On our Community WhatsApp, people are always asking for recommendations, so here's the list so far! (From 21st August 2025 onwards)
Burley Community Association / Burleyliving.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for these recommendations including whether contact details are correct and whether the company / person is still in business. These are purely recommendations from people who live in the village and taken from the Community WhatsApp group chat.
AGA clean / service:
Bill & Linda, Ralph's Aga Service, 01425 270367
Hoad & Taylor, 01483 204860
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Boiler engineer (oil):
Stephen, 07963 106586
Bricklayer: Derrick Young, 07703 204860
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Carpentry:
Martin Dean, 07846 476808
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Carpet cleaning:
ServiceMaster Clean, 01425 618668
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Conservatory repairs:
Mark, 07305 166186
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Electrician:
Elliot Pidgley, 07917 206740
Forest Link Electrical, 07791 709918
Jim McVay
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Field hedge cutting:
Dave Stride, 07526 795691
Paul Drake, 007504 973409
Ross Mays, 07787 940992
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Florists:
Arcade Flowers
Botany & Blossom
Clarity Flowers
Corbins, Brockenhurst
Rose & Lily, Ringwood, 01425 473849
Willow & Wisps
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Gas engineer:
Clive Kitcher, 07736 509629
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Glass:
New Milton Glass
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Glazier:
Chris, Glass X, 07869 122134
Paul Watts, Bournemouth, 07855 866742
Steve Lane, 07876 486401
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Heat pump service:
Barry Frampton Ltd
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Locksmith:
Ian Dodds, 07799 648368
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Painting / picture framing:
Avon Valley Framing, Ben, 07962 614581
Kirsty Gray Designs, 07789 235714
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Pest control:
Graham Ede, 07771 910171
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Plumber:
Clive Kitcher, 07736 509629
Stephen Harris, 01425 623806
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Private hire including airport runs:
Clays Cars / Private Hire, 07843 379609
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Rangemaster 110 oven repairs / service:
D Stone, Christchurch Domestic Appliances
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Riding school (for children):
Arniss, Fordingbridge
Bagnum, Crow
Burley Viila
Ford Farm, Brockenhurst
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Roofing:
Gregory Adams
Pete Brooks, 07973 894885
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Second hand book shop:
Greyfriars Community Centre
Oxfam, New Milton
Shop in West Moors
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Security cameras:
Capstan
Central Southern Security, 01590 677366
Direct Alarms & Security, 01202 641679
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Tiler (floors and walls):
Craig, 07734 203558
Tony Brewster, 01202 884877 or 07793 956197
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Tumble dryer repair:
Morgan Electrics, 01202 483863 or 07929 251774
Superior Appliances
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Tyre repair (mobile):
Alan, Pedz 4 Tredz, 07706 114597
Craig, 07516 480918
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Washing machine repairs:
Peter Fairman, 07976 297295
Food / takeaway:
Curry / Indian:
India Cottage
Masala
Royal Daawat
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Sunday roast:
Carpenters Arms, Bransgore
Drusilla's
Green Dragon, Brook
London Tavern, Poulner
New Forest Inn, Emery Down
The Old Inn, Holt
White Buck, Burley
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Other useful numbers:
Agister, 07721 409755 (Peter Rix) Agister, non road traffic accidents, 02380 282052
0 Agis
Plumber:
Clive Kitcher, 07736 509629
Stephen Harris, 01425 623806
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Washing machine repairs:
Peter Fairman, 07976 297295