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#1: RECOMMENDED COMPANIES IN THE NETHERLANDS Author: Jamie,

Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:21 am
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When you move to a new country you may lack the local knowledge necessary to ensure you get good service and don't get ripped off by cowboys or con artists. This page is devoted entirely to companies, organisations, groups and individuals who give great service in the Netherlands and have been personally recommended by Expat Focus members. If you would like to add a recommendation to this section please note the following:

- only those who have posted at least 20 messages to the forums may submit a recommendation
- recommendations may not be submitted for your own company or any company with which you are associated
- recommendations should be sent to admin@expatfocus.com and consist of full contact details for the company, a short description of the service offered and the reason why the company or organisation is being recommended

Please mention Expat Focus when contacting any of the companies, thank you!

TRANSLATORS/INTERPRETERS

Company name: Crossover Translations
Contact person: Liz Cross
Tel: +31 (0)20 6854972
Mobile: +31 (0)6 19882611
Website: http://www.crossovertranslations.nl
Services offered: Dutch to English translation, editing and interpreting services. Crossover Translations is run by Liz Cross, a native speaker of English with over 10 years of experience in translating and editing texts from Dutch into English. Liz has also worked as an interpreter since 2004.
Location: Amsterdam
Recommended by: Jamie
Reason for recommendation: Liz is highly professional, very competent and has a keen eye for detail. I have no hesitation in recommending the services of Crossover Translations to anyone (from individuals to large corporations) looking for a Dutch to English translator or interpreter.

PLUMBERS (LOODGIETERS)

Company name: Mi & Mo Loodgieters
Contact person: Mo
Mobile: +31 (0)6 22949602
Services offered: Plumbing, central heating installation and maintenance, bathroom/kitchen installation, roofing
Location: Amsterdam
Recommended by: Jamie
Reason for recommendation: Mo is a highly professional and conscientious workman and also a very nice guy. He was recommended to us by a friend when we wanted our new dishwasher plumbed in and we have since then recommended him to other friends, all of whom have been delighted by his work. Mo speaks Dutch and reasonable English.

HOME INTERIORS

Company name: Velthuis Home Interiors
Contact person: Robert Velthuis
Tel: +31 (0)20 6152242
Mobile: +31 (0)6 43081450
Website: http://www.velthuishomeinteriors.nl/
Services offered: Floors (e.g. laminate), carpets, curtains, furniture, blinds, etc.
Location: Amsterdam, service offered throughout the Netherlands
Recommended by: Jamie
Reason for recommendation: Robert Velthuis and his colleagues supplied and installed our laminate floor. The installation was incredibly fast and very professional with a great deal of care and attention being paid to our requirements. The laminate was high in quality and very reasonably priced but more importantly Robert and his colleagues were genuine, friendly and professional. Highly recommended to anyone in the Netherlands considering home interior work. Robert speaks fluent English.

RESTAURANTS AND COOKERY COURSES

Company name: Pathum Thai Restaurant
Reservations: +31 (0)20 6244936
Services offered: Thai restaurant, take away and cooking lessons!
Location: Willemsstraat 16, Jordaan, Amsterdam
Recommended by: Jamie
Reason for recommendation: This is my favourite Thai restaurant in Amsterdam - the food is delicious and the service superb. Family run, the restaurant is small but cosy. The kitchen can be seen from the main part of the restaurant and next door is another kitchen where the chef gives Thai cookery lessons. Delicious food, very reasonable prices and genuinely friendly service - highly recommended. The staff speak English, Dutch and, of course, Thai.

If you would like to add a recommendation to this section please note the following:

- only those who have posted at least 20 messages to the forums may submit a recommendation
- recommendations may not be submitted for your own company or any company with which you are associated
- recommendations should be sent to admin@expatfocus.com and consist of full contact details for the company, a short description of the service offered and the reason why the company or organisation is being recommended

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