Lyndhurst has changed dramatically in a short time. Once mainly farmland and industry on the edge of Dandenong South, it now includes some of the newest residential estates in the south-east, such as Marriott Waters, with lakes, parks, new schools and streets of modern family homes. Alongside the new housing, Lyndhurst still has a significant industrial and logistics area near the South Gippsland Highway, Glasscocks Road and the boundary with Dandenong South. Thompsons Road and the nearby freeways connect it to the rest of Melbourne.

We provide handyman services across Lyndhurst 3975, for owners of new homes, renters, landlords and local businesses.

Handyman services in Lyndhurst

• TV wall mounting
• Picture and shelf hanging
• Flat-pack assembly
• Plaster and wall patching
• Door repairs and installation
• Silicone and caulking
• Fence repairs and gates
• Deck and pergola repairs
• Carpentry
• Pressure washing
• End-of-lease and rental repairs
• Commercial handyman services

After the builder hands over the keys

Most Lyndhurst homes were built in the last decade or so, and many are only a few years old. New homes come with a long list of things the builder did not include. Our most common Lyndhurst jobs are about turning a new house into a finished home:

• Mounting TVs in the family room, master bedroom and theatre room
• Hanging curtains, curtain rods and blinds
• Fitting robe shelving and extra hanging rails
• Adding pantry, laundry and garage shelving
• Hanging mirrors, art and floating shelves
• Assembling flat-pack furniture for every room
• Installing clotheslines, letterboxes and house numbers
• Fitting door stops, hooks and towel rails
• Childproofing and anchoring tall furniture

Steel frames and modern construction

Many new homes in Lyndhurst use steel frames or engineered timber, and some walls contain services such as pipes and cables in unexpected places. Before drilling, we scan walls to locate frames and services and choose fixings designed for the wall type. Heavy items need solid fixing: into studs, into installed noggings, or with heavy-duty cavity anchors rated for the load.

Builder warranty first

If your home is within its statutory warranty period and something is defective, such as cracked tiles, leaking showers, doors that do not close or major cracks, contact your builder first. Using another trade to fix warranty items can complicate a claim. We are happy to help with installations, improvements and wear and tear, and with homes beyond the warranty period.

Fences and outdoor areas in new estates

New estates often have Colorbond boundary fences and small backyards that owners landscape over time. Common outdoor jobs include:

• Installing side gates and latches
• Building timber screens to hide bins and air conditioning units
• Assembling and installing garden sheds (smaller kit sheds)
• Building raised garden beds and planter boxes
• Fitting clotheslines and hose reels
• Building small decks and steps (non-structural, low-level)
• Pressure washing new paving and driveways

For larger decks and pergolas, council or estate approvals may be required. Check your estate’s design guidelines, which can control fence heights, front fences and external structures.

Lakes, parks and wind

Lyndhurst’s estates are designed around lakes and open space. Homes near water and reserves enjoy great outlooks but can be more exposed to wind. Gates, side fences and screens need solid posts and fixings, and outdoor items should be anchored.

Rentals and investors

With new housing and good transport links, Lyndhurst attracts investors. New rentals still need regular attention: patching holes from tenants’ fixtures, touching up paint, fixing doors and robe tracks and replacing broken flyscreens. We complete end-of-lease repairs with before-and-after photos for landlords and property managers.

Businesses in the industrial area

The Lyndhurst industrial and logistics area has warehouses, distribution centres and offices. We handle small commercial jobs:

• Office wall patching and repairs
• Door hardware and closers
• Shelving and storage in offices and staff areas
• Assembling office furniture and lockers
• Hanging whiteboards, signage and screens
• Staff kitchen and bathroom repairs
• Make-good work between tenancies

We work outside operating hours where needed. High-level work, racking installation, machinery and electrical services need specialist contractors. See commercial handyman.

How to book

Use our quote form to describe the job and add photos. For a new home fit-out, a list of everything you want done is the best place to start. We do not publish prices, because every job is different.

What we do not do

We do not do electrical, plumbing, gas, structural or asbestos work. If you want a TV mounted with power relocated behind it, that part needs an electrician.

Nearby suburbs

We also cover Lynbrook, Hampton Park, Hallam, Narre Warren South and the rest of our service areas.

Theatre and media rooms

Many new Lyndhurst homes include a dedicated theatre room. Large TVs, soundbars and speaker brackets need careful positioning and secure fixing. We mount TVs and speaker brackets, conceal cables in the wall cavity where practical, and install shelving for media equipment. Power points and data outlets need an electrician.

Home offices

New homes often include a study nook or dedicated office. We assemble desks, shelving and storage, mount monitors and whiteboards, and fit cable management.

First-year settling

New homes settle during their first few years. Fine cracks at cornices, small gaps at skirting and doors that start to rub are normal. Major cracks or water leaks should be reported to the builder under warranty. Once the warranty period has passed, we can repair settling cracks and adjust doors.

Window furnishings

New homes are often handed over without any window coverings. Curtain rods, tracks, roller blinds and sheer curtains need secure brackets, fixed into the frame or using suitable anchors. We install off-the-shelf blinds and rods and can help with measuring before you buy.

Estate design guidelines

Many Lyndhurst estates have design guidelines covering fence heights, front fencing, letterboxes, colours and visible structures. Developers and owners corporations may require approval before you add a pergola, change a front fence or install certain features facing the street. Checking these rules first saves having to undo work later. We are happy to work to your estate’s requirements.

Garages as the new storage room

New homes are designed with open-plan living and built-in robes, but storage often runs short once a family moves in. The double garage becomes the overflow. Wall-mounted shelving, hooks for bikes and prams, a workbench and overhead storage platforms (where roof trusses allow) keep the floor clear for cars. We check the structure before fixing anything overhead.

Kids’ rooms and nurseries

Young families make up a large part of Lyndhurst’s population. Nurseries need cots, change tables and wardrobes assembled, with tall items anchored. As children grow, rooms get bunk beds, desks, shelving and wall hooks. We assemble and install these safely and quickly.

Pet and child safety outdoors

Side gates in new estates are often the weak point for escaping dogs and wandering toddlers. Self-closing hinges, high latches and gap-free gate bottoms make a big difference. We fit and adjust gate hardware to suit your household.

Looking after new paving and timber

New pavers, exposed aggregate driveways and timber decks look their best when maintained from the start. Gentle pressure washing keeps paving clean, and new timber decks benefit from cleaning and a first coat of oil once the timber has weathered for a few weeks. See pressure washing and deck and pergola repairs.

Tenant move-in and move-out

In newer rentals, wear is usually light, but the details still matter at inspection: hook holes, scuffed walls, robe doors off their tracks and stained silicone. We fix these quickly so the property is ready for the next tenant.

Small jobs welcome

New homes rarely need big repairs, so most Lyndhurst jobs are small. We are happy to take on short jobs and lists alike.

Shelving in walk-in robes

Walk-in robes in new Lyndhurst homes often come with a single shelf and rail. Adding a second rail for shirts, shelving for folded clothes and a shoe rack can double the usable space. We fit these with fixings into the frame so they carry the weight of a full wardrobe.

Frequently asked questions