Reviews by jamiem11

This review is for Tonkin Plumbing, Albury NSW

verified email - 26 Jun 2018

I've called on Tonkin Plumbing a number of times. They were originally a referral through my property manager for an urgent fix on a toilet that was not working for my rental property.

Tonkin Plumbing have been very reliable and reasonably priced.
They've had some tough jobs thrown their way, including a 70 year old burst galvanised pipe under my 1940s miners cottage. Tonkin Plumbing were able to come out at very short notice and even stayed back into the cold and wet evening to fix the issue.

They've also taken care of a 1950s house as well with recent plumbing issues.

I can confidently say this company and efficient, professional and courteous and their prices reflect what you would expect to pay.

This review is for Casey Locksmiths, Langwarrin VIC

verified email - 24 Jun 2018

Shane from Casey Locksmiths came out to change my locks at an investment property at short notice.

Courteous and professional to deal with. Shane even stayed on to change a lock I had forgotten to tell him about until he was packing up! Thank you!

Casey Locks are now in my contact list for future home security jobs in the Mornington Peninsula area.

This review is for Taylors Tree & Stump Removal, Bayswater North VIC

verified email - 24 Jun 2018

I've just booked Taylors Trees in for a second job.

After having a terrible experience years ago with an arborist, the ordeal put me off removing a cypress pine that has been uprooting a shared fence and brushing against a powerline. Meanwhile the longer I sat on my hands the bigger the trees get.

After researching just about every company I could and getting several quotes from various arborists, I decided to take a chance on Taylors Trees. Met them on site halfway through the job to see how they were operating and one of the guys and answered all my questions and put me at ease. Must say, I'm very impressed with the professionalism and care the arborists took.

The girls in the office are lovely to speak to and very helpful and Nick who came out to quote the job was equally professional, knowledgable and courteous.

I've now booked in a really big job at another property knowing that I can trust Taylors Trees to do it right. And the prices were actually well below the majority of quotes I received.

I've found a winner... and my fear of rude, shonky arborists wanting to take me for a ride has finally come to an end.

Approximate cost: $1000

This review is for I Seek Blinds, Thomastown VIC

verified email - 24 Jun 2018

I bought large non standard roller blinds for an investment property 7 years ago and the blinds were great quality at a great price. These blinds are ordered online to be installed by you. You save a heap of money measuring, ordering and installing yourself especially if your windows are not the usual widths. The blinds are still looking fabulous and I'm now about to buy some more for another property.
They'll all happily send you out some samples of their fabrics too or you can go see them at their showroom in Thomastown.

This review is for Freedom Finance , Wodonga VIC

verified email - 31 May 2018

It took me several months to assist my parents in transferring their retirement fund away from Freedom Finance. Incompetent advisors that even had my mother's date of birth incorrect on their files for over 15 years. My parents wanted to invest a lot of money into my father's industry superfund but FF instead placed the funds into their AMP North Retirement fund. My father felt helpless due to his lack of English until I stepped in and took control on their behalf. My parents actually feel they sleep better at night since leaving Freedom Finance Wodonga. Please people, ensure you research thoroughly who it is that is taking care of your financial future.

This review is for Moorabbin Foot Centre, Moorabbin VIC

verified email - 23 May 2018

First time to see a podiatrist for me, I've put it off for a few years until I couldn't bear the pain any longer. After searching many forums looking for the gentlest and experienced podiatrist I could find I came across the Foot Centre Group. My podiatrist Chelsey was so gentle and I'm now on the road to no more toenail pain. I was expecting to be told that I need surgery, but luckily it's not required. The team made me feel welcome from the moment I made the call to schedule an appointment to the moment I left the clinic. Very happy. Wish I had've come here years ago.
My fee was $88 for about 15. I don't know what the standard cost is for podiatry. But I am happy as I couldn't have done what Chelsey did on my own.

Approximate cost: $88

This review is for All About Window Tinting, Lavington NSW

verified email - 24 Apr 2018

The owner of this business takes pride in his work. My passenger windows were tinted perfectly to match the factory tint on the rest of the windows of my Jeep. Great job, friendly business, and fair price.

Approximate cost: $160

This review is for Eview Real Estate Partners- Frankston, Frankston VIC

verified email - 14 Apr 2018

Landlords beware!

Eview managed three of my investment properties in Frankston and Carrum Downs for several years.

Firstly, I regret that I had ever chosen this agency to manage my investment properties in the first place and, secondly, I regret that I had remained with this incompetent agency for the six or so years that I had.

Our property manager did not even have a proper grasp of the Residential Tenancies Act, did not complete inspection reports truthfully, didn't return phone calls or emails within a reasonable timeframe, and we were lied to a number of times. Everyone we dealt with in the management team was either incompetent or inexperienced and lacked training.

I have investment properties across Victoria and NSW, and, at the best of times, it is hard to find a reliable property manager. However, Eview took it to another level.

Save yourself the mess of dealing with Eview. They don't care about you, your property, or your tenants.

(PS I also bought a property through Eview back in 2012 and that was also the worst sales experience I've been through to this day. More lies, deceit and harrassment)

This review is for Iddy Biddy Bar, St Kilda VIC

verified email - 14 Apr 2018

Our go to place in St Kilda. Dog friendly. Nice ambience. Great food. Good deals. Great value! Great service! We've been going here regularly for three years now.

You just can't go wrong here at Iddy Biddy. Everyone welcome here.

Great coffee too.

($16 parmas on Tuesdays are seriously a two person portion. Big Breakfast on the weekend is such good value at $15 also, but make sure you come famished because there is so much food!)

Approximate cost: $16

This review is for Gary Tonkin Plumbing, Hamilton Valley NSW

verified email - 14 Apr 2018

Toilet cistern issues at my rental property the day before Easter break.

Initially I tried to fix the issue myself but then a washer broke in the water inlet tap and other problems popped up unexpectedly. Panicked as it was already almost 5pm before businesses took Easter holidays.

I called a number of plumbers but no one was able to come out until after Easter until I got onto Tonkin Plumbing.

The lady I spoke to over the phone was lovely, asked specific questions about my plumbing problem and arranged an appointment the next morning.

James from Tonkin Plumbing arrived the next morning as expected and fixed the issue. He did a great job and he went above my expectations.

The price was around what I expected to pay for the time he spent at the property dealing with the rusty bolts and other issues.

I would call Tonkin Plumbing again for plumbing work and hope that I would have a plumber like James taking care of me again. Thanks James!

Approximate cost: $165