Our Local Expert, Teignbridge and Torbay 2018-19 | Page 4

Attic Conversions See Gibbs and Lugg Ltd. (feature 14), Kevin Bradley Complete Building Services (feature 12). See also Builders. Awnings See Torbay Blinds Ltd. (feature 10). Bathrooms See also Plumbers, Builders, Tiles and Tiling, Carpenters, Kitchens. We recommend that you allow your bathroom installer to source your materials. They can ensure a quality product is purchased that will fit your needs. The discount they get from their suppliers will be able to compete with the best prices you can get – usually at a higher quality from a trusted source. If there are faults with parts, your installers can chase these up, not you. They will listen to your needs and should be able to find the best match for your tastes and budget. Abbot Services 07977 777267 [email protected] Design, supply and install a full bathroom, or any of the individual tasks as needed: flooring; tiling; decorating; fitting; electrics; plumbing. Kevin installs bathrooms from all major suppliers usually at cheaper rates than the suppliers own fitters. He listens to your requirements then makes helpful suggestions using his 20 years experience. Most work through recommendations. No VAT on labour. ‘Very professional, very tidy and an excellent job’, ‘punctual and communicated well.’ 8. Steve Angel 01626 773833 / 07778 250393 [email protected] Expertly undertaking all stages of bathrooms and shower rooms. Plumbing; tiling; carpentry; flooring; new walls; new ceilings; new floors; doorways and partitioning as required. Design and supply, or installing your materials to your designs. Free advice and estimates, all work fully guaranteed. City & Guilds and NVQ3 qualified with over 25 years experience. ‘Very neat workers who didn’t impinge into the house’ ‘nothing’s too much of a problem’. 9. Bedrooms See Carpenters, Kitchens, Blinds and Curtains, Beds. Beds See W Cross and Co Ltd. Newton Abbot (feature 56), whose service can include home selection, delivery, and removal of old beds. Blinds Torbay Blinds Ltd. Unit C2, Broomhill Way, Broomhill Industrial Estate, Torquay, TQ2 7QL 01803 617300 [email protected] www.torbayblinds.co.uk Family run business for over 40 years, manufacturing and installing all types of internal and external blinds and awnings, in a wide range of fabrics. Many motorised options including a Smart home solution to activate blinds from your smartphone. Also repairs, servicing, and a factory showroom. Happy to visit you with samples and to measure. Very well recommended members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen and the BBSA. ‘They know all makes of blinds, how they work, how they function’, ‘polite and courteous’. 10. Broadband and WiFi See Smartech (feature 37), also Mike Cummings (feature 3). Builders See also Carpenters, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Roofers, Handyman. For smaller jobs see Home Maintenance. For land surveys see Benchmark Exeter Ltd. (feature 111). Cheaper is not necessarily better. The lowest quotes may be unrealistic prices which 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. Abbot Services 07977 777267 [email protected] Ideal for all your home improvement needs, Kevin Lamacraft performs general repairs and alterations, refurbishment, garage conversions, kitchens, bathrooms, windows, conservatories and decorating. Established for over 20 years, no VAT on labour. Most work through recommendations. 11. Kevin Bradley Complete Building Services 01626 352722 / 07872 062621 [email protected] The complete building and maintenance service including: extensions; loft conversions; kitchens; bathrooms; roofing; patios; driveways; internal alterations and much more. FMB TrustMark accredited. Recommended as ‘reliable, honest’. 12. David Brantigan Carpentry and Building Services 07443 895884 [email protected] For all aspects of carpentry and building maintenance. Bathroom and kitchen installations; tiling; UPVC fascia and soffit replacement; cladding; decking; fencing works and restoration of sash windows. With Advanced City & Guilds training and over 30 years experience. Recommended because ‘everything he does is first class’. 13. Gibbs and Lugg Ltd. 01803 315515 [email protected] www.gibbsandlugg.co.uk Professional, quality domestic building work delivered on time and on budget. New builds, extensions, loft conversions, roofing, alterations and kitchen refurbishments. FMB TrustMark accredited members of ConstructionLine. A family-run business with a hands-on approach to your project. Recommended to us as ‘good quality’. 14. Scott Legg Construction Ltd. 01803 557481 / 07969 914368 [email protected] www.scottleggconstruction.co.uk For all building work – extensions, alterations, renovations, conversions and more, in the home and garden. Scott Legg prides himself on high standards of work and customer service at competitive prices. Most of their work is from recommendations. ‘Lovely people with great workmanship who do a good job’. 15. MM Construction Solutions 01626 779180 / 07920 770223 [email protected] www.mmconstructionsolutions.co.uk Mike offers the complete building and maintenance service from renovations and extensions to decorating, no matter how large or small. MM Construction Solutions pride themselves on reliability, excellent reputation and quality of workmanship. Recommended to us as ‘extremely pleasant and hardworking.’ 16. Burglar Alarms See Tamar Security Ltd. (feature 107). Car Sales, Car Servicing See Garages for Car Servicing, Body Repairs and Car Sales. Care For financial planning for care in later life, see Medical and General IFAs (feature 80). Carpenters and Joiners See also Home Maintenance. Rejuvenate tired kitchens with the specialist painting service for kitchen cabinets and furniture – see HPS Property Maintenance (feature 33). Steve Drew Woodwork 01803 875827 / 07979 815277 [email protected] Recommended to us as a ‘bespoke craftsman’, Steve Drew provides high quality joinery and carpentry to suit your space and tastes. Bespoke cupboards, furniture, shelving and storage; well constructed external and internal doors; external gates; wooden window frames, kitchen design and installation. 17. Harry Flockhart 01803 844797 / 07527 287603 [email protected] www.harryflockhart-torbay.co.uk City & Guilds qualified with over 25 years experience, Harry Flockhart is ideal for all your carpentry needs including internal and external doors and fire doors; frames and locks; windows; flooring; decking; wardrobes; shelving; bookcases and stairs. Also fencing, UPVC gutters and soffits. Harry was recommended for a wooden floor and staircase in an old house which ‘looks fabulous and has been much admired.’ 18. MM Construction (see left) Carpets and Carpet Fitters See also Roger Bell Carpet and Flooring (feature 54), also Sam Willis Carpets and Flooring (feature 55). Robert Kirtland Carpet and Vinyl Services 07966 443797 [email protected] www.robertkirtlandcarpets.com Kingsteignton-based Robert Kirtland provides a professional, trustworthy service, using the high standards he would use in his own home. Robert brings samples for you to choose in the comfort of your own home, and if he doesn’t have what you want he will be able to source it. See impressive gallery of his excellent work on his website. Over 26 years experience, free estimates. 20. Cat Services, Catteries See Pet Services. CCTV See also Smartech (feature 37), Tamar Security Ltd. (feature 107). Mike Cummings 01392 279513 / 07836 641635 [email protected] www.aerial-services-mikecummings.co.uk Fixed cameras, remote controlled CCTV, covert cameras, tilt-and-zoom, digital records and more. 21. Carpet Cleaning Neil’s Cleaning Services 01626 832902 / 07813 692061 [email protected] www.neilscleaningservices.co.uk Cleaning carpets, upholstery, oriental rugs, hard floors (clean and polish) using eco-friendly methods where possible. Recommended for his ‘friendly and efficient service’, expect a quality job, and that your property will be treated with respect. Members of Devon Trading Standards ‘Buy With Confidence’ scheme. Free advice and no-obligation quotes and surveys 19. Neil Pratt of Neil’s Cleaning Services (see left)