Directory of Local Businesses

Building, Roofing, Plumbing, Heating, Electrical, Decorating, Interiors, Driveways, Handyman

Affordable roofline
Roofing, fascias, soffits, gutters, Cladding, UPVC. 15 years experience
Contact: Ashley Rigden
Tel: 07983 176 318
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ATW Construction
Extensions, Brickwork, Stonework, wall& Floor Tiling.
Contact: Tim Wood
Tel: 01438 814617 (home) or 07984 128 608
Email: 

David P Bunyan
Building & Plumbing Contractor.
Contact: David Bunyan
Email: 
Tel: 01438 812640 or 01992 587226.

AKC Plumbing Services
Free quotation. No Callout. All work undertaken.
Contact: Andy Cas
Tel: 07976 427 225 / 01438 358 966
Email: 

HomeWood Plumbing & Heating Services
For all types of plumbing work from installing new bathrooms and central heating to fixing leaking taps and pipes. Gas Safe registered.
Contact: Milton Bishop
Tel: 01438 717536 or 07977 924 459
Email: 
Web: www.homewoodplumbing.co.uk

DAC Heating Ltd
Your local, professional heating engineer and plumber. Able to carry out full installations including boilers, bathrooms, radiators, tanks, cylinders, cold mains pressurised cylinders, power flushes, etc. Qualified and insured. Gas Safe, Worcester Accredited Installer, energy efficiency self-certification.
Contact: David Connolly
Tel: 01438 798 620 or 07981 260 429

Aden Associates Ltd, Electrical Contractors
NIEIC Approved local contractor
Contact: Adrian Murray
Tel: 01438 716 613
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Avelex Electrical
Free estimates. All work fully guaranteed. All electrical requirements. Rewiring, fuseboards, extra sockets, indoor & outdoor lighting, cooker & shower circuits, PAT testing etc.
Tel: 01438 870393 or 07787 514 414
Email: 
Web: www.avelex.co.uk

I & B Electrical
Periodic Inspections (landlord certificates), PAT Testing, Additional lights & sockets, Rewiring & fuseboxes, Security lighting. Registered NAPIT Engineer.
Tel: 01707 262 771
Email: 
Web: www.ib-electrical.co.uk

Rural Service Electrical
Approved contractor and domestic installer. Re-wiring, extensions, general electrical needs.
Contact: Greg Riddle
Tel: 01438 813530 or 07787 500 376
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DP Decorating
Painting and Decorating Services
Contact: David Preston
Tel: 01438 241973 or 07881 408 608
Email: 

Datchworth Handyman
Local trustworthy and reliable handyman who lives in Datchworth. Competitive hourly or daily rates for all your DIY, decorating, maintenance and gardening needs. No job too big – no task to small.
Contact: Nick Miller
Tel: 07971 908044
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Woolmer Green Handyman
DIY, decorating & odd jobs. No job too small. Honest, trustworthy & reliable. For prompt & friendly service.
Contact: David
Tel: 07990 522 293 or 01438 815 479
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AGH Ceramics
Tiling – wall & floor, porcelain, natural stone, mosaics, underfloor heating. Topps Tiles approved tiler.
Tel: 01438 235818 or 07977 509 439
Web: www.aghceramics.co.uk

Jenny Junior Interiors
Full interior design service. Local business (Woolmer Green). Homemade curtains & blinds, sofa upholstery and more. Consultation in your own home.
Tel: 01707 276343 or 07947 711 597
Email: 
Web: www.jennyjuniorinteriors.co.uk

Roy Saunders Carpets
Family business since 1974. We can supply all leading brands of carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, lvt etc. Free estimates and home selection available. Supply and fit domestic or commercial carpet, vinyl or tiles.
Tel: 01438 813838 or 07850 843641

Car: Sales, Repair

Allwood Automobiles
Quality cars at affordable prices. Over 80 cars in stock online. Branches in Welwyn Garden City & Waltham Cross. We buy your car. Local & independent car buyer. Specialists in classic car buying
Tel: 07747 604 760
Web: www.allwoodautos.co.uk or www.tewincars.co.uk

M&S Body Repairs
Motor vehicle bodywork and repairs.
Contact: Mark Bullard
Tel: 01438 813768 or 07771 822 830
Email: 
Address: Pound Farm, Hollybush Lane, Datchworth SG3 6RE.

