Checkatrade at http://www.checkatrade.com is a useful source for identifying vetted local trades people.

The following contractors – although neither endorsed nor recommended by CARA Ltd – have been used successfully by some residents:

Gutter. Soffit & Fascia Cleaning: Morrant Cleaning 01202 906970 or 07802 825810:  Andrew McGregor Robb (T/A Andy the Handyman) 07958 660308

Tiling/Retiling Phase 1 steps: Chris Martin 07842 219115 chris.tiling@btinternet.com http://www.christiling.co.uk/

Cleaning Phase 1 Stonework/Patios and Phase 2 Steps/Patios/Walls:  Transclean Services (Simon Butler) 01202 523497 or 07973 157781

Interior Painting & Decorating: MG Decorating Tel: 07886 377663 Email: mgdecor@gmail.com; JR Murphy & Co Ltd 01425 272933; McCarthy Maintenance 01202 086992 or 07874 283624

Carpentry & Cabinet Maker: JF Stairs & Carpentry (stairways, bespoke furniture, etc) 07458 180389

Plumbing & Heating Engineers: Puffin Plumbing (Mike Weddell) mob. 07930 854242;  Plumberly Ltd 01202 985378;  Harbour Heating Ltd (Andy Keegan) – 01202 622925

Carpentry, Plumbing, Bathroom and Kitchen Fitting, Tiling: Collins Property Maintenance (Tim Collins) 07861 214577 or 01202 823016

Balcony Re-surfacing: Davids of Wimborne (Mark David) 01202 882777

Drainage Works: Rescue Rod, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole 01202 675754 or 07468 694723 (Jason Martin)

Patio Fencing, Decking, Patio and Phase 2 Steps Re-rendering, etc:  steve@ringwoodpropertymaintenance.co.uk 01425 472111 (office) or 07983 572750 (mobile);     Marc Gover: 07887 907480 www.marcofapproval.co.uk; D&J Coastal Properties (Dean Moore) 07458 179595; JF Stairs & Carpentry (patio fence repairs/decking/etc) 07458 180389

Windows & Doors Maintenance:  Newglaze,Tower Park Poole BH12 4FG Tel: 01202 744 114; Window Wizards http://windowwizardsdorset.co.uk Natalie Langdown 0128 690808;  Doors of Dorset (Tony Heckford) 01202 672086; Steve Brown steve@ringwoodpropertymaintenance.co.uk 07983 572750 

 Stonework Block Replacement: Broadstone Masonry http://www.broadstonemasonry.co.uk

Phase 2 Steelwork: Southern Counties Steel Fabrication (Paul May) 01202 820983 or 07970 657853

Gutter Cleaning: AOC Cleaning (Andy) 07914 378697 (also carpet cleaning)

Electricians: Horton Electrical (Darren Horton) 01202 980020, 07927 617455; Richard Levett, Four Electrical 07714 434445;  RJ Clarke 07736 110576 or 01202 981844; Richard Butler 01202 525503 or 07796 268291  

Repointing: CMS Pointing and Building (Colin Sandever) 01202 385388 or 07769 890695    

Replacement Patio Doors: NewGlaze – Unit 2, Poole Trade Park, Innovation Close, BH12 4FG                  01202 744114 (Door design accepted by CARA Council)

TV Aerials & Satellite Dishes:  Barnes Aerial Co Ltd – 01202511072 or 07718 736225

Garage Doors:  1st Garage Doors (Ben Hughes) – 07836 580 555 / 01425 479779 / 01202 717147.   OPENINGS  01202 301267

Blinds, Shades & Awnings:  Insignia Blinds, Shades & Awnings, Ashley Road, Poole Tel:01202 741671