Clergy Housing maintenance contractors
This directory draws together the names of many individuals and firms who have provided good service across the Diocese should be used for repairs to Diocese property. If other contractors are used the Diocese require a quotation before any work is carried out so that an order can be placed with the contractor. Those included in here will liaise with the property department on this matter.
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General property maintenance
Hammond Builders
69 Blundell Road, Edgware, Middx HA8 0JA
020 8959 0349/0602
D & N Hall & Sons Ltd
1A Retreat Place, Hackney, London E9 6RH
020 8985 5809/2877 or 07973 401 839
R&A Building Contractors
Cavendish House, Lumpton Road, Hoddesdon Herts, EN11 0EP
01992 440600 or 0777 065 3561
Fax 01992 440600
Enterprising Developments
Unit 8, Winterbeck Industrial Estate, Orston Lane, Bottesford, Notts NG1 3 0EL
01949 842 400
GB Construction
3 Sherbourne Drive, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 6DY
07760 008016
Plumbing and heating
Some of our vicarages now have an emergency plumbing and drainage policy with Thames Water (Home Service). Please check with them or the office if you have an emergency. If it is not covered by the policy you may then call one of the plumbers or drainage companies listed in this booklet.
Thames Water (Home Service)
0800 783 4997
You should only need to quote your postcode to them. They may ask for the policy holder’s name who may be a previous occupant.
Hall and Randall
132 Manor Way, Borehamwood, Herts WD6 1 QX
020 8953 2094
Appointed Contractor for annual boiler and gas fire servicing
The Beaver Company Ltd
968 North Circular Road, Cricklewood, London NW2 7UZ
020 8450 7835
Appointed Contractor for annual boiler and gas fire servicing
Minor plumbing work can also be carried out by D& N Hall, Hammond Builders or R&A Builders
Roofing and gutters
Hall and Randall deal with our gutter maintenance programme. Contact Darren Wicks on 020 8953 2094 at Hall and Randall or the property team on 020 7932 1250 at the Diocese of London.
IPH Solutions
Roofing and Guttering also minor repairs
17 Oakmede, Bellshill, Barnet, Herts EN5 2SF
0208440 4404 or 07841 716 715
Most of our general builders can also deal with guttering and roofing problems
Drains
Hall and Randall
132 Manor Way, Borehamwood, Herts WD6 1 QX
020 8953 2094
R&A Building Contractors
Cavendish House, Plumpton Road, Hoddesdon, Herts EN11 0EP
01992 440600
Tree surgery
Custom Cutters
46 Stanley Road, Bounds Green, London N22 4HE
020 8365 7722 or 0797 3223572
Fax 020 9365 7733
R Nicholas
3a Downing Drive, Greenford, Middx UB6 8BD
020 8578 4130
(no VAT to pay)
Electricians
Baldwin and Bleakley (Electrical Services) Ltd
30 Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Herts WD5 0DA
01923 673839
CES
St Mary’s, 46 Marlpit Lane, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2HB
01737 557 127
Martin Voles Electrical
Flat A, 156 High Street, Brentford, Middx, TW8 8JA
07767788572
Or any of the following companies can carry out minor electrical work
Hall & Randall, D&N Hall, R&A Builders, Hammond Builders
Fencing
See also general property maintenance, many builders will also carry out fencing work.
Harrow Fencing Supplies Ltd
249 Eastcote Lane, South Harrow, Middx HA2 8RR
0208 422 6363
Sampson and Partners Fencing
Aubrey Works, 15 Aubrey Close, London Colney Herts AL2 1NE
01727 822222
Re-glazing
Most of the contractors listed under ‘General Property Maintenance’ will be able to re-glaze broken window panes. However, where special double glazed units have been damaged, it may be necessary to refer back to the manufacturers .
Andrew Leeming
Leaded Light Windows and Stained Glass and Repairs to all window types
50 Lee Road, Perivale, Greenford, Middlesex UB6
020 8998 8535
Hertford Glass
26 Ware Road, Hertford, Herts SG13 7DA
01992 582351
The Window Factory
Aluminium windows and double glazing
Unit 12/13, Bridge Works, Iver Lane, Cowley, Middx UB8 2JG
01895 811058
Emergency boarding-up
Following a break-in, the Police will normally be able to recommend a contractor to undertake immediate boarding up to re-secure a property. Otherwise, most of the contractors listed under “ General Property Maintenance or Re:Glazing” should be able to undertake this.
Damage Control plc
273-275 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2 6NX
0208 208 3999
Hammond Builders
69 Blundell Road, Edgware, Middx HA8 0JA
020 8959 0349/0602
GB Construction
3 Sherbourne Drive, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 6DY
07760 008016
Security works
It is recommended that the advice of the local Crime Prevention Officer is sought prior to contemplating any work. The report following the Officer’s inspection will highlight areas in need of improvement and the best way to deal with them. For substantive security improvements, such as bars,grilles or alarms, a list of reputable local firms will usually be provided who can then be asked to provide estimates.
Locksmiths
Banham Group
Also security grilles.
233-235 Kensington High Street
020 7937 6035
Flurys
59 Chelsea Manor Street, Chelsea, London SW3 5RZ
020 7352 3742
Franchi Lock & Tools
278 Holloway Road, Holloway, London N7 6NE
020 7607 2200
And 144-146 Kentish Town Road, Camden Town, London NW1 9QB
020 7267 3138
Barnet Lock Centre
212 High Street, Barnet, Herts EN5 5SZ
020 8440 3218
Instant Security Systems
Locksmith and Alarm Systems
19-20 The Broadway, East Lane, Wembley Middx HA9 8JU
0208 908 3032
Alarm systems
Churchill Security Systems Ltd
3 Cobden Court, Wimpole Close, Bromley, Kent BR2 9JF
0208 460 0399
Delta Security
181 Dalston Lane, London E8 1AL
0208 985 1855
Garage doors
Garage Doors (London ) Ltd
37 Waterloo Road, Cricklewood, London NW2 7TS
020 8452 1233
Pest control
In the first instance, occupiers should consult their local Environmental Department based at the Council Offices. The Council may have its own Pest Control service or be able to recommend a local firm that will be able to deal with the problem. Some will require payment to be made before or when the officer attends the site.
Cleankill Environmental Services
P.0.Box 2087, Purley, Surrey CR8 5YQ
0208 668 5477 or Freephone 0800 056 5477
Please quote ‘LONDI’ as the account number
Repairs to kitchen units
Companies under general property maintenance will usually repair units. Contact Hammond Builders or D & N Hall.
Any request for a new kitchen should be referred to Kenny Cathro or Mark Gardner to arrange an inspection.
Removal of rubbish, cleaning floors
Cleaning of property is normally the responsibility of the PCC or Occupier. When a property is vacated the Churchwardens should try to ensure it has been left in clean and empty. If rubbish clearance is required skips can be hired through Yellow Pages. The Diocese is unable to pay for these.
House Clearance
CIBSFACILITIES.COM
Unit 1 20-22 Union Road, LONDON SW4 6JP
0844 999 2427
Boldshine Ltd
Also floor stripping and sealing
115A Clapton Common, Stamford Hill, London E5 9AB
0845 260 6560
Floorcraft Contractors (London) Ltd
Wooden floor supply & maintenance
17a Station Road, Walthamstow, LONDON E17 8AA
0208 521 4446
Floors and Doors Ltd
Door trimming and floorboards
0208 330 6157