About Us

At C M Ward Ltd, we’re a proud, reliable, family-run business delivering expert electrical, plumbing, heating, and renewable energy services across the East Midlands and Yorkshire. Although the company was founded five years ago, our roots run much deeper—our team brings over 15 years of hands-on industry experience, shaped across commercial, domestic, and industrial environments.

Built on trust, transparency, and genuine care for our customers, we’ve grown steadily through word of mouth and a commitment to doing the job right the first time. From day one, our aim has been simple: to offer dependable, high-quality workmanship backed by professional accreditation, fair pricing, and a personal touch.

We regularly work with elderly and vulnerable customers, always ensuring patience, clarity, and respect throughout. As an accredited business holding Constructionline Gold, RECC, MCS, and NAPIT certifications, customers can feel confident they’re in safe and qualified hands.

Our Services

Electrical Services
From full installations to repairs, maintenance, and fault-finding, we cover all aspects of domestic, commercial, and industrial electrical work. Safety, compliance, and neat workmanship are at the heart of everything we do.

Plumbing & Heating
We handle everything from everyday plumbing repairs to full heating system installations. Whether it’s a dripping tap or a complete system overhaul, we deliver quick, reliable, and tidy solutions.

Gas Boilers
Our engineers install, replace, service, and repair gas boilers with efficiency and expertise. We ensure safe, compliant work and provide guidance on the best boiler options for your home or business.

Emergency Call Outs
When something goes wrong, you can count on us. Our responsive call-out service helps diagnose and fix urgent electrical, plumbing, and heating issues with minimal disruption.

Building Services
We support broader property improvement and maintenance projects, working seamlessly alongside other trades to deliver quality, dependable results.

Renewables
Specialists in Solar PV, including installation, commissioning, and maintenance for domestic rooftops, commercial sites, and large-scale solar farms. As MCS and RECC accredited installers, we help customers reduce energy costs and lower their carbon footprint with confidence.

Why Choose Us?

• Fixed pricing on all jobs—no surprises.

• Free quotations and advice across all services.

• Fully insured and accredited for complete peace of mind.

• Friendly, family-run service you can trust.

• Proud to support customers across the East Midlands and Yorkshire.

• No job too small—happy to discuss any enquiry.

David Oldershaw is a property maintenance and gardening company based in Long Eaton, but covers most of Nottingham. He will also travel to Derby, Ilkeston, Ripley, Breaston, Ockbrook, South Normanton and Spondon.  David is a Gas Safe Registered Engineer who will undertake all central heating and boiler work as well as general plumbing work. David will also undertake other property maintenance tasks such as kitchen and bathroom fitting, tiling, painting, decorating, sheds and fencing .

Gas & Plumbing Work
David is a Gas Safe Registered Engineer who covers every aspect of gas work, plumbing and heating. He will install and repair boilers and central heating, he also offers LPG boiler services. He will also install and repair gas fires and gas cookers.

Kitchen & Bathroom Fitting
David is able to complete the installation of your new kitchen or bathroom.

Plumbing
David offers a general plumbing service.  From leaking pipes to replacement taps, toilet repairs and replacement toilets. No job is considered too small.

Tiling
David will complete all tiling work.

Painting and Decorating
David is an experienced painter and decorator, and will complete all inside and outside painting.

Fencing
David is able to repair existing fences and install new fencing.

About Us:

Purple Buddy was originally born from us identifying a gap in the current market for people who may be lonely or struggling to complete everyday tasks alone. We started out wanting to make life a little bit better for our loved one, then realised that we could make life so much better for so many loved ones. Initially offering companionship and  social support, now offering a full range of help in and around the home. 

Purple Buddy is a family first business, three generations working together to help you and your family. We provide a fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay. We don’t charge extortionate rates as we want to make our services accessible for as many people as possible. We don’t work exclusively with one group, we try to offer services that can help everyone from time to time.

We have a lot of experience working with elderly and vulnerable people. The company was started after we experienced the pressure of supporting our own family with Dementia. We have many staff members that provide one to one support to elderly and vulnerable people. Support ranges from a house keeping visit, with tea and a chat to a visit to the supermarket.  

Services:

Companionship Services - Our visits range from a chat over tea and biscuits to a shopping trip to buy an outfit for a special occasion. Perhaps someone to help make a shopping trip more fun, or just to provide some company while you get your weekly shop. ?Whatever the reason we have a buddy to suit. Why not get in touch today and see what we can do for you.? 

Cleaning Services  - We can help with day to day cleaning, a one of deep clean, ironing, or even help with organising! 

Gardening Services -  Whether it is a one-off project or regular garden maintenance, or even just mowing your lawn during the summer months.  

Waste Removal -  Whatever you need taking away we can help! 

Pet Services - If you need help walking your dog or maybe just need someone to pop in and feed the cat. We can help you with all animals big or small. 

Handyman Jobs -  We can help you with all the little bits and bobs you might need doing. If you need some furniture built or even just a shelf putting up, we can help! 

Our hourly rate depends on the service. All of our services range from £15 - £30 an hour.