Page 16 • The HERALD • 28th March 2024 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v WATERSIDE NETWORK GROUP: MEMBER FOCUS by Simon Chadwick is issue we’d like to introduce you to Gary Smith of Forest Electrical Services. It’s likely that many of you will have come across Gary already where he’s helped you with those essential electrical services throughout your homes. Gary is professional, friendly and reliable, and with over 30 years of experience behind him in domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations. To further reassure you that you’re getting the right person for the job, he’s fully insured, quali ed to the latest edition of the wiring regulations, and is a member of NAPIT. is means he is able to notify Local Authority Building Control of any works carried out that fall under Part P of the Building Regulations. Forest Electrical Services cover all aspects of electrical works, installing new circuits, creating additions to existing circuits, and tting new consumer units (what many of us call fuse boxes) that conform to modern standards. In recent years Forest Electrical Services have been able to o er a new specialism. With the growth in popularity of electric vehicles, Gary made sure he took the necessary quali cations to be able to t the charging units. Consequently, he has already tted dozens of them in the area. If you’re considering getting an electric car, or are moving home and need a new unit installed, then Forest Electrical Services are the experienced and reliable choice to get the job done. Forest Electrical Services are based on the Waterside and cover the New Forest, Southampton and Winchester. You can be assured of the highest quality at a fair price. For a free estimate, get in touch with Gary Smith of Forest Electrical Services today to arrange a visit to your property. You can contact Gary using the details opposite. What is re-upholstery? Well, it’s the perfect alternative to buying new. From frame to nish, re-upholstery is a traditional cra with skills passed down over many generations. e trade is one of the rst forms of recycling, or up-cycling, on record. This stops hundreds of sofas and chairs ending up in land ll. In our Portswood showroom our pattern book library o ers a vast selection of fabrics for you to choose from compared to the limited selection when buying new. Our cra smen deliver an expert service – as a family business, we have been members of e Association of Master Upholsterers for over 45 years. All springs are checked and replaced if required, frames are inspected and repaired as needed, and replacement re retardant cushion interiors are tted. Your furniture is then covered in your choice of fabric. We used to advertise in e Yellow pages with the heading “Looking for a new suite? Look no further as the suite you have could be the one you want”. Once re-upholstered, you’ll have something that looks and feels brand new. e perfect alternative to buying new. To nd out more, please see the DeeCee Upholstery contact details opposite. Why You Should Re-Upholster by Derek Caplen, DeeCee Upholstery Derek and Karen Caplen, DeeCee Upholstery Gary Smith, Forest Electrical Services
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