The Milton Keynes Money Savers Thread - Mark 3

Swattie

Dive Dome was one of those projects that never took off.. unfortunately.

It was all over the local paper a few years ago, and was due to be built in Knowlhill (I think)

Shame as I was really looking forward to it.

indiegirl_2

Sandy,

I can certainly advise against Homesure, who I used for my door replacement and although now done, it wasn't a smooth process. What irked me even more is that there was none of their promised followup customer service, and despite writing to them to point this out and ask for a receipt; I've still heard nothing!!

Custom Glaze aren't cheap but were recommended by my old neighbours, other than that I'm still looking!

sandy98uk wrote: »

Hi everyone

I am looking for recommendations from MSEs of double glazing companies in Milton Keynes.

Has anyone used a local/national company recently who they were pleased with price wise and quality wise.

Or if there is anyone I should avoid like the plague then also please let me know!

Thanks

Sandy98UK

Swattie

sandy98uk wrote: »

Hi everyone

I am looking for recommendations from MSEs of double glazing companies in Milton Keynes.

Has anyone used a local/national company recently who they were pleased with price wise and quality wise.

Or if there is anyone I should avoid like the plague then also please let me know!

Thanks

Sandy98UK

I used Anglian.. haggled like mad and got a really good price (about half their original quote). There were a couple of quality issues with workmanship, but all were corrected with no hassle. They also call me every year to see if all is still OK. 10 yr guarantee.

I got several quotes before opting for Anglian.. and got recommendations and went to see other installations.

PM me if you want contact details.

Sarahjovi

We used Anglian too! but the Saleman's sister in law is my friend so he did us a really good quote straight off. Quality is good, any issues they send someone out within 2 - 3 weeks. Have been very happy with the doors and windows.

Cheers

Sarah

mummymania

Can anyone recommend a gardener who would be happy to cut grass/hedge/tidy borders etc once or twice a month? I live on the border of Beds/Bucks so someone from Olney/Newport Pagnell/Lavendon would be great.

missfendiuk

mummymania wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a gardener who would be happy to cut grass/hedge/tidy borders etc once or twice a month? I live on the border of Beds/Bucks so someone from Olney/Newport Pagnell/Lavendon would be great.

Yeah, my gardener Trevor lives in Luton (my sister lives there and recommended him) but travels to use in MK once a month to do our gardening and he is excellent!! he charges £30 for about 2 hours work incl travel costs and he brings his own equipment
pm me for his number

new_mum_again

Hi,
Went into Somerfield in Bletchley today and they are having a refit soon so have loads of things reduced, shampoo, conditioner, loads and loads of nappies, wine, beer, cleaning stuff, dog food cat food. etc, Its all at the back of the shop and also down the 'baking aisle' aswell there is loads and loads of things in there!!! I think most are 50% off but don't quote me on that!!:beer:

Swattie

Just got back from there.. still loads of stuff left.

MKwife

I am looking for a company that will deliver a warm lunch and supply hot plates to keep the lunch warm.

Can anyone help me please ??

reedyreedy

Does anyone know of a good knife sharpening service locally? Often there is someone who will do it from their van, but I can't seem to find anyone. Apparently there is a guy in Olney, but I haven't a clue where to find him. :huh:

Someone suggested the hardware store in Stony as I think they sharpen lawnmower blades, but although they said yes when I called them, they sounded a bit too vague about it and I'm not sure I want to trust them with my expensive knife set! I do have a stone, and have done it myself in the past, but I've let them get really blunt, and now I really need an expert to get the edge back properly. Anyone got any suggestions??:think: