Brickwork, Bricklaying, Brick Walling
01392 678990
18. Abacus Stone Conservation
01392 879824
07825 698507
www.abacusmasonry.co.uk
With experience from working for English Heritage,
David Cornick specialises in masonry and conservation to
listed and historic buildings. Also traditional lime mortar
repointing, walling, advice and consultation. See excellent
website for portfolio.
19. The Masonry Medic
07870 148526
A true specialist and enthusiast in brickwork, Matt
Bavington, the Masonry Medic, works in Sidmouth and
surrounding areas. He has built on his City and Guilds
qualification with experience of different brick systems
from around the world. Matt can repair walls and arches
sometimes by replacing single bricks, repointing or
repairing damaged mortar, allowing you to keep the
original character or improve the aesthetics of your
brickwork. Internal and external, including stonework,
flint stone-walling, patios and paths. Recommended as
‘excellent’.
Builders
See also Loft Conversions (for specialists), Plastering,
Carpenters, Brickwork (includes Brick Walling and
Stonemasons) Bathrooms, Kitchens, Groundworks.
For disabled adaptations to houses, see Mobility.
For smaller jobs see Home Maintenance.
Cheaper is not necessarily better. The recession has resulted in
some people quoting unrealistic prices that cannot be achieved
without cutting corners or by charging the customer more than
originally quoted. All the businesses in Our Local Expert have
been recommended for quality, service and value for money.
20. A&J Carpenters Ltd.
Unit 10, Alexandria Ind Estate, Sidmouth
01395 519300
07973 997653
info@ajcarpenters.co.uk
www.ajcarpenters.co.uk
Serving the Devon community since 1994, A&J have been
well recommended to us as ‘friendly and professional’.
Barn conversions, loft conversions, new build, small works
and renovations. Free estimates. Members of the Guild of
Master Craftsmen.
We want to know your experiences
of featured businesses so we can maintain
our high quality standards.
21. M B Davies Building Services Ltd.
07940 502131
build@mbdavies.co.uk
www.mbdavies.co.uk
For new build, one-off specifications, extensions and
renovation work, including design if desired. Mark
Davies and his professional team of 9 (plus specialists)
offer reliability and experience, with a reputation built
on attention to detail and a friendly, helpful approach.
Renowned for completing jobs to their quoted price.
NHBC guarantees on request.
22. C.J. Denning
01395 577672
07788 600300
Very well recommended Sidmouth building contractor,
managing your entire project: extensions; renovations;
maintenance; garage and loft conversions.
23. Chris Fry General Builder
01404 549357
07977 575667
cbfry@btinternet.com
Honiton-based Chris Fry provides the complete service:
carpentry; loft conversions; plumbing; electrics;
plastering; decorating; roofing. ‘Cheerful, reliable, listens
to what you want, offers constructive suggestions.’
24. Garden Retreats, Sidbury
01395 597546
07760 422905
Bespoke design and build service for high quality garden
rooms and outdoor structures, to use for all purposes.
From outdoor seating areas and decking to fully insulated,
double-glazed offices complete with lighting, plumbing
and heating. Attention to detail paramount, everything
designed and tailored to your individual needs. Hand built
on site using locally sustainable resources where possible.
The result is the building you dreamed of at the agreed
budget within the specified time frame.
25. BP Greenaway + Sons
01395 442247
07727 233603
Recommended to us as ‘quick and efficient’, Barry
Greenaway’s dependable Budleigh team perform all forms
of building work including extensions, loft conversions,
kitchens, roofing and more.
26. H & V Builders
1 Leas Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6SA
01395 443615
frederick@fvanstone.wanadoo.co.uk
Established in 1970, H&V are a small firm offering the
complete building service - covering all aspects of the
building trade. They were recommended to us by
customers and other tradespeople. Almost all their work
comes purely from recommendation. Members of the
Federation of Master Builders.
More recommended Builders overleaf...
 Accommodation
1. The Hollies Guest House
Salcombe Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8PU
01395 514580
www.holliesguesthouse.co.uk
Regency-style guest house with superb breakfasts and
well equipped ensuite rooms. Visit Britain 4-Star Gold
Award Winner, 5 minutes from seafront.
Accountancy, Tax & Self-Assessment
2. Easterbrook Eaton Ltd.
Chartered Accountants
Old Fore Street, Sidmouth 01395 516658
8 Jesu St, Ottery St Mary 01404 812555
www.easterbrooks.co.uk
Easterbrooks aim to provide the very best accounting,
taxation, business information technology and
associated services in a friendly and efficient manner,
at a reasonable cost. Chartered Accountants and
Registered Auditors, providing a full range of accounting
services from business start-up to retirement planning,
including specialist IT consultancy and instruction. No
charge for initial meetings.
3. Peter Findlay Chartered Tax Adviser
Unit 2 Dotton Farmstead, Dotton Lane,
Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, EX10 0JY
01395 568568
peter_findlay@btconnect.com
Chartered Tax Adviser covering all areas of accountancy:
accounts preparation, tax returns, VAT, book-keeping,
payroll, company and new business set-ups. Providing
a friendly service for a variety of businesses large and
small. Fixed fees, free initial consultation.
4. NRH Accountancy
1st Floor, 15 Rolle St, Exmouth, EX8 1HA
01395 277555
office@nigelhardy.co.uk
For accounts completion, self-assessment tax returns,
VAT preparation and submission online. Nigel Hardy is
competitively priced and confidential, charging fixed fees
with no hidden costs. Call for a free, no obligation initial
consultation. Recommended because he ‘understands
smaller businesses’.
The businesses in Our Local Expert have
been recommended, so you can be sure
of the best service.
Call, write or email with comments on
businesses featured, or recommend others
you think should be included.
Aerials - TV & Satellite
See also Digital TV, TV Repairs.
5. Astra Aerials + Satellite
01395 512346
07770 957307
www.astra-aerials.co.uk
RDI registered Digital Installer. Established for 13 years
and still going strong. Freeview, TV aerials, DAB and FM
Radio, Freesat, Sky installations, Flat screen TVs installed.
Fibre-optics for communal systems and shared access
e.g. flats. Free quotations, no call out charge. Work
guaranteed for one year. Fully insured.
6. Jack Burgess Aerials and Satellites
01395 512881
07800 882621
jackaerials@yahoo.com
Very well recommended Sidmouth-based Jack Burgess
can help with all your digital TV and radio problems.
Offering a 12 month guarantee on all materials and
workmanship. Free quotes in the East Devon area (no call
out charge). Particularly understanding to older customers.
7. Halls Aerials
01395 222339
07813 686511
www.hallsaerials.co.uk
A family business providing first class results for all your
aerial needs across East Devon in an efficient, neat and
tidy manner. Prompt and friendly service, with a customer
base built on word of mouth and recommendations. RDI
qualified, 2 year guarantee on equipment.
8. PAK Aerials (Est.1964)
01395 516777
07791 336953
www.pakaerials.co.uk
New digital installations, upgrades, reception problems,
TV sales. Specialist installers of fibre-optic cabling. Supply
and fit of CCTV surveillance. RDI qualified digital installers.
East Devon’s only CAI plus members (all staff Police
checked). No call out charge. Recommended as ‘punctual,
professional, friendly, efficient, and clean’.
Aga and Rayburn Servicing
9. LSJD
01363 82338
07813 967390
Lukedennis1@btinternet.com
Luke Dennis has over 8 years experience servicing Agas
and Rayburns. Also selling re-conditioned Agas, flue
installations and fitting woodburners. GASsafe, Oftec and
HETAS registered. ‘Very efficient, takes pride in his work.
Loves his Agas.’ Serving all of Devon.
 Air Conditioning 14. RGT Plumbing and
Property Maintenance
10. Devon Air Conditioning 01395 275879
and Refrigeration 07815 189427
01395 267513 topsyplusfour@uwclub.net
07791 091455 Part P and CORGI registered. Rich Turner is proud to
www.devonrefrigeration.co.uk keep to agreed timescales and is sensitive to your
household needs when planning all work. Full bathroom
installations and all domestic electrical, plumbing, and
Alexander Technique tiling including solar heating installation. Also larger
building and maintenance projects. ‘Prompt, reasonably
11. Helen Gibson (Sidmouth) priced, spotlessly clean.’
01395 514914
STAT Qualified Alexander Technique Tutor. 15. RSB Plumbing
01392 757348
07968 230806
Antiques blandstuart@yahoo.co.uk
General plumbing and bathroom fitting, bathroom design
Honiton is packed with antique shops. Potbury’s Auctions in and procurement available, free detailed quotation
Sidmouth can be great for a bargain, or visit Sidmouth Antique provided. All work is carried out carefully and to a high
Centre (All Saints Road) where up to 25 independent dealers standard with long term reliability and performance in
display. Quay Antiques at Topsham is host to 70 dealers covering mind. Good at responding to enquiries and available
3 floors. for smaller tasks and for bathroom planning during
evenings and Saturdays. Recommended by reader who
was ‘totally satisfied’.
Bath Enamelling

