Every household has a list. It might be on the fridge, in a phone note or just in your head: the cupboard door, the dripping-looking downpipe, the curtain rod that needs to go up, the old shelves in the garage that should go, the trailer load of junk from the shed, the mailbox that leans. None of these jobs is big enough to call a specialist, but together they add up to a weekend you would rather spend doing something else.

That is where our odd jobs service comes in. We work through your list across Berwick, Narre Warren and the City of Casey, handling a mix of small tasks in one visit and taking away the rubbish they generate.

Odd jobs we commonly handle

• Working through a to-do list of small repairs and installations
• Hanging and moving items: pictures, mirrors, shelves, curtain rods
• Moving heavy furniture within the home
• Replacing light globes in hard-to-reach fittings (non-electrical, globes only)
• Replacing smoke alarm batteries on battery-only alarms
• Assembling and disassembling furniture
• Replacing door stops, hooks and small hardware
• Installing letterboxes and house numbers
• Fitting clotheslines (fold-down and retractable)
• Installing hose reels and outdoor taps fittings (non-plumbing)
• Small garden structures and edging
• Weatherproofing and draught sealing
• Childproofing: latches, gates, furniture anchoring
• Clearing gutters on single-storey homes

Small rubbish removal

We remove small loads of rubbish generated by our work and other household items, such as:

• Old furniture and fittings removed during jobs
• Packaging from flat-pack and new appliances
• Old fence palings and timber offcuts
• Green waste from small garden clean-ups
• Shed and garage clear-outs (household items)
• Old shelving, blinds, curtain rods and fittings

We dispose of rubbish responsibly through appropriate facilities, recycling where possible. For large clearances such as full house clean-outs or skip-bin quantities, a rubbish removal company or skip bin is better value.

Items we cannot remove

Some items need specialist disposal:

• Asbestos or suspected asbestos materials
• Chemicals, paints in large quantities, oils and fuels
• Gas bottles
• Medical and hazardous waste
• Tyres in quantity

If you have these, we can point you to appropriate disposal options. The City of Casey offers hard waste collection and runs programs for some household items; check the council website for current services, and the Hampton Park transfer station area for local disposal options.

Making the most of a visit

To make an odd jobs visit efficient:

• Write a list of all the jobs, with photos where helpful
• Gather any items or materials you have bought for the jobs
• Prioritise, in case not everything fits in the time
• Let us know about any jobs that need specific parts, so we can bring them

We work through the list in a logical order and let you know as we finish each item.

Who uses odd jobs services

Busy households

Working families in Narre Warren South, Berwick and Lynbrook with full weekends often prefer to have a list handled while they get on with life.

Older residents

Older homeowners in established areas such as Hampton Park, Hallam and Narre Warren may find jobs like climbing ladders, moving furniture or hanging heavy items harder than they used to. We are happy to help with these tasks.

New homeowners

People moving into new homes in Lyndhurst, Lynbrook and Berwick Springs often have lots of small installation jobs.

Landlords and agents

Property managers use odd jobs services to clear small maintenance requests in one visit.

Small businesses

Shops and offices often have a list of small fixes. See commercial handyman.

Moving house

Moving generates lots of odd jobs at both ends: taking down shelves and curtain rods, patching holes, dismantling furniture, then reassembling and rehanging at the new place. We can help with both. Moving the bulk of household contents is a job for a removalist.

Garage and shed clean-ups

Garages and sheds accumulate broken items, old timber, leftover building materials and items no longer needed. We can help sort, remove unwanted items and set up shelving to organise what remains. On acreage properties in Harkaway, Narre Warren North and Narre Warren East, sheds can be large, and a clean-up may take a full day.

Garden odd jobs

We can help with small garden structure jobs, such as edging, planter boxes, trellises, hose reels, clotheslines and small repairs to garden sheds. We do not do regular lawn mowing or gardening; a gardener is better suited to ongoing garden maintenance.

Electrical, plumbing and gas

Our odd jobs service does not include electrical, plumbing or gas work. Replacing light fittings, power points, taps or toilets must be done by licensed trades. We can replace globes in existing fittings and batteries in battery-only smoke alarms.

Honest timing

We will tell you roughly how long each job will take, and we keep you informed as we work through the list. If something turns out to need more time or a specialist, we will let you know before going further.

