sales @ benchmarksurveys. co. uk www. benchmarksurveys. co. uk For new builds, or if you are adding to your property or landscaping your garden, Benchmark bring commercial and domestic experience of land and hydrographic surveys. Flood risk analysis, boundary surveys, tree surveys, modelling hard-to-access areas and more. Using a laser scanner means Benchmark can capture more information than traditional methods.
247. Andrew Mills Surveyors Chartered Building Surveyors Main Contact: Sean Mills BSc( Hons) MRICS 01395 443499 or 07867 501415 smills @ andrewmillssurveyors. co. uk www. andrewmillssurveyors. co. uk Father and Son practice of RICS Chartered Building Surveyors based in East Devon for over 25 years. Offices in Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton. Experts on buildings / construction. Professional services include:
• Building surveys • Building defects( i. e. cracks, damp etc)
• Building alterations / extensions • Party wall advice
• Planning and building regulations applications Recommended as‘ honest as the day is long.’
Tax and Self-Assessment See Accountancy, Tax and Self-Assesment. Taxis
248. Dean’ s Taxis, Sidmouth. 01395 513022 / 577999 / 513408 deanstaxiservice @ gmail. com Established 1890 in Sidmouth. Pick ups from Newton Poppleford, Sidbury, Tipton St. John, and the rest of East Devon to anywhere in the UK. Current choice of 4 and 6 seat vehicles available.‘ Friendly, polite, patient, dependable and trustworthy’.
Telephone Engineers
249. Phone & Broadband 01392 435727 / 07751 298904 alex @ phoneandbroadband. net www. phoneandbroadband. net Alex Carrah is a communications engineer installing telephone sockets, broadband routers, WiFi. Repairing damaged telephone wiring / sockets. Extending your WiFi coverage.‘ Very professional, nothing’ s too much trouble.’
The businesses in Our Local Expert have been recommended, so you can be sure of a high quality service.
Thatchers
250. Luke Jones Master Thatcher 01395 515861 / 07970 377238 Friendly, hardworking and dependable, with 25 years experience. Works to the highest standards. Member of the National Society of Master Thatchers.
251. Philip White Master Thatcher 01297 35129 / 07830 356241 pcl. 16 @ btinternet. com www. philipwhitethatching. co. uk With 29 years experience, trust Philip White for honest, friendly advice, quality craftsmanship, tidy workmanship and free estimates. Water and wheat reed, ridging and repairs, new work and re-thatching. Member of Devon and Cornwall Master Thatchers Association.
Therapists See Susan M Fishwick( feature 77). Tiles See 4homes Ltd, Sidmouth( feature 196). Tiling See also Bathrooms, Kitchens, Decorators, Home Maintenance.
252. SP Skinner Ceramic Tiling Contractor 01395 488946 / 07970 561799 simonskinns @ aol. com For all types of natural stone, porcelain and ceramic tiling, specialising in traditional styles. Simon Skinner has 16 years experience and is recommended by most local tile showrooms. He is reliable( always returns calls), provides expert advice and offers free no obligation quotes. Debit and major credit cards accepted.
Tree Surgeons
253. East Devon Tree Surgeons 01404 539137 / 07814 014313 eastdevontreesurgeons @ gmail. com www. eastdevontreesurgeons. com All tree and hedge work undertaken, including tree preservation orders / conservation area applications managed on your behalf. Sales of seasoned hardwood logs and wood chip. Competitive pricing with no hidden extras. NPTC qualified staff and fully insured to £ 5,000,000.‘ Very reliable and pleasant, affordable and trustworthy’.
254. Free Range Forestry Call Paddy on 07817 651008 info @ freerangeforestry. com www. freerangeforestry. com The most recommended Tree Surgeons in Our Local Expert! Professional, fully qualified tree firm that provides top quality work. All aspects of tree, hedge work and stump removal carried out. Fully insured to £ 5m.‘ Knowledgeable and understandable’,‘ very friendly, did an excellent job for a competitive price.’‘ left site clean and tidy.’ They also deliver quality seasoned hardwood split logs and kindling.