12. Bathcare
Bath Restoration Specialists Our contact details are on the inside front
01752 769567 cover. You can email, write or call,
07970 072541 but please keep us informed of your
www.bathcare-uk.com experiences with local businesses.
Ian Lynde was recommended to us for being ‘polite,
knowledgeable and meticulous’ in the restoration of old,
worn baths. He has been restoring baths for 30 years,
mostly in older properties working on some interesting
projects, often travelling hundreds of miles for various Beauty
high profile clients. All the work is carried out in situ and
the bath is back in use the next day. For quality work and 16. Just Nails (mobile service)
a free quotation just give Bathcare a ring. 01404 43205
07873 399527
Fully qualified nail technician Elaine Fogarty visits you
Bathrooms for manicures, nail extensions and nail art. Great for
For Disabled Bathrooms see Gozna services (feature 180). weddings or children’s parties. ‘Very professional, makes
See also Tilers, Kitchens, Plumbers, Builders, Carpenters. you feel comfortable.’
13. Quality Plumbing and Heating
Clyst St Mary
07727 277968 Bedroom Fitting
0800 0933477 See Carpenters, Kitchens, Bathrooms.
Previously working on interiors for British Heritage,
friendly and reliable Fraser Smith was recommended to Bookkeeping
us for ‘going the extra mile’ for his customers. He installs
bathrooms, provides general plumbing and heating 17. Partners in Payroll
services, and 24hr emergency plumbing call outs. 12 01395 276622
month guarantee on all work, City and Guilds qualified, www.partnersinpayroll.co.uk
20 years experience. Happy to provide references. Payroll, bookkeeping and Sage Training at competitive
rates. Angie and Julie were recommended for going
‘above and beyond’ expectations.
Builders continued…
27. A+J Kenworthy and P Arbourne
01297 20876
07966 509590
This friendly Beer family business performs new builds,
house renovations, extensions, loft conversions and
driveways as well as smaller jobs. Recommended to us
for their quality stonework, particularly walls and patios.
Customers throughout East Devon enjoy their quality
workmanship and cheerful approach. ‘They have more
than exceeded our expectations.’
28. F.J.Kittle and Son (Geoff Coombes)
01395 270237
07966 025865
Long established general building firm with most
work from recommendations and very loyal customers.
For extensions, alterations, garages, loft conversions
and more. Planning, building regs and specialist
subcontractors all arranged as required, saving you
the hassle. Free estimates and advice. ‘Helpful, reliable
and efficient’, ‘no hesitation in using them again’.
29. Lifestyle Installations
07970 068824
For general maintenance, conservatories, fitted kitchens,
loft conversions, small extensions and bathroom
moves, try Exmouth-based Phil Jones. He has 18 years
experience of double glazing installations, and 10 years
experience of general maintenance. Phil provides a
small friendly service, where customers can choose the
materials used. Great maintenance service offered for
people renting out accommodation.
P.E. Lipp and Son Builders
30.
and Decorators
01395 275922
sue@pelippbuilders.co.uk
Family business est. 1960, employing qualified specialists
in all trades. Clean and reliable expert team who manage
your whole project - contracting architects and arranging
planning when needed. All building work, maintenance
and decoration: extensions; conversions; new build;
roofing. The complete building package. Federation of
Master Builders members, references on request.
31. FJ Luxton and Son
01404 812646
admin@fjluxton.com
www.fjluxton.com
Established in Ottery for an astounding 155 years,
Stuart Luxton and his skilled team bring you the complete
service for your property. Repair and maintenance, loft
conversions, alterations and extensions. Also heating
and plumbing, painting and decorating, solar hot water.
Well trusted and respected. Trustmark and Masterbond
approved members of the FMB and NHBC. No job too
small. Office open Mon-Fri 8am–5pm.
32. POW Property Maintenance
+ Construction
01395 516738 / 01392 340211
07815 757725
simonpow@tiscali.co.uk
Sidmouth-based Simon Pow and his reliable team
provide a personal, professional service and pride
themselves on being established purely on
recommendations. For extensions; renovations;
kitchens; bathrooms; patios; decking; plastering; tiling
and all aspects of property maintenance.
33. S.D.Richards
01395 223003
07986 690056
richardss9@sky.com
Recommended to us for ‘first class service, and for
ensuring total satisfaction’. Steve Richards and his quality
team turn up when they say they will, for quotations and
for work. Work is to a high standard and at a fair price. For
general building, extensions, garages, loft conversions,
alterations and more.
34. Roach and Coles Builders Ltd.
01395 279736
07980 159406
roach.coles@tiscali.co.uk
Specialising in listed buildings and renovations. Also
new builds, extensions, refurbishments, loft conversions,
groundworks and general repairs. Exmouth-based Roach
and Coles deliver the whole service with a personal, quality
1:1 service at an affordable price. Established for 14 years,
with numerous references for their excellent work.
35. SDW Building Services
01395 232697
07815 784005
sdw@stevenwoodman.plus.com
Well recommended to us for quality and experience
across all trades and for being conscientious throughout.
Steve Woodman has over 20 years experience as a builder
and GASsafe registered gas installer, his business built
entirely on recommendations. He provides a complete
one-stop service, from planning stage to completion,
making your project stress-free. Extensions; alterations;
refurbishments; conservatories; fitted kitchens;
bathrooms; central heating systems. Fully insured,
clean tidy and reliable.
36. TD Builders
24 Scotch Mead, Aylesbeare
01395 233995
07751 738092
Recommended to us for being ‘friendly, tidy, and above
all extremely reliable’. Terry Woolley and his team perform
all building work including extensions, renovations and
roofing. In business for 20 years, offering guarantees on
all work.
37. TRP General Building
and Maintenance
2a Mill Park Industrial Estate,
Woodbury Salterton, EX5 1EL
07971 474886
Building, plastering, plumbing and all DIY tasks considered.
No job too small. ‘Quick and pleasant’, with 20 years
experience, Woodbury Salterton-based Tom Petfield is
particularly understanding to older customers.
Jason Turner
38.
Building Contractor Ltd.
01297 551557
07968 192966
Specialising in stonework, natural stone, Grade 1 and
Grade 2 Listed Buildings renovation. Barn conversions,
new builds, extensions and any conversions. 95% of
work is through word of mouth. Customers appreciate
their good quality workmanship, reliability and politeness.
Colyford-based, working in Sidmouth, Honiton, West Hill.
42. Exmouth Tyres and Exhaust Centre
Unit 8 Thorn Tree, Liverton Business Park, EX8 2NX
01395 268999
www.exmouthtyres.co.uk
Tyres, brakes, exhausts, batteries, and laser wheel
alignment for all makes and models. Call out tyre fitting
service within 10 mile radius, also Pristine Alloy Wheel
Refurbishment.
Special Offer:
Free tracking to customers mentioning Our Local Expert when
booking. For purchases of 2 tyres or more.
43. M+D Motors
Unit 2, Pound Lane Units, Exmouth, EX8 4PE
01395 277522
Repairs, servicing and MOTs for all makes. Courtesy cars
available, with local collection and delivery. ‘Friendly,
reliable and trustworthy’.

39. Woofenden Construction 44. M W Autobodies

01884 266055
www.woofenden.com
Working throughout East Devon, this friendly husband
and wife team cover all areas of your project from
planning to completion. Particularly specialising in
extensions and renovations for period properties: lime
rendering, lime wash and cob walling. ‘Their standard
of service and workmanship is excellent; they are
clean, honest & reliable.’ Members of FMB MasterBond,
Trustmark and FENSA.
Burglar Alarms
40. Tamar Security Services
01395 222999
www.tamarsecurity.co.uk
Friendly family business, Tamar can advise, install and
maintain intruder alarms, CCTV, fire alarms and door
security. Recommended to us for their good workmanship.
NSI accredited and approved. Phone for no obligation
surveys.
Car Hire
See Van Hire.
4-6 Victoria Way, Exmouth, EX8 1EW
01395 275826
Recommended for an ‘excellent body repair job’. 25 years
experience repairing minor dings, larger accident damage
and full resprays for all makes and models. All insurance
work undertaken. Courtesy car, collection and delivery
service within 10 miles, free estimates.
45. Ottery Motor Services
Coombelake, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1NG
01404 812740
www.otterymotorservices.co.uk
Car sales; servicing and repairs; tyres and exhausts; MOT
preparation for all makes and models, Peugeot specialists.
Collection and courtesy car service available. ‘Always
helpful, always reliable - I trust them if they say it needs
doing’.
46. Sidmouth Garage
Vicarage Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8TR
01395 516660
‘Friendly, professional and trustworthy service’. MOTs;
tyres and exhausts; servicing and repairs for all makes of
cars. 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm Sat.

Car Valeting and Detailing

Car Servicing and Body Repairs
47. Dazzle
41. Auto Paint Repairs 01395 567150
01392 203708 07940 193498
07801 061519 Christinehenley@sky.com
www.autopaint-repairs.co.uk Paul Henley comes to you in his fully equipped van.
Saving you time and money, Auto Paint come to you for From an exterior wash to a full valet. Sign writing removal
pricing and same-day repairs to car paintwork: vandal available. Specialising in private or trade cars, vans,
scratches; bumper scuffs; alloy wheels; minor accident trucks and caravans. Autoglym trained and fully insured.
damage and much more - all fully guaranteed. A local, reliable and competitive service.
 Caravan and Motorhome Services 53. Real Timber Carpentry
01395 577469
48. Robert Street Electrical Services 07989 982241
07773 634683 www.rtcsidmouth.co.uk
robertstreet.exmouth@talk21.com Paul Cowlard offers a friendly, quality service and is a
www.sat-dome.com qualified tradesman of 20+ years experience. From
Robert is a fully qualified electrical contractor based doors and windows to renovation and kitchens. “I would
in Exmouth. He is happy to travel to you to fit anything recommend him to anybody!” a reader tells us.
electrical onto your motor home or caravan: satellite
systems; reversing cameras; leisure batteries; solar 54. Jonathan Sweetland
panels; slide-out steps. 01297 553183
07989 340612
jonathan@jwsweetland.orangehome.co.uk
Carpenters and Joiners Over 20 years in business, Colyton-based Jon specialises
See also Bathrooms, Kitchens, Loft Conversions. in doors, windows, roofs, hardwood floors also extensions
For smaller jobs see also Home Maintenance. and renovations, particularly Grade II listed buildings.
His many customers value his reliability, good service,
49. Mark Bennett Maintenance experience, and quality workmanship. Works within 15
01395 514316 miles of Colyton.
07799 207441
A qualified carpenter with over 25 years experience, 55. Gary Tate
Mark was recommended to us as ‘conscientious’, 01395 276565
‘trustworthy and friendly’, ‘his quality of work is superb’. 07891 515578
For all your carpentry needs, also tiling, painting and garytate1963@hotmail.co.uk
general maintenance. Free local estimates, no VAT, Exmouth-based Gary Tate provides all aspects of joinery,
reasonable rates. manufacture and supply of bespoke staircases, windows,
doors, fitted wardrobes and more. City and Guilds qualified
50. E L Evans Carpentry and Joinery with 30 years experience. Proud of his attention to detail,
01395 277804 finish and quality of work.
07812 571722
eugeneevans02@googlemail.com 56. Touchwood Devon Ltd.
Exmouth-based Eugene Evans is a City and Guilds 01392 364269
qualified joiner and cabinet maker. He can supply, fit and www.twdinteriors.co.uk
make: kitchens; wardrobes; bookcases; free standing Designers and makers of the highest quality furniture and
furniture and all types of joinery including windows interiors, Clyst St Mary-based Touchwood offer a truly
and doors. Specialising in handmade and purpose built bespoke service, where each commission is individually
kitchens to fit and complement your room. Consistently designed and manufactured. Your requirements will be
recommended for being reliable, friendly and for doing met for both aesthetics and functionality. See website for
a good job at a fair price. examples of their incredible work: freestanding and fitted
furniture; kitchens; exterior and specialist joinery.
51. Jonathan Flint Complete
Carpentry Service 57. Tucker and Vincent Ltd.
01395 519111 01297 625315
With 30 years experience, Jonathan has worked on most 07855 831101
types of carpentry and joinery, including sash window tuckerandvincentltd@sky.com
repairs. Recommended to us for made-to-measure cabinet Simon Vincent fits stairs, windows, oak floors, kitchens
making. Working throughout East Devon, on jobs large and and anything to do with wood. Fully qualified with 25
small, attractive pricing as no VAT charged. ‘Works very years experience, customers value his quality work and
well and thoroughly, and his charges are reasonable’. his polite, prompt service. Recommended to us as ‘a real
character and a superb carpenter’.
52. Rob Johns
01404 850600 58. S&D White Carpenters and Local
johns365@btinternet.com Qualified Locksmith (Est. 1978)
20 years experience in carpentry and most other aspects 01395 512875
of the building trade. From changing a door to fitting a 07966 403381
new roof or staircase. Also decking and fencing. No VAT stuart.white16@yahoo.co.uk
charged. ‘Quick and very efficient’. Sidmouth-based Stuart and Dave White’s family business
is well known for good work and service in the valley.
Friendly and trustworthy.
 Carpet Cleaning 63. Martin and Lane Carpets
See also Carpet Fitting. Unit 3, Station Yard, Station Rd, Sidmouth
01395 578909 / 513850
59. Martin Paver Carpet and Established in 1980, Martin and Lane supply all floor
Upholstery Cleaning coverings: carpets; vinyls; hardwood floors; wood
2 Furzehill, Sidbury, Sidmouth laminates; Amtico / Karndean creative flooring as well
01395 597320 as a full range of blinds. Your local Registered Specialist,
enquiries@cleaningyourcarpets.co.uk Office of Fair Trading approved. Visit their showroom or
For carpets, upholstery and all types of rugs. No shampoo take advantage of their home selection service. ‘They
used in cleaning process, so no sticky residues left after bend over backwards to ensure customer satisfaction’.
cleaning and carpets usable right away. Carpets stay
cleaner up to 5 times longer. Process removes dirt and grit 64. Webbers Interiors
from carpet pile, also eliminates dust mites, fleas, etc. Bad 9a High St, Exmouth, EX8 1NN
odours removed (e.g. pets, smoking) if service requested, 01395 272595
plus all carpets stain-proofed in cleaning process. All work www.webbersinteriors.co.uk
guaranteed and insured. Recommended to us for their excellent service and advice
about colour matching, Paul and Jill Webber provide
60. Safeclean quality carpets, curtains, blinds and accessories at
07748 328587 competitive prices.
stephenroberts48@gmail.com
www.safeclean.co.uk Special Offer:
Cleaning for soft furnishings, mattresses, carpets and 5% discount to customers quoting Our Local Expert.
other areas, including curtains, Oriental rugs and leather
sofas. Safeclean’s organic products out-perform chemical
detergents and environmentally damaging solvents and do Catering
not require fibre-damaging high temperatures. This allows
your carpets and upholstery to last longer and to go longer 65. Kenniford Farm Shop
between cleans. Recommended to us as ‘exemplary’. 01392 875938
www.kennifordfarm.com
Incredible hog-roasts from RSPCA approved farm.
Carpet Fitting

