Helensburgh Mowers has moved

On an expedition across Australia three decades ago, Adelaide natives Jeff and Debbie Sault stopped at Helensburgh to recoup some funds before carrying on to Western Australia. Unbeknownst to them, they’d found their forever home.

The couple first settled in Coalcliff while their daughters attended Stanwell Park Public School. Jeff began working in the mower repair centre in Short Street before opening his own business in 1991. From the back shed of the nursery to the Busy Bee out on the Princes Highway, Helensburgh Mowers & More eventually found its feet at the old hardware store, where it stayed for 19 years.

Nearly two decades on, the Saults’ business has again migrated, this time to unit 7/115 Parkes Street, across the road from Helensburgh Hotel.

With their old location designated for units, Jeff was faced with the prospect of retirement – but he’s not about to hang up the gloves.

“I’m not ready to retire yet,” he says.

“The Burgh needs our service.”

Although the workspace is slightly smaller, the move allowed for a clear out of 30 years’ worth of Jeff’s odds and ends – much to Debbie’s delight – and has already brought new customers with it.

“The people that have been in are saying quite good things about it,” Debbie says.

“I think we’ve actually seen new faces as well.”

With more than 30 years of experience repairing and selling lawnmowers, chainsaws, brush cutters and all small engines, Jeff is determined to ensure that locals don’t need to travel to have their machinery serviced.

“I have a lot of faith in my customers, [met] a lot of characters, [made] good memories and friendships with a lot of people in Helensburgh,” he says.

“I hope to be able to offer our service for at least the next few years.”