About Gary Vincent, the Odd Job Man

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Whitianga's Odd Job Man, Gary Vincent

Gary has also built numerous projects for friends and family in his workshop which is fully equipped with the necessary machine tools. Now that Gary is the odd job man, he can help design and build any small woodworking projects that customers may need in his workshop.

Gary and Michele moved to Whitianga in 1998 and bought a small, plain holiday bach on a large sloping site overlooking the bay. Gary's practical skills came in handy as they spent the next 16 years transforming the blank sheet into a landscaped, cosy family home. This meant starting from scratch and Gary planned and built;

  • An extensive system of retaining walls, hardstand area and driveway.
  • A 42 sq. metre garage/workshop with 2.8 metre high stud and over-height roller doors.
  • Extensions to the original decks on 4 sides of the house.
  • Milling and laying of recycled kauri board floors in all the service areas of the house.
  • A large extension to the house.
  • Retro-fitting double glazed windows throughout the house.
  • Upgrading all thermal insulation to exceed building code requirements.
  • A large network of drainage systems to carry excess rainwater runoff away from the house and garage.
  • Landscaping and terracing of the rear section which includes raised-bed vegetable gardens.
  • Enclosing a large part of the back section for a chook run and building a moveable hen house.
  • Renovating the original shower room to maximise floor space and increase daylight ingress.
  • Renovate the kitchen to give extra cabinets, drawers and counter top area.
  • Additional shelving and storage solutions in laundry and study.
  • Outdoor garden lockers and bench unit with plumbed in water.

Gary works mainly in Whitianga town but will accept jobs in the Mercury Bay area and may negotiate a mileage fee for repeat trips to more remote areas.

Keep it looking fresh

Small Painting Jobs

Tidy up that paintwork before the rot sets in! Woodwork on window frames and other outside surfaces will succumb to the harsh outdoors environment if left too long. Save on future expensive repair bills!

Save Water!

Dripping Taps

No need to call out the plumber, Gary will replace your tap washers and stop those annoying dripping taps for a modest cost. Dripping taps waste expensive water.

Save yourself from a fall!

Water Blasting

Slippery paving, damp outside areas including steps and ramps put you at risk of a bad fall. Gary offers a water blasting service which will clean up those dangerous outside areas and make them safe for you and others.

Not Mechanically Minded?

Simple Car Maintenance

If you find yourself responsible for looking after a vehicle that someone else use to do and you now struggle with the basics such as checking tyre pressures, checking break fluids etc., Gary can help.

 

Customer Reference

Gary Vincent – the “Odd Job Man” recently completed domestic maintenance
work at my house. His workmanship is excellent and I could not fault the result.
His charges are reasonable and, very importantly, he cleans up afterwards.

Peter Entwistle

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I want to say a huge Thank you to Gary “The Odd Job Man”, who has done a wonderful job around my unit here in Whiti, When I moved down here I met Gary working at a house tiding up, & I asked him when I buy anything would he come & do jobs for me. Answer, No problem

So when I did buy, I had lots to do and have found Gary very trust worthy to have. I would highly recommend Gary, the oddjobman to any one.

Have photo’s here of his workmanship. If you would like to phone me, I would gladly speak highly of him. My contact info is Prue Clifford, 8664634 - View Photos

Prue Clifford

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"Gary has done many jobs for me during the last few years.I have found him reliable and very thorough every time and recommend him for any job that he's employed to do".

Ruth Harris, Whitianga