Damaged timber and doors that don't sit right don't get better on their own.
From a new door to a full deck rebuild, John's Handyman Service handles minor carpentry and joinery properly — insured, and built to last.
Quick answer: John's Handyman Service repairs and replaces doors, decking, fencing and weatherboards from a $360 minimum (4 hrs on site, $90/hr) or $640 flat for a full day, labour-only plus materials — insured, and done by our own team.
Timber doesn't wait for a free weekend
Timber moves with the seasons — doors that swelled shut in a wet winter, decking boards that have started to cup, a fence panel that's finally given way after years of Melbourne weather. On a home that's been lived in for decades, these jobs stop feeling like a weekend project and start feeling like a reason to call someone you can trust to do it properly. Timber problems are also progressive: a board with early rot spreads that rot to the boards next to it, a door that's been forced open eventually damages its frame. The jobs feel small until you look closely at what's actually happening underneath.
In 5 years of minor carpentry and joinery work across Preston and the surrounding suburbs, ageing doors, decking and weatherboards are the most common repairs — especially on homes built before the 1990s.
How it works
Tell us what's going on — photos help — and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
A clear quote before anything starts — labour and materials, no surprises.
Insured, on time, and by our own team — never a subcontractor.
What's included
- Door installation
- Wardrobe assembly
- Timber decking
- Weatherboard repairs & replacement
- Fence repairs
- Custom shelving
- Skirting boards
John's Handyman Service — ABN: 49 670 350 078 · Fully insured
Common questions
Can you match the timber and profile on an older home?
In most cases, yes — we'll do our best to match the existing board profile and finish. On older or discontinued profiles, we'll tell you upfront if an exact match isn't possible.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a whole section?
Usually repair, if it's caught early. Once rot or damage has spread through several boards, replacing the section becomes the more sensible option — we'll always tell you which applies before quoting.
Do you handle structural work?
We handle general minor carpentry and joinery — decking, fencing, doors, shelving, skirting. Larger structural work is outside our scope, and we'll say so rather than take on something we shouldn't.
How long does a typical minor carpentry repair take?
Most single-item repairs — a door, a small deck section, a fence panel — fit inside a half day. Larger jobs are quoted as a full day or more.
Imagine every door, deck and fence finally sitting right.
Rot spreads. A board or two now is a full section later, and a full section now is a full wall later.
If timber on your home has been getting worse each season, booking a free quote is the right move.
Insured handyman services for homeowners in Preston and surrounding suburbs. No subcontractors — just our own experienced team.