Hi Duncan
Leeds Pointing did a very good job at mine; the lads were untidy mind you, used my Roberts on site without asking and ate more biscuits than were in stock at Asda, but they knew their stuff and the finished job was excellent – and they were nice enough lads, so you know, weigh it up etc 🙂 The price was also very competitive (£2,200 for a unusually large 2 bed semi + small extention. 3 lads were here for 6 days roughly, so kinda felt bad for what they must paid). A short trip across the ’62 may not be out of the question and I don’t normally recommend tradesmen as it’s a bit risky, but hopefully I’ve given a fair appraisal.
As far as roofers are concerned, I’d bloody love a good recommendation myself in Leeds for someone that turns up. My chimney (flashing?) is stopping the house from getting finished 🙁