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Talking to constituents, Nick often hears reports of trades men and women giving a very
poor service but also of excellent local trades people.

So we are now looking to provide a list of the best tradesmen around, but we can only do this with your help. If you have had a GOOD experience, email me: andrew.ellis@ntlworld.com, with your name and the contact details of the firm/tradesperson and we will enter the details. Don't be put off if your recommended person or firm is already here, since we will rank them by the number of recommendations. We can't guarantee that your experience will always be as good, but we hope this will support the best local businesses and help local people get an honest service at a fair price.
To avoid slanging matches, we are only publishing recommendations, not hostile comments.

 

 
   

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Painters & Decorators

Gas - Plumbing - Heating Engineers

Holiday Homes for rent

Garage Services  Building & Joinery  

Home beautician

 

     

Painters and decorators

J.J.M Painters and decorators
Ian Maud
Tel 0115 8493545
Mobile 07714 595355

Ian did and excellent job he was very courteous and charged a fair price and comes highly recommended. Andrew Ellis, Mail me for more detail andrew.ellis@ntlworld.com


building & Joinery

Stephen Hopewell Joinery and building contractor
11a Trevor Road Beeston
Nottingham
NG9 1GR
Tel. 922 0955 


I had my kitchen refitted and the result is fantastic.  A really nice looking, well designed quality kitchen achieved within a specific time and relatively low budget.

Steve took charge of the whole project organising electrician, plumber allowing the work to be done whilst we were away on holiday.  My wishes for breakfast bar and dresser for children to eat at were fitted in by using the fridge and freezer in built in units as a base, left over woodblock was used as shelving. 

  The result is maximum use of space giving me all the storage and usability possible.  The house was secure whilst I was away, I was kept informed as to progress and came back to a hovered hallway and kitchen which cannot be bettered. 

I would not hesitate to use Steve for more work and am now considering a loft conversion.


Recommended by Davies  - Wollaton


Gas - Plumbing - Heating engineers

C. Froggatt Plumbing & Heating
Tel 01159725609

15 Laneside Avenue
Toton
Beeston
Nottingham
NG9 6LW

Colin helped us out with a boiler fault and recently a water leak, what you get is a great job at a very fair price, highly recommended.

Andrew Ellis, Mail me for more detail andrew.ellis@ntlworld.com

 


JPS Plumbing 
107 Cow Lane
Bramcote
Nottingham
NG9 3BB
Tel 07774706348


Great service and value.

I had whole central heating system in a 1930's house replaced,  following 2 floods shortly after moving in - nightmare!

Phillip Stone and father John initially rectified the damage very quickly and restored hot water supply.  They were clear as to when the full job could realistically be taken on, but in the end pulled it forward  when the noises from the system were driving me mad.

When they replaced the system they were a pleasure to have around explaining everything to me very clearly as they went along, even showing the kids how to solder pipes!  I had some special requirements such as an antique cast iron radiator and heated towel rail to fit, they were enthusiastic about this and sourced valves etc.. which were in keeping with the era.  Along the way they also gave me lots of advice about other house matters of which I have no experience.

  All in all a very professional and skilled service from very pleasant people who still treat their trade as a craft. 

The quote was in line with the others I received; I know they ended up spending more time than anticipated but did not charge more than the original estimate.

I am totally satisfied that all work done is excellent quality and value. 


Recommended by Davies  - Wollaton


Simpson Bros Heating

Chilwell - Recommended by Ann Parker


Gas Care
5 Bishopsdale Drive
Watnall
Nottingham
NG16 1LE
Tel 0115-9389569

Did a service and later an emergency call-out after an unrelated fire. Both times came promptly, did the job professionally, left full documentation of what he'd done and charged a reasonable price.
Nick Palmer)


Garage services  

Crewe St Motors
Crewe Street
Derby.
Tel 01332 349570
I have used this guy (Dan Palma) for last 10 years now, and to me, he
is a rare find - an honest and reasonably priced car repair/service man.
Bob Marlow

Holiday Homes for rent

Florida Villa
Call Mark in Long Eaton
Tel 0115 8491405

We rented Marks villa a few years a go and were delighted. Mark helps you every step of the way with guides, flight booking and car rental. The Villa was amazing, managed by an English couple.
3 bedrooms looking out over a lake, only 15 minutes from Disney and other parks.
I can't recommend this enough an excellent family holiday at a great price.

Andrew Ellis, Mail me for more detail andrew.ellis@ntlworld.com
 


Home beautician

Eleanor Bailey
Tel  07968 181 099

Services: Manicures, pedicures, eyelash tinting, waxing and more ... ring Eleanor for details.
Eleanor is a trained beauty therapist who has just spent two years working at Ragdale Hall, the award winning health spa. She's also a very nice person and very professional.
Eleanor will come to your home, at a time that suits you, to save you the trouble of going to a salon. If you'd like a little pampering, or want to arrange a treat for a friend, give her a ring.

Recommended by Fiona Palmer - Nick's wife

 


Driving Schools

Bramcote Driving School
Tel 07763 619 790
Web www.bramcotedrivingschool.co.uk

Having been with another driving instructor previously, I was left with a bitter taste in my mouth. The lessons usually consisted of 50% talking, 30% driving and 20% of “you need to buy this book”, convinced that the instructor was working on some kind of commission I eventually packed them in and started looking elsewhere. That’s when I came across Mark. Within 30 seconds of the first lesson I was in the driving seat and on my merry way!

During my time with Mark I found him to be an excellent, down to earth instructor. From start to finish, not once did I ever feel nervous, unsafe or unsatisfied with the lessons, infact, everytime I stalled, we’d have a laugh about it, then carry on. One of the things I found most reassuring was the fact that, with Mark by my side, I felt no pressure from the other drivers on the road and felt totally at ease and confident with everything I was doing.

The instructions, methods and tips given to me were very straight forward I was never left in a position where I couldn’t understand what was being said or what was being asked of me.

I don’t consider myself the most natural of drivers, but with Marks help, I’m now out terrorizing the roads on a daily basis (in a good way, of course!). Can’t wait to do my pass plus next!


Recommended by Matt Baker

 


Ed Wicks, Beeston Driver Training
http://beestondrivertraining.learning2drive.net


After two attempts years ago I had given up hope of ever succeeding at learning to drive.  My first instructor said I was slow at learning because I was getting on a bit.  I was 26!  It was definitely third time lucky when I found Ed’s website.  Ed is very calming and positive.  For the first time I believed I could succeed.  With Ed’s methodical instruction I got the coordination that I had found so hard to master in the past.  I started to enjoy driving for the first time and even looked forward to lessons.  And Ed’s car is a Ford Focus, which is great to drive - I miss it a lot.  My son and daughter also learnt to drive with Ed and they both passed first time.  So we have three satisfied customers in our family. 

Recommended by Julie Sykes