Frequently Asked Questions
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Carpentry
Yes, we can assist with most minor carpentry work. Contact us to discuss your needs. You can also find somme examples of tasks we can help with on our residential page
No. We do minor building works and repairs only. For larger tasks a licensed building contractor is required.
Provided that the wall is minor and is non-structural, we may be able to assist. Get in touch and we can discuss it.
Yes we can generally do minor timber repairs and replacement such as weatherboards, skirting boards, and architraves to name a few. Just send us an email or give us a call to discuss your needs.
Yes we can generally do minor timber repairs and replacement such as weatherboards, skirting boards, and architraves to name a few. Just send us an email or give us a call to discuss your needs
Yes. We can make repairs to get your gate working again or replace some palings or pickets on your fence. Specialist repairs such as metalwork or automated gates may require a specialist.
Doors and Windows
Yes. We can trim down doors and replace hinges, and get doors operating the way they should. For serious lock issues it’s best to engage a locksmith.
Yes. We can either treat rotten timber or replace the rotten timber. We can also paint over the repairs using paint matched to your existing colour.
We can do minor repairs to windows like rejuvenation of windows, sanding and painting, rot repairs, replace window winders and flyscreens. We can also arrange larger window repairs.
Certainly. The best thing to do is to send us a photo and we can provide a quote.
Yes we can generally do minor timber repairs and replacement such as weatherboards, skirting boards, and architraves to name a few. Just send us an email or give us a call to discuss your needs
In some instances we can replace timber windows or aluminium windows. For large windows and doors, or for a house lot, it is best to engage a specialist manufacturer. Get in touch to discuss your needs.
Plastering and Patching
Yes. We can patch holes in plaster walls and repair dents and damage to walls. We can also paint over the repaired area. If you have some of the paint in the right wall colour this will help, otherwise we can source paint matched to the same colour and paint the area.
Yes, we can fill the cracks in the wall and paint over using paint matched to the colour of your wall. Serious structural issues may need to be investigated by a licensed building contractor.
If it is a small hole it may be possible to fill and repair, but if the hole is large and deemed irreparable, a replacement door will be required. We can arrange to supply, fit, and paint a new door for you.
Yes we can apply acrylic gap filler where required and can apply silicon to wet areas.
Painting
Yes, we can patch and paint walls, and source paint matched to the same colour.
Yes we can supply the paint. If you know the colour, that can save some time. Otherwise we can take a sample and get it matched.
Yes we can take a sample from the area being painted and get the paint matched.
Yes we can do both interior and exterior painting work. Get in touch to discuss your needs.
In some instances yes but generally, for larger scale tiling jobs it’s best to engage a tiling contractor.
Tiling
In some instances yes but generally, for larger scale tiling jobs it’s best to engage a tiling contractor.
Yes. We can do minor tiling jobs and broken tile replacements. Where a broken or cracked tile needs to be removed and replaced, it is more economical if you have some of the replacement tiles ready.
Yes we can grout small areas for you.
We can re-grout small areas however for large areas it is best to engage a specialist as the removal of grout requires specialist tools.
Unless they are readily available, tiles can be difficult to match. It may be best to contact a tiling contractor or tile manufacturer for this.
Furniture Assembly
Yes, we can assemble your IKEA furniture and mount it to the wall if necessary. It is important that you have all of the items that you want assembled ready. We will bring the tools and the things needed to fix it to the wall.
Yes, if you have the necessary boxes, pieces, parts, nuts, bolts, etc and the instructions—we can do it. If you don’t have the instructions, we are handymen and will try our best to work it out.
Yes we can assemble all of these items. If you send through a description of the item that you have, we can give you a price.
Kitchen and Bathroom
No, we focus on handyman work and plumbing work requires a licensed plumber. We can arrange plumbing work if it is a part of a larger job or contract, however, for a one-off plumbing task, it is better for you to engage a licensed plumbing contractor yourself.
No, we focus on handyman work and electrical work requires a licensed electrician. We can arrange electrical work if it is a part of a larger job or contract, however, for a one-off electrical task, it is better for you to engage a licensed electrical contractor yourself.
Yes, we can do minor works, but for major cabinet making it is best to contact a cabinetmaker. We can assemble and install flat pack cabinets.
