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Recommendation for Ian Appleby handyman


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Last week, Ian put in a garden fence for us. He arrived when he said he would to do the quote, he gave great advice about what I could choose from and what might work best. He worked really hard to ensure he got the best price for materials (fence materials have increased in price due to the storms) and he was able to start the job right away. He is friendly and knowledgable and was even lovely with my children. I couldn't ask for better. We went away over the weekend, leaving Ian to finish the majority of the job and came home today to a fantastic new fence and a tidy garden, I really can't fault him or his work, I will certainly be calling him if I have further jobs. Thanks Ian!

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