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Approved Contractors
Below is a list of contractors we either use on a regular basis or like what they are doing.  The list is for information only and CJ City Properties Ltd can not be held responsible for any disputes that may arise between contractor and client.

Approved Contractors  Suppliers  Printing  Professional Service  Financial Services  Government Bodies

General Building Work/Odd Jobs
Ross Nettleship - 07931365050
General household maintenance undertaken.
 
L.R. Brown - 01228 590079, 07798 605842
General household maintenance and building work undertaken.  Loft conversions, etc.

Neil Gaughy - 07803907311
Building, Plastering, Tiling and Joinery Work.

WNS Property Services - 01461 337979, 07719 719185
Painting, decorating, tiling, fence erection, hedge cutting, general gardening and garden maintenance, cleaning, power washing, small building projects including patios.


Gas & Plumbing
Ian Huntington - 07718205048
Registered gas appliance installer.  All gas and plumbing work undertaken.  Landlord Gas Safety Certificates issued.

Electrician
Cambro - 07785528676
Part P Approved Electrical Contractor (ECA Member).  Periodic wiring inspection undertaken and certificates issued.

Carbon Monoxide - Information
Carbon Monoxide Consumer Awareness Alliance - 02074920999, www.co-bealarmed.co.uk
Carbon Monoxide Consumer Awareness Alliance campaigns to cut the number of deaths and injuries from CO Poisoning.  CJ City Properties Ltd are happy to be included as a supporter of this cause.

Decorating

Mike Kennedy - 07745388359
Painting and decorating.  All work decorating work undertaken.  Free Estimates given.

Cleaning
The Whistle Clean Co. - 07778062499
Domestic Property and Commercial Office Cleaning.  Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.  House emptying and cleaning in preparation for new Tenants.  Block paving and patio Steam Cleaning.  Hot Pressure Washing.  Fascia and Conservatory Cleaning.

Roofing
W.M. Turk & Son - 01228 541607, 07971 783266, www.roofercarlisle.co.uk
Slating, Tiling, Flat roofing, Pointing, Velux Windows fitted &uPVC fascias, Lead Work, Chimney Stacks Removed/Rebuilt etc.

L.R. Brown - 01228 590079, 07798 605842
Slate, Tiling, Flat Roofing Contractors

Damp Proofing
Sandale Preservation - 07729816085
Damp Proofing, Woodworm Treatments, Wet & Dry Rot Specialists, Hey'Di Tanking Specialists.
SOVEREIGN APPROVED CONTRACTOR

Windows
Ian Bell - 07751 065699
FENSA window fitter.


Fire Extinguishers & Fire Alarms
Beacon Fire Protection - 08000 935040, 01228 540088, 01768 863551
Fire Extinguisher sales, service, refills, signs, training, fire alarms and emergency lighting.  Local quality service at sensible prices.

Locksmiths
Buckle & Jones - 01228 538813
Locksmith and security solutions.  Specialist door and window services.

Flooring
Border Floor - 01228 595500, www.borderfloor.co.uk
Floor sanding and repairs, wooden and laminate flooring supplier and fitter.

Gary Sinkinson - 01228 525279, 07785224879
Laminate, carpet and vinyl fitting.

TV Aerials & Satellite Services
Digital View - 01228 537158, 07762 913561
Instillation of TV aerials, satellight dishes and phone points.  Competitive price with a prompt efficient service.

Drain Clearance
Andy Cannon - 01228 595454, 07799006019
Emergency drain clearance service, high pressure jetting, rodding of domestic & industrial pipe work, excavation & repair, contract maintenance.

Electric Appliance Repair
Geoff Brown - 01228 541871
Washer and Vac repairs.  Dyson, Vax, Bissel, Swan, Morphy Richards among others repaired.


Sound Insulation
Helmside Acoustics (Andy Vepers) - 01539 735893, 07919255802, www.helmside-acoustics.co.uk
Will give advice on sound insulation needed between flats when converting a house into two or more flats
to meet Building Regulation Compliance.  Will carry out sound test as required by building control.

Energy Efficiency
Estate Energy Solutions - 01524 772033, info@estateenergysolutions.co.uk, www.estateenergysolutions.co.uk
Will give advice on the Thermal Elements (SAP) needed when converting a house into two or more flats to meet Building Regulation Compliance and deliver an  Energy Performance Certificate.  They also install cavity and loft insulation.

