Jack of all trades
HANDYMAN Brendon Brown moved to the Wellington area for a tree change and is loving the lifestyle.
“I decided to get a better work, life balance,” he explained.
“I’ve loved moving here, it’s been great so far.”
Mr Brown grew up in Sydney, which was followed by a move to Goulburn and then to the local area last year.
“The service I offer is carpentry and there doesn’t seem to be many of us around in Wellington,” he explained.
Hailing from a family of carpenters and builders, Mr Brown is a jack of all trades.
“I did plumbing for a few years, I can do plastering, gyprocking. I have 25 years’ experience as a carpenter. I worked for my brother for many years.”
Mr Brown comes from the school of life and is skilled in home maintenance and repairs, working across a range of areas.
“There is such a variety of work available and a lot of it I teach myself – fitting door locks, doing tenancy repairs on rental properties, building and construction work.”
He recently refitted a stock truck with plywood and is currently transforming a school house into a cottage.
Mr Brown takes great pride in his work and loves being self-employed.
He firmly believes in doing a good job with quality tools.
“You need a big variety of skills but a few decades in the building industry has helped me turn my business into what it is.”
Mr Brown is getting lots of jobs and is enjoying every moment.
“I’ve loved moving here and getting the work that’s thrown at you. It’s been a really good experience. I’ve also got freedom, I like it out here.”