To David Fortet. Have you tried 'Rails along the Sea Wall' also by Peter Kay (I think).They used to sell this book at Paignton Station (Steam terminal). At the back of this soft back book it also mentions a more comprehensive hard back book that was to be published in the early nineties.I have not been able to locate a copy of this book however.
Not sure there is one. If you've ever watched TV's Rogue Traders then you'll probably never get any work done by a builder.Mind you, they call themselves Property Renovators or Property Maintenance now.Not plain builders.(Even the most basic jobs now have a posh title to accompany it). Best way is to ask others who have had work done and are happy with it.Ask the company if they have any letters ...