Informed Edinburgh’s Trade Directory is sponsored by HomeForce, an Edinburgh-based business, established in 2004, that supplies pre-screened and continually appraised trades professionals to carry out almost any property maintenance, repair or renovation works in private or commercial properties.
All businesses listed in the Edinburgh Trade Directory have been recommended by our readers. If you have a recommendation to add, contact us.
Alarm Installation and Repair
P.B.S. Security
Location: 77 Redhall Rd., Edinburgh
Tel: 07909 966407
Recommended by: Gilly W. – “Efficient and reliable”.
John Noble
Location: Unit 3 Sherwood Ind. Est.
Tel: 0131 654 2192
Web: http://www.johnnoble.co.uk/
Recommended by: Charlie T.
T & D Security Systems
Location: 30 Hardhill Rd. EH48
Tel: 07919 595894
Recommended by: Suzie L. -”They were really good and explained everything well”.
Building and Building Services
Murrayfield Builders
Location: 100 Roseburn St., EH12
Tel: 07939 161576
Recommended by: Mhairi B. - ”They did my mum’s conversion and she was delighted with it.”
Wm T. Thompson
Location: 8 Saughton Rd. North, EH12
Tel: 01899 308438
Recommended by: Bryony C: “Excellent work, have used them twice for general roof repairs and more recently exterior pipe work. They give very detailed quotes so you know exactly what they recommend you need done”.
Gaffney Konishi (Architect)
Location: 51-4 Pittville St., Edinburgh
Tel: 0781 7102319
Recommended by: Joanne H. – “He’s building his own house in Portobello and just started up in business for himself so wanted to support a local business.”
Cleaning Services
Colin’s Cleaner Ovens
Tel No: 01383 824707
Recommended by: Linda L. – “Value for money & a fantastic service. Your oven will look like new!”
Car Repairs
Citi Coachworks
Location: 18 Lower Gilmore Place, Edinburgh EH3 9NY
Tel: 0131 2283515
Web: www.citicoachworks.co.uk
Recommended by: Wendy P – “Their MOT rates were the cheapest I could find and they were pleasant and reliable at all times”.
Carpet Fittings
Kieran McCluskie
Tel: 07852 309 873
Website: www.carpetfitter-edinburgh.co.uk
Recommended by: Sally W – “This guy fitted carpets, some laminate and vinyl in our new house. He was fast, good and tidied up after himself”.
Conversions
CSS Contracting
Location: 6-7, Whitburn Road, EH48 1HH
Tel: 0845 839 3260
Recommended by: Charlie W. – “They went the extra mile to make sure I was happy with the work they did”.
Damp Proofing
Wise Property Care
Location: 42 Frederick St., EH2 1EX
Tel: 0131 554 8286
Recommended by: Angela A. - “Good at explaining what needs doing and getting on with it without a fuss”.
Electricians
BFE Electrical
Location: Unit 59, 12 South Bridge
Tel: 01506200920
Recommended by: Fiona W. – “Very competitive prices and friendly service”.
Abbeyhill Electrical Services
Location: 9 East Norton Place, EH7 5DR
Tel: 07768815650
Recommended by: Carol R. - “They have worked with me over a number of years and have always provided a reliable service at a reasonable price”.
Flash Bang Electrics
Location: 243 Morningside Road
Tel: 07511 639140
Recommended by: Moira B. – “He did a really tidy job, and was here the same day as he does homers. Great and recommended”.
HomeForce
Location: Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 3150000
Web: http://www.homeforcegroup.com/
E-mail: info@homeforcegroup.com
Recommended by: Mr SG. – “Good, punctual, honest work”.
Extensions
CSS Contracting
Location: 6-7, Whitburn Road, EH48 1HH
Tel: 0845 839 3260
Recommended by: Charlie W. – “They went the extra mile to make sure I was happy with the work they did”.
Flooring
Kieran McCluskie
Tel: 07852 309 873
Recommended by: Sally W. – “This guy fitted carpets, some laminate and vinyl in our new house. He was fast, good and tidied up after himself”.
Garden Services
Wild at Heart Gardening
Tel: 0131 229 3374
Recommended by: Margaret L. - ”My friend used him. She said he was a nice guy, really knows his stuff”.
Glaziers
John Schaedler Joinery and Glaziers
Location: Innerleithen Road, EH45 8BA
Tel: 01721 720373
E-mail: schaedlersjoiner@hotmail.com
Recommended by: Ruth M. – “Family run small business, extremely pleasant and easy to communicate with”.
Andrew Johnston Stained Glass
Location: 29 Ferry Road, Edinburgh
Tel: 07901582663
Recommended by: Emma C. - ”Very creative stained glass artist but with a traditional approach”.
Handyman
Edinburgh Homeforce
Location: Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 3150000
Web: http://www.homeforcegroup.com/
E-mail: info@homeforcegroup.com
Recommended by: Mr M. – “I wanted to say how impressed I was with the overall service. I have already recommended you to friends.”
