Property maintenance

Property maintenance in the Adelaide Hills

One local team for the repairs, carpentry and seasonal upkeep that Hills homes need, plus a trusted network of licensed trades for everything else. Based in Macclesfield and servicing the wider Adelaide Hills.

Request a free quote Call 0423 967 557

Free, no-obligation quotes
CBS Licensed Contractor BLD 354391
Fully insured, police & WWCC checked

Looking after Hills homes, all year round.

Adelaide Hills properties work hard. Older homes, heavy winter rain, gum leaves in every gutter and the annual push to get ready for fire season all take their toll. We’re locals, so we know what Hills homes go through and what they need to stay in good shape.

In A Pinch is a family-owned and operated business run by Blake and Jess Coleman. Blake is a CBS Licensed Contractor (BLD 354391) and 2nd fix carpenter with a background in renovation project management and residential site supervision. Jess runs the office and keeps communication clear from your first enquiry to the final invoice.

We handle the work within our scope ourselves. When a job needs a licensed plumber, electrician, tiler or roofer, we bring one in from our trusted local network and coordinate the whole job, so you only ever need to make one call.

Rotten, failing roof timbers before replacement in the Adelaide Hills — **Rotten roof timber replacement**Failing, rotten roof timbers replaced to keep the structure sound in the Adelaide Hills.

New roof timbers fitted to replace rotten timber, Adelaide Hills — **Rotten roof timber replacement**Failing, rotten roof timbers replaced to keep the structure sound in the Adelaide Hills.

What we do

Everything your property needs.

Send us one job or the whole list. Bundling jobs into a single visit is often the most efficient way to get things done.

Handyman & general repairs

Gyprock and wall repairs, sticking doors and windows, tap washers, fascias, posts, external timber, fencing and the everyday fixes that pile up.

2nd fix carpentry

Skirting boards, architraves, door installation and hardware, timber shelving and storage, cabinetry repairs, flooring and timber repairs.

Water damage repairs

Leak tracing and repair, then replacement of damaged gyprock, ceilings, skirting, trims, moisture-affected flooring and rotten timber.

Gutters & seasonal upkeep

Gutter and leaf litter removal, downpipe clearing, leak sealing, gutter guard installation, pre-fire-season clean-ups and preventative maintenance plans.

Bathroom & kitchen repairs

Regrouting, silicone replacement, cabinetry and hardware repairs, and general maintenance to keep wet areas sealed and sound.

Rental property maintenance & sale prep

Maintenance checklists, high-pressure cleaning, door and window repairs, touch-ups and painting, smoke alarm and exit reports.

Non-structural demolition

Kitchen and bathroom strip-outs, built-in wardrobe removal, flooring removal and small shed or structure demolition.

Coordinated licensed trades

Plumbing, electrical, tiling, roofing and other licensed specialists from our trusted network, managed by us from start to finish.

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Our work

Recent jobs.

Real jobs completed by us around the Adelaide Hills. Drag the slider on each photo to compare before and after.

Storm-damaged Colorbond fence before repair in the Adelaide Hills — **Colorbond fence repair**Storm-damaged Colorbond fence repaired and made good again in the Adelaide Hills.

Repaired Colorbond fence standing straight after storm damage repairs, Adelaide Hills — **Colorbond fence repair**Storm-damaged Colorbond fence repaired and made good again in the Adelaide Hills.

Weathered, worn door before replacement in an Adelaide Hills home — **Door replacement**Old, weathered door replaced with a new, properly hung door in an Adelaide Hills home.

New door installed and properly hung by In A Pinch in the Adelaide Hills — **Door replacement**Old, weathered door replaced with a new, properly hung door in an Adelaide Hills home.

Featured project · Mount Barker

One job, many trades’ worth of work.

At this Mount Barker property we installed new timber-look flooring throughout, repainted the kitchen cabinets, completed the bathroom ceiling, removed and replaced the laundry floor tiles, hung a new exterior door and fitted an awning above it.

Hallway with new timber-look vinyl plank flooring running through two arches, Mount Barker — **New timber-look flooring through the hallway**Flooring installed through the hallway and both arches, with skirting finished to the walls.

Living area with new timber-look vinyl plank flooring and sliding glass doors, Mount Barker — **Living area flooring**New timber-look flooring laid through the living area to the sliding doors.

Kitchen with repainted white cabinets and pantry, new timber-look flooring meeting the tiled kitchen floor, Mount Barker — **Kitchen cabinets repainted**Kitchen cabinetry and pantry door repainted white, with the new flooring finished neatly against the kitchen tiles.

U-shaped kitchen with repainted white cabinets and drawers, dishwasher and gas cooker, Mount Barker — **Kitchen cabinet repaint**Upper and lower kitchen cabinets and drawer fronts repainted white.

Bathroom ceiling finished around the heat lamp fitting, with glass shower below, Mount Barker — **Bathroom ceiling**Bathroom ceiling work, finished cleanly around the heat lamp fitting.

Newly hung exterior door with a clear polycarbonate awning on black brackets above it, brick wall, Mount Barker — **New exterior door and awning**New exterior door hung, with a clear awning on black brackets installed above it to keep the weather off the entry.

Hallway with new timber-look flooring beside tall windows, Mount Barker — **Hallway flooring and trims**New flooring through to the back door, with skirting finished along the tall windows.

Why In A Pinch

One call. One team.

Family owned and operated in Macclesfield
CBS Licensed Contractor BLD 354391, fully insured
Police and Working With Children checked
Free, no-obligation written quotes
One point of contact from quote to completion
Rated 5.0 on Google

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Areas we service

Property maintenance across the Hills.

Based in Macclesfield, we service the Adelaide Hills and surrounding metropolitan Adelaide suburbs, including:

MacclesfieldMount BarkerStirlingHahndorfCrafersAldgateBridgewaterLobethalWoodsideBalhannahOakbankLittlehamptonNairneStrathalbynMeadowsBlackwood

Not sure if we cover your suburb? Call 0423 967 557 and ask.

FAQs

Property Maintenance questions.

Do I need to know which service I need?

Not at all. Describe the problem (photos help) and we’ll work out what’s needed, including whether another trade should be involved.

Can you handle multiple jobs at once?

Yes. Send us your whole list. Bundling jobs into one visit is often the most efficient and cost-effective way to get things done.

What happens if my job needs a plumber or electrician?

We bring in a licensed, reputable trade from our trusted network and coordinate the job so you still only deal with us.

How does quoting work?

Submit photos and a description through our quote form and we’ll send a clear written quote, free and with no obligation. Larger or complex jobs may need a site visit.

Do you offer emergency call-outs?

Yes, outside our standard hours of Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Higher rates apply to emergency work.

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Need a hand with your property?

You don’t need to know which service you need. Send us photos and a description and we’ll take it from there. Free quote, no obligation.