61. J M Carpets Catteries

01297 444450 See Pet Services.
07702 796796
Covering Devon and Dorset, Joe May offers a friendly and
professional service. Fully trained in supplying, fitting and CCTV
cleaning carpets, also supplying and fitting vinyl. Your floor See Tamar Security (feature 40), PAK Aerials (feature 8).
covering is chosen in the comfort of your own home from
samples, using Joe’s expert advice. ‘Clean, tidy and polite,
does an exceptional job.’ Central Heating and Plumbing
See also Gas Maintenance.

Check that gas installers are on the GASsafe register - a legal

Carpets
requirement. See www.gassaferegister.co.uk for details.
See also Carpet Fitting. (Prior to April 2009, this was known as CORGI - which still exists
as a quality-based trade association.)
62. Honiton Carpets
Dolphin Court, High St, Honiton, EX14 1HT 66. Aturi
01404 47151
01392 436560
honitoncarpets@googlemail.com
07974 423363
www.honitoncarpets.co.uk
www.aturi.co.uk
Carpet and vinyl specialists, recommended to us for their
Experts in the repair and servicing of heating and
‘great service and great fitting’. Free parking at rear of the
hot water systems including underfloor and solar.
shop, free measuring and local deliveries, free fitting (ask
Professional with the highest levels of customer service
for details). Superb value remnants always in stock for
and workmanship. GASsafe and Oftec registered,
take away or delivery. Personal, expert service.
members of Trading Standards ‘Buy with Confidence’.
Special Offer:
Special Offer:
5% discount if Our Local Expert mentioned.
5% discount to our readers.

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Central Heating and Plumbing continued… 73. PPR Plumbing and Heating
01395 224342
67. Blakes Plumbing 07976 938777
Rose Bank, Winters Lane, Ottery St Mary paulinereeves@sky.com
01404 814393 A family run business, PPR provide all aspects of
07968 281709 plumbing and heating, specialising in bathroom fitting.
‘Prompt, efficient and fair’ is how Malcolm Blake was People use their services because of the high standard
recommended to us. For all general plumbing, 24hr call of work offered. GASsafe registered, with all work
out and OAP discount. Member of IPHE. guaranteed.
68. Brookbank Plumbing and Heating 74. Quality Plumbing and Heating
3 Redwood Close, Exmouth Clyst St Mary
01395 277122 07727 277968
07968 201507 0800 0933477
All aspects of plumbing undertaken with good quality Previously working on interiors for British Heritage,
workmanship - from a leaky tap to full central heating friendly and reliable Fraser Smith was recommended to
installations and breakdowns. Friendly and reliable, us for ‘going the extra mile’ for his customers. He installs
GASsafe registered, all work guaranteed, fully insured. bathrooms, provides general plumbing and heating
services, and 24hr emergency plumbing call outs. 12
69. P Harris Plumbing and Heating month guarantee on all work, City and Guilds qualified,
01395 271563 20 years experience. Happy to provide references.
07774 108724
pharris1@supanet.com 75. Norman Spencer and Son Plumbing
www.phheating.com and Heating Engineers
Peter and his fully qualified Exmouth team offer quality 24 Jubilee Gardens, Sidmouth
installations and all aspects of plumbing and heating. 01395 577703
GASsafe and Institute of Plumbing registered, approved 07891 683517
by the Water Industry. Prompt, honest and reliable service with free quotations
and competitive rates. Highly qualified with 35 years
70. Lake Plumbing and Heating experience, GASsafe registered, fellow of CIPHE. All work
01395 272358 fully insured, includes boilers, pumps, valves, radiators,
07786 769151 hot water cylinders and immersion heaters.
All types of plumbing work undertaken including radiators.
Covering East Devon, no VAT charged, no job too small. 76. Westmancoat Heating Ltd.
31 New North Road, Exmouth, EX8 1RU
71. Chris MacDermott Plumbing 01395 272088
and Heating Services www.westmancoat.co.uk
01395 597796 Very well recommended, established for 48 years, with
07866 485926 an office you can visit to discuss your needs (weekdays
For all your domestic plumbing and heating services, 9am-1pm). Friendly service, quality workmanship, fair
Sidmouth-based Chris is GASsafe and WRAS certified, honest pricing. 2 year workmanship guarantee on heating
working with boilers, cookers, fires and bathroom suites. and plumbing installations. GASsafe reg. no.4493. Call
He was recommended to us because ‘nothing’s too much 8am-5pm Mon-Fri.
trouble. He gives you all the options, and gives an honest
indication of his availability and when you should expect
to see him’. Chandlery
72. Plumb Patch 77. Peter Dixon Chandlery
01395 577881 1+2 Pilot Wharf, The Pierhead, Exmouth, EX8 1XA
07779 717567 01395 273248
Emergencies: 07779 539462 Books, charts, clothing (including Zhik, Lazy Jacks)
plumbpatch@aol.com and much more.
www.plumbpatch.co.uk
For all your central heating and plumbing needs. Special Offer:
Servicing, maintenance and 24hr emergencies at 5% discount with this book - can only use once.
reasonable prices. From changing a washer or fixing a
leak to renewing your central heating system. GASsafe
and WRAS approved.
 Chimney Services Coal Merchants

78. Chris Bateman Chimney Services 83. V P Marchant + Sons Ltd.

01395 233873
07973 662621
Chris has been recommended numerous times. ‘Clean,
efficient and friendly’, ‘extremely reliable’. Sweeping all
types of flue; fitting chimney pots; birdcage cowls; rain
caps and removing bird’s nests. He specialises in fitting
woodburning and multi-fuel stoves, flue linings and
solving general chimney problems. HETAS approved.
The Coal Yard, Back Lane, Newton Poppleford
01395 568224
‘Friendly, dependable and prompt’.
Complementary Therapists
See Alexander Technique, Chiropodists and Podiatrists,
Hypnotherapy, Kinesiologists, Massage, Osteopaths.

