The Urban Handyman Crew (Copy)
URBAN HANDYMAN CREW MELBOURNE
Melbourne · CBD & Inner Suburbs

Small jobs.
Handled properly.

Handyman repairs and high-pressure cleaning for apartment buildings, homes, and commercial properties — one call replaces the list of tradies you can't reach.

ScopeEveryday repairs
TypeNon-structural
ModelIndependent · Insured
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Not labour hire. Not a directory of names.
The problem

It's 9pm the night before a routine inspection, and the property manager is three calls deep into a text thread that just says "call you back" — and never does. The door rail's been loose for six weeks. Nobody's fault, exactly. Just nobody's job.

Why should a loose door rail cost a property manager an afternoon of Mobile calls?

We built The Urban Handyman Crew to remove it entirely.
— On why the small jobs matter
StructureReferral & booking service
ContractorsIndependent, own ABN & insurance
ExcludedElectrical · Plumbing · Structural
InvoicingOne point of contact

The 24-Hour Clock

Under Victoria's Residential Tenancies Act, urgent repairs are due within 24 hours, routine repairs within 14 days. A missed call isn't just inconvenient — it's a compliance risk.

Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic), s.72

The Trade Shortage

Technicians and trades workers have the lowest vacancy fill rate of any occupation group in Australia — employers can only fill roughly half the roles they open.

Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026

The Apartment Squeeze

New apartment approvals rose 13.2% nationally this year, while inner-Melbourne completions hit a 10-year low. More buildings, less capacity to maintain them.

ABS Building Approvals, 2026
What we do

Four ways we help.

01

Apartment Handyman Services

Comprehensive maintenance, minor repairs, and defect rectification for high-rise and multi-unit residential buildings.

02

High-Pressure Cleaning

Specialised exterior washing for residential houses and commercial properties — restoring driveways, walkways, and building facades.

03

Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning

Deep steam cleaning for carpets and interiors, refreshing properties between tenancies or ahead of inspection.

04

Property Upkeep

Proactive maintenance and detail-oriented workmanship that extends asset lifespan and lifts property presentation.

The everyday list

Specific jobs we take on.

01
Doors & hardware
Rails, hinges, handles, locks, sliding tracks.
Non-structural
02
General fix-ups
Loose fittings, cupboards, minor carpentry.
Non-structural
03
Paint touch-ups
Patch & touch-up between tenancies.
Non-structural
04
Fixtures & fittings
Towel rails, rods, shelving, mirrors, minor installs.
Non-structural
05
Flyscreens & seals
Screen repairs, draft-proofing, minor exterior fixes.
Non-structural
06
General upkeep
Ad-hoc make-good flagged at inspection.
Non-structural
Always outside scope —electrical, plumbing/gasfitting, and demolition or structural work always need a licensed tradesperson. We'll flag it, not take it on.
How it works

Three steps, no follow-up calls.

01

Send the job

Property, issue, and access details — by Mobile, email, or your preferred channel.

02

We match a contractor

An available, insured independent contractor confirms a time directly with you.

03

Done, invoiced

One clear invoice at the end — nothing to chase, nothing to reconcile.

Built for the calls that never stop.

Rental properties don't wait for a convenient time to break.

Coverage

Melbourne & surrounds.

Melbourne CBDCarltonCaulfieldDocklandsEast MelbourneFitzroyMalvernSouth MelbourneSouth YarraSouthbankToorak
BaseMelbourne, VIC
Radius50km from CBD
HoursMon–Fri, 7am–5pm · weekends flexible
Get in touch

Let's take the small jobs off your list.

Property manager, body corporate, or homeowner? Reach out and we'll get you sorted.

Mobile0470278750
ABN54 278 432 751
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