I had to find a new physiotherapist and sports injury clinic after moving house a year ago and have finally found a great operator in southern Adelaide. This is a fully accredited business operating within the Hackham Medical Centre and they have several excellent physiotherapists specialising in sports injuries and rehabilitation. They also have a wonderful hydrotherapy zone which I can highly recommend.

Approximate cost: $48.00

This is a wonderful local jeweller if you are looking for a quality gift item or something special. They have a wide range of items and also stock popular brands like Pandora. I purchased a set of earings for my wife's birthday and the sales assistant was very helpful and looked after me brilliantly. Their jewellery ranges in price from everyday to luxury items. A great business if you live down south in Adelaide and are looking for a good jeweller.

Approximate cost: $380.00

ERS specialise in airconditoner checks, services and repairs but we used them to repair a problem we had with our gas oven, which was not working. Although it took several days before we could fix an appointment, the repairs were done professionally and on the spot. I would use them again for any repairs to gas, electrical or aircondtioning devices. But they are a busy company, so you might need to wait for a few days before they can arrange a call out.

Approximate cost: $190

We used this business during the busy Easter period and had no problems organising pick-up and delivery. We used them because they specialise in sending fragile, large, awkward and/or valuable type items and we needed to send a large oil painting from Adelaide to Sydney. The goods were expertly packed and arrived at their destination in perfect order. We also purchased insurance for the service just in case.

Approximate cost: $210.00

We had what we thought was a small leak in our tiled roof but after recent rains, turned into a major issue for us. Roof Doctors came to our home within 24 hours and were able to quickly repair the problem and prevent further problems by locating two other leaking areas. At the same time, they gave us a quote to have our roof pressure cleaned which we accepted and were delighted with the results. Great value and a real life-saver.

We use several property management businesses to oversee our investment properties. JUM (Just U and Me) is a small, friendly and highly professional team that provides personal attention and utmost care and attention to detail. They are highly cost competitive and have no hidden costs. Gary and Marilyn are both lovely people and will go out of their way to give you their best service. They are happy to come to your home if preferred. Highly recommended.

This is a very handy business if you need landscape supplies such as mulch, gravel, rocks or even firewood delivered to your home. They are open (and deliver) seven days a week which is very helpful. We had a ton of decorative gravel delivered to our home on a Saturday and they arrived on time and were friendly, helpful and professional. Recommended.

Approximate cost: $770.00

This is a great skip provider that brings the skip to your home and you just ring them when you want it picked up. It's a small family owned business and they take pride in their service, but it is their prices that we found so fantastic. We hired a 2 cubic metre skip to handle green waste after clearing our yard and it only cost us $79. Give Danny a call. They are located in Adelaide's western suburbs but handle the whole city.

Approximate cost: $79.00

Wow, this is a great local florist. We used them extensively at a recent family funeral service and were delighted with their work. Flowers were tasteful and just what we wanted without being too over the top. I can't wait to use them again on a happier occasion. Quality flowers, lovely designs and great service. Recommended if you live down south.

We used City Slickers for the first time last week because our usual and trusted dog groomer is currently in hospital having a knee replacement. For the price, this was an excellent service and we will continue to use them until our usual groomer is back at her business. They offer good discounts for regular customers and also stock the BARF range of dog food which we took advantage of. Definitely recommend for your best friend.

Approximate cost: $45.00