Kai_63

Perhaps I had one off experience but Reece came to quote, reconfirmed the day before and then didn't show up on the day.

Hi there The number given doesn't seem to work, just checking it's the right one? Thanks

AVOID - Just to say that I can't recommend this person I'm afraid. We agreed a time to do the work, he even reconfirmed the night before, and then he was a no show with not so much as a phonecall to explain what happened.

Another recommendation for Fernando, polite, punctual, friendly and thorough. I will be asking to do more work in future.

Thanks for the suggestion. Does anyone else know of any good agencies? Thanks

I didn't seem to have much luck unfortunately, he came to quote but hasn't followed up.

I have been searching the forum for a cleaning agency (rather than a private cleaner). I can't find many recommended here, apart from Selclene who are on the list albeit a little pricey, and Jane Jefferson who are our current agency but I don't think are great value for money. Any recommendations from genuine agency clients? NO direct private messages from agencies, recommendations only please. Thanks!

Thanks all. The mortar went down yesterday and is unfortunately mid brown/grey, I had assumed they would use a greyer one, hopefully it will fade a bit over time. I've learnt a lot of lessons on this! Firstly, not to assume anything. That said, now the lawn is about to go down it isn't that bad. When the furniture goes on it will be much less noticeable. We have put trellises on the back wall so we can get some climbers going (to clarify that is the back wall of the other house that I mentioned).

Ha! It is just clean lines in my designs I need. Not so good on the orderliness front. I don't appear to be the only one anyway. I really shouldn't be living in a wonky Victorian house! Have decided to leave it as it is and see how it looks with furniture etc. May add a raised bed at the side or something to hide it a bit more too.

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I am feeling better about it now. Trying to speak to them now about changing it but if it can't be, it's good to know that there are ways to make it work if we need to. My husband wasn't that fussed but I work with graphic designers and stuff like this just pops out to me! Thanks all.

We discussed paving at the back, 3m wide. I assumed they would alin the paving, because that's what designers would do. IT didn't even occur to me that there was any other way to do it. When I complained today, he admitted there were two ways to do it (my way, more complex) or his way (simple for him). But he never discussed that in advance with me. Anything that has more than one option should be discussed I think.

No they won't, lawn in between, but in my head they do and that is why they feel so off! I think some of us see things in 'straight lines' more, I wished it didn't bother me but it is nice to see it isn't as bad as I thought.

Thanks for the tip and the opinions. It was driving me crazy this evening but will try that in the morning!

Really? IT is bugging me so much. Good to know it isn't as noticeable as I thought. I had visions of people coming to visit and thinking it looked ridiculous! Thanks!