Canberra's Inner South Handyman Has Your House Been Trying to Tell You Something...
Hi, I'm Alfie, the House Whisperer. I look after homes across Canberra's inner south. Give me a call, invite me over and I'll help you get the job done right the first time.
You Know the Job I Mean
The overgrown hedge.
The door that won't close.
The wall that needs patching.
The patio that turned green over winter.
You've walked past it a hundred times.
You keep saying you'll get it done one long weekend.
That long weekend never comes...
Now you've got visitors coming, or the place is going on the market.
Maybe the job is a bit too big to do yourself.
Or you simply don't have the time.
You don't need another weekend project.
You need someone who'll turn up and get the job done. Properly.
Hi, I'm Alfie
I've spent 30 years building and fixing homes in Canberra. I started in landscaping, laying paving and building gardens. Then I trained as a carpenter and worked on new builds and renovations, from foundations and brickwork to plaster and paint.
I'm also an art school graduate. That means I notice the little things. The line that's a bit off. The finish that will catch the light. The small change that makes a room or a garden feel like home.
I put my name and my face on this business because I stand behind every job.
Getting It Done Is Easy
Call or Send Me the Job
Tell me what's going on. Photos help.
I Come Over and Take a Look
We walk through it together and I'll tell you how we'll fix it.
It Gets Done Right
You get your weekend back and a house you're proud of.
What I Can Help With
If it's on your list, there's a good chance I can sort it.
Home Repairs and Maintenance
Doors, hinges, cracks, fly screens and the list on the fridge.
Find out moreCarpentry
Decks, doors, timber repairs, shelving and built-ins.
Find out morePlaster and Paint
Patches, holes and cracks, finished so you can't find them.
Find out morePaving and Landscaping
Paths, patios, edging and garden construction.
Find out moreGarden Maintenance
Sharp edges, hedges, pruning and regular care.
Find out morePressure Washing
Driveways, paths, patios, decks, fences and walls.
Find out moreRubbish Removal
I bring the truck and take it away.
Find out morePre-Sale and End of Lease
Get the place ready for buyers or the next tenant.
Find out moreWhat My Clients Say
I first got Alfie in to take over the mowing. What started as regular garden maintenance has turned into painting walls, hanging artworks, fixing the kitchen cupboards, pressure washing the patio and now redecorating my studio.
It's so handy having someone I can call who just comes over and fixes things. I highly recommend giving Alfie a call.
I got Alfie in to take over the detail work in my garden. He's so thorough with the weeding. He gets them out at the roots, where most people just snap them off at the ground.
When I saw his big truck, I had him help me move plants to my business and repot the geraniums. Now he's here on a regular basis.
I used to do the garden myself, but I got to the point where I couldn't anymore. It's hard to know who you can trust to do a good job.
Alfie started with my garden, and now he fixes anything around the house. He even fixed my gate. I'm going to make a plaque that says "Alfie's Gate."
One Person for the Whole List
Most people call me for one job.
Then they find out what else I can do.
Holly in Curtin hired me to look after her garden.
Since then I've welded her bent gate post and repaired a rotted veranda, painted good as new.
People call me when they need to get the job done.
You don't need to find four or five different tradies.
Just give me one call.
Done Right the First Time
Do It Once. Do It Right.
Some of my favourite jobs start with a phone call that goes, "Someone else had a go at this..."
Rushed work costs you twice. You pay for the first job, then you pay to have it fixed.
I take my time and I take pride in your home. Often more pride than you'd expect. That's why my minimum visit is two hours. It gives me time to do the job properly, and it usually means I can knock over a few things on your list while I'm there.
Looking After Canberra's Inner South
I keep my work close to home, so I can get to you quickly.
- Red Hill
- Yarralumla
- Deakin
- Narrabundah
- Griffith
- Forrest
- Kingston
- Barton
- Curtin
- Garran
- Hughes
- Mawson
- Lyons
What's Your House Telling You?
Give me a call.
Tell me what's bugging you, and we'll work out a plan to get it sorted.