On our Community WhatsApp, people are always asking for recommendations, so here's the list so far! (From 1st January 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
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
Conservatory cleaning (exterior):
Dan Phelan, 07428 492318
Conservatory repairs:
Mark, 07305 166186
Dog sitter:
Paula, 07792 406907
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
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
Gas engineer:
Clive Kitcher, 07736 509629
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
Lanes / tracks (gravel):
See under drives
Locksmith:
Ian Dodds, 07799 648368
MOT:
Carbetta, Sway
Dawsons, Burley
Martin Pilley Services, New Milton
Walkers, Bransgore
Painting / picture framing:
Avon Valley Framing, Ben, 07962 614581
Kirsty Gray Designs, 07789 235714
Pest control:
Andy Harwood, 07907 966737
Graham Ede, 07771 910171
Pests, bugs and birds
Terry, TP Pest Control, 07557 880872
Plumber:
Clive Kitcher, 07736 509629
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
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
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
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
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
Other useful numbers:
Agister, 07721 409755 (Peter Rix) Agister, non road traffic accidents, 02380 282052