SKILLED Building Repairs

When was your business founded?

SKILLED Building Repairs is backed by an established business history operating under our registered ABN since 2008.

What guarantees or warranties do you offer, if any?

We provide a structural and workmanship guarantee on all timber rot treatments, weatherboard replacements, and structural repairs. We focus on premium, long-lasting materials and clean, tradesman-standard execution so it's fixed properly the first time.

What is your level of experience in this line of work?

Our lead tradesman, Dave, started his carpentry apprenticeship back in 1988. With nearly 4 decades of hands-on structural trade experience across Geelong, there isn't a timber rot, weatherboard, or building maintenance issue we haven't successfully solved.

What certifications, qualifications or awards has your business received?

Fully qualified carpenter and joiner with an active Australian ABN operating continuously since 2008. We focus on residential building damage repairs, structural timber restoration, and clean, premium property maintenance solutions.

What is your fee structure like? Fixed fees? Hourly rates?

We provide clear, upfront quotes based on the specific scope of your building maintenance or timber rot repair job. We believe in transparent pricing with no hidden surprises, ensuring you know the exact cost before any work begins.

What are your current prices (fixed and variable)?

Because every timber rot issue, weathered cladding restoration, and structural repair varies depending on the property's damage, we provide custom, obligation-free local quotes tailored specifically to your project's needs.

Are you a member of any professional / industry associations?

We operate as a fully independent, locally owned and operated Geelong trade service, focusing entirely on delivering premium residential building damage repairs and personalized customer service.

What is your favourite thing about your job?

There is nothing better than taking a structurally compromised section of a homelike a rotten window sill or water-damaged weatherboardand restoring it to a clean, premium, like-new condition that protects the property for decades.

What are your payment terms and conditions? Do you offer payment plans? Afterpay? Interest-free terms?

Payment is due upon successful completion of the job. We accept a wide range of convenient payment methods on-site for our residential clients, including Cash, Bank Transfer, Invoice, Credit Card, and PayID.

What makes you unique compared to your competitors?

We focus on residential and commercial building maintenance and structural timber rot restoration. Instead of chasing massive commercial construction contracts, our attention is entirely on giving Geelong home and commercial property owners premium repairs workmanship, clean job sites, and long-lasting structural repairs.

What insurance do you hold, and what value are you covered for?

We carry comprehensive Public Liability Insurance to ensure complete peace of mind for our residential and commercial clients while we work on your property's structural repairs and maintenance - $15,000,000.00

How quickly can work be completed? What are your turnaround times? Do you offer same-day service?

We pride ourselves on prompt inspections and fast turnaround times. While a simple sticking door adjustment can be sorted quickly, a major rotten weatherboard replacement or timber rot repair is carefully scheduled so it is completed efficiently without cutting corners.

Do you have a favourite client story you'd like to share?

We recently restored a badly rotted timber window sill for a local homeowner who was told by other contractors that the entire window frame had to be ripped out and replaced at a massive cost. We saved them thousands by cleanly treating and replacing just the compromised structural timber. This is a regular occurrence.

Do you have any special offers? Do you offer any bulk or volume discounts?

Our focus is simply on honest, transparent, upfront pricing and trade-qualified workmanship that stands the test of time. We believe doing the job right the first time is the best value a homeowner can get.