79. CB Chimneys, Exmouth

01395 268046
Steven Cornish was recommended to us by several
readers. Chimney sweeping, chimney pots and bird
guards/cowls. Member of NACS, HETAS and APICS, prides
himself on being meticulous, clean and conscientious.
80. Soot and Sweep
10 Brookdale, Ottery St Mary
01404 813159
07793 124229
bookings@soot-sweep.co.uk
HETAS APICS approved sweep, for grates/open fires,
multi-fuel stoves, removal of birds’ nests, minor repairs to
stoves. ‘No mess, no fuss, no dust’. Prompt and reliable.
Chiropodists and Podiatrists
81. Roger M Constable Chiropodist
and Reflexologist
F.S.S.Ch, DipPod Med, MBChA, MBRA
62 Balfours, Woolbrook, Sidmouth, EX10 9EG
01395 577431
07957 867491
r.constable858@btinternet.com
Member of Health Professional Council (HPC). Surgery
in Sidmouth, as well as home visits in East Devon and
Exeter, including reflexology. Friendly, reliable service
at reasonable rates.
82. Caron Passmore Chiropodist
and Podiatrist
BSc (Hons) Pod, MChS, HPC registered
01404 813132
07845 937955
Comprehensive management and advice for all your
chiropody and podiatry needs. Clinic near Ottery St Mary
and home visits throughout East Devon at flexible times.
Degree educated, recommended for ‘friendly, gentle and
efficient service’.
Cleaners
See Carpet Cleaners, Pressure Washing.
Remember to tell the businesses you
contact that you saw their name in
Our Local Expert, so they know that it is
working for them as well as for you.
Computers
84. Computer Solutions
01395 519209
07754 214917
ian.lockhart@tesco.net
www.computer-solutions.me.uk
Intel and Microsoft trained engineer, ex-ICT teacher Ian
Lockhart is the ideal choice for all computer and Apple
problems. Pre-purchase advice; home network setup;
repairs and upgrades; virus removal; slow running;
non-booting; unstable PCs and internet problems. Work
carried out at your home or business, or collection /
delivery service available. Good value and quick to
respond, Ian is also ideal for 1:1 or small group training
in all aspects of ICT.
85. AlFindlay.com
01395 542500
07976 243564
www.alfindlay.com
With 15 years experience at the highest level of
commercial IT support, Al Findlay can solve any domestic
hardware or software problem - restoring your confidence
in your own computer. Covering all East Devon at your
home, or to take away, fix and return. ‘Excellent
knowledge, advice and a very professional service’.
Fixed prices available to quote for common problems.
Conservatories
See Double Glazing and Conservatories, Windows and Doors,
Pressure Washing.
Curtains
See Webbers Interiors (feature 64).
 Damp Proofing and Woodworm 90. Creative Décor Custom Finishes
Tel/fax: 01395 265173
86. East Devon Damp Proofing, 07977 520029
Timber Preservation and Property www.cdcustomfinishes.co.uk
Maintenance Ltd. Top quality decoration for your every need. Wall covering
01395 203040 specialist, custom paint finishes, including spray and
07745 464357 special paint effects.
Offering up to 30 year guarantees on all types of damp
proofing and timber treatments. Bat-friendly products 91. DLC Decorating
available. Known for fair prices and being sensitive to 01395 446854
your property. Expect honest appraisals that don’t 07724 631481
over-prescribe unnecessary solutions. Karen Cooper’s dlcdecorating@yahoo.co.uk
team were recommended as ‘trustworthy, reliable and Recommended to us for being ‘exceptionally thorough and
dependable’. careful’. Budleigh’s Daniel Cook is friendly, polite, flexible
and trustworthy. Wallpapering and interior painting.
References supplied on request.
Decking
See Fencing, Garden Services, Carpenters, Pressure Washing. 92. C H Hudson Painting
and Decorating Contractor
01395 260100
Find Our Local Expert online at: Recommended to us as a ‘very nice man’, Exmouth-based
Howard Hudson specialises in exterior painting, using
mostly Dulux paints. He is qualified for all decorating
services.
Decorators 93. Ron Loynd
01395 516623
Cheaper is not necessarily better. The recession has resulted 07855 115463
in some people quoting unrealistic prices that cannot be For all aspects of painting and decorating, established
achieved without cutting corners or by charging the customer since 1980. Ron always uses quality materials (Dulux) and
more than originally quoted. All businesses in Our Local Expert works to a high standard. Honest, trustworthy, reliable,
have been recommended for quality, service and value for
clean and tidy.
money. It is usually better to pay once for a quality job than pay
twice for a bad one.
94. Pollington Decorators Ltd.
Lisa Branson Lady Painter
87.
01395 233902
and Decorator 07974 950924
01404 42668 pollingtondecoratorsltd@hotmail.com
07969 116580 Established for 24 years, Andy Pollington’s team of 25
richardbranson12@yahoo.co.uk perform a good job at a reasonable price. They offer
From thought to finish, all work undertaken in decorating the complete decorating service - internal and external,
and interior design. Exterior, interior, commercial. No wallpapering, private and commercial. Members of the
job too big or small. Paints chosen to suit your home, Painters and Decorators Association.
Farrow and Ball, Craig and Rose, Dulux. ‘Lisa is a breath
95. Steve Salter Painters
of fresh air’. ‘Offers great advice’, ‘thorough’. Ask to see
her inspiring photographs and references. Free quotes. and Decorators
01395 577067
88. Ken Brown 07971 097119
01395 515003 Recommended to us for his ‘excellent workmanship’,
07900 443886 Sidmouth-based Steve Salter performs internal and
Painting and decorating interior and exterior; sash external decorating, wallpapering and general decorating.
windows repaired; timber floors sanded and sealed. Conscientious and qualified, Steve keeps your house clean
Quality preparation and DIY skills. Specialist for period and tidy as he goes.
properties. No VAT charged.
96. Sid Valley Decorators
89. Alan Chanter Painter and Decorator 01395 597294
01395 274508 07962 125444
07791 685691 20 years experience decorating and general maintenance
Exmouth-based Alan has been established in the painting inside and out. No job too large or too small. Very friendly.
and decorating business since 1978, offering all aspects Loyal customer base and popular with the elderly. ‘So
of quality decorating that is up to a standard, not down to much more than just decorating.’ ‘Very conscientious.’
a price. Estimates free.
97. P.A.Skinner 102. Nick Hayes
01395 273316 01404 41568
07703 025535 Recommended to us by several readers. ‘Responsive,
pete.skinner@talktalk.net efficient, and arrives on time’, ‘he has experience of a
Offering all aspects of interior and exterior decorating, wide range of appliances’. Nick is a friendly Geordie who
general household and property maintenance, with no can help you with any problems with your cooker, washing
job too small. Tiling; coving; hanging doors; roof repairs; machine, fridge, tumble-dryer or dishwasher.
tiled and laminated floors; PVC fascias and guttering.
‘Thoroughly professional - we can rely on him completely 103. Matt Sage
for all maintenance jobs on our property.’ 17 Marions Way, Exmouth, EX8 4LF
07970 053774
98. A Watson Decorator Repairs, servicing and advice on most makes and ages
61 Manstone Ave, Sidmouth of: washing machine; tumble-dryer; dishwasher; fridge;
01395 578128 freezer; electric cooker; oven; hob and vacuum cleaner.
07713 972515 City and Guilds qualified with 20 years experience, Matt is
With over 20 years experience in all types of interior friendly, reliable, honest and competitively priced. He has
and exterior decorating. A fast, friendly and professional been highly recommended by several readers.
service guaranteed at highly competitive prices. Free
estimates, no VAT charged.
Doors
See also Windows and Doors, Carpenters.
Digital TV
104. Roll-a-Door (Est.1978)
99. S G Digital TV Solutions 01395 273651
07799 303944 07793 489779
digitaltvsolutions@hotmail.co.uk Supply, installation and repair of all kinds of doors,
www.sgdigitaltvsolutions.co.uk tailor-made to suit your requirements. Includes garage
Bought the latest Digital TV equipment? Need it setting doors (electric or manual), specialising in roller-doors.
up? SG Digital TV will install and demonstrate: HD Digital All work guaranteed.
TVs; Freeview Recorders; Internet TV; Home Cinema
Systems; DVD and Blu-Ray. They sort and advise on
signal problems too. Particularly understanding to older Double Glazing and Conservatories
customers. Qualified TV Engineer with years of trade See also Windows and Doors.
experience.
105. Aspect Windows (Western) Ltd. (Est. 1981)
8 Apple Lane, Trade City, Exeter EX2 5GL
Disc Jockeys 01392 444233
www.aspect-windows.com
100. Your Perfect Night The leading manufacturer and supplier of energy saving
0800 0754082 products in PVCu, aluminium and timber windows, doors,
www.YourPerfectNight.co.uk bi-folding doors and conservatories. FENSA registered,
For high quality DJs and lights, use Ottery’s Your TrustMark endorsed. Recommended as ‘flexible and
Perfect Night. constructive’, for ‘excellent craftsmen’ and ‘absence of
mess’. A ‘friendly family business’, ‘not pushy with their
sales’, and offer ‘keen prices’.
Dog Services
See Pet Services. 106. Exmouth Windows
4 Tidwell Units, Liverton Business Park,
Salterton Road, Exmouth, EX8 2NR
Domestic Appliance Repairs 01395 277855
For TV and Hi-Fi see TV Repairs also Digital TV. Recommended as ‘extremely efficient in all aspects’,
and for good value. Exmouth Windows are a trusted
101. CARE and respected family business who avoid high-pressured
01395 225113 sales and perform their own installations. Energy-rated
bev@carerepairs.co.uk windows, doors, porches, garage doors, secondary
www.carerepairs.co.uk glazing, conservatories and roofline in UPVC and
For repairs, servicing, advice and safety checks to all aluminium, available in a choice of finishes. Full repair
makes and models of domestic appliances. Call for a and sealed-unit replacement service. Visit showroom
trustworthy come-to-you service across East Devon. near B+Q, or phone for free no-obligation quotation.

