Good bayside plumber

We had Tim fix a drainage problem at the front of our block. Our stormwater pipe was broken and water was building up inside our front fence. Tim suggested in addition to fixing the piping that we implement an aggy drain along the inside our front retaining wall. This turned out to be a much bigger job than expected but Tim did it well.

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Great designs but growing too quickly

We love the design of Jimmy Possum furniture so we ordered a kitchen table made from Recycled Victorian ash. There was a major delay in manufacturing/delivery followed by a poorly manufactured product. We understood that the table was made from recycled timber but didn't expect it to splinter and reveal the underlying unstained timber. The table was picked up and sent back to their Bendigo factory to be fixed. Upon delivery the second time it still wasn't the quality you would expect from a $1,500 table so we asked for a new one. They reluctantly agreed to provide us with a new table.

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Typically slow Air-conditioning company

We had a Brivis ducted Air-conditioning system installed. The initial install went OK because it was managed by the builder. When we need to minor additions/changes done it took many phone calls and a few weeks to get someone out

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High quality blinds

We had motorised roller blinds installed on most of our downstairs windows. They look great and the motorisation makes them very easy to use, no more manually walking around to each blind.

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Quality pools don't come cheap

When we recently built a house we wanted a pool that could take care of itself, Denis said he was our man. He installed a Self-cleaning system and we've never had to do any manual pool maintenance.

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This man works miracles

My whole family has been going to see Kieren for nearly 15 years. He really knows what he is doing and is so much more than just a Chiro. My mum first started going to him when with one treatment he permanently rectified a major problem a family friend had and she avoided very risky surgery

Approximate cost: $45

Top-end Dentistry with a price to match

I go to Derry/Simon for regular checkups/hygiene visits and I've had a chip on my front-tooth fixed a number of times.

Approximate cost: $120

Nice atmosphere,but limited menu

The Pantry is one of Bayside's most well known cafes. It is on a busy corner in Church St. and attracts all the locals who want to be seen sipping a Latte out the front including many St. Kilda football players. It is always packed and on a nice day, very difficult to get a table outside.

Approximate cost: $15

Great Modern Indian at a Great price

I am not the biggest fan of Indian food, but Indian Palace brings a modern touch to the genre. The staff are very friendly.

Approximate cost: $16

Nice food, nice atmosphere

Florentine is a busy Modern Australian cuisine restaurant owned by the same company as the well known Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder.

Approximate cost: $25