Have you received great service from a builder, decorator, electrician, chimney sweep or tree surgeon?
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Share your experiences with the rest of Catbrook and the local district - please note we will publish your name, but not your contact details.
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To recommend a local service or person, please email Sarah
Shane Dunsbee - Plumber / Bathroom / Kitchen / Heating Installations.
Very highly recommended for quality work at reasonable prices. Shane always turns up at the agreed time and leaves the site clean and tidy. No job seems to be too small or too large
Phone/fax: 01291 625839 Mobile: 07809 366272
Email: shane@busybeeplumbing.co.uk
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Recommended by Stuart Chapman
Matthew Morgan - Painter & Decorator
J&M Decorators - 01600 715742
Email: jmdecorators@hotmail.com
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Recommended by Steve Vass
Graham Crote - Plumber, Builder, Master Carpenter
Phone 01594 564756 or 07950 960081
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Matt Beddoes - Stonemason, walls, decorating, general building work
Phone 01600 712800 or 07960 840261
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Both recommended by Sue Cobourne
Webbs Glass & Glazing, Abergavenny
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Paul Webb - double glazing repairs, glass supply and 24 emergency callout
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Recommended by Chris and Gretchen Mattison
Ian Williams - Roofing and Velux windows.
07739 015850
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Recommended by Craig Bridgeman, who says:
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"They have carried out two roof leak repairs and installed Velux windows at my property . They turn up on time, are efficient, safe and technically astute. They are reasonably priced and leave the job clean and tidy. They have also done work at other properties in Catbrook on my recommendation with satisfactory outcomes."
Gary Rawlins - Joiner and Cabinet Maker, Broadstone
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Phone 01600 860867 and 07419 344801
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Recommended by Chris and Gretchen Mattison
David & Vanessa Sayers - Kitchens By Design
Phone 01594 809682
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J P Colewell - Tiling &Property Maintenance
Phone 01600 860631 or 07790 262582 or email jpcolewell@gmail.com
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PLASTERERS! Daniel Harris 07545 047993 and Martyn Heywood 07931 526329
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All of these recommended by Ian and Maria Cameron
Chepstow Fuel Centre - LPG gas supply, installation and servicing
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Unit 12 Bulwark Industrial Estate NP16 5QZ
Phone: 01291 623485
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Recommended by Steve Vass
D & D Disco - Music for all occasions by Peter and Katrina
Phone: 07934 660711 and 07794 064308
Visit their Facebook Page
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"They were very good at our children's party, played all of our requests, were great with the children and reasonably priced" - Recommended by Nerys Chaplin
Jay Detheridge - Jay D Electrical Services, based in Monmouth
Phone: 07960 006770 Email: info@jaydelectrical.co.uk Website
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Recommended by the Catbrook Hall Trustees - "Jay has recently sorted out all the electrical problems at the hall and is a really nice, helpful guy from Monmouth."
Oak Tree Electrical - Pete Stevens, Electrician. Based in Catbrook, Phone 01600 899010
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Recommended by Steve Vass and also by Helen Taylor, who says: "I am very happy to recommend Pete. He was punctual, friendly and very professional. He did a good job and next time I need an electrician, I will certainly call him. I can’t say fairer than that!"
GAP Cleaning Services - Andy Sharpe
Phone: 01594 590950 and 07511 898814
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Professional external cleaning specialising in pressure washing and gutter cleaning.
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"Reliable, efficient and reasonably prices" - Recommended by Stuart Chapman
Dennis Walker & Son Tree Services, Abergavenny
Phone: 01873 821487 and 07816 026139
Email: dwalker848@aol.com visit their website
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Recommended by Steve Vass
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Trunk Arb - Tree Surgery - Mark Harris
Phone 07843 688229 visit the website
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Recommended by Maria Cameron
John Hall - TV, Aerial and Satellite Services (supplied TV aerial to the Memorial Hall!)
Based in Penallt, Phone 01600 716604 and 07468 576361
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Recommended by Steve Vass and also Sarah and Guy Bowden
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Terry's Digital - TV, satellite and aerial
Based in Ross on Wye, Phone 01600 719643 or visit their website
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Recommended by Gretchen Mattison
DS Music - Music shop and sheet music specialist at Monnow Street Monmouth
Phone: 01600 772770 or visit their website for full information
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Recommended by Pat Gooding
Gill Creighton - cleaner - 07865 347540
Gill has been cleaning for 3 years in her own business plus cleaning for a couple of agencies. She can provide references, has her own transport and is based in Abergavenny. She currently has several clients in the Catbrook area so get in touch with her if you would like to discuss your cleaning needs.”
Recommended by Shirley Allen
Chimney Sweep - Johnny The Sweep
Email : JohnnytheSweep@gmail.com
Website: www.johnnythesweep.com
Mobile: 07875 687517
Home: 01600 714438
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A local member of The Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps. Providing a professional, reliable and friendly chimney sweeping service covering Monmouthshire and surrounding areas.
