The following local tradesmen and tradeswomen have been recommended by members of the Spitalfields Society
(last updated: August 2011)
Baby Sitting
Theodora de Jasay
“Local, with references.”
07904 173088
Builders, carpenters and decorators
HS Restoration Ltd. (Howard Spratt)
h.spratt@btinternet.com
07768 865 966
Medford (decorator)
“a very affable manner”
07956 498 379
Valentin Voynov
carpenter and joiner, decorator, tiler, plumber etc
07949 711 326
Peter Hoffman
(also listed under Plumbers)
peter@aquaforma.co.uk
07837 201 123
Chimney Sweep
Ian Dempsey
Cinders
0800 007 5296
Cleaners
Ruth
“excellent cleaner, highly recommended”
07957 779 352
Ilona
07547 997 667
Conservators
The Conservation Register has list of restorers in many areas – including furniture, clocks, and more
Electricians
In-SITE
Ask for Aktar
French polishing and furniture restoration
(See also “Conservators” above)
Britannia French Polishing
14 Teesdale Yard E2
0207 739 9842
Alan Cox
Liverpool Rd, Islington
Will inspect and collect.
“He has done some good work for me and he is very straightforward.”
0207 607 6594
Neil Gross
neildavidg@aol.com
01279 301625
07850 746 350
Paul Norris
www.paleamber.com
07973 620 717
08455 390 509
Gardeners
Luis
“He is excellent”
lmbuitrago4@aol.com
Interior Design
David Lake
www.108design.co.uk
An interior designer who specializes in luxury residential and commercial design
“David executes projects for a truly international clientele with total confidentiality, exercising the utmost discretion. “
1 Fournier Street, London E1 6QE
dl@108design.co.uk
07999645 631
Piano Tuners
Michael Jacobs
michaelfjacobs@blueyonder.co.uk
07976 159 945
Samantha Hewson
157B Pepys Road, London SE14 5SG
020 7732 6769
Plumbers and plumber/builders
Norman Bygrave
0800 007 6510
Blackwell renovations
plumber/builder
Russell and Hamish
plumber/builder
“If you know him, he’s a diamond. If you can get hold of him he’s very good.”
07958 327 680
Norman
“First class at installing heating systems.”
07786 117 927
Angel Plumbing and Heating
020 7251 3418
07958 416 861
Peter Hoffman
Gas Safe engineer, plumber (registered with the Institute of Plumbing), central heating and boiler specialist, carpenter and general handyman. Can also fit bathrooms and kitchens.
“Jack of all trades but manages to be great at all of them at the same time! Peter is a terribly nice, competent, trustworthy man who lives in Clerkenwell. Good rates and able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.”
peter@aquaforma.co.uk
07837 201 123
Luke
Installations: bathroom, kitchen, carpentry reparis
“He is very cost conscious and very excited with the idea of being introduced to projects in Spitalfields – especially considering his interest in historical homes.”
07857 166 869
Richard
plumber/builder
“He is always very good.”
07969 378 757
Valentin Voynov
carpenter and joiner, decorator, tiler, plumber etc.
“recommended”
07949 711 326
Upholsterers
Paul Kirby
74 Swanfield St, London E2 7DS
“I found him via the Spitalfields Life blog. If you want foam for upholstering and a fascinating chat about Spitalfields he’s your man!!”
020 7739 1915
07956 806455
7 Upholstery
1a Boundary Street, London E2 7JE
“They did a fantastic job on a tub chair and chaise, picked up/dropped off items. They have a good range of fabric samples in their shop.”
020 7613 4925
W.J. Cox & Sons
Claybury Hall Farm, Roding Lane North, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 8ND
“They’ve done several jobs for me, all to a good standard, on time and for a fair price, collecting/delivering to Spitalfields by arrangement.”
020 8550 1396
William Fountain & Co
68a CobedenRd, E11 3PE
info@williamfountain.com
020 4558 3464
David Scotcher Interiors
285Upper Street, N1 2TZ
“I can highly recommend this upholsterer, he will give an estimate, collect the items and return.”
020 7354 4111/4116
Michael Broughton
14 Calvert Avenue (next to Shoreditch Churchand Lennie’s just off Arnold Circus)
07973-542-709
Van – Man with a Van
Whitevangentleman.com
“They are very reliable.”
020 7731 0551
Window Cleaner
Bob
020 8521 0310
01424 712749