Five building trades now listed on HowfenConnect

Five building and home improvement trades are now listed on HowfenConnect: a joiner, a decorative plasterer, two building firms and a handyman. Between them they cover everything from commercial contracts to a leaking tap, and each listing includes contact details, Google reviews and links to the business's own pages.

Abacus Joinery, Westhoughton

Kitchens, media walls, flooring, doors and fitted work, from a joiner with 14 years in the trade and nine years running the business. You deal with one joiner from first enquiry to completion. Fully insured, DBS checked and CSCS carded, with 36 Google reviews. Based in Westhoughton and covering Bolton, Wigan, Horwich, Blackrod, Atherton, Hindley and the surrounding area.

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Christian Runciman Wall Textures, Aspull

Specialist decorative wall finishes rather than standard plastering: Venetian plaster and Marmorino, polished and marble-style finishes, architectural concrete, stone and metal effects, and bespoke feature and media walls. Christian has more than 35 years in painting and decorating and works on homes, salons, restaurants, shops and commercial spaces. Nine Google reviews, open Monday to Saturday.

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Foxwells Builders LTD, Atherton

Commercial building and electrical contractors, established 17 years and based on Linstock Way in Atherton. Foxwells work on commercial projects with a focus on project management and workmanship, and were among the most viewed listings on HowfenConnect this month. If you run a business premises that needs work, this is the listing to look at.

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Hamlet Building Service, Westhoughton

A family-run building firm based in Westhoughton, established seven years. All works from foundation to ridge and everything in between. Contact by phone, WhatsApp or email.

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Westhoughton Handyman, Westhoughton

Dean started Westhoughton Handyman in 2019 as a one-stop service for home improvements and repairs. The list runs from changing a light fitting or fixing a leaking tap through to loft boarding and insulation, guaranteed damp proofing, internal remodelling, full rewires with certification and full reroofs. Five-star rated on Google and Facebook with 26 Google reviews, covering most of Bolton and Wigan.

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Booking more than one trade

If a job involves more than one trade, for example plastering once building work has finished, agree the order and timing with both before either starts. It saves a wasted visit and a wasted week.

Run a trade in the area?

HowfenConnect covers Westhoughton, Horwich, Atherton, Over Hulton, Hunger Hill, Hart Common, Lostock, Aspull, Hindley, Hindley Green and Blackrod. Listings are free while the directory grows, and every one is checked before it goes live. Apply at howfenconnect.co.uk/advertise.