Brixton tradesmen recommendations: plumbers, electricians, locksmiths, van drivers etc

[Rushy]

Surprised BHF accept any CRT tvs at all to be honest.

If it's too big to carry, get a lift to Vale Street free recycling, or club together with other neighbours for a street collection - first four items £20.

Or if none of those appeal, maybe smash it up and put it in your bin.

 

[CH1]

Surprised BHF accept any CRT tvs at all to be honest.
If it's too big to carry, get a lift to Vale Street free recycling, or club together with other neighbours for a street collection - first four items £20.
Or if none of those appeal, maybe smash it up and put it in your bin.

I was surprised too - but they are.
Smashing up is definitely illegal - mercury and other contaminants involved.
I shall just have to cultivate a friendly car owner.

 

[Rushy]

I was surprised too - but they are.
Smashing up is definitely illegal - mercury and other contaminants involved.

Aye. So is leaving it on the street - where it will probably get smashed up! So of the two - better in the bin, I say.

Check Vale street opening times. They are open all weekend so close one or two days in the week. I regularly forget this.

 

[colacubes]

Aye. So is leaving it on the street - where it will probably get smashed up! So of the two - better in the bin, I say.

Check Vale street opening times. They are open all weekend so close one or two days in the week. I regularly forget this.

They're closed Tuesday and Wednesday. I literally just walked past there

 

[cuppa tee]

I was surprised too - but they are.
Smashing up is definitely illegal - mercury and other contaminants involved.
I shall just have to cultivate a friendly car owner.

couldnt you find someone to remove the innards and recycle as trendy shabby chic fish tanks or terrariums

 

[CH1]

couldnt you find someone to remove the innards and recycle as trendy shabby chic fish tanks or terrariums

Yes good idea - it could be adapted to be a work of public art to enhance the planters up by the crack clinic.

 

[MissL]

hello. wondering if anyone knows someone who can help with a bit of garden clearance/ tidying - breaking up some concrete and removing it, taking up a large tree stump, removing old grass/ laying new turf and fitting a new fence? thanks.

 

[sparkybird]

You could try my gardener Tony Lee on
07961453395

 

[ash]

Has anyone had secondary glazing installed and can recommend a company ??

 

[sparkybird]

Yes
Double Glazing in Kent, London and Sidcup - A&E Glazing

They've done stuff for us over the years. Good price, reliable, very clean and tidy

 

[sparkybird]

Can anyone recommend a good solicitor and/or accountant who can advise on the move from sole trader to Ltd company? Not for me, but for Mr sparkybird who business is online retail.
Thanks

 

[ash]

Can anyone recommend a good solicitor and/or accountant who can advise on the move from sole trader to Ltd company? Not for me, but for Mr sparkybird who business is online retail.
Thanks

I use a retired accountant who is the mum of a friend of a friend. I have emailed her to see if she is in the market for new clients and will let you know.?

 

[ash]

Yes
Double Glazing in Kent, London and Sidcup - A&E Glazing

They've done stuff for us over the years. Good price, reliable, very clean and tidy

Cheers will give them a go

 

[katie_m]

Does anyone know a good glazier or locksmith (?) - not sure what I need really. We have folding patio doors that were put in maybe 5 years ago. The doors (frame, handle etc) were imported from Poland by the chap who did the work. He's since gone off radar. My husband managed to break the door handle off recently, when the doors were closed, so there's no way of opening them. It's proving impossible to source a new handle. Have had one quote to replace the whole thing - new doors, new glass etc - but it's ££££s and there must be a way of just fixing the lock/handle.
Any advice v gratefully received as a bit stuck.

 

[Angellic]

Does anyone know a good glazier or locksmith (?) - not sure what I need really. We have folding patio doors that were put in maybe 5 years ago. The doors (frame, handle etc) were imported from Poland by the chap who did the work. He's since gone off radar. My husband managed to break the door handle off recently, when the doors were closed, so there's no way of opening them. It's proving impossible to source a new handle. Have had one quote to replace the whole thing - new doors, new glass etc - but it's ££££s and there must be a way of just fixing the lock/handle.
Any advice v gratefully received as a bit stuck.

I've found Kingseal in Clapham very helpful in the past.
Kingseal Windows

 

[teuchter]

Does anyone know a good glazier or locksmith (?) - not sure what I need really. We have folding patio doors that were put in maybe 5 years ago. The doors (frame, handle etc) were imported from Poland by the chap who did the work. He's since gone off radar. My husband managed to break the door handle off recently, when the doors were closed, so there's no way of opening them. It's proving impossible to source a new handle. Have had one quote to replace the whole thing - new doors, new glass etc - but it's ££££s and there must be a way of just fixing the lock/handle.
Any advice v gratefully received as a bit stuck.

It shouldn't be necessary to replace the whole lot just because the handle's broken! And depending on exactly what's broken it might be a fairly simple DIY job. Can you post a photo of the broken handle?

 

[teuchter]

I was surprised too - but they are.
Smashing up is definitely illegal - mercury and other contaminants involved.
I shall just have to cultivate a friendly car owner.

Put it on freecycle. There might well be someone who thinks they might use it for something some day. Then it can sit cluttering up their house for the next 10 years instead of yours

 

[snowy_again]

Anyone need an ikea kallax unit - 2x4 in black:

KALLAX Shelving unit - white - IKEA

Second hand for me, but has just stored records for a year or so, so is still in good condition.

It's in Herne Hill / Brixton, but you'll need some way of transporting it once it's been taken apart (this Saturday).

 

[Rushy]

Anyone need an ikea kallax unit - 2x4 in black:

KALLAX Shelving unit - white - IKEA

Second hand for me, but has just stored records for a year or so, so is still in good condition.

It's in Herne Hill / Brixton, but you'll need some way of transporting it once it's been taken apart (this Saturday).

Do you think it would work laid on it's side?

 

[SpamMisery]

Do you think it would work laid on it's side?

It does. My mate uses one on its side for his decks with the squares holding his records

 

[snowy_again]

Do you think it would work laid on it's side?

Yup, that's how mine is at the mo.

 

[Rushy]

Yup, that's how mine is at the mo.

I was going to build some shelves in a cupboard. Puting this inside would save a lot of hassle. So if no one else needs it...

Might save you dismantling it too?

 

[snowy_again]

You're welcome to it!

Think it might struggle to get into the lift unless it's dismantled though.

I'll send you a pm

 

[Winot]

Anyone know a good drainage engineer?

 

[Rushy]

Anyone know a good drainage engineer?

Don the Drain.

 

[brixtonblade]

blockbusters just did ours

 

[elmparker]

ROOFER needed. Roof is leaking in my bedroom. Does anyone have the details of someone good that wont cost the earth? I'm just off Brixton Hill. Thanks in advance.

 

[technical]

Storm Imogen has done for a panel in our back garden fence. Does anyone have any recommendations for someone who could fix it please?

 

[brixtonblade]

ROOFER needed. Roof is leaking in my bedroom. Does anyone have the details of someone good that wont cost the earth? I'm just off Brixton Hill. Thanks in advance.

I used these: very quick and didn't try to quote for a whole new roof when I just needed a repair (unlike some other local firms)

 

[Ms T]

I used these: very quick and didn't try to quote for a whole new roof when I just needed a repair (unlike some other local firms)

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