Catering

Lobster Pot Catering
Birthday Parties, Weddings, Funerals, Christenings, Photo Shoots, Business Functions, Sports Events, Product Launches. We hold a 5* rating from the Food Standards Agency.
Tel: 01438 798416
Email: 
Web: www.lobsterpotcatering.co.uk

Reality Cakes
We pride ourselves in producing cakes that taste as good as they look. We can provide novelty, Birthday, Christening, Engagement, Wedding and any cakes for that special occasion. We also provide cupcakes and cookies for either a special occasion or if you’ve simply got friends or family round.
Tel: 01438 798415
Email: 
Web: www.realitycakes.com

Cleaning: Windows, Ovens, Chimneys

Diamond Window Cleaning
Residential & commercial. Windows, conservatories, gutter / fascia. We are local, friendly & reliable. We clean a full range of properties ranging from studio flats to stately homes.
Tel: 07960 405 622
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JDS Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing
We clean windows and frames, gutters, fascias and conservatories using the latest technology in pole-fed pure water systems. We also carry out pressure washing on patios and driveways.
Contact: Luka
Tel: 07713 490 773 or 01920 832 171
Email: 
Web: www.jdswindowcleaning.co.uk

Oven Clean
Oven, hob, extractor & microwave professional cleaning.
Tel: 01992 466 683
Email: 
Web: www.ovenwizards.com

AMV Chimney Sweeps
Inglenooks, Wood burning stoves Aga/Solid fuel stoves, Multi-fuel stoves, Gas fires, Cowls fitted Smoke testing. Certificates issued
Tel: .07815 502 798
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Flints Chimney Sweep
A complete sweeping service using traditional and modern methods at a competitive price. No mess ! Very effective brush and full dust control techniques using a vacuum with 99.97% filtration efficiency, you can rest assured that your home will be left spotless.
Contact: Andy Cobain
Tel: 01438 553 023 / 01767 834 034
Email: 
Web: www.flintschimneysweep.com

Funeral, Cemetery, Crematorium

Austin Funeral Services
Complete Family Funeral Service. Home visits if required. Chapels of Rest at every branch. Professionally qualified staff. Overseas specialists. Monumental Masons. Operated by the same family since 1700. Offices at Buntingford, Hertford, Hitchin, Stevenage, Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City and Ware.
Address: 16 High Street, Welwyn.
Tel: 01438 714686 or 01438 316623
Email: 
Web: www.austins.co.uk

Hertfordshire Funeral Plan
By Austins Funeral Services. Complete funeral pre-arrangement and pre-payment plan written for individual requirements. This can be either arranged at one of our offices or in your home.
Tel: 01438 316623
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Harwood Park Crematorium
Cremation Services can be arranged for any day including Saturdays and Sundays. Book of Remembrance and Memorial Gardens. Harwood Park is a fully owned subsidiary of Austin’s Funeral Service.
Tel: 01438 815555
Email: 
Web: www.crematorium.co.ukAddress: Watton Road, Knebworth, Herts. SG2 8XT

Furniture: Restoration, Recycling, Removals

Peter Worby Antique Restorer
Antique or modern furniture. Repairs & polishing. Over 40 years experience. Free estimates. Fully insured.
Contact: Peter Worby
Tel: 01920 821 973 / 07803 895 937
Email: 
Web: www.peterworby.co.uk

Furniture Friends
Furniture Friends is an All Saints Church Datchworth and community project. We collect donations of good quality furniture and household items that are no longer wanted or needed and resupply these items free of charge to people facing challenging circumstances.
Tel: 07599 396 111
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Apple Removals
Business, Domestic, Storage. Apple Removals was established in 1984 and is now one of the best known and most respected removal companies in the area. Over 85% of our business comes from recommendations, either from past customers, estate agents or solicitors.
Tel: Stevenage 01438 821215 / Welwyn Garden City 01707 372404
Email: 
Web: www.apple-removals.co.uk

Garden, Outdoor Services, Driveways, Patios, Awnings/Canopies

Greg Fewell Gardening
Maintenance, planting, weeding, hedge-trimming, pruning, lawns. If you live in Stevenage, Aston, Datchworth or surrounding areas and are in need of transforming or simply maintaining your garden.
Contact Greg Fewell
Tel: 07719 853 168
Email: 

Honey Tree Surgeons Ltd
General tree surgery, tree felling and removal, specialist high climbing, Seasoned firewood supplies, stump grinding, commercial and domestic ground maintenance, hedge trimming, lawn, course and pitch mowing, wood chipping supplies.
Contact: Warren Quinlan
Tel: 0800 234 6244 or 07900 906 249
Email: 
Web: www.honeytreesurgeonsltd.co.uk