You are best to contact a plumber for these types of repairs.
Yes we can remove the old silicon and apply new silicon to these junctions.
It may be an electrical issue or an appliance problem. You are best to get in touch with a specialist for this issue.
Yes. We can tighten up loose sink mixers and taps.
Yes we can install towel rails, toilet roll holders, mirrored cabinets and more. Send us an email or give us a call to discuss your needs.
General Handyman
Yes. We can replace light globes but do not carry all types with us. If we need to, we’ll source the correct one after seeing what you require. If you have them ready for us to change it will save time and money.
Yes we can change the battery on your smoke alarm or alarms.
Yes. We can install ground mounted and wall mounted clotheslines and can supply the necessary fixings to attach it to the wall.
Yes. Just advise the type of flyscreen you have and some approximate dimensions and we will sort it out for you.
Yes, we can install a mirror that you have purchased from a store. But we do not cut glass, so if you need a custom mirror, you’ll need to call a glazier.
Yes we can install these to plaster walls or brick walls and can provide two men or more as needed for larger installations.
Yes. Just describe the type and quantity of the items and we can sort it out for you.
We can install shelves that you have bought and can supply and fit a few different shelving options. Let us know what you require and we can discuss options.
Yes we certainly can install the bracket and lift the TV onto it. It is best if you have sourced the correct bracket for the TV you have. For OH&S reasons, large televisions may require two men.
Sure can, this is what a handyman does. If materials are required we can source them for you or you can supply them. Call or email to discuss your needs.
General Questions
Yes. City Handyman has Public Liability Insurance and a Workcover Policy in place.
The tools necessary for basic installations and maintenance work can be carried on the scooters. These allow us to get into the spaces of the inner suburbs and in particular, the CBD. For the larger jobs we use utes and vans.
Yes, we can bring a ladder.
Yes we can source materials for your job. Alternatively, if you supply the correct materials for the job we will use them. We have a wide range of suppliers so we can source the right materials for your job at reasonable rates.
Yes, materials are additional to labour charges.
Yes. Rubbish removal can be done and is priced on a volumetric basis.
We generally book in advance and we strive to be a rapid service, so get in touch and we can try to fit you in.
By all means, yes. Send through your list of jobs and we can get your property looking its best.
We have all of the tools that a handyman needs. We carry a large range of tools for a wide variety of tasks. If we know what the job involves, we use the most suitable transport mode, and bring the right tools for the job.
Yes. City Handyman can help with gardening work for residential clients. We also carry out routine property maintenance for body corporates and real estate agencies. Find more details in this blog entry
Yes. We specialise in regular maintenance and can offer a program to keep your asset in top condition.
Yes, we certainly do! You can either get an online estimate (for the smaller jobs), or a site visit (for the Projects, and as required). You can also select to ‘Book a Handyman’. Remember to add some photos and to tell us what you need via job description.
Our handyman team will review your request and will either provide an estimate for approval, or make contact for a site visit for larger works and Projects. If your request was to ‘Book A Handyman’, we review the request and contact you via SMS/call to book the work in.
Trade Questions
No, we focus on handyman work and plumbing work requires a licensed plumber. We can arrange plumbing work if it is a part of a larger job or contract, however, for a one-off plumbing task, it is better for you to engage a licensed plumbing contractor yourself.
No, we focus on handyman work and electrical work requires a licensed electrician. We can arrange electrical work if it is a part of a larger job or contract, however, for a one-off electrical task, it is better for you to engage a licensed electrical contractor yourself.
Yes, we can do minor works, but for major cabinet making it is best to contact a cabinetmaker. We can assemble and install flat pack cabinets.
No. You will require a specialist contractor for this type of work.
We cannot undertake work where a licensed plumber or roofing contractor is needed but may be able to help with minor repairs so drop us a line to see if we can help.
We generally do not lay concrete slabs but may be able to help with a small area or minor repair.
We generally do not do paving work but may be able to help with a small area or a minor repair. Get in touch to discuss your needs.
Payments
Upon completion of works, an online invoice will be sent to you for secure payment via credit card or EFT. For larger Projects, we may require a deposit, or progress payments.
Yes. Our handyman can process credit card payments.
Yes. Payment can be made with a credit card.
You will need to call your agent or property manager and tell them about us to arrange this.