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107. Sapphire Windows
0800 0325263
FENSA registered manufacturers and installers of
windows, doors and conservatories. Happy to advise on
the styles, openings and security that will best suit your
home. All products come with their comprehensive 10
year guarantee. Recommended to us for their good value.
Drain Cleaning
108. Drainmaster
01395 577213
07813 962761
drainmastersw@gmail.com
Blocked drains, sinks and toilets. CCTV surveys of drains,
drain repairs and renewals. High-pressure water jetting.
Covering Exeter and East Devon, guaranteed fixed price.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Recommended to us for
‘high standards and very obliging - at a good price’.
Special Offer:
5% discount to readers of Our Local Expert.
Please tell us your experiences of
featured businesses, so we can be sure to
maintain our high quality standards.
Driveways, Patios and Hard Landscaping
See also Groundworks, Builders, Garden Services.
For driveway cleaning see Pressure Washing.
109. Bovey Macadam
01626 833358
07990 970708
c.gosling1@btinternet.com
Experts at: tar macadam; chippings; concrete; tar and
chipping; hardcore; block paving. From a small patch to
a complete road with drainage. All types of edging, small
walls and steps. Over 50 years of experience handed
down through 3 generations.
110. Designer Drives
01395 515245
07867 542156
designer.drives@hotmail.com
Ideal for high quality driveways, patios and garden design.
Walling including stone and flint, fencing and decking. All
work guaranteed. Approved installer for Natural Paving.
‘Absolutely lovely guys who took us through every stage
of the work before it was undertaken’.
111. Oakwood Driveways
01647 432321
www.oakwoodhome.co.uk
Specialising in driveways, patios, paths, walls and the
cleaning and maintenance of drives and patios. 10 year
insurance-backed guarantee, 15 year no-sink guarantee.
Trained and approved by Marshalls (permeable block
paving), Oakwood are on the Marshalls register of
approved driveway installers and on the Brett Approved
Installer Scheme. Also approved by Interlay and the
Consumer Protection Association. Quality workmanship
from a local friendly family business. Trustmark approved.
Driving Schools
112. Christine’s School of Motoring
0800 3112060
www.christines-som.co.uk
Quality driving instruction throughout East Devon.
Standard Lessons; Pass Plus; Off-Road; Refresher;
Fast Track; Intensive Courses; Instructor Training
and Taxi Driver Training. Male and female instructors.
High pass rates!
Special Offer:
Buy Ten hours - GET ONE FREE. Quote CSM 11.
Electrical Appliance Repairs
See Domestic Appliance Repairs.
Electricians
Many changes to your electrical wiring installations require
approval under Part P. This includes all work in kitchens,
bathrooms and outdoors. An electrician registered for Part P
will be able to self-certify the work without the need for a
Building Control application.
113. D.Jex Elec
01297 23151
07970 895521
‘Darren is friendly, reliable, fairly priced and pays
attention to detail’. Able to help you with any of your
electrical needs, from advice about lighting to testing
and inspection. Member of NAPIT, Part P certified.
114. HBH Electrical &
Home Care Solutions
01404 41381
07584 065798
www.hbhe.co.uk
For all your electrical needs large or small, free estimates.
Local, punctual, polite and professional. NICEIC Domestic
Installer (Part P), City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing,
fully insured. References on request.
115. Hodge Electrical
Based in Woodbury Salterton
01395 232267
07957 441327
frankhodge@hodge-electrical.co.uk
Frank Hodge offers quality, integrity and a conscientious
service. Rewires, installations, all work considered. Free
estimates. NICEIC Part P certified. When quality matters.
116. Dominick Horrell Electrical Services
75 Peaslands Rd, Sidmouth
01395 577309
07966 520483
dominickhorrell@aol.com
Friendly, reliable, and good value - available on his mobile
at any time. All domestic electrical; appliance testing
and services; door entry systems; electric gates; electric
garage doors; security lighting. NICEIC Part P certified -
insurance backed 12 month guarantees.
117. J S Electrics Ltd.
01395 274750
www.jselectrics.co.uk
James Sommers and his team offer a fast, friendly and
efficient service. For all electrical requirements including
Solar PV, telephones, PAT and emergency lighting. ECA,
NICEIC (Part P), Trustmark. All work insurance-backed.
‘Brilliant work, friendly service’.
118. P B Electrical (UK) Ltd.
01395 276590
07970 878186
paul@pb-electricalltd.co.uk
www.pb-electricalltd.co.uk
Exmouth-based Paul Berry and his team are renowned
for their high quality work and good service. NICEIC (Part
P) registered, offering 12 month guarantee on faulty
materials and labour. For testing and inspection, rewires,
extensions, garage doors and more.
119. J R Pratt Electrical Specialist
01395 275962
Office: 01395 265939
07813 920330
From an extra socket to a complete rewire, JR Pratt
handle all your electrical needs at reasonable rates.
Repairs; installations and maintenance; computer data
cabling; fire alarms and emergency lighting; testing
inspections; landlord checks and more. 24hr emergency
call out, all work guaranteed. Fully NICEIC (Part P)
approved installers.
120. S C Electrical
07859 903947
simoncoxy@hotmail.co.uk
For all your electrical needs, City and Guilds qualified
Simon Cox is an Exmouth-based NICEIC Domestic Installer
(Part P). Providing a reliable, polite, professional and
thorough service. All jobs considered, no VAT charged.
121. Mike Self Electrical Installations
01395 578196
07875 025470
mikeselfelectrical@hotmail.com
Sidmouth-based Mike Self carries out all types of
electrical work from a light switch to a full rewire,
throughout East Devon. 24hr call out service. City+Guilds
qualified, NICEIC domestic installer (Part P).
122. Raymond G Street and Sons
01395 272777
07773 634683
Exmouth-based Raymond G Street and Sons have been
well recommended to us for their personal and friendly
service. Offering all electrical services, they are family
owned and run since 1968. NICEIC, Part P approved.
Working within 10 miles of Exmouth.
Fabrics
See Webbers Interiors (feature 64).
Farm Shops, Food Shops, Farmers’ Markets
The South West produces some of the best food in the country,
enjoy it at source! Support local producers, meet local farmers,
reduce food miles.
For more quality local food, see also Restaurants and Caterers.
123. Country Cheeses
26 Fore St, Topsham, EX3 0HD
01392 877746
www.countrycheeses.co.uk
‘Wonderful cheese and exemplary service.’
124. Darts Farm Village
Topsham, EX3 0HQ
01392 878200
www.dartsfarm.co.uk
“Like finding Selfridges food hall dumped in the middle
of a field” - the Guardian. Farm shop; restaurant; cider
works and ale house; butchers; fish shed; florist. Not to
mention interiors, outdoors, home and garden gifts and
their children’s section.
125. East Hill Pride Farm Shop,
PYO and Tea Room
At the top of Four Elms Hill
(A3052 between Newton Poppleford and Sidmouth)
07969 024749
Quality local meat, pasties and pies. Farm shop with local
veg, cakes, beers and wines. PYO fruit. Licensed tea room
and outdoor eating with some of the best views in East
Devon. One of Rick Stein’s food heroes. Breathtaking!
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126. Joshua’s Harvest Store
Gosford Road, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1NU
01404 815473
www.joshuasharveststore.co.uk
Highly recommended food and wholefood store on
the outskirts of Ottery supporting local farmers and
producers, with a fantastic range of gifts. Ideal for food
intolerances and dietary needs. Popular in-store
restaurant, ready-made meals and online shopping.
127. Kenniford Farm Shop
Just off the A3052, Clyst St Mary, EX5 1AQ
01392 875938
www.kennifordfarm.com
RSPCA approved award winning pig farm selling a full
range of pork products and other locally sourced meats.
Also stocking eggs, veg, cider, wine, beer, ice cream,
milk and honey - all local. The farm café is great for
mums entertaining little ones, it serves great fresh coffee
and treats!
Special Offer:
Readers of Our Local Expert can ask for 3 packs of frozen
sausages for £6, or a free tea, coffee, or milkshake with
any meal.
128. Liquid Assets
183 High St, Honiton EX14 1LQ
01404 43280
Homebrew supplies and advice, plus a fantastic range of
specialist teas, coffees and West Country drinks. Also local
produce including preserves, honey, mustards and soaps.
Original hamper service available at Christmas.
129. Pynes Farm Shop
South Farm, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7AZ
01395 443329
Top quality, good value home produced veg and their
own free-range eggs. A well presented shop providing
ALL your greengrocery needs using as much West
Country produce as possible including wine and beer.
9am-5.30pm Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm Sun. Why not combine
a visit with a stroll along the Otter Estuary?
130. Riverford
0845 6002311
www.riverford.co.uk
Award winning organic Devon food (veg, meat and fruit)
delivered fresh to your door.
131. Riverwood Farm
Talaton, EX5 2SB
01404 822981
www.riverwoodfarm.co.uk
Woodland Pork & Turkey, traditional breeds of sheep and
free-range poultry (including chickens, geese, and guinea
fowl). Reared and prepared with animal welfare, food
miles and taste the utmost priority. Orders taken by phone
for free delivery to you.
132. The Wet Plaice
16 The Strand, Exmouth, EX8 1AD
01395 222717
Award winning modern shop with traditional service and
values. All produce caught locally. Home cooked produce
including fish pies and paté; nautical gifts.
We recommend Otterton Mill for their bread and their food shop
selling all Devon produce. We love the scenery, the quality and
the range of food at Taverners (by the Orange Elephant off the
A38 at Kennford).
Farmers’ Markets
In Honiton, several local farms hold stalls at the weekly market
(all day on the High St on Tuesdays and Saturdays), but there is
no longer a farmers’ market. Exeter Farmers’ Market is every
Thursday morning at the crossroads of South St and Fore St.
Cullompton Farmers’ Market is on the 2nd Saturday of the
month in Station Rd car park.
133. Budleigh Salterton Farmers’ Market
Every last Friday of the Month
9am-1pm
Rolle Mews Car Park, Budleigh Salterton
01395 442251
On Fore Street at the bottom of the High Street, with up to
15 local producers of: meat; fish; fruit; vegetables; dairy
products; processed food and drinks.
134. Exmouth Farmers’ Market
Fortnightly on Wednesdays from 23 Mar 2011
9am-1.30pm : The Strand Gardens, Exmouth
07957 630297
All local produce including: vegetables; fish, East Devon
chicken; beef; pork; lamb and venison; eggs; cheese;
hand made bread; homemade pies, apple juice, puddings,
cakes, chutneys, jams, plants etc.
135. Ottery St Mary Farmers’ Market
First Friday of the Month
9am-1pm
01395 263170
Traditionally one of the biggest Farmers’ Markets in East
Devon, Ottery’s farmers’ market will be moving to the car
park on Mill St (‘Land of Canaan’) from April 2011 until the
supermarket has been built. From July you should find the
farmers’ market in the supermarket car park.
136. Seaton Farmers’ Market
Usually 3rd Friday of the month
9am-1pm : Seaton Town Hall
01404 831310
Thriving indoor market with locally produced meat
(includes rare breed pork and Dorset Down lamb, ruby
Devon and Angus beef and chicken); fish; Dorset Down
and Jacob sheepskins; knitting wool; scarves; throws and
baby blankets; vegetables; plants; flowers; cakes and
preserves; cheese; bread and pies. Usually 3rd Friday of
month, phone to check date or see OurLocalExpert.co.uk.
 Fencing Fireplaces
See also Garden Services.
141. Grandisson Fires, Fireplaces
Cheaper is not necessarily better. The recession has resulted in and Solid Fuel Stoves
some people quoting unrealistic prices that cannot be achieved 26-28 Finnimore Ind. Estate, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1NR
without cutting corners or by charging the customer more than 01404 812876
originally quoted. All the businesses in Our Local Expert have Established for over 30 years, Grandisson have the largest
been recommended for quality, service and value for money. fireplace showrooms in the South West. Over 50 fireplaces
on display including wood, marble, stone and cast iron.
137. Avocet Traditional and contemporary, gas, electric and solid fuel
41 Byron Way, Exmouth fires. Over 30 woodburning stoves on display. Surveys,
01395 271810 quotes and full installation service by their own qualified
07970 881795 fitters. HETAS registered for installations and flue linings.
avocetfencing@hotmail.co.uk
www.avocetfencing.zoomshare.com
All fencing, gates, decking and pergolas supplied and built
to your needs. Also hedge cutting and low maintenance Tell us what you think!
borders. All work guaranteed. Nick is friendly, reliable and Our contact details are on the
his work is built to a high standard. Free estimates. His inside front cover.
website shows his excellent work.

