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Brickwork, Bricklaying, Brick Walls See also Richard Higham and Son (feature 34). Abacus Stone Conservation 01392 879824 / 07825 698507 [email protected] www.abacusstoneconservation.co.uk With experience from working for English Heritage, David Cornick specialises in the repair to listed and historic properties. Traditional lime mortar repointing, lime rendering, lime plastering, architectural stone masonry, cob repairs, stone walling, brick repairs, advice and consultation. See excellent website for portfolio. 21. The Masonry Medic – East Devon Brickwork 07870 148526 [email protected] A true specialist and enthusiast in brickwork, Matt Bavington, the Masonry Medic, works in Sidmouth and surrounding areas. He has built on his City and Guilds qualification with experience of different brick systems from around the world. Matt can repair walls and arches sometimes by replacing single bricks, re-pointing, or repairing damaged mortar, allowing you to keep the original character or improve the aesthetics of your brickwork. Internal and external, including stonework, flint stone- walling, patios and paths. Also old traditional lime mortar, pointing and rendering. Recommended as ‘excellent’. 22. James Morris Specialist Brickwork 01395 578535 / 07861 667860 [email protected] www.specialist-brickwork.co.uk For all wet trades at sensible prices from a fully qualified professional. Brickwork, brick walls, rendering, plastering, pointing, laying slabs and more, throughout East Devon. Free estimates, no job too large or small. James Morris has been well recommended by customers and tradesmen alike as ‘very reliable’, ‘skilled’. 23. Oldburys Building Restorations Build . Restore . Maintain 01395 262200 / 07766 795357 [email protected] www.Oldburys.com Lime mortar restoration, repointing and wall conservation to the standard required by National Trust and English Heritage properties. Also damp treatment sympathetic to older properties using non-chemical methods. CSCS Heritage Gold Skills Card holders. 20. Bridal Wear See County Couture, Sidmouth (feature 100). Broadband See Phone & Broadband (feature 231 – Telephone Engineers), Mike Cummings (feature 9), Smartech – The Technology Experts (feature 242). You can also find Our Local Expert online: Builders more overleaf See also Surveyors, Timber Framed Buildings, Plasterers, Carpenters and Joiners, Brickwork (includes Brick Walling and Stonemasons), Bathrooms, Kitchens, Driveways, Groundworks (for foundations, excavations and plant hire), Roofing. For party wall advice see Surveyors. For disabled adaptations to houses see Mobility. For smaller jobs see Home Maintenance. For Planning Consent see Simon Spencer (feature 13). For Land Surveys see Benchmark Exeter Ltd. (feature 228). Cheaper is not necessarily better. Low quotes with 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 quality, service and value for money. A & J Carpenters Ltd. Unit 10, Alexandria Industrial Estate, Sidmouth, EX10 9HA 01395 519300 [email protected] www.ajcarpenters.co.uk Serving the Devon community since 1994, A&J have been well recommended to us as friendly and professional. Barn conversions, loft conversions, new build, small works and renovations. Free estimates. Members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen. 25. ARG Services 01392 460422 / 07890 992957 [email protected] All home improvements and building alterations. 26. Bricks’n’Blox 01392 926413 / 07725 901199 [email protected] Andy Wallace is a general builder well recommended for extensions, new builds and renovation work. Over 25 years of experience make him an excellent all-rounder. No VAT charged. ‘Easy to discuss details with’. ‘A good finished product at a reasonable rate’. 24. For building materials at competitive prices, with friendly, knowledgeable service to home owners and free delivery see Smart Build (feature 47). JR Cheeseman Carpenters and General Builders 07958 516642 [email protected] Facebook: ‘j.r.cheeseman’ Extensions, conversions, new builds, kitchens and bathrooms from friendly builders with an excellent reputation created over 15 years. Expect high quality work on budget. Gas and electrics within the team means no problems co-ordinating suppliers. See their excellent work on their FaceBook page. ‘Brilliant!’ 