Property Maintenance Services
Painting, plastering, tiling, carpentry, gutters and drainage don't always exist in isolation. What looks like a superficial repair can uncover problems underneath or somewhere else, or require several different skills to put right. Where we can, Southerleigh takes care of the connected parts of the job ourselves, so you have one person to deal with for property maintenance rather than a string of different tradies.
Interior Painting
Interior painting can completely change how a room feels, but a good result is about more than choosing a new colour. Proper preparation helps deal with cracks, marks, dents and other imperfections before the paint goes on, giving you a cleaner, more durable finish.
Whether you're refreshing a single room or repainting the whole house, we take care of the preparation as well as the painting. The result is a space that looks fresh and well cared for, without simply covering up the problems underneath.
Exterior Painting
A properly prepared and painted exterior helps protect the underlying timber and other surfaces from Wellington’s rain, wind, UV and damp conditions. When paint starts to fail, moisture can get where it shouldn't, turning one of the most simple parts of property maintenance into a more complex task.
We look at the condition of the surface before we paint, deal with problems that need attention, and then apply the new finish. The result is a great looking home, and an a first line of defense that will better withstand Wellington's weather.
Gib & Plaster Repair
Walls and ceilings take a fair amount of punishment over the years. Cracks, dents, holes and water damage can all leave plasterboard and plaster looking worse for wear.
We repair damaged surfaces properly before they are painted, rather than simply covering up the problem. Where cracks or damage have a clear underlying cause, we consider that too - whether it’s moisture, movement or the effects of Wellington’s earthquakes. The aim is a repair that looks right and is suited to the surface and the problem.
Tiling & Tile Repair
Good tiling depends on what happens before the first tile goes on. We take care of the preparation, waterproofing (if needed), draft layout and finishing details, as well as the tiling itself.
We also repair damaged tiles and deal with the less straightforward jobs, such as older Wellington homes where walls and floors may no longer be straight or square. Avoiding annoying pattern repetition, getting the replacement to sit properly and finishing the grout and silicone neatly are all part of the job.
Gutters, Drains & GVBs
Keeping unwanted water outside is a fundamental part of maintaining a home. Southerleigh cleans, repairs and adjusts gutters and downpipes, improves exterior drainage, and installs ground vapour barriers and below-ground membranes.
These are often overlooked parts of a home, but keeping them working properly helps prevent moisture reaching places where it can cause damage, including walls, floors, framing and other hidden parts of the building.
And more...
All homes are unique. A problem that needs investigating, a repair that doesn't have an obvious solution, or a mix of small jobs that need doing before other work can start.
That's where we can help: we inspect the problem, work out what's causing it and look at practical ways to put it right. From custom repairs and modifications to awkward jobs that don't quite fit into a particular trade, we create pragmatic solutions that makes sense for the property and the homeowner.
