Modern home security systems are more affordable, accessible and user-friendly than ever before. Many smart security devices can be connected directly to your home Wi-Fi network and monitored from your smartphone, allowing you to keep an eye on your property and receive alerts wherever you are.
After a roof leak damaged the ceiling in this Manly Vale home, the homeowner called Peter to restore the affected area. Water had caused the plywood boxing around a structural steel beam to swell and buckle, leaving an uneven and unsightly finish.
When a homeowner discovered their new robot vacuum couldn’t access the laundry due to a raised doorway threshold, they called Peter for a solution. His custom-made timber ramp now allows the robot vacuum to move seamlessly between rooms and clean the entire home.
When a customer in Frenchs Forest noticed their front entry handrail starting to wobble, they called Peter for advice. What seemed like a small issue turned out to be an excellent example of why correct materials and good installation practices matter, especially in damp, shaded outdoor areas.
When a metal gate at a Northern Beaches kindergarten came loose from the wall, safety quickly became a top priority. The gate had ripped away from its brick mounting, with the screws pulling clean out—leaving the gate unstable and difficult to open or close. In an environment where child safety and secure access are essential, this was an urgent repair.
Peter recently repaired a bouncy, unstable timber deck for a Northern Beaches homeowner. Over time, the homeowners noticed that their deck was bouncing considerably when they walked across certain sections. This is a clear sign that something structural wasn’t quite right underneath. Once onsite, Peter found the issue – a rusted steel support post that had corroded to the point it was no longer doing its job.
At this Northern Beaches home, Peter encountered a makeshift timber walkway covering a large stormwater channel that had become unstable and unsafe for the elderly homeowners. It needed urgent replacement.
For these Northern Beaches homeowners, their German Shepherd’s nosy habit of spying on the neightbours, caused some unexpected damage. The dog had been standing up against the horizontal timber privacy screen at the end of their patio. Over time, the pressure from the dog’s paws cracked and broke several slats.
Moving into a new home often comes with surprises and for one Northern Beaches family, the problem was in the laundry. Their washing machine wouldn’t fit under the existing benchtop. Rather than replacing a perfectly good appliance, they called Peter for a smarter solution.
Letterbox removal and replacement utilising an ingenious trick that saved both time and money.