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Reviews

Jonathan S

Mount Barker

We would highly recommend Simon for anyone who would like any handyman work done. Not only is his work impeccable, completed on time and to a high standard, he was able to advise us on the best solution for almost any job we needed done. We have found there is no need to go anywhere else.

Collins Bateman

Adelaide

6 stars for Simon. Responsive, well skilled and happy with all the work he does for our company!

Christian V

Nairne

Simon was Fantastic
Managed to squeeze us in with his very busy schedule, was fast and efficient and a really nice guy to boot!
I will most definitely be using him again.

Valerie N

Aldgate

If you need any job doing I highly recommend Simon he laid my artificial lawn and I was absolutely delighted, he did an awesome job, very meticulous and professional. He is a delight to deal with and informs you of every detail also he cleans up afterwards.
Thank you Simon.

David S

Mount Barker

Meticulous. Absolute gentleman and a master of all crafts! Would highly recommend for jobs that require an attention to detail and to be done well the first time!

James P

Nairne

Simon was a rare find - a craftsman who was attentive to detail and client expectations, and with an exceptional work ethic. He did a brilliant job with fencing, woodwork, and metalwork and I can't wait to get him back for more upgrades and projects. Thanks again Simon for putting in the time and effort and for teaching me a thing or two along the way!

Sheila V

Mount Barker

Simon was able to fit me in in his busy schedule for which I was grateful. Came on time and fixed a cupboard to my laundry wall. He did a perfect job and I'm thrilled with his friendly willing efficient manner. Whilst here he also gave me excellent advice on other jobs I'll need doing in the future. Price was also excellent value for money.

Natalie B

Mount Barker

Simon does wonderful work, is very professional, friendly and met all my needs in the one quick visit. He was very thorough, ensuring that the work completed was stable and would not damage my walls. I would 10/10 recommend Simon for any handy tasks you need done around the home.

Harry M

Mount Barker

I found Simon to be one of the most professional tradesmen that I have ever met. Turned up on time and performed an urgent repair on a weekend! When it comes to home maintenance you can't look past Simon

Bill P

Mount Barker

Simon has been very helpful in the work he has done for us. Very professional workmanship and its greatly appreciated.

Juliett M

Nairne

Simon helped us installed a off wall garden shed. We booked his service twice due to the product error. He is very punctual, polite and professional, and performed great workmanship as a skilled handy man. There were some difficulties during the work, but he found solutions quite quickly and the outcome was amazing. He does things in a professional manner and looks into details. The cost was very reasonable and affordable. My husband and I were very happy about the result. Highly recommend.

Nicole H

Mount Barker

Simon was friendly, courteous, honest and multi-skilled. He has excellent attention to detail and great problem solving skills. Thank you Simon!

Helen M

Bridgewater

Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Scott B

Mount Barker

I wanted to share my positive experience with Simon, who recently helped me with some smaller repair jobs around the house including a door repair and installing a new clothesline. Despite his busy schedule, Simon found time to assist us after hours, and I am extremely appreciative of the efforts to accommodate us in a short time period.

Simon was punctual, great with his communication and very easy to work with. He's a lovely chap and made the entire process hassle-free. Given the quality of his work, I've already asked him to help with a slightly larger fence installation project. I truly value the time he took to provide advice and guidance on the plans for this project.

Based on my experience, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Simon to friends and family for any repair or installation needs.

Donna W

Macclesfield

I am so thankful and appreciative to Simon. I lost a sheet of skylight off the roof of my shed during the wild weather we had Saturday just gone (7.6.25).
I phoned Simon and he organised with me to come out first thing the following morning. (I wasn't really expecting anyone to come out on a Sunday!)
He arrived on time and in the rain was up on my shed roof replacing my skylight.
He took the time to explain everything in regards to the job he had done for me.
To say I'm so happy with his work is an understatement. The job he has done is amazing.
He is just genuinely a lovely person who I found to be totally trustworthy.
I am very pleased to have found him and will not hesitate to use him again as you just don't get this sort of service anymore - anywhere!
Thank you again Simon.