138. Coastal Fencing

01395 269711
07929 574201 Fishmongers
www.coastalfencing.co.uk
See Farm Shops and Food Shops.
Specialists in all types of timber fencing, decking and
gates throughout East Devon. A selection of different
styled pedestrian and driveway gates made to measure. Flooring
References available for all aspects of outdoor timber See Carpets, Tiling, Carpenters.
constructions. Free written quotations, all work guaranteed.
Member of Trading Standards ‘Buy With Confidence’. See
excellent website. Florists
139. East Devon Fencing Services 142. Dilly’s Florist
01392 833281 20 Mill St, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1AD
07751 086881 01404 812184
eastdevonfencing@yahoo.co.uk 66 High St, Honiton, EX14 1PD
All domestic and equestrian fencing supplied and 01404 42338
erected. Storm damage and repair work - no job too Quality florist for all occasions. Visit friendly shops or
small. Gates, patios, trellis, hedge cutting, weed spraying. phone for same-day local delivery, Interflora national
Fully insured and qualified, all work guaranteed for 12 and international delivery. Also delivery of champagne,
months. Free no-obligation quotes, covering all of East chocolates, balloons and gifts.
Devon and Exeter. Recommended to us as ‘good quality,
no fuss, no mess’.
Food Shops
140. Ben Gilbert Fencing See Farm shops and Food shops.
07970 792175
Working in the Sidmouth area, Ben was recommended
for his excellent standard of work and for being Fridge and Freezer Repairs
friendly, with good competitive quotes. All fencing and See Domestic Appliance Repairs.
landscaping work undertaken. Qualified and fully insured,
free estimates, covering all East Devon.
Furniture
Special Offer: See also Touchwood (feature 56), Carpenters and Joiners.
5% discount when you mention Our Local Expert.
143. Made
Libra Court, Off Fore St, Sidmouth EX10 8AJ
Financial Advice 01395 577519
See Independent Financial Advisers. www.MadeInSidmouth.co.uk
Inspirational and original, Made revamps and hand-paints
reclaimed furniture and accepts commissions on existing
pieces.
 Furniture Restoration
144. Bayleys Furniture Restoration
Little Bridge Business Park, Clyst St Mary, EX5 1AU
01392 876888
www.WoodPerfection.co.uk
A sensible alternative to costly replacement, which also
conserves antiques for future generations. Offering the
full array of professional restoration services on antique
and modern furniture: repairs, restoration and polishing.
Finishes include: French polish; wax; oil and numerous
modern durable finishes. Insurance specialists, collection
and delivery service. For a personal and knowledgeable
service please telephone Martyn Bayley.
Garage Doors
See Roll-a-Door (feature 104).
Garages
See Car Servicing and Body Repairs.
Garden Buildings
See Garden Retreats (feature 24).
Garden Centres
145. Otter Nurseries
Gosford Road, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1LZ
01404 815815
www.otternurseries.co.uk
The largest garden centre and growing nursery in Devon.
Recommended for great advice and range of plants
available. Follow brown tourist signs from the A30.
The businesses in Our Local Expert have
been recommended, so you can be sure
of the best service.
Call, write or email with comments on
businesses featured, or recommend others
you think should be included.
Garden Machinery
For heavy landscaping and earth-moving see Garden Services,
also Groundworks.
146. Garden Kit
2 The Old Sawmills, Hawkerland Rd,
Colaton Raleigh, EX10 0HP
01395 567514
www.garden-kit.co.uk
Sale and service of all garden machinery. Recommended
for ‘absolutely brilliant service’.
All featured businesses have
been recommended.
Garden Services, Gardening
See also Fencing, Tree Surgeons.
For heavy landscaping and earth-moving see also Groundworks.
Cheaper is not necessarily better. The recession has resulted in
some people quoting unrealistic prices that cannot be achieved
without cutting corners or by charging the customer more than
originally quoted. All the businesses in Our Local Expert have
been recommended for quality, service and value for money.
147. Ben the Gardener
5 Windjammer Court, Shelly Road, Exmouth
07875 292516
ben_richards303@yahoo.co.uk
Plenty of good local references for Ben from the Exmouth,
Budleigh and Woodbury areas. Ben studied at the
Berkshire College of Agriculture and has a National
Certificate and City and Guilds in Horticulture. He
undertakes most aspects of garden maintenance
including: regular lawn mowing and lawn care; hedge
trimming; tree pruning; weeding; planting and
creating low-maintenance gardens for the elderly and
new vegetable gardens for those of you who want to be
more self-sufficient. In addition, Ben can provide winter
tidy-ups, shed, fence and greenhouse maintenance and
pressure washing of patios and paths. Fully insured,
he uses his own machinery and takes all garden waste
away unless you wish to compost this. Competitive
hourly rates. Ben can visit you on a regular basis or can
help with a one-off job.
148. C Scapes Landscape Gardening
01404 811516
07968 800287
www.cscapes-landscapers.co.uk
‘Polite, friendly, did exactly what we wanted’. Patios,
decking, fencing, everything in the garden. Custom-made
sheds to order, seeding, turfing, tree work, hedge-cutting.
All work carried out to a high standard with quality
service. Particularly recommended for their fence work.
149. D+J Services
50 Sidford Rd, Sidmouth
01395 519322
07973 123572
derekjoanhall@btinternet.com
Garden design and landscaping, decking, patios, fencing
and driveways. High standards of work with particular
attention to preparing surfaces properly. Derek is very
punctual and always leaves your premises tidy. Quotations
and drawings prepared at no charge. Happy to show
portfolio of work. See our website - this is the most
recommended business in our guide!
150. DMS Landscaping and Design
01404 43205
07702 694488
elaine.fogarty@tiscali.co.uk
Offering garden design, landscaping, fencing, patios
and all your gardening needs, Dale Spiller of Honiton
was recommended to us as ‘a perfectionist who is very
professional, polite and courteous’. A friendly service,
tidy and efficient with excellent workmanship. Ask to see
Dale’s portfolio of work and references.
151. Eden Gardens
01395 514135
07709 935841
www.eastdevongardencare.co.uk
Specialists in producing raised beds for vegetable and
plant growing. Each individually designed - can cater for
children and wheelchair users. Nick Foster is RHS trained,
so can provide expert advice on best varieties for plentiful
crops. Total preparation of soil, with advice on suitable
seeds and plants. Also complete garden maintenance all
year round.
Find Our Local Expert online at:
152. Greenscape
01395 442044
07928 337735
jpaver00@btinternet.com
Fully qualified with over 10 years experience John Paver
of Greenscape provides a full range of high quality garden
services. “He’s turned my garden into Bicton gardens”
said a reader. Offering regular garden maintenance and
clearance. A landscaping service including garden walls,
paving, fencing, decking, planting, turfing and tree work.
Recommended as being very professional and reliable
by a reader who was “very impressed with his knowledge
of plants and trees.”
153. Park Lane Garden Services
01392 467281
07975 805015
www.parklanegardenservices.com
Garden maintenance, clearance, hedge trimming, grass
cutting, tree surgery, fencing, landscaping, patio cleaning
and more from this reliable, professional business.
All waste taken away. For one-off jobs and contracts.
Trading Standards ‘Buy With Confidence’ accredited, CRB
checked. Free advice, all jobs considered.
154. Town and Country Services
01404 851187
07968 639564
For general gardening, clearing, turfing, seeding, pruning,
fencing, landscaping and tree services throughout East
Devon. Over 15 years of local horticultural experience,
certified and insured. No job too small.
Gas Maintenance and Repairs
See also Central Heating and Plumbing.
Check that gas installers are on the GASsafe register - a legal
requirement. See www.gassaferegister.co.uk for details.
(Prior to April 2009, this was known as CORGI - which still exists
as a quality-based trade association.)
155. East Devon Gas Service
56 Arcot Park, Sidmouth
01395 513176
07791 653938
For boiler installations, repairs, servicing and upgrades.
Full central heating installations, gas fire installations and
landlord safety checks. Friendly service with good quality
workmanship. GASsafe registered, fully insured, free
quotations.
156. Gas Call
1st Floor, 15 Rolle Street, Exmouth, EX8 1HA
01395 276147
lyngascall@aol.com
Celebrating 14 years of personal and reliable service,
Gas Call can serve all your gas requirements. Specialists
in combination and condensing boilers; installation,
maintenance and servicing of all gas appliances; Landlord
Gas Safety Reports. With fully qualified GASsafe gas
installers.
Gates
See Fencing, Carpenters, Welding.
Gifts and Shopping
We have some wonderful and original gift shops in East Devon, in
the towns and off the beaten track. There are art galleries in Beer,
Budleigh and Otterton Mill.
In Budleigh Talisman Framing stocks Seasalt organic clothing
as well as prints (entry 190). In Exmouth Peter Dixon Chandlery
has a great range of sailing leisure wear (see 77), and The Wet
Plaice stocks nautical gifts (132).
In Topsham Darts Farm is wonderful, especially for children’s
toys (see 124). Outside Ottery St Mary, Joshua’s (126) has
excellent gift ideas.
In Sidmouth, off Fore Street near the seafront find the craft shops
of Libra Court. Made (143) is a highly original shop with an
emphasis on locally made. Furniture, flowers, fabrics, clothes,
gifts, cards and more, with a retro and individual feel. Seaton
is home to Bag End Bags - an Aladdin’s cave of vintage / retro
handbags, jewellery boxes and accessories.
Devon Food (see features 123-136) makes a wonderful quality
gift. Christmas Hampers from Liquid Assets in Honiton (128)
can be delivered nationwide, as can flowers, champagne,
chocolates, balloons and gifts from the wonderful Dilly’s Florist
in Ottery St Mary and Honiton (entry 142).
 Groundworks and Excavation 161. CW Home and Garden Services
01395 267088
157. CSD Excavation + Groundworks 07974 191495
Contractors chrisdawn@witkiss.co.uk
01395 568005 www.cwhomeandgarden.co.uk
07812 994169 For a trustworthy, quality service Chris Witkiss performs
www.csdcontractors.co.uk everything around the house and garden. Including
All aspects of groundworks including: foundations; fencing, decking, patios, painting and decorating. Polite,
drainage; driveways; patios; roads; street works; ground clean, tidy and reliable, Chris is happy to take on smaller
clearance; turfing and fencing. Full public liability cover. jobs and is understanding with older customers. Covering
CITB and CSCS registered. Friendly, tidy and professional Exmouth and surrounding areas. No VAT charged.
service. Recommended for ‘getting the job done on time
with a happy, friendly and hardworking attitude’. 162. Rob Johns
Let CSD take the stress and expense out of New Builds 01404 850600
and extensions, by managing everything from building johns365@btinternet.com
control, groundworks and landscaping right up to building All jobs from fitting a door, changing a lock and cleaning
and roofing. See their website for gallery of work and gutters to putting on a new roof. Carpentry a speciality
excellent references. but fully trained in almost all aspects of property
maintenance (CITB Trained tradesman, who served FMB
apprenticeship). Rob offers everything for your house
Gutter Cleaning using his own skills and his network of contacts where
needed. Emergency call-outs. No VAT charged.
158. Easy Clean Gutters
01395 567584 163. Fraser Smith
07891 856768 Clyst St Mary
www.easycleangutters.co.uk 07727 277968
Gutter cleaning in a quicker time than by traditional 0800 0933477
methods, so a fraction of the price. No need for ladders, For all your home maintenance needs, from repairs and
easy access to all areas. Simon Howlett is ‘friendly, small building works to large decorating projects, all
reliable and trustworthy.’ Call for prices. jobs considered. Services include: plumbing; bathroom
installations; flooring; painting and much more. Expect
quality - Fraser used to work on interiors for British
Hairdressers Heritage. 12 month guarantee on all work, City and
Guilds qualified. Recommended for ‘going the extra mile’
159. element creative hair for his customers.
71 High Street, Sidmouth, EX10 8LE
01395 577880 164. John Stannard
Owner Sarah Instone has 24 years experience and has 01395 266687
worked alongside international top stylists on photo 07712 289494
shoots and catwalks including those in Europe. Her edgy john.stannard4@btinternet.com
flair for design and creativity has enabled her to create John was recommended to us as ‘honest and
this chic, modern salon. Products include GHD, Wella, hardworking, reliable with reasonable rates’. Covering
L’Oreal, Tigi, MOROCCANOIL. Call in for a warm welcome Exmouth and surrounding areas. No job too large or too
and free consultation. small including: painting and decorating; fencing and
decking; tiling; carpentry and much more. You will always
receive a professional friendly service. No VAT charged.
Handyman / Handyperson
See Home Maintenance, Gutter Cleaning, Mobility.
House Clearance
Home Maintenance 165. Kilve Marchant Antiques
See also Property Maintenance, Mobility, Gutter Cleaning. The Arch, Woodbury, EX5 1LL
01395 232146
160. 50+ Handyman
01395 567255
martin.holman1@btinternet.com Hypnotherapy
The friendly handyperson service offered by Martin
Holman. Age concern registered. CRB checked, Police 166. Paddy Jones (Ms)
work completed. Free estimates and advice. No VAT, 01395 516334
no hidden extras. Blinds, locks, shelving, curtain rails, paddyjsid@hotmail.com
lawns, sheds and much more.
 Independent Financial Advisers
167. Heaton Financial IFA Ltd.
6 Waring Bowen Court, Mill Rd, Exeter, EX2 6LY
01392 258252
www.heatonfinancial.co.uk
Personal, professional and holistic independent advice
on savings, investments, pensions and protection plans.
Recommended to us as ‘extremely good’, ‘most helpful’,
‘very straightforward’. Over 40 years experience.
168. Helen Mulvaney
BA Hons, Dip M, Cert PFS
Richmond Independent, Sidmouth
01395 512166
helen@richmond-ifa.com
A friendly, personal advice service drawing on 20 years
experience and knowledge. Specialising in retirement
planning and investments advice. Free initial meeting.
Fees or commission options available. Excellent
recommendations include: ‘all advice has been solid’;
‘went beyond the call of duty’; ‘based on Helen’s advice
my investments have been performing excellently’;
‘proactive, efficient’. Richmond Independent is an
appointed representative of John Ellis IFA Ltd which is
authorised and Regulated by the FSA.
Insulation
Your energy supplier should be able to recommend local
installers and advise on any grants available.
Interiors
See Webbers Interiors (entry 64), Lisa Branson (87),
Made (entry 143). Also see Carpets, Tiles, Tiling, Carpenters.
Joiners
See Carpenters and Joiners.
Kennels
See Pet Services.
Kinesiology
169. Mary Jago Dip.Ask
01395 273569
marycjago@talktalk.net
www.exe-kinesiology.com
Recommended to us as: ‘unbelievable! The most
effective treatment I’ve ever had. Really boosted my
immune system!’ A non-invasive, holistic therapy which
helps achieve well-being through muscle-testing.
Addressing problems like sports and repetitive strain
injuries, aches and pains, digestive problems, as well as
emotional problems like panic attacks, grief, trauma and
poor self-esteem. Food intolerance and nutritional needs
can also be tested.
Kitchens
See also Carpenters, Builders.
170. Graham Denner
01395 514144
For fitted kitchens or replacement items, let Graham give
your kitchen a new image. Doors, worktops, accessories,
tiling, plumbing - Graham performs all tasks meaning you
won’t be waiting around for different trades to turn up.
171. NAS Kitchen and Bathroom
Installations
The Old Barn, Cotleigh, Honiton
01404 831765
naskab@hotmail.co.uk
For true quality, Neil Standring was recommended to us
as ‘a real craftsman - knowledgeable and meticulous’.
From a complete design and fitting to a simple upgrade
of your kitchen, bathroom, utility or cloakroom. Service
includes supply, plumbing, electrical and tiling, installing
granite worktops. Happy to install your purchases. New
customers are invited to talk to previous clients.
172. www.yourkitchen.com
3 Thorntree Units, Liverton Business Pk,
Exmouth, EX8 2NX
01395 567280
www.yourkitchen.com
From affordable to exclusive, all kitchens bespoke.
Comprehensive and exclusive granite worktops and the
very best in smart storage. Visit showrooms next to
B+Q Exmouth, go online or call. 29 years experience,
recommended to us as: ‘excellent - Adrian came with
really good ideas to fit OUR kitchen. He is very
professional, and really helpful.’
Our contact details are on the inside front
cover. You can email, write or call,
but please keep us informed of your
experiences with local businesses.
Landscaping
See Garden Services, Tree Surgeons, Groundworks.
Locksmiths
173. Exeter Locksmiths
01392 272725
07711 133850
www.exeterlocksmiths.co.uk
Fast response time and out of hours service (on mobile).
Open and replace all types of lock. Specialising in UPVC
door locks, also keys cut by serial number, upgrades to
your security, supply and fit for master key locks.
 Loft Conversions Massage Therapy
See also Builders.
179. Paddy Jones (Ms)
174. Attic Designs 01395 516334
01392 495311 paddyjsid@hotmail.com
www.atticdesigns.co.uk
Offering a complete loft conversion service from initial
design through to construction - including obtaining Mobile Tyre Fitting
planning permission and building regulations. Over 25 See Exmouth Tyres and Exhausts (entry 42).
years experience in converting lofts has taught Attic
Designs the typical problems found in all types of homes.
Quality workmanship ensured as they employ all their Mobility
own staff directly, and use quality materials, backed by
a five year ‘no quibble’ guarantee. Fully insured FMB 180. Gozna Services Ltd.
MasterBond member with all risks public liability cover 01395 233938
insurance. 07803 267929
www.goznaservices.co.uk
Special Offer: Gozna Services listen to your needs and adapt your home
Free Velux blinds to readers of Our Local Expert who accordingly. A building company specialising in disabled
order a loft conversion. bathroom conversions, wheelchair ramps, custom-built
handrails, staircases, balconies and more. Recommended
as ‘friendly, helpful and professional’.
Loft Ladders

