Joinery and electrical work

A new door was fitted to the kitchen corridor and the new lights were installed outside on the route to the beer garden.

Some before and afters are here

For possibly the first time in 30 years, work has been carried out by skilled tradesmen meeting at least some of the required standards instead of being lashed together by pub customers after a few pints.

That's pleasing. And it shows just how badly all the rest of the work here has been done over the years.

Even more pleasing was the fact that it rained heavily yesterday and the roof did not leak.
Roofing:
Tradesmen recommended: Finlaysons of Galashiels.
Tradesmen NOT recommended: Roofing Direct of Edinburgh

Electrical
Tradesmen recommended: Scott & Foggon of Jedburgh
Tradesmen not recommended: Almost anyone who's worked at the hotel in the last 100 years.