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. . . Garages, Car Servicing and Tyres (continued) Knowle Garage Knowle, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6AL 01395 445327 Recommended for their total honesty in favour of the customer and not themselves. ‘They are not in the most convenient location for me but that is outweighed by the trust I place in their work.’ Car servicing, MOTs, tyres and exhausts for all makes and models. From top of the range cars to repairing lawnmowers and even welding up garden gates. Local collection and delivery including Budleigh and Exmouth. 138. Thorn Coachworks for Car Body Repairs Unit 3, Thorn Business Park, Salcombe Regis, Sidmouth, EX10 0JH 01395 514977 [email protected] For dings, dents, scratches and resprays to cars and vans. All insurance work undertaken, free estimates. Free courtesy cars available (including vans for trades) and a convenient local collection service. Thorn Coachworks were recommended as ‘good, local and friendly’. 139. Tipton Garage Tipton St John, Sidmouth, EX10 0AF 01404 812091 [email protected] www.tiptongarage.co.uk For servicing, MOTs and diagnostics, loyal customers love the ‘first class service’ from this small family run business. Motor sport enthusiasts also come here from across the South West, partly for the (4x4) rolling road. 137. Garden Buildings For timber buildings and benches made from your own trees see Wildwood Trees and Timber (feature 241). See also Timber Framed Buildings, Sheds, Garden Centres. Sheds Direct Devon Ltd. Extensive display site at: Wards Cross, Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3DB 01404 823610 [email protected] www.shedsdirectdevon.co.uk Good quality garden buildings delivered and installed in your garden on an agreed date. Sheds, summer houses, workshops, garages, garden offices, hobby rooms or any other garden buildings, built to your specification. Price includes 1yr warranty on all work. Call for free brochure. ‘Excellent service.’ 140. Sheds Direct (see above) Garden Centres Kings Garden and Leisure Higher Hulham Road, Exmouth, EX8 5DZ 01395 271911 Stowford, Sidmouth EX10 0NA 01395 516142 [email protected] www.kingsgardenandleisure.co.uk Much-loved family run garden centres in Exmouth and Sidmouth set in picturesque surroundings. Recommended not just for their wide range of plants, customer service and friendly expert advice, but also for their restaurants serving homemade food using fresh local ingredients. Also specialising in furniture (outdoor and indoor) with deliveries to most areas. Great gift shops, free parking, open 7 days per week. 141. Win £50 to spend at Kings Garden Centre in our reader competition (see inside back cover). Garden Design See Natural Habitat Design (feature 156). Garden Machinery For heavy landscaping and earth-moving see Groundworks and Excavation also Garden Services. Garden Kit 2 The Old Sawmills, Hawkerland Road, Colaton Raleigh, EX10 0HP 01395 567514 [email protected] www.gardenkit.co.uk Sales and service of garden machinery: strimmers and lawn mowers to garden tractors. All work fully insured and guaranteed. Collection service for larger machines in local area. Recommended for ‘absolutely brilliant service’. 143. MNR Mowers Unit 6-8 Devonshire Court, Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton, EX14 1SB 01404 548300 [email protected] www.mnrmowers.co.uk Sales, service and spares for all types of garden machinery with all work guaranteed. Collection and delivery service throughout East Devon. Recommended for their technical knowledge, helpfulness and reasonable prices. 142. Garden Services, Gardening, Landscaping more overleaf See also Home Maintenance, Fencing, Tree Surgeons, Sheds, Driveways, Brickwork, Bricklaying and Brick Walls. For artificial grass see also Surface It Solutions (feature 104). For heavy landscaping and earth-moving see also Groundworks and Excavation. For problems with Moles see Elephant Pest Control (feature 192). Rejuvenate tired fencing by cleaning it – ask Extra Hands Outdoor Cleaning (feature 170). Cheaper is not necessarily better. Low quotes and unrealistic prices cannot be achieved without cutting corners or by charging the customer more than originally quoted. All the businesses in Our Local Expert have been recommended for good quality service and value for money. A & D Tree and Garden Services 01395 263484 / 07766 557522 [email protected] Father and son team who pride themselves on being reliable, trustworthy and competitively priced. 17 years experience performing all aspects of landscaping, hedge reduction, tree pruning, fencing, fence repairs and more. Registered to take your waste away. Recommended for ‘high standards of workmanship and professionalism at reasonable prices’. 