175. Dave Ashman Music Tuition

01395 270801
07801 023362 181. Kevin Hurst
www.aloftladder.co.uk BA(Hons) Music; ALCM (Dist.);
‘Did a very good job, very thorough’ - Dave Ashman Enhanced CRB Clearance; ECF Chess Coach
provides a friendly and reliable service, supplying and 01395 442867
fitting loft ladders, including telescopic ladders for 07815 148445
accessing tight spaces. www.kevinhurst.co.uk
Piano, clarinet and chess lessons from accomplished,
patient teacher. All standards welcome: ‘An inspirational
Logs player who motivates me to improve.’
See also Coal Merchants.

For domestic use, ensure your wood has been properly Nail Technicians (mobile)
seasoned to reduce the risk of chimney fires.
See Just Nails (feature 16).
176. Sid Valley Trees
Delivery throughout East Devon Oil Heating Engineers
01395 519856 See Aturi (feature 66).
07880 797613
Logs for sale - hard and soft wood cut to size.
Osteopathy
177. Faircloth Forestry
07817 651008 182. Dr Barry Lonergan
Delivery of quality seasoned hardwood logs throughout Somerton, Elysian Fields, Sidmouth, EX10 8HU
East Devon 01395 516845

Man-with-a-Van Oven Cleaning, Oven Repairs

See Van Hire. See also Domestic Appliance Repairs.

183. The Oven Valeting Co.

Marquees 01395 512217
07969 296553
178. Devon Marquee Company Domestic and commercial eco-friendly and non-
01647 433530 caustic cleaning. Leaves ovens, hobs, Agas, extractors,
www.devonmarquee.co.uk microwaves, and BBQs to showroom condition. Also oven
repairs and replacement parts. Free quotations.
 Painters and Decorators Photographers
See Decorators.
189. Claire Sloane
Exmouth Studio, The Old Red Cross Hall,
Paint Repairs South St, Exmouth EX8 2SA
See Auto Paint Repairs (feature 41). 07545 374166
www.clairesloane.com
Wedding, family and children’s photography. For portraits
Pensions that capture your personality, your family, children and
See Independent Financial Advisers. pets, creating images you will love! Recommended for
being personable and knowing ‘how to capture that
moment’. Photography also available on location.
Pest Control

184. John Bevan

01404 823499 Please keep your
07768 350927 recommendations coming in!
With over 40 years experience and very modest charges,
give John Bevan a buzz. For rats and mice etc. Wasps’
nests a speciality. Well recommended.

Piano Tuition
Pet Services
See Music Tuition.
See also Veterinary Services.

185. Barking Mad Picture Framing

Home from Home Pet Care
01392 462628 190. Talisman Framing and Prints
www.barkingmad.uk.com (Est. 1985)
Dogs stay in private homes with loving host families whilst 32 High St, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6LQ
you are on holiday. All existing routines maintained. ‘Our 01395 442251
dog was cared for just as he is at home.’ www.talismanframing.co.uk
Personal, expert service, from advice about specification,
186. Happy Dogs to presentation of the artwork. ‘First class’.
01395 225328
www.happydogs.uk.com
Happy Dogs provide a full range of dog services, including Plasterers
walking, training and agility. Training HQ 2 minutes drive
See also Brickwork, Bricklaying and Plastering;
from the Halfway Inn (Sidmouth Road A3052). ‘Wonderful Home Maintenance; Builders.
handling of their charges’.
191. Grandisson (see feature 141)
187. Longfield Cattery For decorative plasterwork only. Cornices, ceiling
Whimple, EX5 2TF roses, corbels, etc. Full matching and restoration service
01404 822275 available.
www.longfieldcattery.co.uk
Purpose built chalets in a country setting, each with their 192. J Reid Plastering Ltd.
own heating and run. Personal care and attention, local 01395 444433
vet on call. Inspections welcome. Charges include food, 07971 688018
heating and veterinary insurance. ‘They did a fantastic job www.jreidplastering.com
looking after our sick cat and saved our holiday!’ Over 20 years experience in all aspects of plastering,
screeding and dry-lining. Recommended for a very high
188. Sid Vale Dog Grooming standard of work and for competitive pricing. TrustMark
12 Higher Brook Meadow, Sidford, EX10 9SS approved. See Joe’s work on his excellent website.
01395 519770 No VAT charged.
www.sidvalegroomingservices.co.uk
Full grooming service for all breeds of dog, offering a 1:1
service for anything from clipping / hand stripping to just a Plumbing
bath and tidy-up. Collection and delivery in local area. See Central Heating and Plumbing, Gas Maintenance.

Special Offer:
Free toenail clipping with bath/groom for new customers Podiatrists
mentioning Our Local Expert. See Caron Passmore (feature 82).
 Pressure-Washing
193. Pressure Systems South West
01395 261535
07578 092074
www.pressure-systems-southwest.co.uk
Specialising in the cleaning of: brick and block paving;
tarmac; concrete; brickwork; timber decking; astro
surfaces; profiled cladding; conservatories; roofs;
swimming pools; PVC fascias and guttering; graffiti
removal. Adrian uses a revolutionary flat surface cleaner,
much more effective than the traditional ‘lance’ method
which can leave streaks. ‘A friendly chap who made a
lovely job’. CSCS card holder, public liability to £5m.
Property Maintenance
See Home Maintenance, Mobility, Builders, Garden Services.
Reflexologists
See Roger M Constable (feature 81).
Trust our featured restaurants
for top quality food and service.
Restaurants
East Devon has some excellent restaurants - the best take
advantage of the wonderful local produce available to us all -
local meats, veg, fish, cheese, wines and beers.
194. Combe House Hotel and Restaurant
Gittisham, Honiton, EX14 3AD
01404 540400
www.combehousedevon.com
Idyllic Grade 1 Elizabethan manor set in one of Devon’s
finest estates, with the picturesque thatched village of
Gittisham close by. Panoramic views, crackling log fires
and great food from the wonderful kitchen gardens
prepared by Master Chefs of Great Britain. Friendly
hospitality guaranteed, visitors always made very
welcome. Open daily for coffee, lunch, tea and dinner.
195. The Holt
178 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1LA
01404 47707
www.theholt-honiton.com
Otter Brewery’s first pub has enjoyed an excellent
write-up in the Telegraph and has been well
recommended to us for being ‘consistently good with
lovely staff’. The Holt has a contemporary yet homely
feel. An extra buzz comes from the vibrant open kitchen,
preparing the regularly updated menu. Pre-meal drinks
and tapas can be enjoyed on comfy sofas in the pub,
where real ales glide effortlessly down.
196. Oliva Restaurant
6-7 Fore St, Topsham, EX3 0HF
01392 877878
www.olivarestaurant.co.uk
For the flavours of the Mediterranean with a Spanish feel,
using the finest local produce. Multi award-winning. A
relaxed ambience of style and comfort indoors, or dine or
take a pre-dinner drink on the Mediterranean terrace.
197. La Petite Maison
35 Fore St, Topsham, EX3 0HR
01392 873660
www.lapetitemaison.co.uk
An award-winning menu of mouth-watering modern
British cuisine, made from the finest local produce.
Friendly, efficient service and a warm West Country
atmosphere. Open Tues - Sat from 7pm.
198. The Salty Monk
Church Street, Sidford, EX10 9QP
01395 513174
www.saltymonk.co.uk
Spectacular service of contemporary English cuisine,
dishes bursting with flavour and colour. A light, airy and
spacious restaurant overlooking beautiful award winning
gardens. All served in England’s official Bed & Breakfast of
the Year 2008/09 (2 AA Rosettes).
For dining pubs we also like the Fountain Head in Branscombe,
The Five Bells in Clyst Hydon, and The Hourglass off the
Topsham Rd in Exeter.
The River Cottage Canteen (Axminster) and Riverford Field
Kitchen (Buckfastleigh) are worthy of their legendary status, and
Otterton Mill is always dependable. Les Saveurs (at the Seafood
Restaurant) in Exmouth and The Galley in Topsham both have
excellent reputations for fish.
The Bamboo in Exmouth is excellent for Chinese and Donato’s
(Exmouth) is a quality Italian. For curry we love the friendly
Sidmouth Tandoori - enhanced by the BYO drinks licence.
Roofing
See also Builders. For roof cleaning see Pressure Washing.
199. ABC Roofing Services
01392 433191
abc.roofing@madasafish.com
Celebrating 12 years of quality workmanship and value
for money, John Flavin’s experienced team are the flat
roofing specialists. High performance felt roofing, Sarnafil
single-ply roofing (PVC), repairs, refurbishment and new
work. All works with manufacturer’s guarantee. Members
of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors. Free
estimates.
Please keep your
recommendations coming in!
200. APB Roofing Satellite TV (Aerials)
11 Maple Drive, Exmouth See Aerials.
01395 272226
07971 081298
Covering all of East Devon, Andy Barnard comes highly Scaffolding
recommended for the quality of his work and the quality
of his materials. A fourth generation roofer, he may not be 205. RBS - Reliable British Scaffolding
the cheapest but you will be assured of quality, whether 01297 22911
you need slating, tiling, felt roofing, guttering, UPVC 07918 685173
fascias and gutters, or storm damage repair.

