Recommended Camberley Suppliers and Tradesmen
I seem to find it hard to find anyone who matches my high standards of excellence, customer service, efficiency and actually giving a damn for doing work other than Lotus Notes, in Camberley in Surrey in the UK and around Aldershot, Farnborough and Northcamp in Hampshire etc
These companies usually do not advertise in Yellow Pages because they don't have to! The best ones don't have to advertise do they? Here is my list of preferred suppliers, my review of their work, why they are good and who to contact:
Bigger-Bathrooms.co.uk This chap Paul is a friend of a friend and has 20 years experience of bathroom and kitchen tiling and redesigning of bathrooms and kitchens including plumbing and electrical wiring. Camberley bathroom Tiling. Tiling in Blackwater and Frimley and surrounding areas in Surrey and Hampshire.
Just In Time Cobblers. Queens Road, North Camp. Great bloke, fair price and very high quality, much better than Mister Minute and similar types. I had my favourite Oliver Sweeney shoes repaired here and I doubt Oliver himself could have done a better job and for a lot less. He does the Army's boots and lives depend on them. What more can you ask?
Green point Computer Services. They have a shop at 109 Cove Road, and specialise in PC networks. they do a sideline in Computer repairs. They replaced my server's motherboard and PSU, rescued my hard drive's data in under a day, so my server was done for hours rather than days. Excellent. I think I talked to Alex Green. Update Feb 2007, they just sorted out my laptop as well after the hdd crashed. 2 day service. excellent. 109 Cove Rd, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0EX 01252 544788 http://www.gpoint.com
Design Systems Double Glazing I dreaded the time I decided to get double glazing. I was recommended this company by my barber. They were excellent, low prices, I compared them, no pushy salesmen, very good installation, tidied up after themselves, nice people. Ask for Adam for the quote etc. Ask for "the twins" when you get it installed. Good aftersales service when the door lock needed adjusting. Unit 16 Helix Business Park, Camberley, GU15 2QT 0500 959598
The Pour House Hartley Wintney. Great brasserie restaurant. I meet one of my best customers here for milkshakes, good wine, steaks, bangers and mash oh and a bit of work. Good bloody mary, good martinis. Great food, on the pricey side but worth it for the attentive and friendly service.
The Old Wheatsheaf Pub Great food and service. Good selection of beers and wine including Cloudy Bay. 205 Frimley Green Rd, Frimley Green. GU16 6LA . 01252 835074
Warren Plumber Services Talk to Warren. He replaced Bathroom and towel radiators. 01276 31445
For a Free Mobile Spray Tan in Camberley try http://faketantastic.co.uk
For Eyelash extensions in camberley , surrey or farnborough hampshire try http://eyelashtastic.co.uk or http://eyelashtastic.com for eye lash extensions in camberley, surrey.
Camberley MOT Center 22 Doman Road Camberley Surrey GU15 3DF 01276 65777 Good honest service. They concentrate on MOTs and so do not rip you off by inventing faults. Check the free mot re-test terms, I think it needs to be next working day, now.
Camberley Locksmith Ian Leah 01252308223 07802804784 http://www.999-locks.co.uk
Ex BT engineer Peter Merrifield useful for sorting out Phone stuff: http://www.commsavegroup.com 07967391169
G Force Tyres in Aldershot. I quite like this company they are cheap and quick and usually have most tyres in stock. 183 Ash Road Aldershot Hampshire GU12 4DD phone: 01252 323077 They are on Ash Rd off the Aldershot junction of the A321.
Micheldever Tyres aka "Mitchell Diva tyres" They are quite cheap. They always seem to have the tyre in stock even posh Porsche tyres. They have a factory conveyor belt system which works quite well, though you end up waiting a bit longer. Tel 01962 7744 Come off at Junction 8 Andover junction off M3 and follow signs to Micheldever station, they are near the pub on Andover Road.
Mike Johnson for Domestic appliances washing machines repairs ariston specialist, hotpoint, indesit, hoover, servis. Retired bloke. Does this to get out of the house. Quick and reasonably priced. 01252 326923 mobile 07768004029
Bracknell Tyre & Battery. They are cheaper than MitchelDever but do not have as much stock! I have not used them but have been recommended them. Unit 1 Longshot Industrial Estate Longshot Lane Bracknell Berkshire RG12 1RL Tel: (01344 411323)
Lawn Mower surgery for all lawn mower repairs in local area. Used them a couple of times. They get busy so drop in your mower as quick as possible. They fixed my flymo quickly and cheaply. Update: They would not do my Flymo in summer 2006 as it was not worth their while. I ended up doing it myself.
Other Camberley Links which are interesting:
Camberley Observatory http://www.astrokeith.com
Camberley business directory http://www.pyrosoft.co.uk/cbid/
Camberley midweek cricket league: http://camberleycricket.com
Camberley Society: http://www.theCamberleySociety.org.uk
National Companies
Generic Software Consulting based in Milton Keynes. I have used them for a lot of contracts. They are pretty open on rates and percentages and pay swiftly. I know account manager Paul Minns there. 01908 278450
Porsche Gearbox reconditioning highly recommended: JT Automatics www.automatic-gearbox.co.uk based in Erith Kent 01322330052
http://www.oyyy.co.uk seem to be very efficient, I bought a new HD ready LCD telly there. Came next day. Price was competitive and their returns policy and reviews seem to be much better than the rivals.
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The bounty http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/58/5843/Bounty/Bourne_End is great for dogs. Order food early.
Contractor Accountants recommended by my mate: Jimmy at sairides.co.uk 020 8445 1228
Professional business indemnity insurance: http://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/ Glenfords £132 for 250k worth.
Are you into Cricket? Check out the Camberley Midweek Cricket League. New teams wanted.
I have been recommended the following places but I have not been there yet:
Three horseshoes in Marlow Bottom http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/26/26505/Three_Horseshoes/Marlow
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