I can highly recommend Astra Roofing for your roofing. They are a friendly, professional and local…read morecompany. They are competitively priced and the standard of workmanship is first class. From our very first meeting with Michael from Astra he put us at ease. He is a genuine and down-to-earth, but coupled with professional and wealth of knowledge and experience. Whilst initially we were only looking for a roof repair (as suggested by Mike) it transpired after a heavy downpour that we needed a whole new roof. Mike provided a favourable, realistic quote and could start the work fairly quickly. John and Nathan who were the roofers for our job were absolute superstars. Always crack on time, worked like trojans and pleasant to be around. They cleaned up after themselves everyday leaving everywhere very tidy clean. John was very obliging and was always happy to explain the process and discuss the works. Mikes communication was superb, even though at the time he was unwell he always stayed in contact with us making sure we were happy. Not only does new roof looks superb, but we know it's been done well and with care. During the re-roofing we found that we needed a flat roof re-covering too. Mike provided a competitive quote and arrange everything. The flat roof looks so smart and matches the new roof perfectly.

BH are brilliant! A tradesman who does a mint job because he takes alot of pride in his work. I…read moreused BH to come onboard and change the taps and the clumsy pipework on my narrowboat. It might have been a simple job for him, as he made it look very easy, but I definitely wouldn't have been able to do it myself...Not without F@#k's and alot of mess! It's been about three months since he did the work and it's all working exactly as it should. A top bloke, very reliable, highly recommended.

Days is a letting and estate agent that started in Brownhills about four years ago and has since…read moreopened a couple more branches locally. They also offer a property management service. It's run by Tony Day who has many years experience in the field. I was impressed with their excellent service, communication and would highly recommend them.

Bought my Bi Folding Doors from these early 2010, and they are still going strong now very happy…read morewith the service. Recommended them to my friends and family and they have had stuff bought and fitted, cant fault them. me and my wife will be using again in future when I save up for a Roof Lantern.

Having looked a several bi folding door companys online,we came across this company and had a look…read morearound there website and they looked very professional and we liked the look of there product.Me and my hubby are always cautious buying online as we have had problems before,so we wanted to tread very carefully.Having obtained a quote online which we found very competative compared to a lot of other companys out there,we decided we would give them a call for more information.I have to say the person we spoke to was very helpfull indeed as me or my husband was not at all familiar with bi folding doors,we also got invited over to go and take a look at the product so we could see the doors and different options.We took them up on this and went over to view there doors along with another company as we wanted to kill 2 birds with one stone while we were in the area.Upon arrival we met the director who was more than happy to explain everything to us and run us through there doors,having operated the doors and had a feel of the operation and quality we could see the difference in build quality compared to the previous company we had just visited.Straight away we placed an order for a 4 section set of doors and said we would get the doors in 2 weeks as we had plasterers booked in for our extention a few days later,so time and date was very important to us.Once there survey guy had came out he run through the order with us he also arranged the date for installation.Getting very excited(well me not so much my hubby!)it was the day the doors were going to be installed,i have to say the installers where late not there fault however and they gave me a call to say they where which i thought was very good of them.The installers were excellent,very efficient and obviously new what they were doing as from start to finish took them 2 hours,once they had finished they ran throught the operation of the doors with us and made sure i was happy and i was indeed.These doors have transformed the way our house looks and we havnt had one issue with the doors.Overal the experience we have had with windoorcareuk from start to finish has been great and i would reccomend them to anyone looking to purchase bi folding doors. carol and david

Dampco executed and project managed an extensive refurbishment of previously unused space in our…read morebasement. The Project Manager was outstanding, managing appropriately our requirements and the range of crafts (i.e. tanking, plumbing, electricals, decorating, etc.) required to complete the job. We were particularly impressed with the candor/clarity from the project manager for a job we were not familiar with and the quality of the craftsfolk he brought to site. All subsequent documentation/guarantees were supplied immediately upon final payment ensuring that we had continuous insurance coverage. I would thoroughly recommend the Dampco team to anyone looking to professionally convert their basement.

