Honest, tidy home repairs and maintenance for Karori properties.
Hello, I am Paul from The Karori Home Handyman. From small sticking doors and patch plastering through to complete fence replacements and kitchen touch-ups, I help homeowners keep their places solid, weatherproof, and looking sharp.
Organised tools for dependable results
Careful craft, right tools for every home repair
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What Paul Can Help With
Comprehensive repairs, restoration, and installations.
From tackling annoying to-do lists to restoring weather-beaten timber fences, here is the full range of work provided across Karori and the greater Wellington area.
General house repairs
Sticking interior doors, loose floorboards, broken latches, timber rot repairs, draft draught-proofing, and general carpentry to keep your home running smoothly.
Gib and plaster
Repairing doorknob holes, settling cracks, ceiling water damage, and new lining installation. Skim coating and sanding finished smooth and ready for paint.
Lock replacement
Upgrading tired deadbolts, replacing faulty mortice latches, fitting new front door hardware, window catches, and securing ranch sliders or garden sheds.
Fence repair and builds
Wellington winds test boundary fencing. Paul rebuilds fallen palings, replaces rotted posts in concrete, and builds clean timber boundary fences and custom garden gates.
Painting
Interior rooms, ceilings, skirting boards, window frames, doors, and exterior weatherboards. Careful preparation, primer application, and high-quality paint coats.
Kit-set assembly
Take the frustration out of flat-packs. Efficient assembly of wardrobes, shelving units, desks, garden sheds, outdoor playground gear, and timber deck furniture.
Water blasting
Thoroughly clearing slippery winter moss, mould, and grime off concrete driveways, entry steps, brick pathways, retaining walls, and timber decks.
Bathroom and kitchen repairs
Re-siliconing baths and sinks, cabinet hinge adjustments, replacing worn vanity units, installing splashbacks, and repairing swelling cabinetry or damaged trim.
Need certified trades?
For broader renovations or specialised work, Paul can bring in a trusted registered electrician or certified plumber for larger jobs. One point of contact, seamlessly coordinated.
Have a job not listed here?
Give Paul a call to talk through what you need done around your home.
Careful measurement and quality finishes
Taking pride in every joint, post, and repair
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Friendly, practical help from someone who lives in your neighbourhood.
Kia ora. My name is Paul Stephens, and I operate The Karori Home Handyman from Hatton Street in Karori. Living and working right here in the hills of Wellington means I understand the particular challenges our homes face: strong winds, driving rain, settling ground, and classic villa upkeep.
Whether it is a single sticking bathroom door that has driven you crazy for months, replacing cracked weatherboards, or building a sturdy fence to keep children and pets safe, I believe in doing the job properly the first time.
I arrive on time, communicate clearly before picking up the tools, protect your carpets and floors, and always leave the work area thoroughly clean when the job is done.
Craftsmanship & Detail
Work gallery and repair examples
A look at the practical maintenance, fencing, painting, bathroom fittings, and woodwork handled around local homes.
Fence Repair and Builds
Replacing storm-damaged palings, securing posts, and hanging new garden gates tailored to hillside slopes.
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Gib Stopping & Painting
Smooth gib plaster repairs, hole patching, and uniform topcoat painting that blends with existing walls.
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Bathroom & Kitchen Touch-ups
Cabinetry alignments, fresh silicone sealing to stop moisture leaks, and vanity unit hardware replacements.
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Custom Timber Work
Accurate cuts, mortice joints, and bespoke timber fixes for doors, windows, and shelving.
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Fully Equipped for Every Home Maintenance Need
Having the proper hand and power tools on site means tasks are completed safely, accurately, and without delays.
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Get In Touch
Contact Paul at The Karori Home Handyman
Call or send an email directly to discuss your repair job. Paul is based in Hatton Street and works throughout Karori and Wellington.
Phone
021 748 936
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paul.stephens.nz@gmail.com
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Workshop & Base
Hatton Street, Karori, Wellington
Conveniently positioned to reach all Karori and western Wellington locations quickly.
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Hatton Street, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand
Primary suburbs served: Karori, Makara, Northland, Wilton, Kelburn, Wadestown, Highbury, and neighboring Wellington suburbs.