Home improvements can make a real difference to the appearance and feel of your home. You might well be surprised to learn just how much a little bit of care and attention can do to the overall look and feel of the place. If done well, you could find out that you’ve actually increased your home value by loads.
Understandably it isn’t always as simple as a splash of paint here and there. Some projects can be more challenging than others, and some of the seemingly simplest of tasks may end up not being quiet so simple, ultimately leaving you with a not so good look. We have all seen the DIY disaster type programmes on the telly to know what could go wrong. Doing work around the home without having the relevant experience can cost a lot more money to rectify. So be wise and hand your home improvements on to a professional and see the results for yourself.
The Herald & Advertiser has put together a collection of the very best contractors in your local area. By choosing one of these experts you can be assured that your projects will be carried out to a very high standard.
Gordon Rigg
Gordon Rigg was born in Bacup, Lancashire in 1919, the second eldest of five brothers. His parents has at that time just moved from Walsden to Bacup where his father had a job as foreman in a leather tannery works. After a couple of years the family moved back to Walsden and Gordon was raised in a house just overlooking the present Garden Centre site.

Aire Valley Flooring
At Aire Valley Flooring, we are proud to be Bona-certified craftsmen, and we have been providing high-quality hardwood flooring solutions to clients in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas for over 15 years. We offer a free flooring survey to help our clients determine the best solution for their space, and we always aim to exceed their expectations in terms of service, quality, and value.
Green Stripe Innovations
Our showroom boasts a diverse range of machinery from leading manufacturers, catering to both personal and commercial gardening needs. From lawn mowers to hedge trimmers, and especially our renowned Automower range, we provide solutions for homeowners, commercial gardeners, and arborists alike.
Articulum
Nestled in a quiet corner of the Upper Calder Valley in West Yorkshire, our dedicated team of furniture designers and joiners work together in the Articulum workshop. We bring you quality, handcrafted dining tables, benches, and desks, all made from solid wood. As skilled furniture makers, we specialise in creating bespoke, handmade pieces that elevate your home with timeless design and craftsmanship.

D&A Removals
WE REMOVE ALL TYPES OF RUBBISH****WE ARE CHEAPER THAN A SKIP*****WE TAKE RUBBLE**** NO JOB TO BIG OR SMALL***** START THE NEW-YEAR WITH A TIDY HOME AND GARDEN *****HOUSE CLEARANCES****SMALL FURNITURE DELIVERIES FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE****RENTAL CLEAN UPS AFTER TENANTS LEAVE****FULL HOUSE MOVES.
Gordon Rigg
Gordon Rigg was born in Bacup, Lancashire in 1919, the second eldest of five brothers. His parents has at that time just moved from Walsden to Bacup where his father had a job as foreman in a leather tannery works. After a couple of years the family moved back to Walsden and Gordon was raised in a house just overlooking the present Garden Centre site.

Blind Image York
Blinds In York can add style and privacy to your home, we offer made to measure blinds in a style and colour of your choice. Blind Image have a huge range of blinds In York to offer, including Vertical, Horizontal, Roman, Blackout, Venetian blinds and many more!

J Whitton
Landscape shed bases summer house base log cabin bases
Patios
Decking
Concrete drives
Block paving
JL Plasterers
We complete a wide variety of plastering works for domestic customers, commercial clients, estate agents, shopfitters and kitchen designers. We accept small jobs with an hourly charge. We are the number 1 plasterer Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe.

Altitude Tree Services
At Altitude Tree Services, we combine quality tree work with incredible value to deliver results our customers love. For tree removal, tree reductions, dead wooding, hedge cutting, and all aspects of tree care, contact our team in Wetherby to arrange a free consultation and no-obligation quote.

Pinnacle Roofing & Property Maintenance
Pinnacle Roofing and Property Maintenance is owned and operated by David Hopkins. David has over 20 years experience within the roofing and construction sector, it is this wealth of knowledge and absolute dedication that is the driving force behind the business.
Country Warmth
Country Warmth is a family run independent business established in 1986. We are authorised AGA distributors and premier Everhot dealers.

JS Woodcraft
Bespoke Engineered Oak Flooring.
With over 54 different formats of flooring kept in stock ready to finish in any style, size, grade, texture and bevel. Over 600 colours to choose from, produced in house, bespoke to each client.
Humber Bridge Garden Centre
Our ambition for Humber Bridge Garden Centre was to bring together a wonderful group of people to create the perfect lifestyle destination in a unique location with incredible history. Our dedicated team are experts in horticulture, pottery, hospitality and home decor, offering you unrivalled choice, service and advice from people who really know their stuff.

Trimdon Upholstery
We are highly experienced in upholstery and furniture, so you can rest assured that all work we carry out is of the highest quality.
We are available for anything from small footstool repairs to complete sofa re-upholstery projects.

DB Space
With over 10 years in the business and over a thousand bespoke insulated ceilings fitted to every shape, style & size imaginable, you can have total trust in us that the job is done right. Every install comes with a 10- year insurance backed guarantee.
NH Flooring
NH Flooring is a family run firm based in the Yorkshire Dales, set up by Managing Director and Yorkshire man, Nick Hodges.
Nick has been in the flooring industry all his working life after snapping up an opportune side step on completion of his studies in architecture. He has a wealth of knowledge in flooring and the floor laying industry and is a FITA trained NICF approved contractor.

Luxury Designer Room Interiors
Exclusive Luxury Furniture and Interior Design Specialist
On-site photography studio available

Risby Homes
Buying a home is so much more than how you want your home to look, how do you want it to feel?
From start to finish, we will be there to guide you step-by-step through what can often feel like an overwhelming experience. From every phone call to each and every fixture and fitting, we want to exceed your expectations.
NB Rhodes Furniture
My name is Nick Rhodes and I originally started work as a maintenance gardener with a fortnightly round, but before long I was designing and building bespoke garden structures for my clients’ gardens.
I started off making basic structures and over time my designs became increasingly intricate and detailed.

Homemaker
Homemaker of Settle was established in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales market town of Settle in 1993.
We are re-known for our personal service and have been making and fitting curtains for over the last 29 years.

Dale Plant Nursery
Dale Nursery with McHenry’s Gift Shop, supplying bedding flowers, perennials and wreaths, pots,logs, kindling, sheds, fences, gravel, posts , memorial items , compost, stretch, garden ornaments etc.
NB Electrical
With over 15 years of experience, NB Electrical & Renewables Ltd, based in Scarborough, are well-established contractors for all manner of electrical work and renewable energy solutions. Leading the way in solar PV and battery storage. Contact our team to kickstart your project.

Foam Comforts
If your settee or chair has lost its comfort you may need the foam replacing or upgrading from the experts here at Foam Comforts. As a small independently run business in the West Yorkshire area we can supply all of our customers with affordable foam replacement services so that in no time you enjoy comfort again.