My partner and I moved from a small apartment to an inner suburb house. It was particularly difficult due to the lift arrangement. We had Richard W and Kyle, they were friendly and professional. Turned up on time, well organised, one of the easiest move I've had. Special thanks to Richard W, top job. Although the price per hour is not the cheapest, but overall price is excellent as the guys worked fast and efficiently.

Approximate cost: $149

With Pig and Whistle closed for the Christmas break, we had to venture out to a new place. Kelly's was recommended to us, but our experience was somewhat disappointing. They didn't stock any pork, so my pork belly was substituted with baked salmon. The salmon came on a bed of lovely salad, but the fish was smeared with sweet chilli sauce and over cooked. The sweet chilli sauce killed off all the lovely flavour of the salmon, so I spent most of the dinner scraping it off. My partner had parma and it was ok.

Approximate cost: $~25

Pig and whistle is the to go place when I am around Dandenong Ranges. The place is a bit dated, but it is a country pub and they are not pretending to be something they are not. The food is simply amazing. Their garlic bread is made from fresh home made sourdough. The pork belly is a must try if you like it a little sweet and succulent. My partner likes the fresh fish and chips. The piggie plate is full of variaty. Actually I've never had a bad meal from here. The service is good, the waitress generally knows the dishes and will recommend half portion, so you have some tummy for the dessert. The price is surprisingly affordable. I almost forgot to mention the free frangelico in chocolate shell as you leave the door. A happy ending indeed.

Approximate cost: $20-25

My house got flooded, so I ended up ringing in the middle of the night. The guy answered was pretty rude (maybe because I wake him up). I asked for a price, he gave me some indicative price, but he refused to give me a firm price (it was $75/fan blower/day if I remember right.) Saying my underlay may need to be replace and etc. Before I had a chance to talk to my partner, he already told me he booked me in. So I said to him that I need to talk to my partner and think about it. The next thing you know, he gave me an ear full about what I need to think over for.

I know water damage is an urgent job, but I still feel people should be given the option to get a couple of quotes. I ended up going with the other company (Budget Total Cleaning and Restoration) because they gave me a firm price and was courteous on the phone. The carpet took longer to dry because of the type of underlay. If I went with this company, I would be charged more than $1000. Only paid about half as much to Budget Total Cleaning and Restoration.

Since I only called for a quote, can't comment on their service. Just want to share my experience and in my case getting couple of quotes paid off.

Couple of rooms at my place got serious water damage cause the old washing machine. In the middle of the night, I called a couple of place for price. The lady answered was very polite despite of the late hour and gave us a firm price (which was impossible to get from the other place I called).

The next day, Chris came as promised first thing in the morning. He assessed the condition and left the fan blowers on under the carpet. The drying process took over 10 days and we did not get charged extra. On the last day, our carpet was also steam cleaned.

I was so relieved no damage was done to the carpet, underlay or the property. We are very impressed with Chris's service and his level of care. He was friendly, competent and reassuring; this eased the stress of the whole ordeal. We will definitely be going back to him for future carpet cleaning.

Approximate cost: $550-600 total/2 rooms (water damage)