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Guide To Using A Christchurch Handyman

Christchurch handymen are continually hot in demand because of the large range of skills and experience they offer their clients. Able to do multiple jobs from a wide variety of trades, handymen have a great reputation as being willing to put their hand to work doing all the small jobs which larger trade companies don’t want to do. This makes them incredibly popular with homeowners and landlords throughout Canterbury.

Why Hire A Handyman?

DIY; us Kiwis are famous for it, with some saying it’s even in our blood. Yet as homeowners and landlords we realise that time is a precious and something many of us don’t have a lot of in our busy lives. While it is satisfying to tell our mates we tackled certain jobs during the weekend over coffee at work on Monday, in reality we also want to spend our leisure time doing the things we want to do, such as playing sport, shopping or even going to the beach.

Hiring a handyman to finish a list of small jobs you want done is a smart decision. Not only will it give you your free time back, but they will do the work faster and more professionally that you could.

Services Provided By Christchurch Handymen

With the large number of handymen available within our region, the range of skills they offer is enormous. As they are Jack-of-all-trades, you are sure to find a handyman who has the skills needed to complete your to do list.

Chimney removal
Earthquake repairs
Fence building
Landscaping and gardening
Fixing leaky taps and toilets
Cleaning gutters
Water blasting
Painting

Odd jobs, small jobs, regular property maintenance and those requiring multiple tradies can be done cost effectively by one home handyman. No more having to chase up quotes and arrange for someone to be home on different days and at different times. Your handyman will instead be able to do everything for you, making life much simpler!

Making A To Do List For Your Home

Everyone has got something around their property that needs doing such as mowing the lawns, wallpapering the spare room, painting the kitchen or weeding the garden. One of the best things you can do to keep on track of what property maintenance needs doing is to write a ‘To do list.’

Take a walk around your home and note down everything that needs fixing, cleaning or replacing. Start one room at a time, looking everywhere from the ceiling down. Check doors and windows, cupboards and even floor boards. Look for missing nails, screws and latches which need replacing, light bulbs and fittings which need cleaning or fixing and if the curtain rails are wobbly.

Once you have made your list, it’s time to find a local Christchurch handyman who will take your list and return your free time! Start now by posting your job and let them chase you, rather than you chase them for work!

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Posted 1 month ago

* 1 wall with a patch to be repaired then whole wall painted (paint not supplied, close match as possible) * Ceiling in lounge small patch repaired and ceiling painted ceiling white (paint not supplied) * External door to be sanded and painted white (paint not supplied) Patch in bedroom repaired and wallpapered over (wallpaper supplied) • Split on side of bedroom door to be glued.

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Posted 1 month ago

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Posted 3 days ago

Install door seal at the bottom of internal access door through garage to block of vermin and stop draft, need to cut to the size of the door and screw in

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Posted 2 weeks ago

The old lock/handle got broken, I bought a new lock to be installed, needing a lock handyman due to my shortage of tools. Presume it is a small job, thanks.

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Posted 3 weeks ago

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Posted 1 month ago

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Posted 1 month ago

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Posted 5 days ago

I need a new curtain railinstalled at a rental place..w o ups need to be measured. I live in Australia

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Posted 3 days ago

Back garden timber edging required around small square lawn and steps built up to a back gate.

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Posted 1 week ago

I require someone to sand and paint the fascia board on the external roof ridge as pictured below. The picture shows one side, obviously there are two. I have some paint, although I am not 100% sure it is the correct paint for the job.

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Posted 1 week ago

I have a dead bolt that needs to be installed on my front wooden gate. Key part to be on the street side.

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Posted 1 week ago

Need to fix the wall as shown in the attached photo..

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Posted 3 weeks ago

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Posted 2 weeks ago

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Posted 22 hours ago

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Posted 2 weeks ago

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Posted 3 weeks ago

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Posted 2 weeks ago

For a tenancy the wheelie bins for general rubbish and recycling need to be stored outside and it is a windy area meaning they need to be secured so they won't blow over or be pushed into windows by the wind. Probably simply dealt with by fixing a couple of loops/eyes, to the concrete wall and then putting a bungy cord or chain around the bins. If you have another idea that is better that is something we will consider. There will be a need to meet on site to clarify the location to affix th...

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