A property maintenance company that keeps a record of work done at your home is the key to saving money as well as preserving and even improving its value.
Knowing your home’s maintenance history helps you budget for small jobs which if neglected can cause major problems and require expensive repairs.
Many minor maintenance jobs or repairs can to be done by a handyman, while others will need the services of a tradesperson. A reliable property maintenance company will offer both levels of service.
The ideal Perth based property maintenance company is NexGenTradies, which provides experienced workers for low key jobs and jobs requiring qualified tradespeople. All workers are covered by Public Liability and Workers Compensation.
After more than 15 years in business, NexGenTradies’ has developed a loyal clientele through its “do it all” approach, guaranteed work, free quotes, fixed prices and top quality results.
Handyman v Tradesperson
What is the difference between a handyman and a ‘tradie’?
Handymen or handywomen are tooled up to a higher degree than most homeowners.
They handle minor but important jobs around the home, which can include gutter cleaning, fixing broken furniture, painting patch-ups, minor fencing repairs, erecting flat pack furniture and cabinetry, hanging mirrors or flat TV’s on walls, constructing family pet enclosures (cats and dogs), and other minor repairs that do not qualify for the attention of tradesperson. He or she may even be prepared to sort out a cluttered shed or garage at a sensible hourly rate.
A handyman or handywoman can usually get you into your house if you’ve locked yourself out.
Tradespeople have served apprenticeships. Trades often used in and around a home for are: Plumbers and Gasfitters; Electricians; Painter and Decorators; Carpenters; and Landscapers.
Trade Qualification Requirements
Plumber and Gasfitter: four-year apprenticeship plus a further two years on the job to become a licensed plumber.
Electrician: three or four year apprenticeship and must remain in the industry for four years before qualifying as an A class electrician. Today, electricians are becoming educated in sustainable solutions, including solar energy and the energy efficiency of appliances.
Painter and Decorator: three year apprenticeship covering painting and decorating new and existing homes, and commercial and historical buildings. Painting interior walls has the effect of instantly transforming the mood within a home.
Carpenter: four year apprenticeship, practical and theory. Carpenters work with timber to construct and maintain buildings, furniture and other objects. A specialised form of carpentry is Cabinetry, which involves building cabinets in bathrooms, kitchens and laundries, and building furniture.
Landscaper: four-year apprenticeship with a landscaping company. Landscaping involves knowing how to use machinery, including chainsaws and handsaws; setting out hard and soft-scapes; pruning and trimming hedges; planting hedges, trees, shrubberies in commercial or residential settings; maintaining golf courses and other large tracts of garden in and around commercial enterprises; and more.
Maintenance Pays Dividends
Real estate agents know that kerb appeal can add thousands of dollars to the sale price of any property. Reviving or revamping your landscaping is an investment that will pay dividends, as is all home maintenance.
For property maintenance, whether commercial or residential, NexGenTradies’ handymen and tradespersons have the necessary industry certifications and memberships.
Call NexGenTradies for a no-obligation discussion about your home’s maintenance on 1300 788 714.
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