To keep the cost of installation down, customers can dig in their own ducting across their gardens. However, many customers may feel they would like to have an independent contractor carry out the works to their garden.
Independent B4RN Approved Contractors (IBAC for short) are local contractors who have been recommended by local volunteers and groups. They have received training from B4RN.
You are entering into a private arrangement with any of the IBACs listed below. B4RN can not take responsibility for the payment for the work and you are responsible for payment of all works agreed with the IBAC.
House kits must be fitted by an approved contractor or trained volunteer.
If you would like to become an Independent B4RN Approved Contractor (IBAC), or would like to recommend one, please email contractors@b4rn.org.uk
List of Independent B4RN Approved Contractors (IBACs)
| Name | Address | Contact | Areas Covered | Work Undertaken | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ben Fawcett | Frounts Cottage, Duke Street, Burton-in-Lonsdale, LA6 3LG | Tel: 07950028622 or 01524262017 Email: smartsignal@outlook.com Web: smartsignal.co.uk | North Lancashire, South Cumbria | Installing duct at height; House kit installation; Multiple duct installation on terrace properties. | Highly recommended by volunteers and customers, Ben can also help with TV and Wi-Fi. |
| Bruce Alexander | Heather Barn, Rigg Lane, Quernmore, Lancaster, LA2 9EH | Email: brucealexander51@gmail.com | Dolphinholme, Quernmore, Halton, Caton, Brookhouse, Lune Valley | House Kit fitting. | |
Dave Rogerson | 16 Nethercroft, Levens Village, Kendal LA8 8LU | Tel: 07887926085 01539561628 Email: davefitsforb4rn@gmail.com | Levens South Lakes | House Kit fitting, Duct installation | |
| Rob Ellwood | Hollin Bank Underbarrow Near Kendal | Tel: 07773 572712 015395 68306 Email: penny.millar@pink-spaghetti.co.uk | Crosthwaite | Duct instalation, digging gardens, reinstatement of driveways, paths and tarmac | Lives in the Crosthwaite area |
| Barry Cheeseman | Wheatclose, Leasgill, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7ET | Tel: 07919 973979 | Leasgill, Heversham and South Lakes | House kit fitting, garden ducting | Lives locally |
| Clive Blakesley | C&G Trenching, Street Farm, The Street, Scole, IP21 4DR | Tel: 01379308166 Email: cab1234@me.com | Norfolk | Trenching and Garden Ducting | Has local experience of other B4RN projects |
| Phil Johns | BB Building Maintenance, Bens Bridge End, Garsdale, Sedbergh, LA10 5PH | Tel: 07807909860 Email: ps.johns@btinternet.com | Garsdale and Sedbergh (20 mile radius) | House Kit fitting | |
| Jon Randall Paley | Tel: 07811415223 Email: jonrandallpaley@hotmail.com | North Lancashire and South Cumbria | House Kit fitting and Garden Ducting | Highly experienced | |
| Carl Richardson | 165 High Road, Halton, Lancaster, LA2 6PY | Tel: 07835 127769 Email: carl165richardson@icloud.com | Halton and Lune Valley | House Kit fitting and Garden Digging | Local handy man |
| Tyler Knowles - Knowles Plant Hire | Windy Hill Farm, New Hutton | Tel: 07784 943332 Email: t.knowles125@gmail.com | South Lakes | Garden digging and duct installation | |
Richard Prescott | Ground Floor, Bessemer Suite, Ironworks House, Warton Road, Carnforth, LA5 9EX | Tel: 01524566701 Email: info@tech-hub.co.uk Web: tech-hub.co.uk | North Lancashire, South Cumbria | I.T. support, Wi-Fi, Businesses, Schools. | See his website for full list. Used by many local schools in Lancashire and Cumbria with B4RN service. |
| Rick Fry | Beck Head Farm, Beck Head, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS LA11 6SH | Tel: 07771981008 Email: rick.fry@rfit.net Web: rfit.net | Witherslack Lives in the Witherslack project area. | House Kit fitting, Duct installation | Also can help with improving WIFI around your home wireless networks, CCTV installation |
| Martin Brooks | MA Brooks LTD, Walnut Tree Cottage, Gressingham, LA2 8LW | Tel: 07974711412 Email: mbrooks200@hotmail.co.uk | Halton, Caton and Lune Valley | Garden Dig and House Kit fitting | Experience of building the Gressingham project |
Matthew McCabe | Tel: 07769339253 Email: matthew@bay-tech.co.uk Web: bay-tech.co.uk | North Lancashire | General IT and websites for home users, small businesses and charities. | ||
| James Wilson | Electrowize Cumbria, Rydall House, Tebay, Penrith, CA10 3TH | Tel: 07967003689 | Lower Eden Valley (Kirkoswald and Renwick) | House Kit fitting. | |
James Arundale | Bowderdale Beck Farmhouse Newbiggin-on-Lune KIRKBY STEPHEN Bowderdale CA17 4NB | Tel: 07572 083793 Email: jim@bowderdalebeck.org.uk | Mallerstang, Ravenstonedale, Brough. | House Kit fitting | |
Michael Johnson | J & N Services 3 Sunnybank Cottages, Cross Haw Lane, Clapham, LA28DY | Tel: 07815500442 | Clapham, Rathmell, Bentham, Ingleton | See their Facebook page. |
Local trained volunteer groups can also carry out works. ‘Donations’ for this work should be made to your local volunteer group. Please check your local volunteer group here.
Contractors must keep to our contractor Code of Conduct. B4RN is committed to working safely. Find out more in our Policy Statement and our Annual Objectives.