Jon P

Nairne

I was originally a bit sceptical with so many five star reviews but I can say Simon went above and beyond finding time in a busy schedule to come after hours the next day to repair a jammed front timber door.

He was prompt, fast and efficient and paid attention to even the small details. He made time to look into other small problems around the property and I will definitely be using his services again. I have no issue recommending him.

Liam H

Bridgewater

Fantastic service and very professionally done.

Robyn L

Mount Barker

I was impressed by the fast response to my request for help by this business. Such efficient, friendly communication by someone who actually knows what they're talking about and willingness to spend time explaining the options was appreciated. A personable, reliable and respectful approach is a rare combination and Simon has them all. I highly recommend contacting this business if you're looking for reliable, friendly service with excellent attention to detail.

Joe L

Macclesfield

Multi-skilled, adaptive and very handy in work. Had eye for detail and got job done properly. Very satisfied with the high roof repair done. Highly recommended!

Stacey W

Nairne

Simon surpassed all expectations. from the moment I made contact I was confident in his ability to help us out. Simon was responsive in his replies and communication, friendly and cheerful in person. I felt comfortable with Simon in our home throughout the days and not once like a stranger in my own home. Simon is professional, neat and tidy and cleaned up around where he had worked. The quality of work also exceptional with a keen eye for detail and problem solving.

Jan L

Mount Barker

I am delighted to promote Simon Marks and his business . . . aside from being a very trustworthy and reliable person, his ability to ‘think outside the box’ when presented with tricky situations leads him to create innovative designs for seemingly impossible situations. My nickname for him is ‘Peter Perfect’, so that attests to the quality of his workmanship. I have known Simon for more than six years and there are few areas inside and outside my home where his hands have not fixed or built things. I am very pleased to recommend him, and would happily show anyone who might wish to view his work, the things he has created to improve my home.

Darren G

Balhannah

Very happy with the work done by Simon to prepare our property sale. Very versatile - a variety of jobs done inside and out. All work was done when promised, at a good price and top quality. Highly recommended!

Shayle B

Mount Barker

We could not be happier with the work carried out by Simon.We needed repairs done to furniture, and some handyman jobs done in our new home.Thank you Simon, much appreciated

Amanda B

Callington

We had a huge bird problem so I organised Simon to fix my Verandah and I could not be happier with the work he has done. His work was second to none and he is genuinely a nice bloke! He is very knowledgeable and hard working
I would highly recommend calling Simon for any work that needs to be done around the house

Clinton S

Mount Barker

High quality workmanship very professional

Darren W

Semaphore South

Great guy, knows his stuff! Reasonable price. Thanks

Tim G

Mount Barker

Quick and friendly same-day service. I called Simon at 8.30 am about a faulty Whirlybird on my roof, and not ten hours later, the entire unit was replaced. I particularly appreciated Simon's update about his ETA. All in all, he provided very professional service and I wouldn't hesitate to call on him again

Crista B

Mount Barker

I can not recommend Simon enough. He quite literally rebuilt the walls of our house, helping us make it a home. Simon talked through the repair with us at every stage making sure we understood the process, when a problem arose he talked us through our options for proceeding. Simon took on such a variety of tasks for us, went above and beyond, even recommending others if on the rare occasion he couldn't do it himself. The quality of Simon's work is fantastic, incredible what he can do and repair as if there never was a problem.

Liz C

Mount Barker

This business is without doubt the best I have ever used. Simon has done many jobs for me, from plastering to repairing my roof and regrouting the tiles. He is professional, reliable, multi skilled and a perfectionist in his work. He has excellent communication skills and takes time to explain the work before he starts a job. He is always punctual and is a very hard worker. He is someone you can trust 100%. I am very pleased to have found him and will continue to use him as my first choice for just about everything.

Belinda H

Greenhills Range

I needed a coffee table assembled urgently. I googled and phoned Simon late afternoon and he was here within the hour! He was so helpful, efficient and friendly and had it done in an hour. I was very impressed with his ability and attitude, he is obviously very adept in whatever he does.
Thank you very much Simon!

