Did not hire them directly. But lives on the land where construction is taking place…read more Their project is running over by 1.5 years. Digs massive holes in driveways and leaves it there without putting fencing or signs around it where there is a lot of foot traffic. Does disruptive works like digging into gravel, splashing dirt all over your car without covering it or fencing it. Did that twice, despite residents complaining. Poor communication, very unprofessional.

We appointed Hira Construction to re-build the cottage at the end of our garden in addition to a…read morelarge basement under this cottage spanning approximately 1500 square feet. We decided we will continue to live in the main house whilst this work was being done and entrusted Hira to ensure that this was done with least inconvenience. They have been fantastic in the way they have managed the project. Both Paresh and Neil return my calls as fast as possible, they are very pleasant and fun to work with and more than anything else great enthusiasts, which is vital when a project such as this can be long and arduous. Our building is nearing completion and we have asked them to start working on another project for us down the road. I recommend them highly.

I have to say, I'm very surprised at seeing any bad reviews at all on here for this company - some…read morepeople are never happy and complaining is their raison d'être. Armourtex took my very average white Charge Grater 3 and turned it into a sexy, hot pink, orange and black beast. It wasn't particularly cheap, but I didn't want cheap - I'd have done it myself if I'd wanted to save money. Max, who did the tech work, couldn't have been more helpful and showed me how to do some useful maintenance tricks. Even recommended a couple of more local places to me for minor repairs if I needed them, rather than coming all the way back. He also gave me a lot of really useful info on tyres, and clearly knows his stuff. The reviewer who said it's inconvenient to get to must have a very low travel threshold - it's literally 4 mins walk from Hoxton Overground. Yasmin was very helpful and friendly, and kept me informed of progress along the way. The bike looks amazing, and it got a complete strip-down, rebuild, and service, so it's nonsense to suggest that you need to have your bike completely stripped before you bring it. That is actually the exact reason I brought mine here, as I had been told by another place I'd have to do this and I don't have time. I will be popping back there anytime I feel I need some more customisation, and I would use again in an instant. Added some pictures in my profile so you can see before and after.

Armourtex badly damaged my bike during painting and refused to compensate me. Customer service was…read morerude and unaccommodating. It's advisable to ignore earlier reviews as shop has since been under new ownership and capable mechanics presumably let go. What used to be a very good business in Hackney has clearly taken a nosedive. The prices have skyrocketed and the new location is inconvenient to say the least. What a shame.

I've moved to a new house for every year of my university degree, but without any help this time…read morearound I decided it might be best to hire a student moving company. Knightsbridge Removals Ltd. specialise in student services, giving me a good price for a very good service. Nothing got broken, nothing went missing, my mover was friendly and everything was done very quickly. I am still impressed with how easy moving was!

Great service. I called to get an estimate for my staircase and landing the nice chap Called Tim…read morecame around gave us some samples and then a very competitive price. We had some other quotes which was slightly more expensive but decided to go with Thames Flooring. I am really glad we did Tim done a great job. Turned up Saturday morning on time and got the job done. Really excellent service and great quality carpet to. I would definitely recommend this company.

Very impressed with the entire service, through innovative professionalism shown through the entire…read moresale process of my property, sold on 21st October 2011. Very good communication amongst all organisations and parties. Extremely happy, maintained professionalism throughout the process, going from strength to strength, making sure my property was never vacant during the sales process, enabling me to stay financially stable where some landlords would find difficulty in maintaining mortgage for the month of sale. I highly recommend to all, a very helpful, honest, reliable and humble letting agency. I have already recommended one of my Doctor friend who has a Flat in John Barnes Walk. Special thanks to Mohammad Raza Khan, he is a SUPERB MAN with PASSION to help, all rounder! Shah Hadi Manager & International Business Coach Infinite Success Group Stratford, London, UK http://www.forever-worldwide.com

We're currently renovating our house including having a new kitchen. Howden's was recommended to us…read moreand although it's trade only (you have to order through a builder with a business account) we wanted to see the quality and colour of the units, handles, worktop etc. We went to the Barking branch and they have some units on display. They also have sample doors and worktop pieces of all their ranges plus displays of handles. They don't have the same amount on display as many other kitchen companies but it was sufficient for us. The staff were really helpful and provided us with details of some local builders and kitchen fitters they recommend. This was so helpful and we may be going with one of them who we wouldn't have heard of otherwise but seems much better than others we've met. We booked a Howden's designer to come out and measure up, which is a free service they offer. A really nice guy called Terry came out, measured the kitchen area and asked about items and appliances we want included. He was brilliant at giving ideas and advice for things we wouldn't have thought about such as not having cupboards with glass fronts next to the cooker/hob as they get steamed up/greasey/dirty more easily there. Less than a week after the measure we were emailed a link to see 3D CAD drawings of the kitchen with a video 'walking through' the plan. We can now ask for changes to be made where we think necessary and go into the branch to go through it too. The units seem good quality but I'll be able to update this if we do get our kitchen through Howden's.

It is very satisfying when someone thanks you for your efforts in updating the listings, as…read morehappened here. I know that this was an old railway sidings then a Coal Merchant before becoming a Jewson Branch. Things may change but personal appreciation does not.

I really appreciate it when people don't rip me off! And the folks here at Vinay's Shoe Care passed…read moremy Are-You-Ripping-Me-Off test with flying colours. Here's my story: I had bought a new leather belt and I needed additional holes punched into it. A few years back I was facing a similar scenario and the clerk at that store in the US actually charged me a couple Dollars per hole. I've been extremely wary of shoe repair stores ever since and so I actually asked how much they would charge for such a simple action (which literally takes like 10 seconds per hole). Here's their answer: "Oh, just put a donation in the charity box!" I loved that answer so much, that I immediately stripped of the belt and handed it over...in the end I donated a pound per hole.

great shoe repair and a great key cutting have had a lot of my shoes repair done here and have all…read moreways been very happy and its the only place I get my keys cut never had a problem with any of the keys I have had cut here