Related services

• General home repairs
• Picture and shelf hanging
• Flat-pack assembly
• Property maintenance
• End-of-lease and rental repairs

Areas covered

Odd jobs and small rubbish removal across Berwick, Narre Warren, Narre Warren South, Narre Warren North, Narre Warren East, Hallam, Hampton Park, Lynbrook, Lyndhurst and Harkaway.

Requesting a quote

The best way to quote an odd jobs visit is to send your list with photos. We will estimate the time and materials needed and give you a quote. If the list is long, we may suggest splitting it into two visits.

Letterboxes and house numbers

Clear, visible house numbers help emergency services, delivery drivers and visitors find your home. Faded, missing or hidden numbers are common. We can install new numbers on the house, letterbox or fence, and replace or refix leaning letterboxes, including setting new posts.

Clotheslines

Fold-down and retractable clotheslines need secure fixing to walls or posts set in concrete. We install new clotheslines and remove old rotary lines. Positioning matters for sun and access, and we can suggest options.

Hose reels and outdoor fixtures

Wall-mounted hose reels, garden tool racks, bike racks and outdoor storage boxes keep outdoor areas tidy. We install these on brick, timber or fences as suits. Connecting hoses to existing taps is simple, but adding or relocating taps is plumbing work.

Draught sealing

Draughts under doors, around windows and through unused vents make homes harder to heat in winter. Door snakes help, but door seals, weather strips and draught stoppers are more effective and permanent. We can fit these throughout the house in one visit.

Childproofing a home

Before a baby starts crawling, there are lots of small jobs: cupboard latches, drawer locks, stair gates, furniture anchors, window restrictors, power point covers (plug-in) and corner protectors. We can work through childproofing in one visit.

When the list includes bigger jobs

Sometimes an item on the list turns out to be bigger than expected, such as a fence that needs several posts or a bathroom with failed waterproofing. We will finish the small jobs and give you a separate quote or recommendation for the bigger one.

Before guests or a sale

Before a family gathering, a party or an open for inspection, the list of small jobs suddenly becomes urgent. We can help tick off the visible items: doors that stick, scuffs on walls, wobbly handles, missing globes, leaning letterboxes and clutter in the garage. For pre-sale preparation, see also general home repairs and painting touch-ups.

Furniture moving within the home

Rearranging a room, moving a heavy bookcase upstairs, or shifting a couch to make room for new carpet often needs two people and the right technique. We move heavy furniture within the home, protecting floors and walls, and can dismantle pieces that will not fit through doorways and reassemble them in the new spot. We do not move pianos, pool tables or gun safes, which need specialist movers.

Hanging curtains and blinds

Curtain rods and blinds are some of the most common odd jobs. They need to be level, fixed into solid material and positioned correctly for the window. We install curtain rods, tracks and off-the-shelf blinds, and remove old fittings, patching the holes they leave behind.

Bathroom and kitchen accessories

Towel rails, toilet roll holders, robe hooks, soap dishes and kitchen rails are quick to install when you have the right drill bits for tiles. We drill tiles carefully to avoid cracks and use appropriate fixings so the accessories stay solid. See bathroom fixtures and accessories.

Outdoor odd jobs

Outside, the list often includes refixing loose fence palings, adjusting gate latches, securing a wobbly letterbox, clearing a gutter over the back door, replacing a broken downpipe bracket, or fitting a new hose reel. Small outdoor jobs like these are easy to combine in one visit with indoor jobs.

Seasonal lists

Many households have seasonal jobs: preparing for summer with flyscreen repairs and outdoor cleaning, or preparing for winter with gutter cleaning, draught sealing and checking that windows close properly. A seasonal visit is a good way to keep a home in shape without waiting for things to break.

Safety around ladders

Many odd jobs involve ladders, from changing high globes to clearing gutters. Falls from ladders are a common cause of serious injury at home, especially for older people. We use proper ladders and work safely at height, so you do not have to climb.

Small jobs for tenants

Tenants sometimes need small jobs done, such as hanging pictures or assembling furniture. Where a job involves fixing into walls, check your lease and get the landlord’s permission first. We can then do the job and patch it at the end of the tenancy if needed.

Frequently asked questions