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 .