- Repairs
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5 Home Repairs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Small problems turn into costly repairs. Here’s what to watch for.
Local trades. Honest work.
Jobs done.
No fuss.
From a dripping tap to a full room refresh, Strathby sends skilled Hobart tradespeople who turn up when they say.
4.9/5 from 500+ Hobart Homeowners
500+
Jobs Completed
4.9/5
Average Rating
10+
Years on the Tools
Licensed
& Insured
What We Do
Your house, our trades.
From the odd small fix to a bigger renovation, our Hobart team brings the right tools and the know-how.
General Handyman
Repairs, installs, adjustments and that list of small jobs you keep putting off.
Shelves, mirrors & TV mounts
Door, latch & hinge repairs
Flat-pack assembly
From $110
1–3 hours
Plumbing
From dripping taps to burst pipes, our licensed plumber sorts the everyday jobs quickly and properly.
Dripping taps & worn washers
Toilet & cistern repairs
Basin, trap & drain work
From $165
1–2 hours
Electrical
Licensed, safe electrical work for lights, switches, power points and everyday repairs.
Light fitting installation
Switch & power point swaps
Ceiling and exhaust fans
From $150
1–2 hours
Painting
Fresh interior and exterior paintwork, with the prep done properly first.
Interior walls & ceilings
Trims, doors & cupboards
Weatherboard touch-ups
From $490
1–3 days
Carpentry
Repairs, built-ins, shelving, doors, skirting and careful finishing woodwork.
Built-in shelving & storage
Door hanging & planing
Architraves & skirting boards
From $220
Half a day
Home Maintenance
Regular upkeep visits that keep an older Hobart home dry, safe and in good order.
Pre-winter check-ups
Gutter & downpipe care
Sealing & draught-proofing
From $139 / visit
2–4 hours
Why Strathby
Getting help should be easy.
You shouldn’t have to wonder who’s coming, whether they’ll turn up on time, or if the job will be done properly.
Qualified Tradespeople
Experienced Hobart locals who take pride in every single job.
Upfront Pricing
Written quotes in plain English, with no surprise extras.
Licensed & Insured
4.9/5
Rated by 500+ Hobart homeowners for turning up on time and doing it properly.
On-Time Arrivals
We give you a two-hour arrival window and stick to it.
12-Month Guarantee
If our workmanship lets you down within a year, we come back free.
Easy from first call to finish
Four steps. Zero hassle.
01
Tell us about the job
Send a few details and photos, or give us a quick call.
02
Get a written quote
We’ll price the job in writing, usually within a day.
03
Choose a day
Pick a weekday or Saturday morning slot that suits your week.
04
We get it sorted
Your tradesperson turns up, does the work and leaves the place spotless.
Recent Work
Recent jobs, up close.
A few of the Hobart homes and spaces our team has worked on lately.
See the difference
From tired to tidy.
A few days of careful work can change a whole room. Here’s one of our Hobart jobs.
Drag the handle to compare before and after.
6 core suburbs
Same-week bookings
Based in North Hobart
Working right across Hobart.
From North Hobart we cover the city, the eastern shore and nearby suburbs.
Service Areas
New Town
West Hobart
Sandy Bay
Lenah Valley
Bellerive
Moonah
Trusted locally
A decade of Hobart call-outs.
500+
Homes Looked After
1,200+
Jobs Completed
10+
Years on the Tools
98%
Would Book Again
Who we are
Local crew. Proper service.
Strathby started with one simple idea: finding a reliable tradie in Hobart shouldn’t be hard work.
We put qualified local tradespeople, plain-spoken quotes and careful workmanship together, so every job is easier from the first call to the clean-up.
Meet the people on the tools
Skilled hands. Familiar faces.
A small, steady crew with decades on the tools between them and a habit of doing things properly.
Hamish Pryde
Founder & Lead Handyman
Jess Arkell
Senior Technician
Graham Linnell
Licensed Plumber
Dev Raman
Licensed Electrician
Kind words
Hear it from the neighbours.
“Spot on, start to finish.”
Strathby made it all so easy. Jess turned up right on time, fixed three doors in a morning and left the place spotless.
Grace O.
Homeowner
“Finally, tradies I can rely on.”
The quote was clear, they kept me in the loop all week, and the bathroom came out better than I’d hoped.
Sam D.
Homeowner
“Quick, tidy & really friendly.”
I had a long list of small jobs around the house and Strathby knocked them all over in one visit.
Mei L.
Homeowner
500+ Hobart homeowners
Your place is in safe hands.
4.9 average from 500+ Hobart customers
Our promise
No shortcuts. Ever.
Every job gets the same care, whether it’s re-hanging one sticky door or freshening up a whole weatherboard cottage.
Right Materials
We use quality fixings and methods that last.
Respect for Your Home
Drop sheets down, boots off inside, and a full clean-up.
Clear, Honest Updates
A text when we’re on the way, and no jargon on site.
Have questions?
Ask us anything.
Can’t see your question here? Give us a ring and we’ll help.
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Handy advice for Hobart homes.
Practical upkeep tips and repair advice from the people who fix Hobart homes every day.
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Got a job that needs doing?
Let’s get it sorted.
Small repair or bigger renovation, the Strathby team is ready to help.
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