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BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS nightingale bathrooms tel: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk easy access showers, baths and wet rooms.

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penumbra blinds & Solar Control Ltd unit 2 albans Farm Romford Road Pembury Kent tn2 4BB tel: 01892 825522 Fax: 01892 823522 mobile: 07767 326211 Contact: stuart munday stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com We manufacture, supply and install all types of internal and external blinds and awnings along with solar control and security window films.

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LOCAL SOLUTION structural alterations/extensions.

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b BuiLding seRviCes R blackman general maintenance tel: 01892 838668 mobile: 07887 948430 Contact: Richard Blackman rblackman1@btinternet.com www.rb-gm.co.uk Roofing, guttering, PvC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork. interior and exterior painting.

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Kitchens fitted. all types of carpentry work undertaken.

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C COmPuteR suPPORt Champ Computer Services tel: 01732 843659 mobile: 07887 566948 info@champcomputers.co.uk www.champcomputers.co.uk the local PC experts for: -PC health/security checks -Wireless & wired networking -virus & spyware removal/protection -Complete PC installation & upgrades -no fix - no fee!

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g J Services West malling mobile: 07764 684495 tel: 01732 872125 Contact: guy Williams gjservices@btinternet.com Painting decorating general maintenance Wall papering tiling Free estimates

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COnseRvatORies Howard Caine Conservatories tel/Fax: 01732 321050 mobile: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 andy@howardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.howardCaineConservatories.co.uk new Conservatories, Refurbishment, Windows/doors Check us out at Checkatrade.com Fully registered with Fensa Customer References available.

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Dg Solutions (kent) double glazing Problems solved tel: 01732 842691 mobile: 07870 213098 contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk Fault Finding, Repairs and upgrades Windows, doors, Locks & adjustments misted sealed units, handles and hinges upgrade to a-rated energy efficient units new installation Quotations Free telephone advice and call out Over 30 years’ experience in industry

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Local reliable company happy to take on any job no matter how small: home Lighting, sockets & switches Full or Part Rewire, security & garden lighting, Pat testing , Periodic inspections and inspections for Letting Part P approval. naPit approved no Call out charge.

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Summit gardens tel: 01892 833000 mobile: 07932 184440 Contact: Jason Large jason@summitgardens.co.uk www.summitgardens.co.uk Professional garden Care. specialist in maintenance and development of existing gardens. expert pruning, plant knowledge & planting. turfing, lawn maintenance, mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding. horticulturally qualified.

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gas & heating sPeCiaLists Cannon Services (uk) Ltd tel: 01732 430140 Contact: nigel Cook office@cannon-services.co.uk Fully gas safe Register qualified gas heating engineers carrying out all types of gas heating works including boiler installations, servicing, breakdowns, radiator replacements and Landlord gas safety Certificates.

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gaRden maintenanCe Checkley Landscapes tel: 01732 351044 mobile: 07980 821795 Contact: eddie Checkley ejcheckley@hotmail.co.uk For all your installations and complete garden designs.

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H-L handYman Stealth Electrical Services mobile: 07808 667394 Contact: Phillip apps stealthelectrical@yahoo.co.uk see our Facebook page for latest projects and offers www.facebook.com/stealthelectrical We cover domestic electrics, painting & decorating, tiling, fencing, patios & bricklaying, flat pack assembly, general garden maintenance and general diY. no job too small.

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