Taking care of the jobs that keep your home sound.
Kia ora, I am Paul Stephens. From timber fence repairs and gib stopping to lock fitting and kitchen updates, I provide prompt, tidy, and straightforward home maintenance across Karori and the wider Wellington region.
Direct & Personal Service
You deal with Paul from the initial look through to the tidy finish.
Practical craftsmanship tailored for Wellington conditions.
Wellington homes face unique weather challenges, from gusty northerlies to hill-slope moisture. Keeping weatherboards sound, doors latching smoothly, and fences standing strong requires practical experience and attention to detail.
Based on Hatton Street in Karori, The Karori Home Handyman takes on both small essential repairs and substantial home upgrades. Whether you need a patch of gib stopped after electrical work, fresh paint in the hallway, or a sturdy boundary fence built to withstand the wind, Paul provides clean, dependable workmanship.
Clear, honest quotes
Straightforward discussions about scope, materials, and timeline with no surprises.
Tidy & respectful work
Work areas are kept neat, safe, and completely cleaned up once the job is finished.
Services from The Karori Home Handyman
From minor fix-ups to coordinated bathroom and kitchen renovations, Paul provides a comprehensive suite of repair and maintenance solutions.
General House Repairs
Tackling the home repair to-do list that piles up. Weatherboard repairs, rotten timber replacement, sticky windows, eaves touch-ups, gutter clears, and structural timber upkeep.
Gib & Plaster Stopping
Seamless wall and ceiling patches for accidental holes, settled plaster cracks, or post-electrical cutouts. Skim coating and fine sanding ready for smooth paint application.
Lock Replacement
Upgrading deadbolts, rim locks, and entrance sets for enhanced home security. Realigning dropped doors, replacing worn handles, and easing tight latches that stick with seasonal changes.
Fence Repair & Builds
Constructing timber boundary fences, picket front entrances, trellis screens, and garden gates. Repairing leaned posts, broken rails, and loose pailings damaged by Wellington winds.
Interior & Exterior Painting
Proper surface preparation, undercoating, and crisp topcoats. Rooms, doors, skirting boards, window frames, porches, and exterior weatherboard sections refreshed with clean lines.
Kit-Set Assembly
Save hours of frustration. Accurate assembly for garden sheds, wardrobes, office desks, flat-pack cabinetry, shelving systems, and children's outdoor play equipment.
Water Blasting
Clearing moss, slippery mould, and grime buildup from timber decks, concrete driveways, entry steps, brick paths, retaining walls, and outdoor entertaining spaces.
Bathroom & Kitchen Repairs
Vanity replacements, silicone resealing around tubs and sinks, cabinet hinge realignment, tile repairs, splashback installations, and hardware upgrades.
Licensed Trade Coordination
Got a larger project requiring specialised electrical rewiring or certified plumbing? Paul coordinates trusted, registered electricians and plumbers to work seamlessly alongside him.
Have a specific repair job in mind?
Get in touch directly with Paul to talk through what needs doing at your place.
Work & Craft Gallery
A look into the standard of carpentry, painting finishes, gate building, and bathroom installations delivered on Wellington properties.
Fence & Trellis Construction
Timber gate building, picket fences, and boundary fencing built to last.
Photo by Wallace Fonseca on Unsplash
Interior & Trim Painting
High-grade plaster preparation and tidy paint finishes.
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Bathroom Updates & Vanities
Fitting vanity units, resealing silicone, and bathroom hardware replacement.
Photo by Alex Tyson on Unsplash
Timber Joinery & Scribing
Custom timber fittings, door adjustments, and framing repairs.
Photo by Minh Duc on Unsplash
Equipped For The Job
Right tools, right materials, and a tidy workspace on every site.
Photo by Minh Duc on Unsplash
Contact Paul Stephens
Whether you have a single door that won't close properly, a whole fence line to replace, or a list of household repairs, contact Paul directly by phone or email.
021 748 936
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paul.stephens.nz@gmail.com
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Hatton Street, Karori
Wellington, New Zealand
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