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Hi, we need to return our lease car and need to give it a thorough valet. I also need the seats shampooed and cleaned. Does anyone have any local recommendations? Thanks

Hi, I am looking for a stairs design company who can help us with a re design of some very steep back stairs leading into the garden. We need some advice on different possibilities and ingenious design ideas. Thanks

Hello, Looking for someone or a company to clean our home 2 -3 times over the Xmas period. Our regular Cleaner is away Please do let me know any recommendations. Many thanks

Adding to this recommendation. We have used Billy many times and I have reviewed him on here before too. He?s just fitted new radiators for us. They look fantastic and really glad we took his recommendation on which models to use. He is by far the best heating engineer we have used. Get your winter heating jobs booked in quickly with him as he gets very busy, very quickly!

JnClaude Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I have not heard back from Sandra. The mobile > number I have for her is 07913955780. I would > appreciate it if anyone have a different number or > email address for her or postal address. That is the number I used and organised cleaning with her. Oh how I WISH I had searched her name on here before getting her to do our cleaning. She had responded to a post I put on here and I just booked her. Silly me. I had originally booked her for domestic cleaning but later told her I needed a post build heavier clean. After explaining all that I needed done, she said she didn't have time to do all of the work. I then asked if she could still come for the 3 hours anyway and just clean the new extension upstairs, to which she agreed and explained she cleans with someone else so it's 1.5 hours but double the man power. She arrived with 2 other young ladies. She spoke in English to them but they weren't English themselves. I showed her what I needed done. The rooms were unfurnished and needed wiping down, floors cleaned, bathrooms cleaned and all cupboards wiped down. There was dust from the decorating but it was manageable with wiping down. She then went on to say this wasn't regular cleaning and she never charges ?10/hour for what I was asking but that they would get on with it anyway. However I had made it clear to her previously what I had wanted done in terms of cleaning the extension. She said she wasn't going to clean because she had hurt her back and that's why she had 2 girls with her. I asked them to clean the windows if there was time left. But she said there wouldn't be time. They finished after one hour and when I questioned what they were going to do for the remaining half an hour, Sandra told me it's ?15 per hour for the sort of cleaning they've done and there was 3 of them doing it! (Thought you had a bad back?!) I argued that it was clear what was required from Them when I booked her and that she never mentioned a higher cost for cleaning after the builders. But she wouldn't back down. My baby was starting to cry in his bouncer and I didn't want to get into an argument in my home. So just gave her the money and they left. There's still dust in all of the rooms and in the corners. The floor was moped over very quickly and not really cleaned. The bathroom tiles are still dusty too. So I'm not sure what ?15 per hour rate covers?!! I've been completely ripped off and as people say, the girls didn't look too happy either. More fool me for not checking up properly.

We are also looking for a good reliable cleaner and live close by to Underhill Road. Perhaps we could split the day between us if anyone is interested. We need 3 hours weekly. Soon will become 4 hours once the building work is finished.

Well it certainly seems that Billy Hunter is the best heating engineer around and I can vouch for that by adding yet another top review. We originally had Billy round in 2015 to quote for a new boiler installation. We then had to delay him last minute as our loft conversion plans changed the placement of the boiler. He then came back to help us, almost a year later and worked incredibly efficiently, quickly and was very tidy - A complete and utter contrast sadly from the service we were receiving from the builder we had on site for the conversion. Billy's professionalism and politeness are second to none and it makes it a real pleasure having him around. He is very honest and reliable too and completes his work to the highest standards and with competitive pricing as well. I also used him to instal a new boiler at my let flat. It took him less than a day to remove the old boiler, install the new one perfectly, fix a new flu pipe and make good the brickwork in the exterior wall (which was in a very difficult location!)& fix a new thermostat dial to the hallway. My tenants were not disturbed at all as it all happened whilst they were out at work, so I had no stress from them not having hot water or heating. The flat was left spotless afterwards and everything put back in it's rightful place. The only downside to Billy's popularity is that he is a very busy man! But do give him a call straight away if you have any heating needs: 07986 296453

Thanks very much. Great suggestion. And thanks all who have mailed me. Got some great options.

Hello, We are looking for professionals or a company who can deliver home interior finishing at a high standard. We have a large project that requires a few different skills: We require bespoke cabinets and wardrobes, engineered oak flooring to be laid on top of underfloor heating, bathroom tiling to be laid and all interior painting and decorating services. Please do let me know if you have any recommendations for people who can deliver the above work. Or if you are a company who can help. Many Thanks!

Thanks so much for organising Donatella. See you at the Plough on the 20th. Looking forward to it.

Hi, Tim Jordan @ FDR Law. Did an amazing job for me last year on a fast turn around purchase. The sellers solicitors were horrendous but Tim got everything sorted and I could trust him to just get on with it. Didn't have to chase anything at all. Not based in London but that didn't matter. http://www.fdrlaw.co.uk/services-for-you/conveyancing?alttemplate=services_mobile

Thanks for putting dates forward Donatella. Both August & September dates are good for me! Jen x

Hi there mums to be! I'm due on 12th December and this is our first Bambino. Can't wait. Would love to meet up and compare prego notes with you all. Morning sickness has now gone, THANK GOD. Clutching on to a bottle of water and rich tea biscuits on my commute wasn't a great look. Kimp, I've signed up to NCT, starting in late October. All of my friends have recommended it. Can also pay in instalments to spread the cost which I've found really helpful. Look forward to chatting with you all Jen x

Wondering if anyone can give more up to date experiences of giving birth at Kings? I'm having my first baby and have started community midwifery care locally then will have separate Kings midwives at the hospital for the birth. I am worried about consistency of care, understanding and support. But have found most of the previous posts reassuring about the level of care you receive at Kings. Ideally I'd like to use one of their birthing rooms but of course will come down to whether they are free at the time and if the birth is straightforward. Any recent experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated! Many Thanks

I found JS Coachworks very expensive. I had my boot panel keyed, very deeply. John Harden from Chips Away was recommended on here. He comes to your house. The job was 1/2 the price and perfect paint matching - can't see a thing. He also did more than he said he would do for the same cost. And was very quick. highly recommend him. He's on 07736 892468 [email protected]

I just want to quickly recommend my mortgage broker on here - Chris Taylor, from www.thelondonmortgagebrokers.co.uk. He lives in East Dulwich and used to do the mortgages for Hamptons estate agents in North Dulwich. He has arranged several mortgages for myself and my friends (some of them quite involved) in a short timescale over the last few years. He knows the area really well and can visit your house to talk through options without any hard sell. He's the most efficient, thorough and reliable broker my partner and I have used. I highly recommend him if you're considering buying in the area or around London. He can be contacted on 07946 405415.

Thanks Siduhe. They look great. Calling them right away.

Unfortunately my car has been badly keyed (not in East Dulwich area). It's a very deep scratch and I'm looking for recommendations for good car body repairers. I imagine the section of the car will need re spraying as well. Someone mobile would be ideal, but also willing to go to garages if anyone has recommendations. Thanks Feeling pretty gutted about it. Such a senseless crime.