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Member since 13 Jan 2009
Member from Christchurch CBD
Posts: 9
Cool!
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Member since 07 Jul 2010
Member from Aranui
Posts: 93
Have passed this info on to a friend who lives in Hikurangi. 
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Member since 29 Apr 2010
Member from Northland Region
Posts: 3149
First off I had better say that I am in the Whangarei area.



As a single person I often have to rely on handymen.
Because tradesmen often try to rip me off (because I am a woman on her own) I end up using the likes of `Hire A Hubby' who were always pleasant and reasonably priced.
However, in recent weeks I wasn't able to get help for a few maintenance jobs and then I spied an advertisement for `AB FAB'
The man from "AB FAB House Maintenance Services" came along and gave me a free, unconditional quote - and provided me with written references.
He fixed the things that needed fixing and his bill was VERY reasonable.
I have since referred "AB FAB" to several other people who have all come back to me to say how good a job was done and how cheap he was.
My poor old neighbour didn't learn about my new handyman until it was too late. She got someone in who charged her $90 to change an outside tap washer.
Anyway, if anyone in the Whangarei area needs an honest, reliable workman who does a good job (and takes his mess away with him) I would highly recommend Quinn Patterson of AB FAB House Maintenance Services.
And no, he's not a relation. I wish he was then it would cost me nothing to get my little jobs done.
Quinn does everything from changing a light bulb to plumbing and electrical work and he is happy to come and give you a free quote.
I think honest, reliable and reasonably priced tradesmen need to be referred on.