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Our Local Tradespeople
Category : Community
LOCAL TRADESPEOPLE
The following local tradesmen and tradeswomen have been recommended by members of the Spitalfields Society.
(last updated: 15thMay 2019)
Baby Sitting
No known volunteers at the moment
Builders, carpenters and decorators
HS Restoration Ltd. (Howard Spratt)
h.spratt@btinternet.com 07768 865 966
Peter Hoffman (also listed under Plumbers)
peter@aquaforma.co.uk 07837 201 123
Carpet Cleaning
A A Carpet cleaners / Alan Arnold / 01277 374455
Paul Hamlett, 07958 498134
Innovate Carpets, 020 8970 7987, clean@innovatecarpets.co.uk
Janusz who also works as a decorator with Trevor Barnes.
Trevor’s number is 07932966623.
Chimney Sweep
Ian Dempsey
Cinders 0800 007 5296. cinderssweep@gmail.com
Cleaners
Ruth “excellent cleaner, highly recommended”
07405 269161
Coal and log deliveries
A E Prentice, 01869 346800, www.coal4you.co.uk
Computers
Digital Doctors, 0845 0175539, info@digital-doctors.co.uk, www.digital-doctors.co.uk
Conservators
The Conservation Registerhas list of restorers in many areas – including furniture, clocks, and more
Cosmetic and Medical Tattooing
Renee Cleovoulou
3 Puma court E1 6QG
07961 180 949
Damp Treatment
Ward Damp in NW2 – they are on the web at www.warddamp.com
Electricians
Alan Andrews of Floorspace AEC Ltd.
07957 628157, alanandrews@uk2.net
Silver Saints
“Not cheap, but extremely professional and easy to get hold of.”
They carry out all manner of plumbing and electrical work
020 7099 9199 http://www.silversaints.com/
Power cuts: www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk
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 Buitrago “He is excellent”
lmbuitrago4@aol.com and 07970 258364
Nigel: 07957 979399 (Works for 2 members)
“I also use two great women called Sarah and Andrea, who run Two Birds Gardening”
2birdsgardening@gmail.com
Hairdressers
LukeJacob
Uni-sex hair salon, 80 Commercial Street, London E1 6LY
02072470078 www.lukejacob.com
“Elena at The Scissor Shop is excellent. She cuts and styles men,
women and children and her charges a very reasonable”
70 Commercial Street, E1 6LT
Tel 020 8127 4404
Handymen – general
Daniel
A good inexpensive handyman: 07405 863345
Silver Saints
“Not cheap, but extremely professional and easy to get hold of.”
They carry out all manner of plumbing and electrical work
020 7099 http://www.silversaints.com/
Loni: “Brilliant handyman I found today – locks, plumbing, carpentry and other stuff”
07930 484955
Junk Removal See “Waste”
Locksmith
Ryan at City of London Locksmiths, 40 Folgate Street E1 6QL
ryan@cityoflondonlocksmiths.co.uk
07768 587960
24-hour call out and “kindly dropped everything to fix the lock on our front door solving an urgent crisis”: also “we used your recommended locksmith and he was great!”.
Painters and Decorators
Trevor Barnes
3 Fournier Street, E1 6QE, 07932 966623
Dave O’Meara
07838 255466, david.omara@btopenworld.com(note: name O’Meara, e-mail ‘omara’)
Piano Tuners
Phil
07957 253849
Michael Jacobs
michaelfjacobs@blueyonder.co.uk
Tel 020 7278 6090 0r: 07976 159945
Samantha Hewson
157B Pepys Road, London SE14 5SG
Tel No : 020 7732 6769
Alexandra Zealey
01737 279494, 07767 352942
Picture Framer
Adrian Davidson – skilled specialist framer whose prices aren’t crazy!
possible frame, 37d Princelet Street, E1 5LP
020 7377 5545 , info@possibleframe.com, www.possibleframe.com
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
http://www.angelplumbingservices.co.uk/
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 repairs
“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
Silver Saints
“Not cheap, but extremely professional and easy to get hold of.”
They carry out all manner of plumbing and electrical work
020 7099 9199 http://www.silversaints.com/
Power Cuts See “Electricians”
Removals (Junk)See “Waste”
Roofer
“I would like to add to your list of recommended trades people a roofer who has now completed three jobs for us. Mr Ronnie Fursse and his staff are very experienced and reliable, with works being carried out to a high standard, with a minimum of fuss and within the allotted time.”
http://www.ntfursseandson.co.uk/
Solicitors(for conveyancing, tenancies etc.)
Peter Callaghan (Baker Street) 07786 305477
Stephen Clegg of Everys. 01392 848926 or stephen.clegg@everys.co.uk
Diane Brodkin from Adrian & Co. (http://www.lawyer-solicitors-uk.co.uk/1575742-lawyer-Adrian-&-Co..html, tel.: 020 7485 8450) for real estate purchase and sale since 1999. I strongly recommend her.
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
285 Upper Street, N1 2TZ
“I can highly recommend this upholsterer, he will give an estimate, collect the items and return.”
And recently used by a member and found to be excellent.
020 7354 4111/4116
Michael Broughton (including cane chairs)
14 Calvert Avenue (next to Shoreditch Church and Lennie’s just off Arnold Circus)
07973-542-709
Rachael South (including cane chairs)
Bespoke; restoration; design: www.rachaelsouth.com
0207 686 5296, 07983 534 507
Shoreditch Design Rooms (including cane chairs)
http://shoreditchdesignrooms.com
Van – Man with a Van
Whitevangentleman.com “They are very reliable.”
020 7731 0551
Waste (Junk) removal
We Clear Junk – “Very helpful booking personal. Then two polish men arrived on time and took our old piano away cheerfully. Payment was by card by phone after successful completion.”
Unit 5, Bridge Park, Harrow Road, London NW10 0RG
020 8961 2861 or 020 8961 2916
Bookings@weclearjunk.com www.weclearjunk.com
Window Cleaner
Bob
020 3556 1608 and 07584 832417
Tony
07980 173544