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We used Mark at Torcal as recommended via this forum but we wouldn't recommend. When things went wrong with our builders and we needed him to come urgently to assess our site he wasn't interested and said he couldn't attend for 2 weeks. We were in a dire situation and he completely let us down. We ended up getting a new structural engineer to come in which cost us again.

We also used Steve last week to do some planting for us in Herne Hill - really good, hard worker, reasonable. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Hi I'm looking for someone to make me a bench cushion for some built in seating. Foam cushion covered with material and preferably with a zip. Happy to hear any recommendations. Thanks

Joel has helped us out recently with a bit of heavy lifting and loading and is due to be helping us again in the coming days. He's friendly, reliable and hard working and I'm really glad we found him via the forum. Feel free to contact me if you would like more info.

Just to follow up on this. We used Godden Structural off the back of the above recommendation as I had also found their details through a general google search. They are completely thorough and carry out high quality structural work. We're on a site with lots of other builders and they were all impressed with the steel work David and Paul carried out. They delivered exactly what we needed in a difficult situation and I would use them again without hesitation. Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

Hello I'm after a recommendation for a company that can undertake some steel/structural work on a project we have at the moment. If you have had any work done recently or used anyone I would be grateful for details. Many thanks

Hello I know this might be a long shot - I wonder if there is anyone who might be willing to interpret a discussion for me that I need to have tomorrow morning. It would involve attending our flat which is in Herne Hill where I need to have a conversation with someone who speaks Polish and it's important for us both to understand what each other is saying. If so please PM me and I can give more details. I am be willing to discuss an incentive such as wine/cash! I think it would need to be around 9.30am. Thanks

Hello Just wondered if anyone has had their windows replaced by Pearson Glazing? We're looking at quotes at the moment for aluminium windows and always interested to hear people's experiences. Please PM me. Thanks

I need an electric shower replaced in a flat in Sidcup. I have the shower just looking for someone to fit a.s,a.p at a reasonable price and take the old one down. Thanks

Just wondered if there were any new mums in HH. I had my baby a few months ago and meet up with people in ED and Peckham on a regular basis but wondering if anyone closer to home who's up for meeting up and cinema trips.

Hello Looking for recommendations for glazing company that fits thin framed alumninum double glazing. Large project coming up and need to get some quotes in. Thanks

Hi Adam We have the same in our flat due to a number of factors, sounds like condensation/ventilation. . I've purchased a dehumidifier which has helped greatly but also - and even on really cold days - I open a window slightly for a period of time to create some air flow. That and regular wiping down of the area. From the sounds of it - I don't think you need a damp expert. Hope that helps a bit.

We have obtained planning permission to extend our flat and are now looking for someone/company to take the basic plans and provide detailed plans and take it forward from there to the finished extension. We're looking to start work in March 2014. Perhaps we just need a building company who can draw up the details for us and take it forward? Any recommendations gratefully recived. I should point out it's not a Victorian property and the building is somewhat unique (solid concrete construction). Thanks in advance

Hello I have a large sycamore in my back garden that I'd like to take down (planning permission already permitted), however, it's quite large and quite close to our building so I'd like to get some professional advice before I instruct someone to take it down in case it might cause heave. If you have a recommendation would be grateful. Many thanks

Hi sarah - was just about to post that yes - venue has changed - it's now Blackbird Bakery on Grove Vale - same time 1500. I didn't organise this one but am heading down there so hope to meet you then. Nicolax