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We are very competitive and replace Windows and doors with a great price on composite doors.
Trades serviced: Conservatory, Porch / Canopy, Floor Sanding & Finishing, Solid wood flooring, Bespoke furniture, Wooden Decking
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Punctual, reliable and job completed in a very professional manner.
We recognise that undertaking home improvements can be a stressful time,which is why we minimise any uncertainty you may have. Each member of the team specialises in there respected trade, our staff are fully insured committed to high level of workmanship
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair
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the cancellation had nothing to do with the 12 week delay or any of the excuses he made. I offered him to do the job a different design but he had his mind set already on another job. I have screenshots showing him communicating in a rude manner and was swearing over the phone.
We are a family run company based in the West Midlands. We cover all aspects of property maintenance including electrical work, plumbing, carpentry and painting/decorating.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Repair, Internal Painting & Decorating, External wall painting, Door / Window painting, Internal lighting, Electrical installation / Testing
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Matt has been great to work with throughout the whole process; booking, quoting and doing the job. I’m really pleased with the work and I will certainly be using him again in the future.
All aspects of building work done from design to planning . Kitchens installed and bathrooms. Wardrobes supplied and fitted
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Pointing / Repointing
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Excellent from start to finish
WindoorFix Repairs is a Checked & Vetted approved company based in Sunderland and covers the surrounding areas. We specialise in all aspects of glazing and uPVC work from minor repairs and cracked windows to complete glazing replacement and much more.
Trades serviced: Conservatory, Lock fitting / Repair, Decorative Glazing, Single / Double glazing, uPVC Windows & Door, Velux / Skylight Window
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Good value for money from a true professiol
Bennbrook windows is a well-established FENSA registered installer of UPVC, Wood & Aluminium Windows, Doors & Conservatories. We cover Essex, Herts, Middlesex, London, Cambridgeshire & Kent. All our work is covered by a 10 Year insurance backed guarantee.
Trades serviced: Conservatory, Porch / Canopy, Lock fitting / Repair, Garage doors - installation / repair, uPVC fascias / Soffits / Cladding, Decorative Glazing
Latest homeowner review
All round excellent job and service. just let down by a mix up on some window handles and the door catching after a few months.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair, Pointing / Repointing
Latest homeowner review
Very poor quality of job. Few sockets and thermostat was moved and rewiring was completely messed up. Heating system is not working anymore after his leaving. It was working perfectly before. No response on messages. I have to hire heating engineer and pay for repairs. Taking money for poor job, no responsibility for his mistakes. What a honest man??
southside decorators offers high quality professional painting and decorating service at a competitive rate.established in 1993 we take great pride in the painting and decorating work that we provide and assure personal attention to all our customers
Trades serviced: Internal Painting & Decorating, Floor Sanding & Finishing, Laminate Flooring, Lock fitting / Repair, Floor Tiling, Wall Tiling
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Fantastic from start till finish - turned up when he said he would, did the job to a very high standard and charged what we agreed - could not ask for anymore ! Would recommend using Stevie 100% - Could not be happier with the service
I do all sorts of plumbing works.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Installation, Bathroom Repair, Laminate Flooring, Wooden Doors - External, Flat Pack Furniture Assembly, Drains - installation / unblocking / cleaning
Latest homeowner review
Quick response communicating, turning up for the job through to completion
Company name SP Decorators. Sole trader doing property maintenance, to a high standard. All work is fully insured
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Wooden staircases, Log Cabins / Timber Framed Building
Latest homeowner review
Stuart was very friendly, punctual, and completed the work to a high standard. Laid laminate flooring and skirting boards. Definitely recommend. Have hired Stuart for other jobs in my house.
Locksmiths - what you need to know
What a locksmith can help with
- Fitting a new lock.
- Opening a locked door.
- Replacing a door with a lock.
- Emergency locksmith services if you’re locked out of your house or need the locks replacing quickly (normally 24/hr).
- Burglary repairs where there’s damage from forced entry.
- Key cutting.
- Auto locksmithing (helping you get back into a locked car).
What should I do if my key’s hard to turn in the lock?
Over time, dust and dirt can build up on the internal mechanisms that control the movement of a lock. You can try applying dry graphite to lubricate it or if you think it might be more than just dirt affecting it, a locksmith can assess the mechanism and tell you if you need a new lock.
Wooden doors can also expand and contract which stops the lock from fitting into the door frame. This can happen if the lock was installed during hot weather or in the middle of winter. Once the temperature changes, the door can shift slightly. In most cases, the lock will still work if you wriggle the key around and get it engaged, but you can ask a locksmith to adjust the lock for you to stop this from happening.
Should I have all of my locks changed if my keys are lost or stolen?
You won’t always need to replace your set of locks if your keys are stolen. If you choose to replace your entire lock, the lock itself and the knob will be replaced but it can be cheaper to have your locks re-keyed. In a re-keying job, the tumbler’s replaced so that you keep your old lock but only a new key would be able to open it. Your old keys would stop working in the lock.
Insurance for locksmith work
There is no legal obligation for locksmiths to be insured but locksmiths may choose to purchase public liability insurance so they’re covered in the case of injury or accidental damage to a property.
Questions you should ask a locksmith
- How long have they been trading?
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- Will they be carrying out the job themselves or sub-contracting it? If the job’s being carried out by someone else, what experience do they have and are they covered by insurance?
- How long is the warranty period for the work?
- Do they have a call-out charge (particularly for emergency repairs) and how much is this?
Locksmith ideas
Find out how to secure your home and add burglar deterrents. Also learn how to look after your locks to prevent them from seizing up.
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