Jeff Skidmore Agricultural Ltd
Hedge cutting & planting, ditching, tree surgery, grass land management, bridleway and footpath maintenance. Approved contractor to local authorities, farmers and land agents in Herts, Essex, Beds & Bucks.
Tel: 01438 814447  or  07767 313 087
Email: 
Web: www.jeffskidmore.co.uk

New Dawns Ltd
Grounds/garden maintenance, tree surgery, landscaping, driveways, patios, paving, ponds, brickwork, fencing, hedge cutting, stump grinding, logs for sale. We have over 25 years’ experience in this industry. Free, no obligation quotes. Honest, reliable service at competitive rates.
Contact: Julian Calvert:
Tel: 01438 814779  or  07768 742 399
Email: 
Web: www.newdawnsltd.co.uk.com

D Hardy Garden Construction
Patios, block paving, driveways, walling, fencing, tree work, planting, pruning, turfing, rockeries, pond work. Free estimates. Est. 1978
Tel: 01438 814204 or 07903 416 933
Email: 

Hertfordshire Driveways Ltd
Block paving, resin bound and natural stone specialists. We are one of the leading driveway and patio design and build experts covering Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and North London. We have over 20 years experience.
Tel: 0800 112 3920 / From mobile: 0333 577 3920
Web: www.hertfordshiredriveways.com

A&C Awnings and Canopies
A passion for developing outdoor spaces. Our expertise gained from more than a decade of designing, manufacturing and building outdoor areas
Tel: 07546 343 499
Email: 
Web: www.awningsandcanopies.co.uk

Health & Fitness, Nursing Home

Broad Oak Manor Nursing Home
We have a commitment to develop, sustain and deliver an optimum level of care tailored to the individual needs of each client, in a safe and stimulating environment that reflects a home away from home.
Tel: 01992 551 900
Email: 
Web: www.broadoakmanor.co.uk

Chiropodist/Podiatrist – Lynda A Mountbatten
Fully qualified and registered local chiropodist/podiatrist with a surgery in Datchworth or can do home visits.
Tel: 01438 817073

Counselling – Jill Clarke (Dip. Couns).
Able to deal with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bereavement, stress, eating disorders etc. Experience dealing with young people.
Contact: Jill Clarke
Tel: 01438 811545 or 07958 400 423
Email: 

Fitness Physiotherapy
Hertfordshire based Masters qualified, Chartered and State Registered Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with over 20 years experience. Kate is passionate in helping people return to health and mobility.
Contact: Kate Whiteland
Tel: 07956 372891
Email: 
Web: www.fitnessphysio.co.uk

Oaklands Osteopathy
We are a group of Osteopaths, who have expert knowledge in pain relief from a variety of causes such as trauma, accidents, illness, sports injury or from poor postures.
Tel: 01920 424 944
Email: 
Web: www.oaklandsosteopathy.co.uk

Welwyn Chiropractic
Back, neck, shoulder pain. Discomfort, stiffness in joints. Migraine, Muscular aches. Sports injuries. Arthritis.
Tel: 01438 717 865
Email: 
Web: www.welwynchiropractic.co.uk

Yoga Class
Come and explore the wonderful benefits of this ancient practice moving body to increase flexibility and calm the mind. 9.30am every Thursday. War Memorial Hall, Watton-at-Stone. All abilities welcome. First class just £5.
Contact: Andrea
Tel: 07553 047 993
Email: 

IT, Websites

FP Mortimore Website Design & Management
Web-site development and maintenance backed up by marketing support and advice for small businesses. Over 15 years experience. Based in Tewin.
Tel: 07976 653 329
Email: 
Web: www.fpmortimore.co.uk

Net Commerce Solutions Ltd
Local Web: designers, Web: marketing and promotion specialists.
Contact: Malcolm Tebbutt
Tel: 0800 246 1686 or 01438 798638
Web: www.net-commerce-solutions.co.uk

Miscellaneous: Childminding, Dressmaking, French, Golf, Hair, Medals, Photography, Printing, Selling Stuff

Coltsfoot Country Retreat
A luxury boutique hotel: set among 40 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, in the grounds of an old 16th century farmhouse.
Address: Coltsfoot Lane, Bulls Green, Datchworth, SG3 6SB
Tel: 01438 212800
Email: 
Web: www.coltsfoot.com

Little Tots Childminding
Ofsted registered, CRB checked, First Aid trained. Woolmer Green & Datchworth area.
Contact: Joanna Riddle
Tel: 01438 813530 or 07766 904 111
Email: 

Sue Elmes Dressmaker
Dress maker & alteration specialist. Friendly professional service.
Contact: Sue
Tel: 01920 830 300 or 07973 149 520

