I have tried to contact LGC through their website and on their phone lines but am not getting a response. Are they still around? Does anybody have any alternative recommendations?

I know Gardener Joe recommended a Crouch End-based painter/decorator on another thread but added that they were 'not the cheapest'. I'd prefer someone who doesn't need that comment!

Thanks!

Thanks Lucile, will ring him today. I have been trying to get hold of various painter/decorators over the weekend, but they all seem to be of a very elusive and reticent ilk.

Well - that did the trick. The lady that Stefano recommended is one Cloe, based locally, and I can only say she did a fantastic job. Very neat and tidy work, quick, super friendly and helpful with regards to colour choices etc. Warmest recommendations! Anybody needing a painter/decorator please don't hesitate to drop me a line. I'd love to see her build her local p/d empire!

Do any of these do shower tiles? Over New Year? I started today with a quick bit of harmless regrouting, which progressed (via rooting out old mouldy grout) into several tiles coming off the shower to reveal disintegrating plasterboard behind, and no more showers ... oh dear. Recommendations gratefully received!