Derby

The most central city and one of the fastest growing economies in Britain, Derby claims to be the birthplace of the industrial revolution, with the first water powered silk mill in the country to its name.

Less disputed, however, is the fact that Derby is an internationally renowned centre for advanced transport manufacturing. Not only did Bombardier aerospace engineers win a £1 billion contract here, but Toyota call this home, as do Rolls-Royce, the globe’s second largest aero-engine creators, who launched their Derby plant over a century ago.

As you’d expect, the city is positively brimming with engineers, technicians and local tradesmen, raring to help you with anything from your car to your home.

From electricians in Chadesden to air conditioning in Mickleover and landscape gardening in Spondon, you’ll find the right local tradesmen in our Derby directory.