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Honest, high-quality repairs, renovations and builds that hold up to close inspection.

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KIA ORA! I’M ALEXANDER.

But you can call me Al. YPA Home Renovations is here to help Whanganui homeowners bring their spaces to life through home repairs, renovations and handyman services done properly. Whether you’re fixing up a rental, building a deck, modernising your kitchen, or finally getting around to those squeaky doors and scuffed walls, we’re here to finish the job to a top notch standard. We keep it small, personal, and high quality. We don’t do rough jobs or rushed finishes. If it’s not good enough for us, it’s not good enough for you.

BRASS TACKS

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GENERAL HANDYMAN

From leaky taps to stubborn hinges, we’ll sort it.

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CARPENTRY

Decks, sheds, garages, framing, repairs. If doesn’t need a consent, I’ll whip it up.

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PlasteR & Paint

GIB fixing, patch jobs, full room refreshes. Smooth, sharp finishes only.

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KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

Tidy updates or full makeovers. Practical spaces great to live in.

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Landscaping & Fencing

Retaining walls, fences, tidy-ups and outdoor improvements. Safe and secure.

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PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL

We manage trusted subcontractors to handle restricted work. No juggling tradies.

Not sure if it’s something we do? Ask us. If it’s not in our toolkit, we’ll point you to someone who can help you best.

Projects We’re Proud Of

  • Green hillside with grazing sheep under cloudy sky.

    Whangaehu Farm

    Converted a cold old pole shed into a warm, modern playroom for the kids.

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  • Sunset over the ocean with orange sky and calm water, birds flying in the distance.

    Castlecliff Artist Studio

    Cleared a cluttered garage and transformed it into an insulated creative space.

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  • A scenic view of a hillside neighborhood with a tall water tower and rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky.

    35 Abbot Street

    Rebuilt a rotten wall and installed a brand new window. Goodbye draughts!

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Work with us

We like to keep things straightforward. Clear communication, quality craftsmanship. No shortcuts. Just solid, beautiful work.

  • Use the form below or give us a bell. We’ll respond promptly.

  • We’ll give you a heads-up on hourly rates for smaller charge up jobs, or organise a site visit and quote for bigger ones.

  • We’ll turn up on time, treat your place with respect, and leave things better than we found them.

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 FAQs

  • $100+GST minimum charge for the first hour. $60+GST per hour after that.

  • We can unblock a sink or fix a tap, but anything else gets referred to our trusted plumber. Teamwork makes the dream work!

  • All electrical work is handled by our preferred qualified electricians. We’ll organise it as needed.

  • We’re not LBP certified, so we only do exempt work. That still covers a lot. Just ask and we’ll let you know.

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LET’S CHAT

Our customers contact YPA when good enough isn’t good enough.

Whether you’re ready to get started or just have a burning question, fill in the form and we’ll be in touch promptly.

Or give us a bell on 0277748489