Fencing
See also Garden Services, also Carpenters.
See also Wildwood Trees and Timber( feature 147), also Andy Hale Services( feature 126).
Cheaper is seldom better. Unrealistic prices that cannot be achieved without cutting corners or by charging you more than originally quoted. All businesses in Our Local Expert have been recommended for good quality service and products, and for value for money.
65. Hares Landscapes 01626 852612 / 07989 357309 e. hares @ yahoo. co. uk www. haresturf. co. uk Experts for various styles of timber fencing and decking; lawns, astro turf, paths and patios. See excellent gallery on their website.
Financial Advice See Independent Financial Advisers, also Accountancy. Fireplaces and Stoves See Woodburning Stoves. Flood Response
For flood risk analysis see Benchmark Exeter Ltd.( feature 138).
Floor Sanding See The Floor Doctor( feature 66). Flooring
See also Carpets, also Floor Sanding, also Carpenters and Joiners, also Tiling.
66. The Floor Doctor 01404 510226 / 07816 620548 info @ thefloordoctorsw. co. uk www. thefloordoctorsw. co. uk Recommended to us as an‘ excellent craftsman – polite, considerate, and fairly priced’. The Floor Doctor offers the complete wooden floor service. A Master sander and renovator of all wooden floors, with unique gap-filling technique guaranteed to cut out drafts, using reclaimed wood fillets. Parquet floors a speciality.
67. Ian Wills Est. 1985 Showroom: 117 Cowick Street, EX4 1JD 01392 257210 / 07970 931824 Ian. wills @ mail. com www. FlooringExeter. com Expert personalised service from long established family business. Wood flooring specialists, also Karndean, Quick-Step Laminate and many more top quality manufacturers to choose from either in showroom or in the comfort of your own home. All fitters in-house, all workmanship guaranteed and of the highest standards – see Facebook page for reviews and photos of latest work.
Food Shops, Farm Shops and Farmers’ Markets
The South West produces some of the best food in the country. Enjoy local food, support local producers, reduce food miles!
As well as those listed below, we love: Country Cheeses in Topsham; Exe Valley Farm Shop( nr Thorverton, Exeter); Kenniford Farm Shop( opposite Westpoint, Clyst St Mary); the Tibetan Street Food stall on the High Street; Tyepyedong noodle bar on Sidwell Street; The Real Food Cafe in Exeter Central Library.
68. Darts Farm Village, Topsham, EX3 0QH 01392 878200 www. dartsfarm. co. uk Voted‘ Best Farm Shop in the South West’ at the Food Reader Awards 2018, following a long history of national awards for‘ Best Farm Shop in the UK’. Lifestyle shopping destination including farm shop; restaurant; cider works and ale house; butchers; fish shed; florist. Not to mention interiors, outdoors, home and garden gifts. Also children’ s section, bicycle hire and hair, beauty and treatment rooms.
69. Gibson’ s Plaice Fishmongers 38 Magdalen Road, Exeter, EX2 4TD 01392 495344 www. gibsonsplaice. com Fresh locally sourced fish and shellfish personally bought by Rick the owner from Brixham Fish Market. Free parking next to shop and free local home delivery. 10 % discount to Exeter University students, and NHS personnel and staff.
70. The Real Food Store Exeter Central Station, Queen Street, EX4 3SB www. realfoodexeter. co. uk A positive shopping alternative in central Exeter, being Exeter’ s largest community owned business. A wide selection of ethically sourced groceries, local and organic vegetables and freshly baked real bread. The emphasis is most definitely LOCAL FOOD, seasonal, and good value. Now also running the café in the Central Library.
71. Smith’ s – Fabulous Wines and Spirits 39 Magdalen Road, Exeter, EX2 4TA 01392 426550 iain @ iswine. co. uk www. iswine. co. uk Forget bewildering displays at dull‘ super’ markets. Let Iain Smith guide you around the familiar and less familiar wines he stocks, lovingly selected using experience gained through over 15 years in the industry. Also spirits, local beers, orders for functions with free delivery and free glass hire( deposit required). Cheeky midweek suppers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Most food comes from Magdalen Road’ s finest providers.