That’s a question for your real estate agent or property manager.
Office (around your business)
Yes, provided that your requirements are within the scope of things that we can do. If so, we’ll help tick the things off your list. Email or call to talk about your needs.
Yes. We can trim down doors and replace hinges, and get doors operating the way they should. For serious lock issues it’s best to engage a locksmith.
Yes, we can build de-mountable office partition walls. We can also remove a partition wall if you don’t need it anymore. We can build plaster walls and glazed walls. Call to discuss your needs.
Yes. Provided that the walls are not structural, we can remove and/or relocate partition walls.
We certainly can. Send us an email with what you require. We can even send in a team to get through the work more efficiently.
Yes. If you have the items ready just give us a call, let us know what you have, and we will be happy to help you.
Yes, we can build de-mountable office partition walls. We can also remove a partition wall if you don’t need it anymore. We can build plaster walls and glazed walls. Call to discuss your needs.
Yes. We can hang your pictures, certificates, artwork, whiteboards and any other items you need fixed to the wall.
Yes we can assemble your furniture. If you advise the type and how many items you have we can get one or more of our handymen to you.
Yes. Just get in touch to book a handyman.
We can install shelves that you have bought and can supply and fit a few different shelving options. Let us know what you require and we can discuss options.
We can change light globes and fluorescent tubes in and around your office for you. We can supply these and even supply some spares for when they are needed.
Yes. We can patch holes in plaster walls and repair dents and damage to walls. We can also paint over the repaired area. If you have some of the paint in the wall colour this will help, otherwise we can source paint matched to the same colour and paint the area.
Yes, we can patch and paint walls, and source paint matched to the same colour.
Yes we can paint your office or offices in a colour that you choose, or we can match the existing colour to freshen up your space.
We can maintain your office, restaurant, bar, or retail premises. We can tailor a program that keeps everything working and looking as it should.
Yes. It could be related to any number of issues so give us a call and we will get it functioning correctly again.
Perhaps we can, but it really depends on the issue so just get in touch and we can advise which is the best course of action. For major issues you are best to contact either the manufacturer or a commercial door contractor.
Yes we can install new locks depending on your requirement. In some instances however, it may be necessary to engage a locksmith.
Yes. We can make adjustments to your door handle. If it is broken, it may be necessary to source a replacement, which we can do for you.
Yes. We can replace hinges as needed, and also fix hinges in certain circumstances, but only where they are able to be repaired.
No. For carpet installations you are best to engage a carpet layer as it is a specialist area. We may however be able to assist in removing your old carpet and any building repairs needed prior to getting your new carpet installed.
Yes. We can do minor tiling jobs and broken tile replacements. Where a broken or cracked tile needs to be removed and replaced, it is more economical if you have some of the replacement tiles ready.
We will issue an invoice for payment. We can direct this to your accounts department if you provide these details.
Yes we can make adjustments to your door closer and make minor repairs. If it is worn or broken, you may require a replacement, which we can source and install. If you need a new door closer fitted to a door in your premises, we can source, supply and fit these for you too.
Yes. City Handyman can help with gardening work for commercial clients. We also carry out routine property maintenance for body corporates and real estate agencies.
No, we focus on handyman work and plumbing work requires a licensed plumber. We can arrange plumbing work if it is a part of a larger job or contract, however, for a one-off plumbing task, it is better for you to engage a licensed plumbing contractor yourself.
No, we focus on handyman work and electrical work requires a licensed electrician. We can arrange electrical work if it is a part of a larger job or contract, however, for a one-off electrical task, it is better for you to engage a licensed electrical contractor yourself.
Yes, we can do minor works, but for major cabinet making it is best to contact a cabinetmaker. We can assemble and install flat pack cabinets.
Yes, we can assist with most minor carpentry work. Contact us to discuss your needs. You will also find some examples of tasks we can hep with on our commercial page.
The tools necessary for basic installations and maintenance work can be carried on the scooters. These allow us to get into the spaces of the inner suburbs and in particular, the CBD. For the larger jobs we use utes and vans.
Yes. Just describe the type and quantity of the items and we can sort it out for you.
Yes. If you have these ready to go, it makes it easier. If you don’t have them, just describe the type and quantity and we can sort it out for you.
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