Best Places and Services in Preston, Dorset (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

John did a great job installing my new electric car charge point. Very professional and neat in his working and so can happily recommend. Very impressed.

Rating: 5 / 5

John and Paul provided a competitive price for a number of jobs for me. Their professionalism is second to none. WEBA have installed outside and inside lights, sockets, connections for treatment plants and installed an electric car charger. They are very clean and tidy contractors I would highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

We had our car charger fitted by the owner of the company, John. I have to say it is not often I have work done and can find no fault with it, but the installation is excellent. It is a very neat job and John was very courteous and professional and I will certainly look to use him again whether at home or for business.

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a podpoint EV charger installed, Lily arranged the installation and even moved jobs around to make the installation time convenient to fit my working hours. Alex and Harvey performed the installation very neatly, they were punctual, efficient and made things stress free! They were super knowledgeable and explained everything to me to make the installation and use as smooth as possible! I can not recommend Weber electrical enough! Thank you guys!

Rating: 5 / 5

Dave is prompt with all communications, very approachable and a very knowledgeable experienced electrician. I thoroughly recommend his services.

Rating: 5 / 5

A prompt efficient friendly service.

Rating: 5 / 5

Needed somebody to sort a problem in a hurry (lost power to the garage where the oil boiler is located). Contacted Hastings Electrical after 9 pm on Friday and Dave was with us by 9:30 am next day. Problem was sorted by 11.

Rating: 5 / 5

On time; great value workpersonship! :)

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic service from Jason and his team. A top class clean for our solar panels (12) and the added benefit of an in depth test report on the entire system. I'd have no hesitation in recommending DES.

Rating: 5 / 5

We brought a house with 12 solar panels just over a month ago. We knew the panels were not serviced or cleaned since installed 10 years ago (2013) We reached out to DES Ltd who completed a full service and cleaning service. Not only was the job done to a high standard but the knowledge shared and showing us how the system worked has be valuable. Highly recommend and thank you. Regards Riad

Rating: 5 / 5

Really pleased with the work carried out to install 2 x extractors and a PIV unit. The work was much more involved than first thought, and the poor guy was working in our loft on the hottest day of the year! But he returned a second day to finish up and the original price was honoured. A pleasure having you in our home and feeling the benefits of the extractors and PIV as soon as they were turned on!

Rating: 5 / 5

Both the men were very polite and efficient. Even though the weather was absolutely dreadful the man doing the cleaning still got up and cleaned the panels. Would recommend this company.

Rating: 5 / 5

Really engaging little place in a great spot on the Harbour. Very friendly service, well made coffee. Good selection of sweet treats including some Gluten Free options. Happy to recommend; we'll certainly visit again.

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a selection of savoury and sweet treats and they were all delicious! There were great veg options and everything looked really tasty. We will be coming back again.

Rating: 5 / 5

What an amazing coffee shop, a view to die for. It surely can't feel like work for the employee's. The decor is great a rustic vibe with a simple but effective white and blue colour pallet. I enjoyed a lovely cup of tea with what I can only describe as the best Croissant I have ever eaten. They do a small selection Plain, Raspberry, Chocolate, Pistachio and the one I went for Lemon and Vanilla. Crisp on the outside with a lovely moist inner combined with the creamy Lemon & Vanilla filling. Not to much or to little perfect balance of flavour and sweetness. Other treats available including cookies. I will definitely back to try another Croissant. Highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

At last!!..... Proper cups for their first rate coffee AND the addition of some savoury options! Our filled Parma/Seranno ham croissant was delicious. Rosticcerias were a new concept for me, appearance like a bread roll enveloping a salt beef and cheese filling..again delicious. A full description on the counter will help build clients for these.

Rating: 5 / 5

Rating: 5 / 5

I recently had an electrical issue at my home and reached out to Entrust Electrics for assistance. I couldn't have been more impressed with the promptness and professionalism of their service. From the moment I contacted them, they were incredibly responsive, they scheduled a visit at a time that suited me, and they arrived promptly, wasting no time in diagnosing and fixing the problem. They conducted themselves with the utmost courtesy and expertise, explaining the issue in simple terms and outlining the solution clearly. Overall, I cannot recommend Entrust Electrics highly enough. Thank you, for your outstanding service!

