I had two indoor sculptures/statues that needed cleaning and/or polishing with one requiring a…read morebespoke base to be made for it too. The other sculpture had a few blemishes and scuff marks on it which really detracted from its appearance so these also needed to be addressed. On telephoning and speaking with Iain I then arranged to take the pieces around and he quickly assessed the work required and followed up with a quote via email a couple of days later detailing his thoughts on how the work could be carried out and how he would address the issues raised. At this point I then asked him to proceed with the work. As I was travelling abroad there was no need for a quick turnaround but on my return a couple of months later I called and collected the pieces which had been repaired, cleaned and polished to a very satisfactory and high standard. The pieces looked absolutely magnificent and the work was carried out at a more than acceptable and fair cost. Based on my personal experiences I have absolutely no reservation in recommending this firm for any work you may need to have carried out on any of your sculptures/statues and am pretty confident you too would be happy with any results

I had two very special (to me) bespoke chests commissioned to be made at a high cost. Although I…read moreworked with the producer for months on the design the result was so inadequate, and not what was planned or paid for. Turned to Andy Roberts to see if he could save them. The result was beyond what I'd even imagined. Not only is he an excellent French polisher, he listens carefully to what is really wanted and was patient and diligent about ensuring I received exactly what was promised. He went way beyond what was promised and an extremely reasonable cost. His work was flawless and beautiful. The result...stunning. Andy turned ordinary chests that would have ended up one day in the attic or a boot sale into heritage items. Anyone needing French polishing or any refinishing or, in my case, original finishes, couldn't find a better craftsman. And he is a joy to work with as a bonus.

THE (CRAFTS)MAN WITH THE VAN…read more Having been given word of mouth recommendation by neighbours, we enlisted F.S.C. proprietor Francis Corcoran to do some garden work at the front of the house. Very satisfied with that, we then asked for a quote to remove a ridiculous rockery from the bottom of the back garden, which was effectively reducing its usable size. The rear fence also required replacement. From the initial expression on his face, (http://photobucket.com) I had the impression that he did not really fancy demolishing the damned thing, but sure enough, he came through with a quote. He was very proactive in suggesting a design for a patio, recommending materials ( and justifing why). We did not get any further quotes but decided to use him. The price seemed reasonable and I appreciated his input. Not so much What do you want? but more I would suggest". The job was sorted out in a record time of just a few days. Francis is a real grafter (filled a skip with rubble and earth in some 4 hrs!), (http://photobucket.com) as well as being a precision craftsman. (http://photobucket.com) Odd issues inevitably cropped up as they do (buried lumps of concrete, even an odd underground mesh of heavy steel cable) and he always managed to come up with a logical solution rather than a 'bodge'. These problems were all sorted out with despatch. When the patio was finally complete, he even managed to pull the (full and heavy) shed across so that it aligned perfectly! I have no hesitation in recommending him wholeheartedly for garden landscaping, maintenance, fencing, turfing, patios and general renovation/repair. The new patio is now guarded by a charming soapstone carving which was rescued from Zimbabwe before barmy brute Bob Mugabe became a total basket-case. (http://photobucket.com) So depending upon the prevailing climatic conditions, the 'terraza' is definitely being put to good use! (http://photobucket.com) With so many 'cowboy builders' around these days, it is a refreshing change to find one of this calibre.

For those of you who haven't been walking down Oxford Street to see this cheeky installation by…read moregraffiti artist Banksy on the blank facade of a building on Newman Street, you really ought to go out to see it. The BT Tower sits in the background, somehow making it all the more comedic yet poignant. It's particularly good at dusk. Banksy is said to have carried out the work during the night, somehow getting past security gates, putting up scaffolding, and being watched by CCTV cameras throughout the entire process. Westminster Council announced in October 2008 that they would cover it up, treating it just like any other graffiti regardless of the reputation of its artist, but, well, it's still there now. So . . . yeah. Have you heard about how Google Maps Street View has made it to London? Time to go read Nineteen Eighty-Four.

This Banksy - near my home in Fitzrovia - was so clever,…read morebecause it worked on so many levels , which of course is why it was painted over. Firstly the site : the GPO sorting Office,so a major communications hub for London; Secondly, it was painted right under the watchful eye of some CCTV cameras; Thirdly, the little red hoodie doing the graffitti is a reference to the movie DONT LOOK NOW, so therein the message...... But now we have a new one - see Banksy Rat,Fitzrovia - which Westminster Council are threatening to paint over ..... Banksy's message is clear.

Can't praise this business enough! I will be forever grateful to Stephen at Highview Video. He is…read morepossibly the only source able to repair the discontinued Creative Labs S750 Gigaworks sound system for a desktop PC. I love this 7.1 700w audio system which is no longer being made and is not being replaced with anything similar. His price saved me a few hundred dollars from buying a whole new sound system which only would have been compatible with my home theater system but no one is making a 7.1 speaker system for a PC. I highly recommend his service and maintains excellent communication with his clients.

We were so impressed with his thoroughly professional and honest approach. Total cost for our visit…read morewas £50 including parts to repair our washing machine whereas other big firms were charging £80 for just a call out . and without parts . Moreover he is a very genuine and trustworthy tradesman whose business card will most definitely be kept for future situations. Also as he was local he was able to come round within 24hrs which the other big call centre places could not match. Thank you so much

Prompt, courteous, fixed problem with washing machine quickly and charged the reasonable price…read morequoted. Highly recommend.