Heating
HomeForce
Location: Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 3150000
Web: http://www.homeforcegroup.com/
E-mail: info@homeforcegroup.com
Recommended by: Mr S. – “I was very happy with the quality of work carried out and would have no difficulty in recommending Martin to any of my friends”
Douglas Bald
Location: Malcolmstone Farm, Currie, EH14 4AD
Tel: 0131 449 5169
Recommended by: Maddy L. - ”He fixed my boiler really quickly and didn’t charge as much as I was expecting”.
Joinery and Cabinetmaking
Gary Edgar
Tel: 07595931919
Recommended by: Kerry D. - ’Good, reliable and excellent workmanship’.
John Schaedler Joinery and Glaziers
Location: Innerleithen Road, EH45 8BA
Tel: 01721 720373
E-mail: schaedlersjoiner@hotmail.com
Recommended by: Ruth M. - “Family run small business, extremely pleasant and easy to communicate with”.
HomeForce
Location: Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 3150000
Web: http://www.homeforcegroup.com/
E-mail: info@homeforcegroup.com
Recommended by: Mrs P. – “Thanks for such a great job. Very pleased.”
Jamie Construction (Joinery)
Tel: 0784 1359376
Recommended by: Lucy McN. – “Have done a number of jobs on our home from serious structural to finishing off our kitchen, good work, on time, fair price”.
Handyman Services (Joiners)
Location: 71/1 Straiton Place, Portobello
Tel: 0778 9205019
Recommended by: Joanne H. - “Friend and local business. He is an excellent joiner and no job is too big or small”.
Kitchen Installation
Anderson Ogilvie Joiners
Location: 27a Benview, Bannockburn FK7 OHY
Tel: 01786 813613
Recommended by: Julie E. – “Very quick, clean and professional”.
HomeForce
Location: Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 3150000
Web: http://www.homeforcegroup.com/
E-mail: info@homeforcegroup.com
Recommended by: Mrs M. – “You have been particularly attentive and responsive to our requests, I thank you very much for that. Your professionalism has been noted and I will certainly pass on your details to friends.”
Painting and Decorating
Murray and Raf
Tel: 0790 6600579 or 07846093642
Recommended by: Sharon R. - “Lovely couple of guys who can turn their hand to anything. They also lay floors, plaster and do all kinds of maintenance”.
HomeForce
Location: Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 3150000
Web: http://www.homeforcegroup.com/
E-mail: info@homeforcegroup.com
Recommended by: Mrs B. – “The work they have done is great. It’s good to know they came very promptly as well.”
KM Painting
Location: 243/10 Morningside Road, EH10 4QU
Tel: 0783 4552852
Recommended by: Moira B. – “Kenny was recommended to me by a friend, and he carried out a clean and professional job from start to finish.Well chuffed.*****”.
Eimas Karenga, Painter and Decorator
Tel: 0771 7836766
Recommended by: Susan K. – “Affordable, brilliant artist and totally trustworthy; he will come up with fantastic suggestions for the perfect look”.
Paint Stripping
Dip-n-Strip
Location: Unit 12, Russell Rd Industrial Estate, EH11 2NN
Tel: 0131 337 0555
Recommended by: Dierdre W. – “Great team – quick efficient and they’ll pick big items up for you. Ask for Nick”.
Plastering
HomeForce
Location: Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 3150000
Web: http://www.homeforcegroup.com/
E-mail: info@homeforcegroup.com
Recommended by: J. H. – “Thanks so much for helping me out. If I haven’t said it already, I think your service is excellent.”
Fisher Plastering
Location: 48 Bavelaw Rd., Balerno, EH14 7AE
Tel: 0131 449 7546
Recommended by: Ranni S. – “Very good workers. Very quick and very clean”.
Plumbing
John Hainey
Location: 32 Marchmont Rd., EH9 1HX
Tel: 0131 229 1471
Recommended by: Ray McB. – “Nothing was too much bother and he actually turned up on time!”.
HomeForce
Location: Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 3150000
Web: http://www.homeforcegroup.com/
E-mail: info@homeforcegroup.com
Recommended by: Mr W. – “Can’t fault this service at all. From the first phone call to the job getting done everything went smoothly.”
Roofing
Mitchell Roofing
Location: 113 Captains Rd., EH17 8DT
Tel: 0131 666 0075
Recommended by: Siobhan C. – “Good guys, fast workers, very polite”.
Timber Preservation
MacFadyen Preservation
Location: 6 Beaverhall Rd., EH7 4JE
Tel: 0131 557 9001
Recommended by: Karol W. - ”Not the most glamourous of recommendations but they did my damp proofing without a fuss and it does seem to have stopped the mould constantly coming through in my ground floor”.
Upholstery
W. Irvine
Location: 77 Angle Park Terr., EH11 2JP
Tel: 0131 337 4974
Recommended by: Claire McD. - ”I had my mum’s old armchair re-covered and it looks great and is really comfy. It wasn’t really cheaper than a new one from IKEA but it’ll last a lot longer”.
Recommended by Claire McD ‘I had my mum’s old armchair re-covered and it looks great and is really comfy. It wasn’t really cheaper than a new one from IKEA but it’ll last a lot longer’.
