Recommended by Sarfend – Our Southend Recommendations

On this page, you’ll find a list of various businesses and services that the team at Sarfend have direct experience of using. We only mention companies in and around Southend that we’re very happy with. Oh, and before you ask, you can’t pay us to get a listing here – personal recommendation only!

If you try any of these companies out, please tell them Sarfend sent you.

Accountants	Alan Rush & Co If you need a top notch accountant in the Southend-on-Sea area, we’re happy to recommend the services of Alan Rush & Co Accountants in Leigh-on-Sea. Self assessment tax returns, auditing, company returns, VAT help and a host of personal and business financial affairs. Offices on London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, give them a call, and mention that Sarfend sent you! www.alanrush.co.uk
Cattery	Katies Cosy Cattery Looking for a good feline hotel for when you’re on holiday? The Sarfend office cat spent a week in the company of Katies Cosy Cattery when they opened in 2010, and on his return, he was a very happy pussycat. Each guest room for kitties has a high shelf with views over a garden, and the owner Katie is clearly passionate about cats and their welfare. Take a look around before you book, and you’ll see the high standard of cozy cat care at Wellstead Gardens in Westcliff. www.katiescosycattery.co.uk
Decorator / Handyman	Phoenix Property Maintenance It’s always handy to have a good handyman on standby, and our chap of choice is Mark Saunders, owner of Phoenix Property Maintenance. Odd jobs, painting and decorating, garden work, driveways, lofts and patios… Call Mark to see if he gives you as professional a service as he has done for us. www.phoenixpropertymaintenance.org.uk
Dry Cleaners	Press’tige Dry Cleaners Pop in, drop off your scruffy stuff, and get it back pristine and in a plastic bag. You know what to expect from a Dry Cleaners, so we don’t need to tell you here. What we will say, is Press’tige Dry Cleaners in Leigh-on-Sea has been in business for years, is very reliable and reasonably priced. They also offer a laundry service (we all hate ironing!), can do clothing repairs and they offer a special service where they’ll pick up your curtains, work their magic and drop them back. You’ll find them on Rectory Grove, directly opposite Leigh Post Office. No web site, but give them a bell on 01702-475535. If you speak to Bruce, say we said hi.
Processing	John Salim Photographic Old dusty negatives in your loft? Need print, photo, slide or cine film images, this chap runs his own local processing lab and may be able to help, especially if it a job that the likes of Boots and Snappy Snaps can’t help with. There’s a list of services on his website. www.johnsalimphotographics.co.uk
Free milk deliveries!	Milk and More Save the Southend Milkman! Milk delivery has moved into the 21st century. Dairy Crest can now deliver all sorts of stuff to the door – Sure, there’s the easy stuff like milk, bread and eggs, but how about crisps? Cat food? Garden compost? Dishwasher tablets and backing foil? Now you can order online before 9pm and get items on your doorstep in the morning. Delivery is free, and you pay monthly by direct debit or credit card. Keep the local milk delivery service alive – See our Save the Southend Milkmanpage for our review. www.milkandmore.co.uk
Website Courses	EssexMax SEO Services Got your own website and need to help it climb up the Google rankings? Check out the free Search Engine Optimisation advice listed on the EssexMax website. They also run regular courses at South Essex College called “Search Engine Optimisation Basics” and “Maximising Your Website”. www.essexmax.co.uk

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If you’re looking for a tradesman in the Southend area, you could try Rated People. This service lets you post up a job for free, and local firms bid to do the work. You can see ratings from others who’ve used the service, giving you extra confidence. It’s free, so worth a try! Details at www.ratedpeople.co.uk

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