Rating: 5 / 5

I cannot recommend Chris at Entrust enough. His knowledge is A1. His ideas and designs have the perfect balance to meet practical as well as aesthetic requirements. He is a very friendly and personable chap. He is very aware he is working in your home and we felt very comfortable leaving him to work independently and trusted him with keys to our property. His work standard is A1 as is his efficiency. His pricing matched his quotes and he went above and beyond in every way to make sure we were 100% happy with every aspect of his work. He was very tidy, always using dust sheets and vacuuming up after every visit. You wouldn't have known he'd even been here. We will never use anyone else. Do use Chris, you won't be disappointed.

Rating: 5 / 5

Very happy with the standard of work Chris carried out. We had a new fuse box put in, sockets installed and a fault with our shower isolator remedied; all done efficiently and very neatly. Chris was professional, honest and got on with the job at hand. Competitively priced and wouldn't hesitate to recommend or use again. Nice one!

Rating: 5 / 5

Chris is very efficient, quickly understood the jobs that needed to be done and completed them excellently. I would definitely recommend him to other potential customers.

Rating: 5 / 5

I have used Steve a couple of times for electrical work. Most recently for an EV charger install. Very happy with the install. Very clean installation and Steve is very knowledgable. Thanks again.

Rating: 5 / 5

Delighted with work done by Steve and Matt, changing out our old fuse box and carrying out other electrical installation work. Felt like we were in very safe hands, professional, friendly and great at explaining technical issues. Will definitely use again, thanks guys.

Rating: 5 / 5

Steve and Matt came recommended to me from a work mate who had them do some work for him. I contacted them and said I just bought a house and a new re-wire was a must. A full install and new fuse board were put in, all new sockets and switches etc, all done to a great spec, minimal disruption to the rest of the house, exactly how I wanted everything. Plus they were easy to deal with and speak to throughout the whole job. I recommend them to anyone and everyone now, very happy indeed :)

Rating: 5 / 5

We recently purchased a house which needed an inspection, and a few fixes. Steve and Matt have been fantastic throughout the whole process. Their prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality of the work done, and always friendly and helpful. Very responsive, got back to us way before any other companies did, and when we had our inspection done, Steve went through it with us over the phone and explained what it all meant which was really appreciated. Would highly recommend!

Rating: 5 / 5

Upcycle Interiors have used Joe Newton Electrical & Plumbing for numerous jobs, and we will keep coming back for more - because they are reliable. They turn up on time, communicate, and provide proper written quotations. Their prices are spot on for the high *quality service* they provide, as the saying goes "buy cheap buy twice". They are a great dependable and professional team . Thanks again from Mark at Upcycle Interiors Limited

Rating: 5 / 5

Joe and his colleagues did the electrical work and plumbing on our houses renovation. The electrical work carried out (mainly) by Aaron and his trusty assistant Billy is superb. Aaron is extremely methodical in his approach and it shows with the end result. We also had a mini wet room built. The end result is stunning. The tiling and the tanking beneath the tiling was done to an extremely high standard. The tiler Steve is a lovely chap and again, extremely methodical in his approach. Towards the end of the project the final bits of plumbing were completed by plumber Aaron and John. Again the work was to a high standard and it was a pleasure having them in our home. We would definitely recommend using Joe and his team and we will be next spring for the other bathroom to be renovated. Thanks Joe and team. Andy and Lisa. Also I think it’s wonderful that Joe takes on apprentices, to train the next generation of electricians.

Rating: 5 / 5

We've been super-happy with Joe and his colleagues. Highly recommended. We discoevered Joe through a previous small job at our colttage where they were sub-contracted by our builder. This week, they replaced a whole lot of ageing night-storage heaters with modern, programmable radiators at our rather old and crumbly cottage in Dorset. Joe gave great advice, answering every email really quickly. We were away when they did the job over a couple of days. We returned to find everything completed absolutely perfectly. The cabling from our meter was rewired as needed. Everything just right. New radiators installed, firmly fixed to our walls of various weird and historic materials. Other than the radiators being installed, we wouldn't have known they'd been here! The heavy old contraptions full of grime and bricks had been dismantled and taken away without any fuss, or dust. Through no fault of theirs, one of the new radiators had a little fault. They responded instantly and had sourced and installed a new one within 24 hours. Unbelievable! Everything friendly, cheerful, efficient, responsive and charged exactly the price agreed in advance. We are very happy (and warm!) bunnies indeed. Thank you Joe and Mark! All the best, Jon (Dorset DT2)

