Pre-cyclone home checks at set prices — gutters, roof, garage door and yard sorted before the wet season hits.
G'day, I'm El — a local Cairns handyman. The wet and cyclone season runs from November to April up here, and it's hard on homes. A single big storm can turn a few blocked gutters into water pouring through your ceiling, or lift roof sheets that have worked loose over the dry months. Every year I see the same things: gutters full of leaves overflow straight into eaves and ceilings, loose roof screws and sheets rattle free in strong winds, and garage doors cop the full brunt of storm gusts because they're the largest moving surface on a house. Branches snap and become missiles, and loose yard furniture, tarps and kids' toys turn into flying debris that smashes windows or your neighbour's fence.
The honest truth is that getting this sorted before the first big storm is a lot cheaper than fixing the damage after. A couple of hours of prep — clearing gutters, tightening roof screws, servicing the garage door and securing loose gear — can save you thousands in repairs and a sleepless night watching the ceiling. Insurance helps after the event, but it won't stop the water getting in, and it won't have your home ready in time.
That's why I've put together pre-cyclone home check packages at set prices, so you know exactly what you're getting and what it costs. I work through your roof, gutters, garage door and yard methodically, and I send you a photo checklist report so you can see what I've checked and fixed. If I spot something bigger — a roof sheet that needs replacing or a tree too close to power lines — I'll tell you straight and refer you to the right tradesperson.
Book ahead of the season if you can; the weeks before the first named system are my busiest. Give me a call or send a message and I'll get your place cyclone-ready.
Three set packages so you know the price before I start. Same handyman, same money-back guarantee.
Double-storey homes: +$120. Prices include GST and assume a single-storey home with standard access. Tall trees or work near power lines are referred to a qualified arborist.
Practical things every Cairns homeowner can tick off before the season.
For official cyclone warnings, emergency kits and evacuation advice, follow the Cairns Regional Council and the Bureau of Meteorology.
Based in Cairns, I travel across the city and Northern Beaches.
Best booked in October or early November, before the first storms arrive. The weeks leading into the wet season are my busiest, so book ahead if you can — but I can still help mid-season if a system is forming.
The Basic Check is around 2–3 hours on site. The Standard package with yard clean-up is roughly half a day, and the Premium package most of a day. I'll confirm timing when you book.
I'll note it in your photo checklist report and tell you straight away. I fix whatever's safe within your package, and refer bigger jobs — tall trees, work near power lines, or major roof replacement — to the right qualified tradesperson.
Yes. Double-storey homes are +$120 to cover the extra height and access gear. Package prices assume a single-storey home with standard access.
I cover Cairns city and suburbs, the Northern Beaches from Trinity Beach to Palm Cove, plus Redlynch, Edge Hill, Gordonvale and surrounding areas. If you're unsure whether I reach you, give me a call.
Other jobs I can help with across Cairns.
or send a message below — I usually reply the same day.