Services

Home Handyman • Property Maintenance Services

Our Services at a Glance

At Craig’s Maintenance Services, we offer tailored solutions for a diverse range of clients across the Wellington region. We understand that different properties and owners have unique needs.

  • For Landlords & Property Managers: We are your reliable partner in property maintenance, focusing on keeping your investment compliant, safe, and profitable. We handle everything from end-of-tenancy repairs and Healthy Homes Standard upgrades (like draught-stopping and extractor fan checks) to smoke alarm installation and general upkeep. Over the years, Craig has built strong partnerships with certified electricians, plumbers, and other professionals to ensure all work is “signed off” and fully compliant with New Zealand’s building code, making us a trusted asset for landlords.
 
  • For Residential Homeowners: We are your go-to handyman for all general construction, repairs, and home improvement projects. From fixing a sticking door and assembling furniture to undertaking renovations and building custom pet enclosures, we help you maintain and enhance your living space with quality workmanship.
 
  • For SuperGold Cardholders: We proudly offer discounted labour for our handyman and construction services to senior clients. We provide trusted, respectful support for home safety modifications, seasonal maintenance, and general repairs, helping you live safely and independently in your own home.
Wellington handyman replacing a lightbulb for an elderly Supergold client as part of our trusted senior home maintenance services.

Comprehensive Overview of Our Services

Here is a comprehensive list of the services we offer. We have removed duplication and organised them by client type for your convenience.

Landlord Property Maintenance Services

  • General Rental Property Repairs: We handle all wear-and-tear fixes, including broken fittings, damaged walls, door and window adjustments, and leaky taps to keep your property functional and your tenants happy.

  • End-of-Tenancy & Pre-Inspection Preparation: A comprehensive service to get your property tenant-ready, fast. We patch and paint walls, fix fixtures, adjust doors, and ensure the home is presented in top condition to minimise vacancy periods.

  • Healthy Homes Standard Compliance Support: We assist with the practical fixes required to meet standards, including installing draught seals on doors, fitting window latches, checking and replacing extractor fans, and identifying moisture or insulation concerns.

  • Smoke Alarm Installation & Testing: Full installation of long-life photoelectric alarms, battery replacement, and testing to ensure your property meets all legal requirements for tenant safety.

  • Lock & Security Hardware Replacement: Repair and replacement of faulty door handles, window stays, deadlocks, and privacy locks to ensure the property is secure for new tenants.

  • Curtain Track & Blind Installation: Professional installation and repair of curtain rods, tracks, and blinds to meet privacy and thermal efficiency standards.

  • Minor Plumbing Repairs: We address non-urgent plumbing issues like dripping taps, slow-draining sinks, resealing vanities and showers, and adjusting running toilet cisterns, preventing small problems from becoming major ones.

  • Minor Electrical Work & Fittings: Replacement of light bulbs, switches, power point covers, and light fittings. All work is reviewed and signed off by a certified electrician associate to ensure full compliance.

  • Flat-Pack Furniture Assembly for Furnished Rentals: Professional assembly of beds, tables, wardrobes, and other flat-pack items, including securing units to walls for tenant safety.

  • Gutter Cleaning & Roofline Checks: Safe removal of leaves and debris from gutters and a visual inspection of downpipes and rooflines to prevent water damage.

  • Exterior Water Blasting & Maintenance: Water blasting for driveways, paths, and decks to remove slippery and unsightly moss and grime. We also handle minor repairs to fences, decking, and exterior fittings.

  • Hot Water Cylinder Replacement Support: We coordinate with certified plumbers and electricians for cylinder replacement, handling the physical removal of the old unit, repairs to the cupboard or framing, and installing insulation wrap.

Wellington handyman building a custom catio while a silver tabby cat watches, showcasing our pet enclosure construction service.
Wellington handyman painting and staining an exterior timber fence as part of a residential property maintenance service.
Wellington handyman repairing a damaged wall for an end-of-tenancy landlord service, fixing tenant damage with gib filler.

Residential Construction & Handyman Services

  • General Home Repairs & Household Fixes: We tackle your entire to-do list, from fixing squeaky doors and patching holes in plasterboard to repairing broken fixtures and adjusting misaligned cabinets.

  • Interior Painting & Surface Touch-Ups: Professional painting for a single room or your entire home, including patching dents, filling cracks, and sanding for a flawless finish.

  • Timber Repairs, Deck Building & Fencing: Building timber decks, repair and maintenance of outdoor timber structures, including replacing rotten deck boards, securing fence posts, and re-staining weathered wood.

  • Custom Pet Encampments (Catios & Aviaries): Keep your furry or feathered family members safe and happy with a custom-built catio, bird aviary, or other pet encampment designed to suit your space and needs.

  • Exterior Water Blasting & Cleaning: Restore the look of your home’s exterior, driveway, paths, and fences with professional high-pressure water blasting.

  • Gutter Clearing & Roofline Maintenance: Prevent water damage with regular gutter cleaning and visual checks of your roofline for potential issues.

  • Window & Door Repairs, Locks & Security: We fix and replace window latches, stays, hinges, and locks, as well as repair sticking or misaligned interior and exterior doors.

  • Fixture Installations & Hanging Services: Secure and level installation of shelves, mirrors, artwork, curtain rods, blinds, and wall-mounted TVs.

  • Kitchen & Bathroom Maintenance: Minor repairs and upkeep, including replacing tap washers, resealing silicone, regrouting tiles, and fixing cabinet hinges and drawers.

  • Flat-Pack Furniture Assembly: Fast, professional assembly of all types of flat-pack furniture, saving you time and frustration.

  • Seasonal Home Maintenance & Safety Checks: A proactive service to prepare your home for the changing seasons, including checking seals, testing smoke alarms, and identifying potential issues before they become problems.

  • Hot Water Cylinder Replacement Support: We manage the non-plumbing aspects of a cylinder replacement, including removal, cupboard repairs, and coordinating with tradespeople for a seamless job.

SuperGold (Elderly) Discounted Labour for Handyman Services & Construction

Wellington handyman constructing a custom bird aviary with a parrot on his shoulder, showcasing our pet encampment building services.
  • Home Safety Modifications: Trustworthy installation of grab rails in bathrooms and hallways, non-slip strips on steps, and other modifications to improve safety and support independent living.

  • Ongoing Maintenance & Trusted Support: A friendly and reliable service for all those small jobs, like changing hard-to-reach light bulbs, testing smoke alarms, adjusting doors, and fixing drawers.

  • Winter Preparation & Comfort Checks: We help make your home warmer and more comfortable for winter by fitting draught stoppers, checking window seals, wrapping hot water cylinders, and ensuring heaters are safe.

  • Flat-Pack Assembly & Setup Assistance: Patient and careful assembly of furniture or other items, placed exactly where you need them without any heavy lifting on your part.

  • General Repairs & Minor Fixes: Respectful and patient help with any handyman task, from fixing a loose handle to securing a wobbly shelf, all at a discounted labour rate.

  • Hot Water Cylinder Replacement Help: We provide full support and coordination for replacing a hot water cylinder, explaining the process clearly and liaising with family or carers as needed to ensure a stress-free experience.