Our Local Expert, Teignbridge and Torbay 2018-19 | Page 6

Central Heating and Plumbing See Plumbers. Chimney Services See Chimney Sweeps (below). For flue installations see also FlaminGrate (feature 119). See also Builders, Roofing. Chimney Sweeps A+J Mason Chimney Sweep Services 01626 362559 [email protected] Sweeping all types of chimney, flue and woodburners. Fitting chimney pots, birdcage cowls, rain caps, removing birds’ nests, minor stove repairs. Over 15 years domestic experience, recommended for his ‘helpful manner – goes out of his way to help. Polite, clean’. 22. Cleaners Green Clean Cleaning Services 07983 674470 / 07415 726478 [email protected] Mother-and-daughter cleaning team for domestic properties and holiday lets. Using only natural organic cleaning products. ‘Jo and Sharon are both brilliant. They are friendly and efficient.’ 23. Coal Merchant AJ Gibbons Coal Merchant 01626 834449 [email protected] Solid fuel, bottled gas, charcoal etc delivered within 25 miles. Approved Coal Merchant who really cares for his customers. 24. Computers See also Broadband and WiFi. Home Computer Services (Torbay and Totnes) 01803 782689 / 07708 201977 [email protected] Edwin Rhodes (BSc) performs home laptop and PC repairs in the Torbay and Totnes area. Virus protection and removal, speed issues, data recovery, upgrades and more at competitive rates. He helps you get the most from his visit by offering training and tuition as he works. ‘Very trustworthy.’ 25. Conservatories See Double Glazing and Conservatories, also Builders. For conservatory leak repairs – see Riviera Cleaning Services (feature 73). For lightweight insulated conservatory roofs – see CSHI Windows and Doors (feature 41). For double glazing window and door repairs see CSHI Windows and Doors (feature 41). For conservatory blinds see Torbay Blinds Ltd. (feature 10). Cooker Repair and Installation All Cooker Repairs 01626 363964 / 01803 322149 07899 098337 Installation, repair, servicing and maintenance. 27. Courier See Blackmores Logistics (feature 99). Curtains and Blinds See also Torbay Blinds Ltd. (feature 10). Rochelles Curtains and Blinds 01626 270076 [email protected] www.rochellescurtains.co.uk Stunning curtains and blinds of all styles. Free home consultation and quotation service. Items made bespoke for your home at local showroom / work room. Fabrics to suit all tastes, or using your fabrics, also alterations to existing curtains. Full fitting service available. Knowledgeable, friendly staff provide very high levels of customer service and satisfaction. 28. Damp Proofing Timber Preservation and Woodworm Sterling Preservation 01884 881200 / 07771 666938 [email protected] www.sterlingpreservation.co.uk Working to the motto: “Large enough to cope, small enough to care”. Won’t over-prescribe: recommended to us because ‘I have every faith that they are telling the truth’. 10 year guarantees on treatments. Members of the Property Care Association. 29. Independent Computer Services 01626 361648 / 07966 237024 [email protected] www.ics-computers.co.uk A come-to-you service for all computer and laptop repairs, in plain English – not jargon! Friendly, patient tuition when requested. Usually available same day or next day. No call out fees, no hidden costs. An established, trustworthy local business offering excellent support. Debit and credit cards accepted for home and business users. No VAT to pay. 26. SPECIAL OFFER: 10% discount for senior computer users or student computer users. Decorators For airless spray painting (quick coverage and smooth finish) see HPS Property Maintenance (feature 33). See also Home Maintenance. Cheaper is not necessarily better. A low quote might reflect unrealistic prices that cannot be achieved without cutting corners on preparation, using poor quality materials or by charging the customer more than originally quoted. All businesses in Our Local Expert have been recommended for good quality workmanship, customer service and value for money. Ken Brown Decorator 01803 526435 / 07900 443886 [email protected] Interior and exterior painting and decorating, sash windows repaired. Quality preparation and DIY skills. Specialist for p eriod properties. Over 30 years experience, no VAT charged. 30. DecTec Decorators 01803 875195 / 07525 641487 [email protected] Father and son team with over 30 years experience. Offering a polite, conscientious interior and exterior painting and decorating service. Includes wallpapering and small building repairs if necessary. 31. Jon Hook Decorating and Plumbing Services 01626 818123 / 07789 742328 [email protected] Decorator of 20 years experience. Interior and exterior work undertaken. Qualified for plumbing work and other odd jobs if needed. Recommended for his careful approach. ‘Quiet, intelligent, a real pleasure to have in the house’. 32. HPS Property Maintenance 01626 821933 / 07799 411282 [email protected] Painting and decorating; plastering and general property maintenance. Also airless spray painting – providing a quick coverage with a smooth finish. Fully insured, no VAT charged. 33. DJ Nethercott Professional Decorator – for the Personal Touch 07967 612340 [email protected] High quality for all internal and external decorating: painting; papering; coving and more. Small repairs where needed. City & Guilds qualified, 33 years experience, no job too large or too small. They go that little bit further to ensure satisfaction. Clients include the odd celebrity and quality hotels. 34. Penelope Decor Professional Lady Decorator 07474 095980 [email protected] Penelope has 10 years experience of all interior and exterior painting. Scaffolding experience, expert with railings and garage doors. No VAT charged. ‘Great price with superb service’, ‘amazing attention to detail.’ 35. Mark Manning of Independent Computer Services (see left) Eric Sims Painting & Decorating (Est. 1984) 01626 864370 / 07979 277222 [email protected] Over 30 years experience of internal and external painting and decorating, City & Guilds qualified. Recommended as ‘punctual, polite, reliable and honest. Methodical and tidy’, ‘works to a very high standard’. 36. Demolition See Asbestos Solutions Southwest Ltd. (feature 7). Digger Hire See Steve Brook Haulage and Groundworks (feature 72). Digital TVs Smartech – The Technology Experts 01392 247003 [email protected] www.smartechdevon.co.uk Based on the edge of Teignbridge, Smartech perform installation, setup and repair of digital TVs, aerials and CCTV. Patient lessons in getting the most from your TV. Purchasing advice appropriate to your needs. Broadband and WiFi solutions – including access points, networking, long range links and rural issues. CCTV. ‘Utterly reliable and professional’. 37. Disc Jockeys, DJs See Mobile Discos. Dishwasher Repairs See Domestic Appliance Engineers. Dog Services See Pet Services. Domestic Appliance Engineers See also All Cooker Repairs (feature 27). Roy Davidson 01626 362937 / 07812 216684 www.roydavidson.co.uk Over 30 years experience in sales and repairs of most makes of washing machines, dryers dishwashers, hobs, ovens, hoods and refrigeration. 38. Pete Faulkner Appliance Repairs & Service 07525 212451 [email protected] Over 30 years experience, manufacturer trained in wide range of products. Repair and service for washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, electric cookers, fridges and freezers. Built-in appliance fitting and repairs as well. Recommended for succeeding where other engineers had failed: ‘He was pleasant, polite, an absolute joy!’ 39. Doors See also Double Glazing, also Windows and Doors, also Carpenters. For double glazing door repairs see CSHI Windows and Doors (feature 41). For wooden doors see Steve Drew Woodwork (feature 17).