We required underpinning on our home and set about getting quotes for this. After getting around 7 different people to come and give me prices (which differed by up to $5,000) I finally found Basheer (simply by a Google search) and East to West Reblocking.

What a relief to find a professional, knowledgeable company that didn't appear to be out to make as much money as possible for as little work as possible - he submitted a quote that was clear, complete and had no hidden extra costs (permits, bins, rubbish removal etc). hiding in the background.

Bash was happy to take the time when he came to quote (prepared with equipment to take proper measurements etc.) to explain exactly what would be required, advised that the final work depended on the building inspection report (which was all included in his cost) and didn't make us feel like complete nongs for not knowing this in the first place!!

From the quote stage to the finished work, Bash was brilliant - he organised everything in a professional but very friendly manner, he kept us informed as to the progress of permits, inspection times, etc and completed all the work wonderfully and in a timely manner so we weren't inconvenienced at all.

He has his own team of workmen (not contractors) and they were friendly and polite - a pleasure to have digging around in your garden!!

All in all, Bash made this whole process an easy one for us and I'd highly recommend his service and work.

Approximate cost: $6000

Recently ordered timber blinds from Blinds Online.

I was a little hesitant about doing the measuring myself but instructions were clear and easy to follow - you can have them come and do (extra cost) if you wish.

Needed a blind that was outside their size range, so emailed and received quick, informative and friendly response.

Blinds arrived - a week earlier than they estimated - and were absolutely perfect. Delivered by courier and left on the doorstep as I had requested as I knew I wouldn't be home. Easy to install - all done in a couple of hours - everything needed was included in the box (again, you can organise to have them do this if you wish)

ADVICE: if you are measuring yourself, do it 3 times to make sure it's right!!

Overall I would highly recommend this company - they were efficient, knowledgeable, helpful and delivered exactly what I ordered. Wonderful experience and I will be using them again.