145. Guy Bennett Landscaping 01395 577753 / 07792 520089 [email protected] Garden landscaping including: decking; patios; walling; fencing; turfing; and hedge trimming. High standards of work. Guy is very punctual and always leaves your premises tidy. Free quotations, happy to show portfolio of work. 146. Blooming Gardens, Sturdy Fencing 01395 576966 / 07934 565538 [email protected] www.bloominggardenssturdyfencing.com Planting, pruning, trimming, mowing, weeding or fencing repair/installation: as a one off or on a regular basis Julian offers a professional, personally tailored service for your gardens’ needs. With Public Liability Insurance and clear DBS check. Reasonable and competitive rates. ‘He worked miracles in a short period of time’. 147. CGS Grounds Maintenance 07548 776222 [email protected] www.CGSgroundsMaintenance.co.uk CGS work on larger grounds and developments. Clearance; grounds maintenance; weed control; mowing; hedge cutting; fencing; tree pruning; landscaping and more. One off or regular work. Well recommended as ‘knowledgeable, hardworking, personable and polite’. Fully insured service. Free quotations. 148. CP Landscaping 01395 513879 / 07500 003847 [email protected] Colin and his nephew Mike run this friendly local family business performing landscape design and construction, as well as garden overhauls. Experience includes: ponds and water features; driveways and patios; decking and turfing; tree pruning. Colin talks through what you want, using 39 years’ experience to offer practical solutions. All work to a high standard, fully guaranteed for long lasting enjoyment of your garden. Insured to £5m. Established for 30 years. 149. DMS Landscaping and Fencing 01404 43205 / 07702 694488 [email protected] Offering fencing, patios, and all your garden construction needs, Dale Spiller of Honiton was recommended to us as ‘a perfectionist who is very professional, polite and courteous’. A friendly service, tidy and efficient with excellent workmanship. Ask to see Dale’s portfolio of work and references. 144. Fencing and Hedging from Partridge Hill Farm 07986 175612 [email protected] Benjamin Upchurch is RHS and BHHA qualified for domestic fencing and hedges. Ideal for dog proofing gardens, horse fencing, garden screening, garden hedge trimming and tree pruning. Happy with awkward terrains other contractors turn down. ‘Very quick, fair price, totally professional’. 151. Greenscape 01395 442044 / 07928 337735 [email protected] www.greenscapeeastdevon.co.uk The most recommended landscapers in our guide. John Paver’s team offer a full landscape service including design, construction, consultancy and maintenance. John personally designs and builds all his projects. Accredited by the Association of Professional Landscapers and Trustmark Approved. ‘Simply the best tradesperson who has worked at my house.’ ‘The end result is stunning’. 150. For landscaping, fencing, decking and patio materials at competitive prices, with friendly, knowledgeable service to home owners and free delivery see Smart Build (feature 47) Hazelwood Gardencare and Contractors 01395 519443 / 07925 388997 [email protected] Facebook: ‘Hazelwood Gardencare’ 17 years’ experience of earthmoving, garden landscaping, clearance, patios, paths, driveways and decking. Hazelwood use their own machinery to minimise costs to you, using certified drivers. No job too big or small for this established, skilled team, including major groundworks, footings and woodland clearance. Full tree surgery service also available. Free quotations and advice given from friendly Chris Harwood. Written testimonials available, fully insured to £5m. See excellent gallery on Facebook. 153. Headon Construction and Landscapes 07867 882335 [email protected] Facebook: ‘HeadonConstruction’ Keen and hardworking for patios, paths, driveways, fencing, decorative gravel, retaining walls, landscaping, earth moving and building works. ‘Communication was good, really pleasant lads, did the job very well’. See impressive gallery on their Facebook page. 154. Leaf Garden Services Rayna: 07709 065273 / Kirsten: 07970 314234 [email protected] www.LeafGardenServices.co.uk Female gardeners providing professional, friendly garden services: garden design, soft landscaping, weeding, pruning, mowing, hedge trimming, garden maintenance and more. RHS and City and Guilds qualified, members of the Gardeners Guild. ‘Very impressed by their knowledge, diligence and skill.’ 152. More recommended Garden Services overleaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .