This is a simple list of local services that we have used or others have recommended. Please send in your recommendations.

EPA - Neighbourhood Issues - This link is excellent for resolving neighbourhood issues in an amicable way. This way, community spirit wins.

Adams Shed - Great produce store. Great prices. Hartley. A really friendly place to buy your produce. Highly recommend these folk. 6355 2096

Altitude Air - Great for airconditioning and split systems etc. They are also the local Mitsubishi service agents, so warranty work is fast.

Appliances Online - Good prices for fridges etc, deliver locally. We've bought numerous appliances from this business. 1300 000 500

Audio - NextGen Audio. Did a great job repairing our stereo speakers. Consultative and really helpful. 0408 675 400

Blackheath Conveyancing - Friendy, helpful service, Gabrielle. Always worth visiting Gabrielle. 4787 6459 or 0403 536 853

Builders - Local - I've known Gerry for many years. However, his first serve is better than mine, sadly. So avoid him on the courts. 4787 6789

Chimney Sweep - Andrew Clark - Servicing all wood burning appliances from Penrith to Bathurst. 0447 871 583

Computers - Blue Mountains Computers - Very helpful. Affordable. Willing to work with clients. Listens to your needs. 4751 7111 or 0438 448 688

Electrician - Paul Veyret - Lovely fella. Brilliant work. Affordable. Highly recommend Paul for your electrical work. 0428 660 448

Electrician - Jeff Hilder - We've always found Geoff to be reliable and affordable. Listens to your needs. 4782 1977

Electrician - Mountain High - Did some good work for us. Prompt and reasonably priced. 4758 7806

Electrician - Paul Harris - Highly recommended. Comes with a good reputation although we haven't used him ourselves.0414 971 815

Fencing - JCB - Katoomba - Responded politely and promptly to my enquiries. Recommend this business. 0428 355 942

Floral by Nature - Nothing says it like flowers. Contact Celine for a beautiful floral gift.

Gemglow Jewellers - Try hard to come close to online prices. Happy with their service. Shop locally whenever you can. 4782 2371

Sapphire Home Solutions - Kevin is a top fella, very talented carpenter. He has left the region now. 0411 072 777

Handyman - Martin's Home Care Services - Good bloke, general gardening, repairs etc. We always recommend Martin. 4787 6695

Harvey Norman - Lithgow - Expensive at times but can have more computer products available than Big W Katoomba. 6351 2321

Health Foods - Bogbean - We love Linda! Friendly. Helpful. Always worth visiting Linda's store for a good chat. 4787 5777

The Little Food Co-op - Blackheath. Contact the friendly Belinda, on Facebook.

Lawyers - Higgins - We trust Ross and his team. A really good fella to work with, whatever your needs. 1800 229 944

Locksmith - PDR Locksmiths - What a nice fella, polite and professional. Call Darren for all of your needs. 0414 863 069

Mechanic - Blackheath Automotive - Have always trusted George. He does a lot of good things in our community. 4787 8151

Pets - Leura Doggie Store - Lovely people. Lots of pet supplies. This business is owned by a true pet lover. 1300 982 526

Plumber - David Robilliard - Resolves issues so well. Highly recommended. A fine, lateral thinker. 0410 747 114

Plumber - Tim Dixon - Great service. Affordable. Friendly. Turned up on time. 0433 718 542

Plumber - Hazlaw Plumbing - Highly recommended. This business comes with really good recommendations from friends. 0421 178 338

Plumber Howard Daniels - Okay rates - quite expensive compared to some. Howard does a good job. 0414 825 767 or 4782 5767

Plumber - David Hall - Okay rates - fairly expensive. A local plumber that can be quick to reply. 0412 578 378 or 4787 8378

Plumbing - Blackheath-Katoomba - Nice people - great service. 0438 699 912 or 4787 9026

Plumbing - D and B Scott - Good folk to deal with. 4739 9675

Plumbing - Liquid Tech - Sydney. Prompt response, very professional business. 0432 594 055

Real Estate - Ray White - Lovely People. Great to deal with in our experience. 4787 8797

Tennis Racket Stringer - Brian - Good bloke, good rates. A Lithgow local that really knows his tennis rackets. 6351 4391

Tree Lopper - Merv Jones Arbor Worx - Merv sold this business to a nice fella. Great rates. 0404 509 600