The local fixer · Licensed electrician
A home that works
is a good home.
James takes care of the small repairs that quietly make a house feel looked after — doors, walls, shelves, lighting and power points, and the practical changes that help you stay safely at home. Handyman and licensed electrician, one person start to finish, across Sydney's Upper North Shore.
Usually replies within 1 hour · 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday
NSW Electrical Contractor Licence 333002C · Fully insured ($20M public liability)
No mystery, no mess
One person, start to finish
You speak with James, and James does the work, including the electrical. No subcontractors, no handballing.
Clear time windows
A proper arrival window, not “sometime Tuesday”. You get told if anything shifts.
Respect for your home
Shoes off or covered, dust contained, tools packed away before James leaves.
Common jobs
The jobs that live on the list.
Plain language, practical scope. If your job isn't here it's probably still worth asking — a photo usually tells us a lot.
Lighting & electrical
LED downlight upgrades, LED-friendly dimmers, outdoor and sensor lights, new power points and USB-C outlets, safety switches, hardwired smoke alarms, ceiling and exhaust fans, appliance connections and fault finding. Licensed and certified. Small upgrades that pay their way.
Walls & paint
Patches, scuffs, picture-hook holes, loose skirting and the touch-ups that make a room feel finished.
Ageing-in-place updates
Handrails, grab rails, small access ramps and changes that make moving around home easier.
Doors, hinges & handles
Sticky doors, loose handles, squeaky hinges, doors that have dropped or refuse to latch.
Shelves & small joinery
Floating shelves, brackets, curtain hardware, cabinet doors and awkward bits of timber.
Rental tidy-ups & sale preparation
A practical list between tenants — hooks, blinds, silicone, touch-ups and doors — in one visit. Also property-for-sale preparation: the small fixes that stop a buyer's eye catching on the wrong thing before it goes to market.
Outdoor fixes
Rotten deck boards and stair treads, deck sanding and restaining, gate latches, planter repairs and small weatherproofing jobs. How to spot timber rot · Deck oiling before summer.
The honest answer
Electrical work is done by James under his own NSW Electrical Contractor Licence 333002C, with a compliance certificate where the job needs one. Plumbing and all brickwork get referred to licensed specialists.
More about: Electrical work · Decks & outdoor timber · Handyman jobs
Recent work
Before & after.
The latest job from around the Upper North Shore.
What customers say
5 stars on Google.
A few words from recent customers, straight from James's Google reviews.
James did a fantastic job replacing our damaged door. He started with a new door slab, trimmed it to the correct size, drilled all the holes for the hardware, fitted everything properly and painted it to match the original door.
The result is excellent. The new door looks almost identical to the old one and fits in perfectly with the rest of the apartment. You would barely know it had been replaced at all, which is exactly what we wanted.
James was careful, skilled and clearly paid attention to the details. Really happy with the workmanship and would definitely recommend him.
James did a fantastic job reviving my aging and weathered deck as well as painting the handrails and balustrades - I don’t envy having to paint 80 of them! He’s now helped baby-proof my deck and I’m able to use it again, thank you ☺️
Fantastic experience with James of all trades. Our couch had some wonky legs that needed fixing, and James figured out a perfect, no-fuss solution right away. He was able to get it fixed so quickly, and it's completely sturdy now. He is incredibly reliable—I would absolutely recommend him for any jobs or repairs you need to have done in your house. Thank you James 😊
James has a good eye for detail, and works very hard on set projects. The work was done as agreed and on time. Punctual and courteous too.
Staying well at home
Small changes.
More confidence.
For older residents or anyone planning ahead, James can install handrails, grab rails and small access ramps, plus other practical fixes that make getting around home easier — and will talk through the most useful spot for a rail before installing it.
Where James works
Pymble to Cowan.
Mostly nearby.
Working across the Upper North Shore and Hornsby Shire keeps the drive short and the local knowledge useful.
Common questions
Before you book.
What areas do you cover?
Pymble to Cowan, across the Upper North Shore and Hornsby Shire: Pymble, Turramurra, St Ives, Gordon, Wahroonga, Hornsby, Asquith, Mount Colah, Mount Kuring-gai, Berowra and Cowan.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. James holds NSW Electrical Contractor Licence 333002C and is fully insured with $20 million public liability cover.
How do quotes work?
Text or email one wide photo and one close-up of the job. For most small jobs that is enough to give you a price before any work starts. Bigger or harder-to-see jobs may need a quick visit first.
When do you work?
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. James usually replies within the hour during those times.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer (PayID) or card. You get a proper tax invoice for every job.
Do you work for landlords and real estate agents?
Yes. Rental tidy-ups between tenants, repairs on managed properties and sale preparation are all common jobs.
What jobs don't you do?
Plumbing and all brickwork go to licensed specialists. James will tell you straight away if a job is better suited to someone else.
Send the list
Tell James what's
not working.
A few details is plenty. James will come back with a sensible next step — and a time window if it sounds like a fit.