27. CSD Groundworks & Building Contractors Ltd. 07812 994169 [email protected] www.csdcontractors.co.uk Let CSD take the stress and expense out of your building works by managing everything from below ground up! Building works include: contract management, building control, new builds, extensions, alterations and conversions through all phases. Groundworks include: foundations; drainage; driveways; patios; roads; drop kerbs; street works; ground clearance; turfing, landscaping and fencing. Full public liability cover. CITB and CSCS registered. Friendly, tidy and professional service. Recommended for ‘getting the job done on time with a happy, friendly and hardworking attitude’. 29. MB Davies Building Services Ltd. 01392 678990 / 07940 502131 [email protected] www.mbdavies.co.uk For new build, one-off specifications, extensions and renovation work, including design if desired. Mark Davies and his professional team of 9 (plus specialists) offer reliability and experience, with a reputation built on attention to detail and a friendly, helpful approach. Renowned for completing jobs to their quoted price. NHBC guarantees on request. 30. Chris Fry 07977 575667 [email protected] Chris Fry provides the complete service: carpentry; loft conversions; plumbing; electrics; plastering; decorating; roofing. ‘Cheerful, reliable, listens to what you want, offers constructive suggestions.’ 31. Graves and Sons Builders, Sidmouth 01404 812810 [email protected] www.gravesandsons.co.uk Chimney specialists and other building work, recommended to us for being thorough. Also extensions, patios, driveways, rendering, painting and decorating, velux windows, roofing and flat roofing. Offering free estimates in local area from Tipton St John, email enquiries welcome. 32. H & V Builders 1 Leas Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6SA 01395 443615 [email protected] Established in 1970, H&V are a small firm offering the complete building service – covering all aspects of the building trade. They were recommended to us by customers and other tradespeople. Almost all their work comes purely from recommendation. Members of the Federation of Master Builders. 33. Headon Construction and Landscapes 07867 882335 [email protected] Facebook: ‘HeadonConstruction’ All building works undertaken from extensions and garages, to retaining walls, driveways and landscaping. ‘Hardworking’, ‘totally trustworthy’, ‘came in on budget and did a great job’. 28. Richard Higham and Son 01395 207341 / 07900 267357 [email protected] For extensions, alterations, conservatories, bricklaying, stone walls, patios, retaining walls, disabled access ramps and more. ‘So impressed with his workmanship, and he was so clean!’ ‘He is exceptional – everything is perfect.’ 35. K & W Builders 07801 852289 [email protected] Experienced bricklayers with a business built on returning customers. For large and small extensions, new builds, patios, driveways, knock-throughs, archways, garden walls and more. Calling on their own network of excellent trades as and when required. No hidden extras, happy to share their experience and offer advice at times that best suit you and your project. ‘Professional, polite, extremely tidy and courteous.’ 34. Please tell us your experiences of featured builders, so we can be sure to maintain our high quality standards. Kenworthy and Arbourne Ltd. 01297 647184 07970 632335 / 07966 509590 [email protected] Friendly Beer business for new builds, house renovations, extensions, loft conversions and driveways. Customers throughout East Devon enjoy their quality workmanship and cheerful approach. ‘They have more than exceeded our expectations.’ 37. Lifestyle Installations 01395 273688 / 07970 068824 [email protected] For general maintenance, conservatories, fitted kitchens, loft conversions, small extensions and bathroom moves, try Exmouth based Phil Jones. He has 18 years experience, providing a small friendly service where customers can choose the materials used. Great maintenance service offered for people renting out accommodation. 38. P.E. Lipp & Son Building and Maintenance Contractors 01395 275922 [email protected] Family business est. 1960, employing qualified specialists in all trades. Clean and reliable, expert team who manage your whole project – contracting architects and arranging planning when needed. All building work, maintenance and decoration: extensions; conversions; new build; roofing. The complete building package. 36. More recommended Builders overleaf . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .