With the milder temperature and promise of more sunny days, springtime often brings the desire to have homes and gardens looking their best. But knowing where to start is often the hardest part. Here, we bring seven businesses with the expertise and products to transform indoor and outdoor spaces and have them looking their best.
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Caledonian Tree Services is Scotland’s premier arboriculture specialis, offering a wide range of services throughout the central belt of Scotland.
Their sister company, Caledonian Wood Fuels, is a supplier of sustainable wood fuel products in the form of dry seasoned firewood logs and graded wood chip.
Their tree services include supplying a broad range of arboricultural and tree clearing solutions with very few jobs being beyond their expertise and capabilities.
The services supplied include woodland maintenance, tree clearance, tree surgery, timber extraction including winching, forwarding, wood chipping including brash, whole tree, and restricted access. They also supply a stump grinding service.
Caledonian Wood Fuels have grown in popularity and according to the Solid Fuel Technology Institute, Logs are the cheapest form of heating energy.
Firewood sold by CWF is Hardwood, however, they can supply softwood logs if preferred. It is well seasoned with being felled two to three years prior to processing with final barn drying for six months ensuring a long, slow yet hot burn. These logs will burn well on any stove or open fire.
All the companies tree services are undertaken by qualified Arborists and foresters to industry best practise.
All job estimates are completely free of charge.
For more information on Caledonian Tree Services or Caledonian Wood Fuels call 01505 872929 or email ctscolin1@gmail.com.
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Making the decision to spruce up your garden isn’t one that’s taken lightly.
However, throughout spring and summer is the ideal time to show your outdoor space a little TLC.
If you’re keen to spruce up your garden but don’t know where to start, look no further than S Driveways and Landscapes.
The company prides itself on offering a first class service to all clients, ensure best practice at all
times.
The team appreciate that your home is your castle and so are happy to play a part in making your dream home a reality.
With that in mind, they are excited to offer clients the chance to make the most of a special spring offer.
Does your driveway need a facelift?
The business is offering a typical two car replacement driveway in monoblock for just £1,350 to name just one.
What’s more, the team can also help with patios, decking, plants and much more - all at a competitive price.
For further information or to discuss your ideas call the team on 0141 569 0601.
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For over 20 years Fiona McKeever has worked in the flooring business.
From a Sales Executive in Scotland’s largest flooring distributor to working within small independent stores, it was a natural progression to set up her own business.
Fittingly, over five years ago Fiona launched FMK Flooring.
Combining the best of the big and small businesses she has worked within, FMK Flooring is the successful amalgamation of the experience and knowledge Fiona has gained throughout her career.
Since opening its doors five years past February, the specialist store has helped families from across Helensburgh, Dumbarton and Clydebank transform their houses into homes.
Respecting the customer is a cornerstone of Fiona’s business.
“All of our customers have different needs and budget’s and here at FMK Flooring our top priority is to cater to everyone’s individual preferences.
"We pride ourselves on delivering a straight-forward and friendly service along with extensive knowledge of the local area.”
To make the most of their free measuring and estimating service, or to browse their extensive range of quality carpets, vinyl, rugs and laminate pop into the store and meet the helpful and friendly staff.
You can find FMK Flooring at 46 East Princes Street, Helensburgh, G84 7QA, or alternatively call 01436 673600.
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For fencing you can be proud of, Colourfence provide general purpose garden fencing they wholeheartedly believe to be the best on the market.
Pleasing on the eyes whilst remaining fit for purpose, you can enclose your garden without fear of more work down the line.
Its low maintenance characteristics means no treatment or paint is ever needed. An occasional hose down will ensure your fence stays looking as good as new.
This promise is backed up by their 25 year guarantee, to give you peace of mind that your fence will last the test of time.
Colourfence uses a fencing solution that allows it to be lightweight whilst remaining extremely strong and durable. Not only that but within the 25 year guarantee it will not rot, warp or peel and can withstand gusts of up to 130mph.
Keeping safety in mind, rails are installed as a deterrent to intruders and a full range of lockable gates is available.
For a free no obligation survey and quotation, call Colourfence on 0141 883 6721.
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Lake Construction
Thinking of building an extension?
For many the thought of making any big changes to your home can seem like a daunting prospect.
Whilst the idea of adding more space and value to your home is exciting, people can often be put off by the scale of work needed.
Knowing who to turn to not only for a first-class service but also reliable advice can seem like a tall order at times.
However, that’s where the team at Lake Construction are proud to help.
With more than 20 years of experience, the dedicated company is proud to offer an honest and reliable service to clients.
The team understand that deciding to make your home bigger is a huge investment and so offer a service that caters to your needs and wishes.
What’s more, they are not just known for getting the job done and done well, but they can also deliver cost effective and energy efficient extensions in a reasonable time.
An onsite foreman will be on site during all work to ensure everything is in keeping with the production scheduled agreed with the client while fully time served tradesmen will undertake all work to ensure the best finish.
They put the customer at the heart of all the company’s services and this is illustrated by excellent repeat business performance.
For more details and to see a selection of work like Lake Construction on Facebook.
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Delivering quality topsoil to your door, at Brown Soil they deal with clients both big and small. Whether you’re a major contractor, commercial gardener or individual, they take pride not only in the quality of the soil, but the high standards they provide.
Established for over 20 years, they use a variety of vehicles in all sizes to enable an accurate delivery slot and supply everything from a 25lt bag to several thousand tonnes. Delivering to all areas, they are proud to offer a reliable and efficient service.
Brown Soil also boast green credentials, thanks to most of their electricity being produced by their 15kw wind turbine, which produces between 30,000 and 40,000kw per year. In 2002, they also planted 56,000 trees on 70 acres of land to offset the CO2 produced by the trucks. There is currently no viable alternative to diesel power when it comes to delivering topsoil, so they felt that this was the best option available.
To get in touch call 01698 284 632 or email info@brownsoil.co.uk. The website, www.brownsoil.co.uk offers a handy calculator to determine how much soil you’ll need based on the length, width and depth of the space.
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The Fire Station
Offering home improvement services as well as a wide selection fireplaces or wall fires, the team at The Fire Station can help transform your home.
For general jobs and repairs around the home, no task is too big or too small for the team. From roof work fixing gutters or loose slates to power washing; installing decking and patios to window maintenance, they can help with many repair jobs and home improvement work. Listed in The Buddie Book, customers can find them at www.buddiebook.co.uk/ or by calling 0141 579 0105.
The Fire Station in Paisley is also on hand if homeowners are looking to installing a new fireplace or wall fire. Practical not only for heating, a fireplace also creates a brand new focal point in a room.
At The Fire Station in Paisley they showcase an attractive range of fires, fireplaces and fireplace accessories in both traditional and contemporary designs, with something to suit all homes.
Inside their showroom, customers will find an exciting collection of electric and gas fires, alongside multi fuel burning stoves and hole in the wall fires. For a touch of the traditional, wood burning stoves are also available; creating an irresistible ambience on cold nights.
The friendly staff in the showroom are on hand to advise customers and help with any queries and with 15 years of experience supplying and fitting all types of fireplaces and stoves, the team take pride in their customer service from start to finish.
With installations fully HETAS and Gas Safe approved, customers can rest assured they're in safe hands.
To find out more services and fireplaces available call 0141 579 0105. The showroom can be found at 56 Barterholm Road, Paisley, PA2 6PD.
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