Fountain Design Ltd - 01388 776713, info@fountaindesign.co.uk, www.fountaindesign.co.uk
Renewable energy from nature.  They can give advice on all sorts of renewable energy and build and design generators that can be fitted to overshot, undershot or run of river waterwheels.  If you have a potential site and wish to discuss your options, give them a call.

Suppliers

Plumbing Supplies
Plumbersmate UK - 01228 596813, plumbersmateuk@hotmail.co.ukwww.bathroominnovation.co.uk
Plumbing supply merchant.  They have consistently beaten other Carlisle suppliers on price, are very friendly and have a lot of knowledge and advice.

Beds
Carlisle Bed Centre Ltd - Waggoners Walk, Victoria Viaduct, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8AN, 01228 512121, Fax 01228 515407
Free advice and good quality beds that can take the abuse that Tenants or Guests dish out.

Fire Extinguishers
Beacon Fire Protection - 08000 935040, 01228 540088, 01768 863551
Fire Extinguisher sales, service, refills, signs, training, fire alarms and emergency lighting.  Local quality service at sensible prices.

New Electricity Supply (Installation)
United Utilities - 0845 0500108 (National), 01228 616440 (Carlisle), connections.enquiries@uuplc.co.uk, www.unitedutilities.com
For new electricity connections or alterations to an existing supply.

New Gas Supply (Installation)
Northern Gas Networks - 0870 3007677, www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk
For new gas connections or alterations to an existing supply.


New Water Supply (Installation)
United Utilities - 0845 0500108, water.connections@uuplc.co.uk, www.unitedutilities.com
For new water connections or alterations to an existing supply.

Printing

Printing
Brett Mitton Printing - 016973 42767, enquiries@brettmittonprinting.co.uk, www.brettmittonprinting.co.uk
Are commercial printers with over 15 years experience.  Starting with artwork and design they can satisfy all your printing requirements from business cards and letterheads to top quality advertising gifts and promotional items.  They also do vinyl graphics and logos for cars, vans, coaches or signs, banners and advertising boards.


Professional Services

Solicitors
Cartmell Shepherd - 01228 516666
Conveyancing, Tenant disputes, Wills, etc.

Accounting

BJ Laidlaw & Co. - 01228 590299
Chartered Certified Accountants.

Architects

Black Box Architects - 01228 402200, mail@blackboxarchitects.com, www.blackboxarchitects.com
They aim to help everyone discover that architecture and belief in good design can make not only our lives, but that of others, so much better.  They believe that there is no excuse for bad building, poor construction and certainly no excuse for bad design and are willing to help everyone who asks.

Financial Services

Raising Finance
ACL Property Finance - 01923 820012, andy@aclfinance.com, www.aclfinance.com
Mortgage brokers with very good friendly advice.

Insurance

Ross Lloyd - 01228 711038, enquiries@rosslloyd.co.uk, www.rosslloyd.co.uk
Are a commercial insurance broker placing policies covering areas of business risk.  They are approachable and encourage their clients to discuss issues as they arise and not just at renewal.  They perform market research to find the most suitable cover at the most economical rates.  They provide a register summarising each clients insurance arrangements and this is updated as cover in force changes.  Their claims team will pursue claims diligently on your behalf.


Accounting

BJ Laidlaw & Co. - 01228 590299
Chartered Certified Accountants.


Government Bodies

Council Tax Exemption (Carlisle)
Valuation Office Agency (VOA) - 01228 600216, www.voa.gov.uk
Is an executive agency of HM Revenue & Customs.  They c
ompile and maintain the business rating and council tax valuation lists for England and Wales.  So if you are renovating a property from one house to two or more flats you can have it removed from the Council Tax list, because at some point it will be neither house nor flats so you can’t levy Council Tax.

Her Majesty's Courts service
Money Claim Online - www.moneyclaim.gov.uk
CCJ Online.  Money Claim Online (MCOL) is Her Majesty's Courts Service Internet based service for claimants and defendants.

Carlisle City Council
Carlisle City Council - 01228 817000, www.carlisle.gov.uk
Parking, refuse, vermin, planning permission, listed buildings, building control, Council Tax, etc.

Cumbria County Council
Cumbria County Council - 01228 606060, www.cumbria.gov.uk

Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service

Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service - 01228 815348, www.cumbriafire.gov.uk
Will offer advice on fire regulations.  Fire alarms, emergency lighting, etc.

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