Little Black Book for Allestree (and nearby)


Carpet supplier and fitter - Kris 07786 377593, very much a 'can do' person.

Car Repairs and MoTs - Frank Brown, a friendly garage in Allestree run by a woman - and why not!  Duffield Road, Allestree, Derby DE22 2DJ, tel 01332 557185.
Car Valeting - Efficient, reasonable and friendly, but beware: the price we were quoted did not include VAT, MCV, Lodge Lane, Derby DE1 3WD, tel: 0800 9881302, mobile 07875 296094 (http://www.mobilecarvaleting.co.uk/).

Conservatory, fascias, gutterings, downpipes and windows:  Ask for Roger at Needhams 01509 264066.

Electrician - Alan C Garbett, helpful and conscientious; 143 Western Road, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9GS, Tel: 01332 514110, mobile 07973600238.

Electrical Repairs - Chaddesden Electrics (Pete) has been recommended; 15 St John's Avenue, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6SE, Tel: 01332 417730.

Fireplaces (1) - Fireplace Supplies Ltd, 345 Duffield Road, Allestree, Derby DE22 2dg, so not far from our home.  01332 541407.
Fireplaces (2) - Kedleston Fireplace Centre - Five Lamps, 34 Duffield Road, Derby DE1 3BH, 01332 200303.

Hairdresser: Smiths, Duffield Road, Allestree, Tel: 01332 557434.

Optician, Allestree Eyecare, Park Farm, Allestree, Derby: friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.

Painter and Decorator - Richard Gadsby - 43 Arthur Street, Derby, DE1 3EG, 07976 263224, 01332 601825. Efficient and friendly.  

Plumber, Andy at Flywheel Plumbing, 70 Arthur St, Derby DE1 3EH Tel:  07957 986002

Sheds, summerhouses and garages: Derby Shed Co, Unit 1 201 Siddals Road, Derby DE1 2QE, tel: 01332 299099 (http://www.derbyshedco.co.uk/). These people are very organised and the quality of the shed we've had fitted is excellent - but their skills at keeping the customer informed fall far short, being reactive rather than proactive.  Ask for Tom.

Reclamation and timber: Fletchers at Spondon, 28 Station Rd, Derby DE21 7NE
01332 673965 (http://www.fletcherstimber.com/index_files/Page489.htm)

Roofer -  Frank 07983 991701, he was recommended to us but the verge he redid now has cracks, so we're waiting to see when he will sort it out.

Skips: Andy Potters Skips, 07850 380425

Surveyor (1) - Spencer Birch (http://www.spencerbirch.co.uk/), 0115 941 3678.  Martin/Gill, both are very helpful people.

Surveyor (2) - Tim Stubbs 01332 780939.  Another very good surveyor.

Window Cleaner - Andy's Window Cleaning Services, 01332 842293/07885861413.

Replacement panes in double glazed windows: paulmable@ymail.com. Very good.



For garden centres, see the page on my EdVis gardening blog: http://edvisgardening.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/review-of-garden-centres-and-farm-shops.html