Private French Tuition
French GCSE and A-Level. Focus on spelling and grammar. Conversational French. Prepare for a holiday. Short translations. Proofreading.
Contact: Nathalie Leroy
Tel: 07415 660 840
Email: 

Welwyn Garden City Golf Club
The only members’ golf club in Welwyn Garden City. A club run by the members for the members, but which prides itself on providing a warm, friendly environment for members and visitors alike, both on the course and in the clubhouse.
Tel: 01707 325 243
Email: 
Web: www.welwyngardencitygolfclub.co.uk

Cuts in Comfort
Mobile hairdressing service. Friendly & reliable with competitive prices. With over 25 years of professional industry experience. Also offering hair styling lessons and spray tanning.
Contact: Esther
Tel: 01438 817929 or 07887 891 315

Medals Wanted
Local collector and researcher pays highest prices for all medals: civil or military, groups or single items. Also buying other militaria and civil aviation items. Valuations for insurance and probate.
Contact: John Williams
Tel: 01438 811657
Email: 

Lydia Greenwood Photography
Natural fun portrait photography. Studio or mobile studio.
Tel: 07799 597 505
Email: 
Web: www.lydiagreenwood.co.uk

Triographics Printers Ltd
Magazines. Programmes. Booklets. Stationary. Leaflets. Business cards. Newsletters. Mailings/fulfilment. Personalisation. Scanning. In-house finishing.
Tel: 01438 811 905
Email: 

WeSellThatNow.com
Putting Sellers & Buyers Together. We can reach thousands of potential customers in the UK and worldwide. We will advertise and sell your goods on the internet, arranging collection, packaging and posting at no extra cost to you.
Contact: Nick
Tel: 07912862490

Pets

Bonny Barkers
Does your dog need a bath, clip, groom or trim? Then look no further. Grooming Services at Reasonable Prices
Contact: Geraldine
Tel: 077 86 393 393
Email: 
Web: www.bonnybarkers.co.uk

Datchworth Dog Grooming
Home based salon offering individual dog grooming in a relaxed, stress free environment. Bathing, styling, nail clipping, ear cleaning, speciality shampoos and much more … 20% introductory offer
Tel: 07753 806427
Email: 

Steve’s Happy Dogs
Providing help and support for you and your dog. Puppy training. Dog training. Behavioural problems
Contact: Steve Francis
Tel: 07868 711 547
Email: 
Web: www.steveshappydogs.co.uk

Pubs & Restaurants

The Chequers
Bragbury End, Stevenage. SG2 8TH
Tel: 01438 817814
Web: www.vintageinn.co.uk/thechequersstevenage

The Horns Pub
Traditional English pub with a great atmosphere offering good food and quality drinks.
Address: 82 Bramfield Road, Bulls Green, Datchworth. SG3 6RZ
Tel: 01438 798052
Email: 
Web: www.thehornsdatchworth.co.uk

Datchworth Coffee
Coffee shop serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. CLOSED MONDAYS
Address: 3 Datchworth Green, SG3 6TL
Tel: 01438 487280
Email: 
Web: www.coffeeatdatchworth.com

The Plough
A traditional friendly village pub situated at Datchworth crossroads adjacent to a beautiful village green.
Address: 5 Datchworth Green, SG3 6TL.
Tel: 01438 813000

Three Horseshoes
Address: Hooks Cross, Watton-at-Stone. SG14 3RY
Tel: 01920 830391
Web: www.mcmullens.co.uk/threehorseshoeshookscross

The Tilbury
An elegant pub and restaurant where you can relax, unwind and enjoy our sensational cooking. The Tilbury offers great traditional British dishes with a distinctive twist in its comfortable rustic surroundings.
Address: Watton Road, Datchworth SG3 6TB
Tel: 01438 815550
Email: 
Web: www.thetilbury.co.uk

The White Horse
The White Horse offers sumptuous cuisine, outstanding service and the perfect atmosphere.
Address: 1 Whitehorse Lane, Burnham Green AL6 0HA
Tel: 01438 798100
Web: www.whitehorseburnhamgreen.com

Taxis

Abbott’s Taxis
Specialising in providing airport transfers to all major London airports as well as wheelchair accessible vehicles. 1-8 passengers. Huge luggage space. Female driver available. Free wifi.
Contact: Paul Rutter
Tel: 0330 22 33 556
Email: 
Web: www.abbotstaxis.co.uk

Geoff Cars
Airports, stations, school trips, day trips, special events, weddings, local events, theatres, business trips.
Contact: Geoff Hill
Tel: 01438 817971 or 07950 137 938
Email: 
Web: www.geoffcarsknebworth.com