On our Community WhatsApp, people are always asking for recommendations, so here's the list so far!
(From 1st January 2025 onwards) (last updated 9th September 2026)
Further down the page are personal recommendations submitted via this website
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
Boiler engineer (oil):
Stephen, 07963 106586
Bricklayer:
Derrick Young, 07703 204860
Cake maker:
Sopley Fruit Farm bakery
Whiskeybusiness, c/o Away with the Fairies
Carpentry:
Martin Dean, 07846 476808
Carpet cleaning:
ServiceMaster Clean, 01425 618668
Car valet / wash:
Fresh Mobile Car Care
Near The Furlong
Old Dairy, near Lidl in Ringwood
Chimney sweep:
Ben Sandford, Fire and Stove
07587 875509
Owen Chiswick-Bruce, 07764 457200
Ringwood Sweeps
Computer / laptop / PC repairs:
Rapid PC's, Somerford
The Computer Repair Centre, Highcliffe
WiseGuys, Bournemouth
Conservatory cleaning (exterior):
Dan Phelan, 07428 492318
Conservatory repairs:
Mark, 07305 166186
Damp proofing:
See under Render (external, repair)
Decorator:
Lee McInnes, FMD (Ferguson McInnes Decorating), 07856 806080
01425 402596
Dog groomer:
Lizzie, Perfectly Pampered Pooches
Vicky, Bransgore, 07904 507780
Dog / horse sitter and walker:
Jas Lomax, 07793 444044 (dogs and horses)
New Forest Sitting (dogs and horses)
07757 354907
Paula C, 07792 406907 (dogs)
Sash Greenshield, 07802 297856 (dogs and horses)
Shelley, 07597 640355 (dogs)
Dress alterations / dressmaker:
Joanna Bell, 07721 033258
Sheila Terry Alterations, Poulner
01425 477980 / 07765 680020
Drives / lanes / tracks (gravel):
Ben Dorrington
G Farwell
Ross Mays, 07787 940992
Mark Shelton, 07834 002981
Electrician:
Elliot Pidgley, 07917 206740
Forest Link Electrical, 07791 709918
Jim McVay, 07970 686362
01425 402288
Andy Sparks, 07717 821910
Fascia / gutter cleaning:
Hampshire Exteriors
Keen2Kleen, Jordan, 07395 957304
Fencing:
Dan, 01425 473973 or 07870 404513
Gareth, GBM Fencing, 07745 703106 (multiple recommendations)
Field hedge cutting:
Dave Stride, 07526 795691
Paul Drake, 007504 973409
Ross Mays, 07787 940992
Florists:
Arcade Flowers
Botany & Blossom
Clarity Flowers
Corbins, Brockenhurst
Rose & Lily, Ringwood, 01425 473849
Willow & Wisps
Garage doors (automatic / electric):
Ben, 1st Garage Doors, 07776 527628
Skandoor
Gardener:
Adam Hill, 07816 028345
Jamie Fanger, 07966 097624
Julian, 07981 973857
Gas engineer / heating:
Clive Kitcher, 07736 509629
Liam Sexton, LS Gas Services, liam.sexton@hotmail.co.uk, 07734 682154
Normans Heating (Oil Heating Specialists), office@normansheating.co.uk, 01425 475501 https://normansheating.co.uk/
Glass:
New Milton Glass
Glazier:
Chris, Glass X, 07869 122134
Paul Watts, Bournemouth, 07855 866742
Steve Lane, 07876 486401
Heat pump service:
Barry Frampton Ltd
Heating:
See under Gas engineer / heating
Horse sitting:
See under Dog / horse sitter
Kitchens (bespoke) and refurbishment:
Lee McInnes, FMD Decorating (see under decorators)
Lanes / tracks (gravel):
See under drives
Laptop repairs:
See under Computer / Laptop / PC repairs
Locksmith:
Ian Dodds, 07799 648368
MOT:
Carbetta, Sway
Dawsons, Burley
Martin Pilley Services, New Milton
Walkers, Bransgore
Other useful numbers:
Agister (Jonathan Gerelli), 07836 602163
Agister (Peter Rix), 07721 409755
Forestry England
(for sick, injured or distressed cow, deer, donkey, pig, pony or sheep)
24 hours
0300 067 4600
Verderers Office, New Forest
(for sick, injured or distressed cow, donkey, pig, pony or sheep - NOT deer)
09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday
02380 282052
Click here to go to the Useful info page
Painting / picture framing:
Avon Valley Framing, Ben, 07962 614581
Kirsty Gray Designs, 07789 235714
PC repairs:
See under Computer / Laptop / PC repairs
Pest control:
Andy Harwood, 07907 966737
