Brixton tradesmen recommendations: plumbers, electricians, locksmiths, van drivers etc
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discobastard
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Depends exactly what you need doing, but I've always used these guys to move house and they've been great. They also do other moving work.
Shirley's Removals
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Probably not ideal if you're looking for a really cheap quick job, but they were great the two times I used them.
snowy_again
Slush
Lino, as ever, is great. His number should be on the thread somewhere.
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hiraethified
I canlt find his number on here. Anyone have it?
snowy_again
Slush
Will pm it to you.
sparkybird
ask the bird...
Hi all
Just wanted to give a recommendation as I have finally found a new (good) decorator. His name is John 07578 256628.
I thought he was very reasonable and did a great job of our external windows and some brickwork, He does inside too. Great attention to detail, does the little extra things that make a difference, reliable and really nice friendly chap. He also does other general small building work.
And as an added bonus he allowed me to practice my terrible Spanish and even texted me in Spanish so I could practice!
SB
Just wanted to give a recommendation as I have finally found a new (good) decorator. His name is John 07578 256628.
I thought he was very reasonable and did a great job of our external windows and some brickwork, He does inside too. Great attention to detail, does the little extra things that make a difference, reliable and really nice friendly chap. He also does other general small building work.
And as an added bonus he allowed me to practice my terrible Spanish and even texted me in Spanish so I could practice!
SB
Hi all,
Are there any small appliance repair shops in Brixton or Clapham or anywhere else nearby? I've got a portable dehumidifier which has given up, I think probably just an internal fuse gone. Don't want to pay an appliance engineer to come out though, as it will end up costing more than the unit did in the first place...
Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
Are there any small appliance repair shops in Brixton or Clapham or anywhere else nearby? I've got a portable dehumidifier which has given up, I think probably just an internal fuse gone. Don't want to pay an appliance engineer to come out though, as it will end up costing more than the unit did in the first place...
Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
Michael555
New Member
Hello, my name is Michael and I live at Hayter Road. I am at present offering very reasonable rates on all aspects of both Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating. Almost 20 years experience, clean, tidy & professional. Numerous local/recent references available upon request . Please call me for a free, no obligation quotation
07908827255
Mikeszydlowski@yahoo.co.uk
Thank you
07908827255
Mikeszydlowski@yahoo.co.uk
Thank you
sparkybird
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quimcunx
Wimbledon sewing center - here.:
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Not in Wimbledon, but Tooting of course!
I've never seem so many machines in one place! And the proprietor (complete with fat cigar and sheepskin coat!) told me there's another 3 warehouses full!
Wimbledon sewing center - here.:
Other Services
Not in Wimbledon, but Tooting of course!
I've never seem so many machines in one place! And the proprietor (complete with fat cigar and sheepskin coat!) told me there's another 3 warehouses full!
wheelie_bin
Well-Known Member
Recommend Maurice as a plumber (07720648273); turned up within 2 hours to fix a leaky toilet and some leaky taps; efficient, very friendly and good value.
While I'm here, I should also recommend the best and nicest electrician Denis Fournier of SW9 Electrics (07912220169).
Fortress locks on Brixton hill were good, repaired the spring on an old victorian bathroom lock in just a few minutes. I took it up there, so no idea about call-out.
While I'm here, I should also recommend the best and nicest electrician Denis Fournier of SW9 Electrics (07912220169).
Fortress locks on Brixton hill were good, repaired the spring on an old victorian bathroom lock in just a few minutes. I took it up there, so no idea about call-out.
nick
Pleomorphic Adenomas R us
Please recommend me a carpet shop and fitters. I've been burnt by the likes of carpetright in the past where the fitters are subcontracted, then demand extra, do a shoddy job anyway only for the shop to deny all responsibility.
Anyone got any experience of Picture House Interiors in the old Streatham cinema? They look kosher, but I'm a bit put off by the yahoo email address?
May go with floorsforthought in Cla'am junction - despite the puntastic name: they did a good job for me about 5 years ago, but may not be the best value.
Thanks
PS - in reply to a 3 year old carpet disposal question - I can confirm that Vale Street does take carpet - you need to not be in a van and need proof of Lambeth address. The secret password to the magic question "is it commercial" is "no'
Anyone got any experience of Picture House Interiors in the old Streatham cinema? They look kosher, but I'm a bit put off by the yahoo email address?
May go with floorsforthought in Cla'am junction - despite the puntastic name: they did a good job for me about 5 years ago, but may not be the best value.
Thanks
PS - in reply to a 3 year old carpet disposal question - I can confirm that Vale Street does take carpet - you need to not be in a van and need proof of Lambeth address. The secret password to the magic question "is it commercial" is "no'
Can I have a few recommendations for plumbers as we have a broken boiler, a very cold weekend coming up (already not had heat for 3 days) and generally find that it's tough to get a plumber to do such a big job (possibly replacement boiler as this is not a new problem) so quickly and near the weekend!
discobastard
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Emergency Plumbers, Electricians & Heating Experts in London - The Hamilton Group
Helped me out. V professional and efficient, do emergency callouts etc. I then got them to install me a new one which they did very quickly and very well.
Would use them without hesitation again, wouldn't even bother scrabbling around for quotes.
They are based on Effra Road.
Sounds good as long as they are reasonably priced!
discobastard
Well-Known Member
I think callout charges are on the site. I don't mind generally mind paying a few extra quid for quick fast and clean, which there were, but didn't think they were unreasonable.
New boiler (one bed flat) was about £2,400 I think. Inc warranties and a bunch of extras like system flush etc and Nest thermostat.
sparkybird
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Martin on 07960 896469
He does gas too.
I know Len, great guy. Not sure he does gas? Best to check as I might not be remembering correctly!
He does gas too.
I know Len, great guy. Not sure he does gas? Best to check as I might not be remembering correctly!
Thanks, discobastard. They gave us a slot for this morning, turned up early and fixed the hot water. Couldn't do the heating but gave us a competitive quote and moved things around so that they can fit a boiler for us on Monday after I explained that my youngest has respiratory issues. Very good, thanks.
discobastard
Well-Known Member
Glad it worked out! I knew they were good 'uns.
The guy who fitted my boiler was a really nice bloke (Luke I think he was called).
He did ours too, was really lovely.
Help, our fence is about to be blown down the street! I've asked on here before and we got someone in to look at building a new fence in front of our house but it was coming to between £2000 and £3000. Is this really what we should expect to pay? I know it probably depends on what work needs doing but it's only about 3 meters long.
Any recommendations for someone who could do this? And reasonably priced?
Any recommendations for someone who could do this? And reasonably priced?
trabuquera
Modesty Bag
£2-3K for a 3 metre fence is a blatant pisstake. It would be less than that to built a 3m WALL ffs. Get another estimate and yell some abuse at whoever told you 2-3k.
