Narre Warren North feels a world away from the shopping centres just a few kilometres south. The suburb climbs into the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, with winding roads, large blocks, horse paddocks, established gardens and views back across the south-east. Along Narre Warren North Road and Belgrave-Hallam Road, homes sit on acreage or half-acre blocks, while pockets of standard suburban housing sit closer to the southern boundary near Narre Warren and Fountain Gate.

We provide handyman services throughout Narre Warren North 3804, from the suburban streets in the south to the lifestyle properties in the hills.

Handyman services in Narre Warren North

• Fence repairs and gates
• Deck and pergola repairs
• Gutter cleaning and pressure washing
• Carpentry and odd jobs
• General home repairs and property maintenance
• Door repairs and window and flyscreen repairs
• Plaster and wall patching and painting touch-ups
• TV wall mounting and picture and shelf hanging
• Tiling and regrouting and silicone and caulking
• Aged-care and disability rails

Acreage brings its own jobs

Larger properties have more of everything: more fence, more gates, more gutters, more decking, more sheds. They are wonderful places to live, but they need steady maintenance to stay that way. Many owners have neither the time nor the equipment to keep up, and the list grows quickly.

Gates

Long driveways usually start with a gate, and on acreage there are often more gates between paddocks, around the house garden and at the pool. Timber gates sag as hinges wear and posts lean. Steel farm gates need hinge adjustments and new latches. We repair and rehang gates, replace hinges and latches, reset posts and build new timber gates for standard openings. Automated gate motors are a job for a gate specialist or electrician.

Fencing

Narre Warren North properties have a mix of fence types: timber paling boundary fences, post-and-rail, post-and-wire and Colorbond around house yards. We repair paling and post-and-rail fences, replace rotten posts and broken rails, and refix loose palings. Long rural fencing runs and electric fencing are specialist work for a rural fencing contractor, and we will tell you if your job fits that category.

Decks, verandahs and pergolas

Hills homes often have large decks and verandahs to take in the views. Timber exposed to the weather needs regular cleaning and oiling, and boards, joists and posts eventually need replacing. Steps down to the garden loosen and rot. We repair decks, verandahs and pergolas, replace boards and steps, and clean and re-oil timber. Structural rebuilds or decks more than a certain height off the ground may need a registered builder. See deck and pergola repairs.

Sheds and outbuildings

Sheds, stables, garages and workshops are common on acreage. We build shelving and workbenches, repair doors and tracks, replace damaged timber, and tidy up sheds before a sale. Electrical work in sheds needs a licensed electrician.

Gutters and trees

Narre Warren North has plenty of tall eucalypts and established garden trees, which means leaves, bark and twigs in the gutters for much of the year. Blocked gutters overflow in heavy rain, which can lead to water getting into eaves and walls. Clearing gutters at least twice a year is a good habit, and more often under large trees. Gutter guards can reduce the build-up, but they still need checking. See gutter cleaning.

Bushfire preparation

Parts of the hills on Casey’s northern edge sit in areas with bushfire management considerations. Fire preparation is ultimately guided by the CFA and council, and we recommend checking their advice. Some practical handyman jobs help with preparation:

• Clearing gutters of leaves and debris before summer
• Removing timber stacks and rubbish from against the house
• Clearing debris from under decks
• Repairing or fitting ember-resistant mesh on vents and screens where suitable
• Making sure doors and windows close and seal properly

We do not provide bushfire assessments or certification. For that, consult a qualified assessor.

Pressure washing

Long driveways, paths, decks and outdoor entertaining areas collect moss, mould, leaf stains and dirt, especially on the shaded side of the hill. Pressure washing brings them back and reduces slip hazards. We adjust pressure to suit the surface, using a gentler approach on timber decks and softer pavers. See pressure washing.

Homes in the southern pockets

Closer to Narre Warren and Fountain Gate, Narre Warren North includes streets of standard suburban housing, mostly brick veneer from the 1980s onward. These homes need the usual handyman work: doors, flyscreens, plaster patching, silicone, cupboard repairs and fence palings. See our Narre Warren page for more about these homes.

Older owners on larger blocks

Many Narre Warren North owners have lived on their properties for decades. As years go by, the work of keeping a large property becomes harder. A regular maintenance visit, covering gutters, gates, fences, decks and the indoor list, can make it possible to stay on the land comfortably. We also install grab rails and handrails on steps, verandahs and in bathrooms.

Travel and access

Some properties have long, steep or narrow driveways. Let us know about access when you request a quote, especially if a trailer is needed for materials or rubbish removal. Photos of the driveway and the work area help us plan.

How to get a quote

Use our quote form to describe the job, with photos. For acreage work, include the size of the area, the number of gates or the length of fence involved, and any access notes. We do not publish prices, as every property is different.

What we do not do

We do not do electrical, plumbing, gas, structural building work, tree felling, rural fencing over long distances, or asbestos removal. We will tell you if your job needs another trade.

Nearby areas

We also cover Harkaway, Narre Warren East, Berwick, Narre Warren and the rest of our service areas.

Water tanks and outdoor plumbing

Many hills properties have rainwater tanks connected to gutters and downpipes. Keeping gutters clear and first-flush diverters working protects water quality. We clear gutters and downpipes and can tidy up tank stands and screens. Tank plumbing, pumps and connections need a licensed plumber.

Horses and animals

Properties with horses, alpacas or other animals have extra fencing and gate needs. Animals lean on, chew and rub against fences, and gates take a beating. We repair timber post-and-rail and gates and can add protective capping or offsets. For electric fencing and long runs of rural fencing, a rural fencing contractor is the right choice.

Making the most of the views

Hills homes often have living areas facing the view. Large windows mean big flyscreens and sliding doors, which need maintenance as rollers wear and mesh deteriorates in the sun. TV mounting and shelving in living areas are popular too, positioned so the view stays the focus.

Rain and runoff

On sloping blocks, rain runs downhill quickly and finds any weakness: blocked agricultural drains, overflowing gutters and gaps under doors. We clear gutters and downpipe outlets, fix door seals and check that water is directed away from the house. Drainage installation is a job for a plumber or landscaper.

Weekenders and busy owners

Some owners work long hours in the city or are away often. A regular maintenance schedule keeps the property in good order without the owner needing to manage each job. We report what we find and what we have done.

Inside the house

Hills homes come in every style: older brick homes, mud-brick and timber houses, rendered modern builds and classic weatherboards. Inside, the jobs are much like anywhere else: doors that stick, walls with dents and holes, cupboard doors that drop, mouldy silicone and loose fittings. Timber-rich homes may need more carpentry: replacing damaged trims, refixing timber panelling and repairing timber window frames. Exposed beams and timber ceilings need care when mounting fixtures. We plan fixings carefully so they hold well and do not mark the timber more than necessary.

Pool fencing and gates

Pool barriers must comply with Victorian safety rules, including self-closing and self-latching gates. Gates that no longer close and latch reliably are a safety issue. We can adjust or replace hinges and latches on standard pool gates. Pool barrier inspections and certification must be done by a registered building surveyor or inspector, and we do not certify barriers.

Wind on the ridges

Higher ground means more wind. Gates swing harder, fence panels flex, and loose items get blown around. Shade sails and outdoor blinds can pull on their fixings. We check and refix posts, brackets and fixings that have loosened, and can add gate stays and stoppers so gates do not slam.

Frequently asked questions