201. Apex Roofing Contractors Security

Established 57 years See Tamar Security (40), PAK Aerials (8), Roll-a-Door (104).
01392 466297 See also Electricians.
01392 876598
apex2008@hotmail.co.uk
Recommended as a ‘good family business who always do Sheds
a thorough job’. High performance polyester elastomeric See Garden Retreats (24).
roofing; single ply roofing; slating, tiling and general
roof repairs. Trustmark accredited member of NFRC. All
re-roofing guaranteed and insurance-backed guarantees Soft Furnishings
available. Clyst St Mary-based. See Webbers Interiors (64), Carpets.

202. MFS Roofing Services, Sidmouth Solicitors

01395 512163
07741 162381 206. Ford Simey LLP
markfaytersmall@googlemail.com 17 High Street, Exmouth, EX8 1NR
With over 24 years experience within the Sid Valley, call 01395 272241
Mark for information about comprehensive maintenance 118 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1JP
services if you are worried about damp, missing/slipped 01404 540020
slates or tiles, blocked gutters, down pipes or drains. 30 High Street, Sidmouth, EX10 8EA
01395 577061
203. RWI Roofing and Building www.fordsimey.co.uk
01395 232926 For all your domestic and commercial concerns, including:
07988 691051 family and children; wills and inheritance; tax planning;
rwiroof@btinternet.com property and conveyance; accident and compensation
Recommended to us by another professional for their claims; employment and more. Testimonials include ‘very
excellent finished job and for taking a real pride in what helpful’; ‘excellent service’; ‘very professional and helpful’.
they do. Tiling, slating, lead work, Velux windows, UPVC
fascias, soffits and guttering. RWI are reliable and at a fair
price. Free estimates throughout East Devon. Sports Massage
See Paddy Jones (feature 179).
204. SRS Roofing
01395 274374
07974 918035 Staircases
Very well recommended for their quality of workmanship,
See Gary Tate (feature 55).
SRS has been a local family business for over 30 years. All
aspects of roofing, specialising in lead roofs and general
lead work; also commercial and domestic bird netting. Stonemasons
Natural and man-made roofs, including Velux windows See Abacus Stone Conservation (feature 18).
and UPVC fascias. 24hr call outs for emergency repairs.
Trustmark guaranteed, member of NFRC.
Taxis
Roofline 207. Budleigh Taxis
See Windows and Doors. 01395 446000
www.budleigh-taxis.co.uk
Sash Window Upgrades More recommended Taxis overleaf...
See Windows.
Taxis continued... Tree Surgeons
208. Dave’s Taxis, Exmouth 215. Sid Valley Tree Surgery
01395 223333 and Landscaping
01395 519856
209. The Green Taxi Company 07880 797613
Newton Poppleford sidvalleytree@btinternet.com
01395 568111 www.sidvalleytreesurgery.co.uk
www.thegreentaxicompany.com Bruce Smith and his team were recommended to us
Low emission cars and excellent customer service at for completing a big job and clearing up perfectly on a
no extra cost. Online bookings taken. horrible East Devon day. Qualified arborists performing
shaping, thinning, reducing and planting; hedge cutting;
210. Horseshoe Taxis, Honiton stump grinding; bracing; felling. Also full landscaping
01404 850800 service with friendly advice to assist you in designing
your garden. Free estimates supplied in writing. Logs
211. Ocean Cabs, Sidmouth for sale (with delivery). Established since 1990. Fully
01395 577999 insured to £5m.
07791 182240
www.oceancabs.co.uk 216. C Scapes Tree Services
Recommended for being ‘friendly, polite, patient, 01404 811516
dependable and trustworthy’. Ocean Cabs are happy 07968 800287
to go the extra mile for you wherever that may be. www.cscapes-landscapers.co.uk
No VAT to pay. Pruning, dismantling, felling, damaged trees,
hedge-cutting, garden clearance, logs. Thorough,
friendly, polite service. Fully qualified and insured.
Thatchers
217. Exe Tree Care
212. Mark Smith Master Thatchers 01392 681939
01395 578879 07980 681082
07971 446810 www.exetreecare.co.uk
Hywel Davies and his team were recommended to us
for ‘doing an excellent job, very professionally’, and for
Tiles his ‘expert advice’. Felling and dismantling; reducing and
reshaping; dangerous and diseased; hedge trimming;
213. Devon Tiles pruning; logs and mulch; emergency; insurance claims.
Finnimore Trading Estate, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1NR Respectful of your trees, they promise to leave your
01404 811209 garden immaculate. Fully insured.
www.devontiles.co.uk
A genuine family business who have been very well 218. Faircloth Forestry
recommended to us for listening to their customers’ 07817 651008
needs and for providing tiles that are a little different. www.fairclothforestry.com
Devon Tiles has one of the largest tile showrooms (and Small, professional tree firm that believes in providing
ready supplies of stock) in the South West. top quality service. Providing a complete range of tree
and woodland management services across Devon. Fully
Special Offer: insured to £5m, professionally qualified (RFS Certificate of
10% discount if you mention Our Local Expert. Arboriculture and NPTC). They deliver split seasoned hard-
wood logs to Exeter and surrounding areas. ‘Personable,
honest, hardworking’. ‘Efficient, professional, dynamic’.
Tiling
219. Thorney Tree Services
214. SCP Tiling 01395 445022
01392 277797 07891 983471
07971 629272 www.thorneytrees.co.uk
www.scptiling.co.uk For tree felling, thinning, shaping, hedge cutting, stump
Highly recommended to us for a marble kitchen floor removal, garden landscaping and clearance. Also delivery
installation. SCP is a specialist tiling and stone installation of well-seasoned hardwood logs. Sam Thorneywork
company (internal and external). Natural stone flooring of Budleigh covers all of East Devon providing a fast
and wall materials including: limestone; sandstone; professional service at reasonable prices. NPTC qualified,
travertine; slate; terracotta; mosaics; basalt; granite; insured to £5m. ‘Professional, tidy, turned up when he
marble and tumbled stone. References and photos said he would’. ‘Great’.
available on request, or see excellent website.
220. Tip Top Trees and General Website Design
Gardening Services See Al Findlay (85).
01404 47103
tiptoptrees@tiscali.co.uk
www.tiptoptrees.co.uk Weddings, Parties and Functions
Recommended for ‘an excellent standard of work’, Tip See Catering, Disc Jockeys, Florists, Marquees,
Top Trees are fully-qualified professionals taking care Photographers.
of your trees, to British Standards 3998. All aspects of
tree and hedge care from reduction to removal including
stump grinding. Full landscaping and fencing service. Welding
Tree assessments and applications. Woodchip and logs
for sale. 224. Gozna Services Ltd.
01395 233938
07803 267929
TV Repairs www.goznaservices.co.uk
Welding and Steel Fabrication of custom-made ramps,
See also Digital TV, Aerials - TV and Satellite.
handrails, balconies, gates and more. ‘Friendly helpful
221. John Williams Ltd. and professional.’
8 Mill Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1AD
01404 812308
www.john-williams.co.uk Windows and Doors
TV sales, repairs and rentals, radios and hi-fi, retail shop See also Double Glazing and Conservatories,
now in 3rd generation. Offering exceptional after-sales Carpenters and Joiners.
service to customers.
225. E L Evans Carpentry and Joinery
01395 277804
Tyres and Exhausts 07812 571722
eugeneevans02@googlemail.com
See Car Servicing and Body Repairs.
All aspects of hardwood and softwood windows.
Double-glazed; casement; sliding-sash; storm-proof and
Upholstery Cleaning more. Also upgrades to double-glazed sash windows.
See Carpet Cleaning.
All custom made by friendly and reliable City and Guilds
qualified joiner, conforming to latest building regulations.

Valeting 226. Oakwood Home Improvements Ltd.

See Dazzle (feature 47). 01647 432321
www.oakwoodhome.co.uk
For the highest standard of UPVC windows and doors
Van Hire (external and internal), conservatories and roofline.
FENSA accredited, the only regional installers of Kestrel
222. To-an-Fro Car and Van Hire roofline. Consumer Protection Association and TrustMark
Turks Head, Honiton (by Jet Garage, A30 junction) approved. Insurance-backed guarantees and deposit
01404 44900 protection as standard. Finance available.
toanfro@eastdevon.com
www.toanfro.co.uk 227. Sapphire Windows
Car, van, truck, minibus and character car hire. Delivery 0800 0325263
and collection available, also Man-and-Van if needed. FENSA registered manufacturers and installers of
‘Knowledgeable, efficient service - good value, easy windows, doors and conservatories. Happy to advise on
and friendly.’ the styles, openings and security that will best suit your
home. All products come with their comprehensive 10
year guarantee. Recommended to us for their good value.
Veterinary Services

223. New Street Veterinary Centre Woodburning Stoves

62 New Street, Honiton, EX14 1BZ
01404 42750 228. Grandisson (see feature 141)
Over 30 stoves on display with full installation. Choose
from showrooms in Ottery St Mary.
Washing Machine Repairs
See Domestic Appliance Repairs.