DAMPCO undertook extensive work at my property on the recommendation of my builder. At first the…read morepipe taking water away from the property was sited so that it gushed out gallons of water several times an hour onto the pavement. It is a very busy street and I was legally liable for damage to persons or their property, eg. a woman passing by with a pram on her way to the school opposite the house. The builder finally got the owner of the company to come and view after missed appointments. He said the pipe should be re-routed and that was done. I paid the bill - around the £6,000 mark - immediately after completion of the job. However it then took 6 months for me to get a proper guarantee for the work. The reason this was important was that I had been told that the water pump needed servicing every 6 months and I wanted to ensure that I maintained the conditions of the guarantee. The builder thought that this was rather frequent so I made many phone calls and sent recorded delivery letter to ask about the need to service and the cost from DAMPCO. No reply ever. The company has refused to answer questions and has clearly not shown interest or consideration of customers or aftercare of their products. This is a company which, once it has your cash, you may as well forget about. Damp proofing is a long term and expensive piece of work to undertake so do not take any risks.

You think Birmingham...you think rotunda. The skyline here would not be the same without it. I have…read moreheard talk that you were able to go in it at one point but alas like many old building in the city it is now apartments. Landmarks are not as plentiful in Birmingham as in other cities so it's great to see this one still standing!

I was very lucky to have a night's stay in one of the penthouses- no. 2004, and it was lovely. The…read morebest night's sleep I can remember, so quiet up there, and the beds are very very comfortable. The Rotunda boasts the highest open balcony in Birmingham, so the views are really fabulous (although maybe not for the very faint of heart). The penthouse has one wall which is entirely floor to ceiling windows with a panoramic view of Birmingham and the Bullring, including St Martin's church. The apartment has two double (king) bedrooms, each with an en suite. One has a good sized bath with a rain head shower, both have hair dryers and bathrobes. The central living area, which contains a fully equipped kitchen, has a large flat screen TV with Sky TV plus an iPod dock with speakers. It's the little touches, and the service which makes this special. There is milk and oranges (for juicing) in the fridge, mueslis, ground coffee (from Urban Coffee) tea and hot chocolate. It's an eco conscious place with Ecover washing powders for the dishwasher and washing machine, and vegetarian shampoo and soaps. It is immaculately clean and the general manager Gavin is very approachable and helpful. With Twiggy-style models adorning the walls on canvas, if looks very cool too. The next day we felt totally zen. Worth coming back just for that!

House Finders, located in Borough Street in Castle Donington (the main street) specialises in buy…read moreand rent properties around the town & surrounding areas. It is a small, privatly own agency which provides a much more bespoke service than other larger companies. Their website is up to date with properties & viewings can be arranged quickly & efficiently. Whatsmore, the staff have a great deal of knowledge of their product portfolio, meaning you get answers to your questions before you commit to properties. Would definatly use the agency again should I move again in the future.

House Finders is located in Borough Street in Castle Donington, which is the main shopping district…read moreof the village. It specialises in renting and selling properties in Castle Donington and surrounding areas. As I recently moved to the area, I came across House Finders through finding a property I wanted to view. I was suprised at how quickly they could arrange a viewing and the staff were very helpful in answering initial questions about the property. After viewing and deciding I wanted to apply, the owner personally aided in our application after hours and we didn't feel like we were being rushed into signing so he could go home. Since moving in, we have found the letting agency nothing but brilliant. They are always kind and helpful with any queries we have and I think the fact that they are a small, family run business makes them better than any other letting agency we have dealt with in the past.

This is a great little collection of shops that have uniquely remained together, even after moving…read morefrom The Swan in Yardley to Acocks Green. Entering the store you are greeted on your left by a jewellers, and on your right by a shoe repair service; And at the back of the store lies a clothes alteration department. If you are a new customer, from my perspective, you're not sure exactly what to look at first, but I'm guessing that all three areas have built up their own regular shoppers, who know exactly what they are after. I love the independence of each, and the way they have survived by supporting each other. All three staff members are also very friendly, and the store feels warming, homely and old fashioned when compared to corporate businesses. The jewellers section also stocks a variation of unusual gifts too. From Betty Boop mugs and clocks collections (which are perfect for any enthusiast), to metal money boxes and watches. So it's a great place to buy presents for somebody. Or simply get your shoe repaired.

These guys are a great example of not giving in to the big, corporate bullies. When the Swan…read morecentre was sold to Tesco they effectively lost their small, independent businesses as they had nowhere to trade. Instead of accepting that they joined forces, found a nearby shop and trade as a collective. They had been at The Swan for nearly 20 years but wouldn't have been able to afford the rent on a property individually. The result is an extremely successful, wonderful and quirky arrangement that delivers three businesses for the price of one. There is a key cutter and cobbler, a jeweller and a haberdashery. The services they offer also include engraving and clothes alterations. All three businesses are friendly, helpful and normally cost very little. If you need one of these services and are looking for a bargain then this is the place for you.