Rating: 5 / 5

I have been considering creating an en suite shower room and effecting some external works at my property but was somewhat daunted by managing a project. Joe Newton Electrical, Plumbing and Heating Services and James Newsam Construction were recommended by neighbours. Joe and James, who often work in collaboration, came to assess what was required and quote a week after contact. Options were discussed, sensible advice given and a detailed quote and anticipated start date followed shortly thereafter. The Project commenced on the agreed start date with a team of professional, pleasant, experienced, local trades arriving one after the other! all were well-briefed, hard working and consulted me in relation to any decisions (style of doors, placement of switches etc) as necessary. The ethos and importance of "Customer Satisfaction" was obvious throughout. Any queries I had were responded to by Joe or James, usually within the hour. Joe managed the sequence of events entirely for all the electrical and plumbing work, which was completed to a very high standard. I am delighted with my new En Suite Shower Room, it is spacious, practical and stylish and will doubtless add value to my property. I have no hesitation in recommending Joe Newton Electrical, Plumbing and Heating, who I will definitely use again. PS the final Invoice was exactly as quote and I literally could not fault any part of the service I received.

Rating: 5 / 5

Food was deliciously cooked and well plated to achieve the desired appealing look. The starters made us extra hungry for our food, which was a wonderful thing given the quantity: we had creamy special chicken with a side of rice vegetables, and Penne dello Chef. We enjoyed our main meal, dessert, and drinks. We were welcomed by a lovely gentleman who showed us to our seat in the restaurant; a spot in the middle of the restaurant away from the windows, the door, and the bar. He took our orders carefully and politely, answering our questions as we were unfamiliar with the cuisine. We appreciated that he checked in on us during our meal and served us with a smile throughout, wishing us well on our way out. The tables are well presented and decorated with high-backed, big, red chairs allowing us to sit comfortably. The restaurant is quiet with music playing at a low volume in the background. Entrance to the restaurant may think it is a small establishment, but one would be pleasantly surprised once they walk in.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great food! All fresh, good portions and everything tastes delicious! You have to try the Salmon OMG so tasty, golden grilled and juicy 🤤

Rating: 5 / 5

Table for three last Friday whilst staying overnight in Weymouth. Very nice evening, Kebab Grill was great, was tempted by the Mixed Grill but, to be honest the KG was enough, Mussels & White Wine sauce starter - excellent. Couldn't fault this restaurant, would definitely return if in Weymouth. Not on the cheap side but really worth the expense. Best to book in advance, it gets busy at the weekend. Thank you the Rona Bar & Grill.

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely fantastic restaurant if you are in Weymouth go here for dinner you will not be disappointed. I had the mixed grill the selection of meats were cooked perfectly and delicious the lamb chops were excellent probably some of the best I have eaten in a Turkish restaurant. Friendly attentive staff reasonable prices if I ever come back to Weymouth ill be eating here again for certain.

Rating: 5 / 5

Highly recommended. Topsparks has great electricians and plumbers who do good work and are very considerate around the house. We’ve used them for big projects and small ones. They are always good to work with.

Rating: 5 / 5

Used Topsparks multiple times. Telephone always answered quickly. Plumber always sent next day if urgent. Plumber always shows up on time and stays to complete the job whether it is 2 hours or 8 hours. Mike and his apprentice are outstanding and did a thorough job and worked really hard. The whole team at Topsparks is ‘user-friendly’. They are very considerate towards my 94-year old father and his needs and provided full technical explanations. Good value and reasonable pricing. Plumber was re-sent on one occasion when further work needed and I was not charged. My thanks to Karen, Aran, Mike and Tim.

Rating: 5 / 5

An excellent, professional service. Aran was always available on the phone, very knowledgeable and helpful. Harry and Ben were highly competent, efficientand tidy, as well as being very friendly and happy to talk through ideas.

Rating: 5 / 5

Always brilliant, our go to electrician and plumber for both business and home, very responsive and always do a grand job! We’ve been using Topsparks now for around 5 years and would fully recommend if you are wanting a company who install you with confidence. Thanks guys, always a top job. Claire & Ross - The Station Kitchen