Forest Pest Control (Andy), forestpestcontrol@outlook.com
Graham Ede, 07771 910171
Pests, bugs and birds
Ringwood Pest Control, 01425 474111, (George 07774 870000)
Terry, TP Pest Control, 07557 880872
Physio:
Holly Welch, 07534 816876
Plasterer:
Gary Banks, 07969 928131
Simon Moore, 07894 328909
Plumber:
Clive Kitcher, 07736 509629
Liam Sexton, 07734 682154
Neil Francis, 07715 763886
Stephen Harris, 01425 623806
Stuart Partridge, 07527 436874
Private hire including airport runs:
Clays Cars / Private Hire, 07843 379609
Rangemaster 110 oven repairs / service:
D Stone, Christchurch Domestic Appliances
Render (external, repair):
Josh, JSB Plastering and Damp Proofing Specialists, 07865 181480
Riding school (for children):
Arniss, Fordingbridge
Bagnum, Crow
Burley Viila
Ford Farm, Brockenhurst
Roofing:
Gregory Adams
Jamie Tyrell, 07966 639726
Pete Brooks, 07973 894885
Scaffolding services:
Tommy, 07717 497300
Seamstress:
See under dress alterations / dressmaker
Second hand book shop:
Greyfriars Community Centre
Oxfam, New Milton
Shop in West Moors
Security cameras:
Capstan
Central Southern Security, 01590 677366
Direct Alarms & Security, 01202 641679
Septic tank services:
CSG
RMS Waste, 01489 893921
Structural engineer:
Jack Barrow, 07802 484462
REA Ltd Structural & Civil Engineers, Sway
Tiler (floors and walls):
Craig, 07734 203558
Martin, 07846 476808
Simon The Tiler, 07855 052670
Tony Brewster, 01202 884877 or 07793 956197
Timber cladding:
Martin Dean, 07846 476808
Tracks (gravel):
See under drives
Tree advice / surgeon:
Gareth, 07745 703106
The Tree Management Co, Ringwood, 01202 922332
Tumble dryer repair:
Morgan Electrics, 01202 483863 or 07929 251774
Peter Fairman, 07976 297295
Superior Appliances
TV aerials:
Barry Mark Connolly, BMC Digital Services (Dorset) Ltd
07956 978287
01202 971000
enquiries@bmcdigitalservices.co.uk
bmcdigitalservices.co.uk
Tyre repair (mobile):
Alan, Pedz 4 Tredz, 07706 114597
Craig, 07516 480918
Underfloor heating:
Elliot Pidgley, New Forest Electrical
Liam, LS Gas Services, 07734 682154
Ulpholstery (lampshades):
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Violin teacher:
Anna Carina Jacobs, Verwood (on Facebook)
Washing machine repairs:
Peter Fairman, 07976 297295
Watch repairs:
Allum and Sidaway Jewellers, Ringwood
Hadley's, Lymington
Hampshire Clock Repair, Twyford Road
Wildlife Rescue:
Moyles Court Farm House, 01425 477500 or 07884 226540
Window cleaner:
Will Egremont, 07919 090551
George Hemming, 07411 602357
Martin Hiscock, 07801 790968 / 01425 627715
Will Egremont, 07919 090551
Dan Phelan, 07428 492318
Lucas Windows, 07835 072149
Woodworm (product):
Sikagard woodworm killer
Food / takeaway:
Chinese:
China at Lees, Old Milton (deliver to Burley)
Dragon Palace, Christchurch (unsure if they deliver)
Wok u Like, Barrack Road, Christchurch (deliver to Burley)
Curry / Indian:
India Cottage
Masala
Royal Daawat
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
Personally submitted recommendations made via the form below
Sue Oatway recommends:
Stephen Harris, gas plumbing and heating
www.stephenharris-plumbing.com
info@stephenharris-plumbing.com
Comments: "Great work from his team in last 24 hours"
Amanda Webb recommends:
Helen, Balance Wellness Reflexology
Reflexologist feet and facial; Reflexology lymph drainage practitioner
www.balanceandwellnessreflexology.co.uk
balanceandwellnessreflexology@gmail.com
07846 614003
Comments: "Lovely family that has been visiting Burley a few times annually on holiday for the last 20 years, now moved down to the forest, bringing her business with her to nearby Sway. Helen is very qualified and experienced practitioner who offers excellent treatments at a reasonable price. She is one of the kindest & thoughtful healthcare providers and I highly recommend.