Local Services

Recommendations by Elm Village residents

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Carpentry

    • Tom and Team, Carpenters and Decorators contact Tom Cooter 0785 226 0305. “Tom Cooter has done some excellent work in my house and I would recommend his team unreservedly. They came on time, did some very tricky work and cleaned up well.” (Rossendale Way – 2015)

Bricklaying, fencing, paving, plastering, concrete, drainage.

    • Dan 07980 751329 “very competent builder came to mend the fence” (Rossendale Way – 2020)

Electrical

    • Bluerock Electical contact Peter Rolinson 07968 132056. “did a great job adding recessed lights, fitting new hanging lights, upgrading the electrical box and testing the whole system. High professional standard” (Bergholt Mews – 2014)

Gardening

Tiling and flooring

    • Milen Georgiev: phone 07939 606 236, email smiaaz@yahoo.co.uk.
“Milen is a Bulgarian with very good English. We went to Topps Tiles who have a register of tilers whose work they guarantee for one year. We were able to pay by cheque. Milen worked steadily and produced an excellent result. He was also a very pleasant personality”. 
(Frances and Ed Lee)

Painting and Decorating

    • John Hanna lives in Barker Drive, Elm Village and is an EVTRA member. John does painting and some tiling. He will also do odd jobs (no electrical or plumbing).  He’s reliable, trustworthy and his prices are reasonable. John has done work for other Elm Village residents. John Hanna: 07946 218041, email: spannerhanna22@gmail.com.

“John produced good quality work, was on-time, courteous and meticulous…recommended” (Bergholt Mews bathroom painting and sealing 2017)

  • Peter Bekyarski: phone 07886 177 167 or 020 7093 3693; email pesho3000@yahoo.co.uk 
“Peter was recommended by Milen. He is also Bulgarian, with excellent English. The same comments apply – excellent work, great attention to clearing up and avoiding mess, and very pleasant to have in the house”.
  • Rob’s Decorators: http://www.robs-decorators.co.uk/
“Used them on two big jobs – whole house refurb and two bathroom re-fits”. (Bergholt Mews – 2008-2010)
    • Tom and Team, Carpenters and Decorators contact Tom Cooter 0785 226 0305. “Tom Cooter has done some excellent work in my house and I would recommend his team unreservedly. They came on time, did some very tricky work and cleaned up well.” (Rossendale Way – 2015)

Plumbing

    • Rob’s Decorators: http://www.robs-decorators.co.uk/

“Used them on two big jobs – whole house refurb and two bathroom re-fits” (Bergholt Mews – 2008-2010).

Framing

    • Chalk Farm Framers (previously Copycat Art that used to be next to Leyland on Camden Road), 1 Ferdinand Street (off Chalk Farm Road) tel:  07528344181

RESTAURANTS & CAFES

“A different coffee variety each day, made the way you want it, at a great price.  The owner is an expert and all his coffee is fairtrade, single estate and, you can buy ground coffee to take home.” (Elm Village resident – 2016)

highstone-brew“Good tea, sandwiches, gluten free cakes and a warm welcome.” (Elm Village resident – 2016)