Gardens, lawns and outdoor jobs around Mapua, Ruby Bay and Tasman. Free quotes. Call Roy 027 900 1111
Gecko Home & GardenMAPUA, TASMAN

Mapua, Ruby Bay, Tasman and nearby

Gardens tended. Lawns mown. Jobs done.

Roy Courtney looks after gardens and lawns, and the outdoor jobs around the house that never get to the top of the list: paths, fences, pergolas, gutters, water blasting and more. Anything considered, no job too small.

  • Free, no-obligation quotes
  • No job too small
  • All queries promptly answered
A garden bed of red flax, striped grasses and green tussock beside a brick path
Flax, grasses and tussock along a brick path.

Services

One person for the garden, the lawn and the odd jobs

General gardening, lawn mowing and pruning are the core of it. Around that, the outdoor building and tidy-up jobs a section needs. If it is not listed, ask.

  • Gardens and lawns

    Regular care or a one-off catch-up. Even an hour or two a fortnight makes a difference.

    • Lawn mowingEdges trimmed, paths cleaned after, clippings taken away if you want.
    • GardeningWeeding, pruning, planting and general upkeep.
    • Garden edging
    • Vege gardens
    • Irrigation systems
    • Green waste removal
  • Outdoor building

    The structures around a home, quoted per job.

    • Paths and garden stepsStone or shell paths, timber steps.
    • Fences
    • Pergolas
    • Retaining walls
    • Landscaping
    • Clotheslines and letter boxes
  • Property tidy-ups

    A spring clean, an open home or the end of a tenancy.

    • Water blastingHouse walls, paths and concrete. Not roofs.
    • Gutter cleaningInside and out, single-storey homes and garages.
    • Pre-sale tidy-up
    • Rental tidy-up
    • Weed spraying and weed eating
    • Tree fellingUp to 8 metres.

Small jobs are welcome. Roy fits them in around other work in your area; if you need a short job done at a set time there is a small petrol charge.

Fees

Straightforward rates

Hourly rates for the regular jobs, set prices for gutters and water blasting, and a quote for anything bigger.

Lawn mowing

Lawns mown, edges trimmed with a weed eater or edge trimmer, clippings disposed of if required.

  • Half an hour or less$25
  • One hour$40
  • 90 minutes$55

General gardening

Weeding, pruning, planting and other garden jobs.

  • Half an hour or less$15
  • Hourly rate$25
  • Weed spraying, plus sprays$30 an hour
  • Weed eating$30 an hour

Gutter cleaning

Single-storey, single-level buildings only. Inside cleared and the outside of the gutter cleaned.

  • Single garage$45
  • Double garage$70
  • Home under 100 square metres$60
  • Home over 100 square metres$110

Water blasting

Walls and hard surfaces. Roy does not water blast house roofs.

  • Single-storey home under 100 square metresfrom $145
  • Single-storey home over 100 square metresfrom $225
  • Concrete paths and wallsfrom $1.30 a square metre

Fences, pergolas, paths, irrigation systems and tree felling are quoted per job. Green waste taken to the tip is charged at actual tip fees and travel, plus one hour per cubic metre. Materials are paid for before purchase and labour on completion. Anything not listed, ask for a quote.

Why Roy

An owner-operator who enjoys the work

You deal with Roy from the first call to the finished job. He quotes it, does it and answers the phone.

  • Passionate about gardening

    Roy enjoys helping people create their own little corner of heaven, and it shows in the work.

  • Gardener and handyman in one

    Lawns and gardens, plus the fence, the path, the gutters and the water blasting, so you are not lining up three different tradies.

  • Local to Mapua and Tasman

    Working Mapua, Ruby Bay, Tasman, Motueka and the areas around them. Small jobs are fitted in with other work nearby.

  • Clear prices, free quotes

    Rates for the everyday jobs are published. Bigger jobs are quoted, free and with no obligation.

How it works

From first call to tidy section

Four steps, nothing complicated.

  1. Get in touch

    Call, text, email or use the form. An address and a quick note on what needs doing is enough to start.

  2. Quote

    Hourly jobs run at the published rates. Bigger jobs Roy looks at and prices. Free, no obligation.

  3. The work

    On the agreed day. Materials are paid for before purchase, labour when the job is finished.

  4. Regular or one-off

    A one-off tidy-up, or a regular hour or two so the garden never gets away on you.

Gallery

Around the garden

Steps, paths, fences and plantings.

Roy Courtney, smiling, in glasses and a checked shirt

About

Meet Roy

I am passionate about gardening and enjoy helping people create their own little corner of heaven. While my services mainly involve general gardening, lawn mowing, pruning and general handyman tasks, I'll consider any job you have that needs completion.

Roy Courtney

Gecko Home & Garden Services trades as Gecko Garden Services Limited, NZ company number 5874387, Mapua.

Where we work

Mapua, Ruby Bay and Tasman

Based in Mapua and covering the coast and the areas next to it, out to Motueka.

Just outside these areas? Call and ask. Roy fits small jobs in around other work nearby, so nearby is often fine.

  • Mapua
  • Ruby Bay
  • Tasman
  • Motueka
  • Adjacent areas

Questions

Things people ask

How often should gutters be cleaned?

At least once a year. In areas with a lot of leaf fall, twice a year is advised. Blocked gutters overflow and the water can damage the house. The service clears everything inside the gutter and cleans the outside face as well.

Do you clean gutters or water blast two-storey homes?

No. Gutter cleaning is for single-storey, single-level buildings only, and water blasting covers house walls, paths and concrete, not roofs.

What is included in a lawn mow?

The lawn mown, edges trimmed with a weed eater or edge trimmer, paths swept clean afterwards, and the clippings taken away if you want them gone.

Do you take green waste away?

Yes. Garden waste taken to the tip is charged at the actual tip fees and travel, plus one hour of labour per cubic metre. Say what needs to go when you ask for a quote.

Can you tidy up before an open home or the end of a tenancy?

Yes. A few hours before an open home, a final inspection or moving out of a rental makes a real difference to how the place presents. Water blasting the house and paths is a good pre-sale job too, as it removes grime, mould, moss and lichen.

How does payment work?

Materials are paid for before they are bought. Labour is paid on completion of the work.

Can you come at a set time for a small job?

Small jobs are usually fitted in around other work in your area. If a short job needs doing at a specific time there is a $10 petrol charge.

Free quote

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