Selwyn & Christchurch · Since 1986
Property maintenance in Selwyn & Christchurch
Painting, wallpapering, fences, gates, decks and the jobs in between. Call or text Mike to talk about your job.
Why Powell's
- Since 1986
- Selwyn & Christchurch
- Call or text Mike
- Mike comes to see the job
What Mike does
Work around your home
Wallpapering
Wallpaper hung neatly, with the old paper stripped and the walls prepped first so the new paper sits flat.
Plastering & wall prep
Walls stripped back, patched and made smooth, ready for a clean finish in paint or paper.
Painting
Painting with the prep done first, for a clean, even finish.
Gate repairs & restoration
Weathered timber gates repaired, restored and stained, like the driveway gates shown here.
Fences
Fence work around your property. Tell Mike what your fence needs and he'll come and take a look.
Decks
Deck work around your home. Tell Mike what your deck needs and he'll come out to see it.
Interior linings & ceiling insulation
Plywood walls and ceilings fitted, with ceiling battens and insulation put in first. Warmer rooms with a natural timber finish.
Refurbishments
Rooms brought back to life: stripped, prepped, lined, painted or papered, with Mike looking after the work from start to finish.
Mike also doesProject management · Flat pack assembly · TV wall mounting · Pest controlAsk about these
…you name it and I most likely do it!
Real jobs by Mike
Recent work
Botanical feature wall, papered floor to ceiling. 
Ceiling battens and insulation in, then the room lined in plywood, walls and ceiling. 
Walls stripped back, ready for plastering and paper.
The owner
Meet Mike
Mike Powell has been in property maintenance since 1986, looking after homes across Selwyn District and Christchurch.
He takes on the work that keeps a home in good shape: walls stripped and papered, weathered gates brought back, rooms lined and insulated.
- Since 1986
- Selwyn & Christchurch
How it works
From first call to quote
Tell Mike about the job
Call, text or use the quote form. Photos are optional, but they help Mike see what's involved.
Mike comes to take a look
He visits to see the job in person before he quotes.
You get a quote
Mike gives you a quote for the work. Small jobs like hanging a TV can be priced over the phone or by text.
Where Mike works
Do you cover my suburb?
Selwyn District
Burnham, Darfield, Doyleston, Dunsandel, Kirwee, Leeston, Lincoln, Prebbleton, Rolleston, Southbridge, Springston, Tai Tapu, West Melton
Christchurch
Addington, Aidanfield, Avonhead, Beckenham, Belfast, Bishopdale, Burnside, Cashmere, Fendalton, Halswell, Hei Hei, Hoon Hay, Hornby, Ilam, Linwood, Merivale, Mount Pleasant, New Brighton, Northwood, Papanui, Parklands, Redwood, Riccarton, Shirley, Sockburn, Somerfield, Spreydon, St Albans, Sumner, Sydenham, Templeton, Upper Riccarton, Wigram, Woolston, Yaldhurst
Questions
Good to know
What areas do you cover?
Selwyn District and Christchurch. That includes Rolleston, Lincoln, Prebbleton and West Melton, and suburbs across Christchurch. See the full list on the Areas page.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
For small jobs like hanging a TV, yes: Mike can price those over the phone or by text. For everything else he comes out to see the job first, so the quote fits the work.
Do I need to send photos?
No. Mike comes out to see the job before he quotes. Photos are welcome, though: add a few to the quote form or text them to 027 459 4148 so he knows what to expect.
What kinds of jobs does Mike take on?
Painting, wallpapering, plastering and wall prep, fences, gates, decks, interior linings and ceiling insulation, refurbishments, project management, TV wall mounting and flat pack assembly. If your job isn't on the list, ask anyway.