Trusted handyman & property maintenance, done properly the first time.

FAQ: What does a handyman cover for a home or rental?

A handyman from Foreshore Projects & Maintenance covers the general repairs and small installs that keep a home or rental running. The jobs usually fall into four groups:

• Repairs: sticking doors, worn locks and hinges, tiling and grout, plasterboard patching and fixtures
• Carpentry: shelving, timber repairs and finishing work
• Painting: touch-ups, patch repairs and repainting a room
• Exterior upkeep: gutter cleaning and weather-worn timber

Licensed electrical and plumbing work sits outside a handyman's scope, so Tim will tell you when a job needs another trade. For anything on the list, send the details through the contact form and he'll quote in writing, usually within one to three business days.

FAQ: What is a property maintenance service?

A property maintenance service, which Foreshore Projects & Maintenance offers on the Lower North Shore, is an ongoing arrangement where one contractor looks after the repairs and upkeep of a property, instead of a different tradesperson for every job. It suits landlords, agents, strata committees and owners of larger homes.

A typical arrangement covers scheduled visits to clear a running list of small repairs, gutter and exterior upkeep, repainting, and fixes between tenancies. Tim keeps the list, quotes each item in writing and does the work, so the owner or agent deals with one person. Send through the property address and the jobs you already know about, and he'll suggest a visit pattern that suits the building. Some clients book regular visits, while others call only when the list builds up.

FAQ: Does Foreshore handle commercial work as well as home repairs?

Yes, Foreshore Projects & Maintenance handles commercial work as well as home repairs, including office and shop make-goods, small fit-outs and refurbishments, joinery, scheduled building maintenance and waterproofing. Tim worked as a facilities manager before starting his own business, so he knows what building managers and agents need from a contractor: a written scope, clear access arrangements and as little disruption as possible to the people working there.

Commercial jobs can be scheduled outside trading hours where the work calls for it. The commercial services page explains each service in more detail, or send the job through the contact form for a written quote.

FAQ: Who is a reliable handyman on Sydney's North Shore?

Foreshore Projects & Maintenance is a reliable handyman business on Sydney's Lower North Shore because the owner, Tim Carter, quotes, books and does the work himself. Most of Tim's jobs come from a referral, and that's the best test of reliability a handyman has. He started a joinery apprenticeship in 2000, later worked as a facilities manager, and holds waterproofing licence 189495C, so he can tell a quick fix from a job that needs a specialist.

Before you book any handyman, ask for a written quote, a clear scope and one person to call. Foreshore provides all three, with a quote usually arriving within one to three business days of Tim receiving the details.

FAQ: Which suburbs does Foreshore Projects & Maintenance cover?

Foreshore Projects & Maintenance covers Sydney's Lower North Shore, including Mosman, Cremorne, Neutral Bay, Kirribilli, North Sydney, Cammeray, Waverton and McMahons Point. Tim is based in Chatswood and travels across these suburbs for residential, strata and commercial jobs.

Each suburb has its own page covering the local mix of housing and the jobs that come up most often, from heritage cottages in Waverton to apartment buildings in McMahons Point. If your property sits just outside this list, send the address through the contact form and Tim will let you know whether he can take the job on. He quotes each job in writing, usually within one to three business days.

FAQ: How do I get a quote for a handyman job on the Lower North Shore?

To get a quote from Foreshore Projects & Maintenance, call Tim or send the job details through the contact form. Describe what needs doing, the suburb, and any timing that matters, such as a lease date or a tenant moving in. Photos help but aren't essential.

Phone is usually quickest for small jobs, because Tim can ask the questions that shape the scope while you're talking. A written quote usually follows within one to three business days. For larger or commercial jobs, he'll arrange a site visit first, so the quote is based on what he's seen instead of a guess from a photo. The quote lists what's included, which makes it easy to compare against any others you've collected.