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Recommended by Andy & Justine Pullan and by Guy & Sarah Bowden
Chimney Sweep - Will Smith
Email : will@wyedeanchimneysweep.uk
Website: www.wyedeanchimneysweep.uk
Mobile: 07551 199523
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Wyedean Chimney Sweeps & Stove installers are experts in chimney sweeping as well as the maintenance of solid fuel burners, flues and chimney pots.
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Recommended by Guy & Sarah Bowden for fitting an anti-downdraught cowl!
Handyman - Christian Lawton
Email: lawtonchristian@gmail.com
Mobile: 07841 409305
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Painting, decorating, general handyman, plastering, tiling, garden work and other jobs undertaken - friendly, efficient and lives locally!
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Recommended by Shirley Lawton
Dog Boarding in Catbrook - Alison Pearson on 07733 268369
A home from home for your beloved pet, both boarding and day care with dogs cared for as one of the family at a large house in Catbrook with a secure garden and paddock for visiting dogs to explore and make themselves at home. Alison will even send you photos of your happy dog on holiday!
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Email: thedogretreat@gmail.com or visit the Facebook Page
Recommended by Aimee Powell and Guy and Sarah Bowden
And not forgetting cats!
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Little Pet Care Company - cat sitting and dog walking - Liz Govett 07713 139968
Email: lizgovett66@gmail.com or visit the Facebook Page
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Recommended by Shirley Lawton
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Upper Park Cattery, Llangarron near Ross-on-Wye
Speak to Fiona on 01989 770700 or email bookings@upperparkcattery.com
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"Luxury boarding cattery in a lovely rural location. There are chickens for the cats to watch so they never get bored!" Recommended by Guy and Sarah Bowden
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The Elms Cattery, New Dixton Road, Monmouth
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"A family run cattery with heated chalets is the purrrfect place for your pampered pet - they'll even send you photos while you're away" Recommended by Steve Vass and Janet Clare-Vass
Make up and colour advice service from Michele Moriarty-Jones
Catbrook resident Michele can help you with make up advice for all ages, choosing the right colours for you, application, what products to buy and how to look great without spending a fortune! Personal consultations or parties at home.
Contact Michele on her Facebook page or phone 07789 438772
Recommended by Lisa Armstrong
Sam Durant, based at Grove House in Catbrook, runs a beauty salon where you can enjoy a range of treatments ranging from gel nails, pedicures, eyebrow shaping, lash lifting and facials including dermaplaning. Enjoy the 1-2-1 experience this home salon can offer you.
Contact Sam on her Facebook page, phone 07598 908830 or email Sam.
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Recommended by Katie Price: "“Had a really lovely manicure from Sam yesterday, she was professional but friendly, we had a fab chat about life in Catbrook and am chuffed with my nails too she did a great job! It’s amazing to have this on our doorsteps. Thank you Sam!"
Where to stay - Foxes Reach Cottage, Catbrook
For more information and reviews see the website www.monmouthshirecottages.co.uk
and TripAdvisor
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Quietly located in Catbrook, Foxes Reach cottage is a perfect location for families and
walkers, with great walks from the doorstep . Tintern Abbey and a myriad of other historic,
sporting and family friendly attractions are easily reached. Sleeps 6 plus one baby;
exceptionally well-equipped; superfast wi-fi.
The sheltered well stocked garden has its own hot tub and the cottage is pet friendly.
This cottage is also often chosen for honeymoons, family reunions, anniversaries,
and significant birthdays by couples requiring the luxury of a little extra private space.
Recommended by Fiona Wilton
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Log cutting, chain sawing and splitting - Pete Dunckley
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If you need help with any aspect of sawing, cutting, splitting wood etc
Pete can be contacted on the above number. Did a brilliant job with all our logs and is highly recommended.
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Recommended by Andy & Justine Pullan
Blue Poppy Bookkeeping and Home Services - Paula Morgan
Tel: 01594 836645 or 07539 770593
Bookkeeping Email: bluepoppybookkeeping@gmail.com
Home Services Email: bluepoppyhomeservice@gmail.com
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Mobile Accounting Service (experience in all aspects of Financial Administration) as well as General Garden Maintenance, Domestic Cleaning, Housekeeping and Interior Decorating.
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Recommended by Shirley Allen
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Website: ryanevansmedia.com
Email: ryanevansmedia@gmail.com
Mobile: 07825 347732
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Grounded in a love for people, music and story, Ryan Evans Media provides a bespoke media service to deliver quality films and videos that connect an audience. Specialising in promotional videos for businesses, Ryan gets to know you and your business first, to tell the story that you want your audience to hear.
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Recommended by Shirley Lawton