Miranda R

Littlehampton

Simon is a highly experienced Handyman who clearly knows his stuff!

He is thorough and professional in every aspect of his work.

A true joy to be around. Both friendly and personable. And someone you can trust to do basically any job that needs fixing.

I highly recommend his work and not only that, he is a true and genuine person.

5 stars 🌟

 

Miranda (a very happy customer) 😊

Peter H

Mount Barker

I can't more strongly recommend Simon for jobs around the home. Friendly, professional, punctual, high quality, all the gear, thorough and easy to communicate with. Nothing seems too much trouble. He pressure washed our 2nd storey weatherboards and facias, and cleaned the gutters which are at a height that I'm not prepared to go to. Even fixed a troublesome gate on his way out. No fuss, no stress.
Thanks Simon, you'll be my go-to person for future jobs.

Graeme T

Bridgewater

We chose Simon based on the Google reviews and I can honestly say he well and truly surpassed my expectations.

 

His attention to detail, efficiency, deep understanding, versatility, punctuality and ease with whom to work were exceptional.

 

I couldn't recommend Simon higher and we intend to keep him as our go-to from here on out.

Eliza M

Balhannah

Simon is a handyman is the truest sense- he can fix anything with fine attention to detail. He is hardworking, honest and polite, I will continue to use his services, and recommend him to others.

Leone G

Mount Barker

Simon completed two jobs, one requested and the other was a problem with draughts which his solution being applying a sealant was excellent. His attention to detail was extremely good.

Andrew F

Mount Barker

Simon did a great job in all areas asked of him, looked for the best way to complete and made sure everything worked before he left., good price, on time and a pleasure to do business with - will definitely use him again when needed.

Dianna W

Balhannah

Simon was very professional & efficient.He found time in his busy pre Christmas schedule, to replace fly screens in my windows. A job well done !

Bobby D-S

Mount Barker

Very professional and explains all details to you I would recomend this gentleman to friends

Rosalee C

Mount Barker

Excellent service. Highly professional and exceeded expectations.

Letters of Reference

Colin Neville
Proprieter of Gears'n'Cogs
Mechanical Services

Mannum

To whom it may concern

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In 2018 I expanded my business to include a metal fabrication module, and employed Simon Marks as a Metal Fabricator and Machinist. Prior to this I knew Simon through my business as a client for about 6 years. He has always shown me, other staff and customers respect and integrity. He has proved himself to be an honest and reliable person. Unfortunately, in 2022 I made the tough decision to scale back my business to just mechanical work and therefore sadly I had to make Simon’s position redundant.

 

During the time Simon was employed within our business he showed great confidence in his ability as a Machinist and Fabricator. He is thorough and has an extremely high work standard. 

 

His skills need commendation. Simon was able to complete any project from research to quoting, designing and drawing to ordering then Fabricating, without supervison. He committed 100% to each and every project small or large.

 

He is confident in all areas of metal fabrication whether it be a new custom build or repairing and aged piece of equipment to fully function again.

 

Conclusively Simon’s technical ability will be welcomed by any Employer. He is a great team member, with outstanding customer service skills and I’m sure he will succeed in whatever position he applies for.

 

Colin Neville

Proprietor of Gears’n’Cogs

Mechanical Services

Janice Hennessey

Mount Barker

Simon completely transformed my back yard.  I wanted it easy maintenance and low water.  He was always on time and always cleaned up when he finished each day.

I highly recommend him, and I know he will help me again in the future.

My back yard looks amazing, ask him to show you a photo.

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Janice Hennesse

Jan Luck

Mount Barker

Re Simon Marks

 

I have known Simon for over six years now, and he has always been the ’same’ - calm, confident and classy. Nothing is ’too hard’, never any issue of ‘I don’t know what to do with this’ and if ever anything unexpected occurs and things do not go to plan, Simon is always calm and thoughtful and comes up with an alternative. He is patient, explaining everything he is doing in detail (and why), giving options, and advising the pros and cons of each, leaving the final decision to YOU the customer. If you are in doubt, he will offer his best opinion. There is not much around my home that Simon has not had a hand in building or fixing. He is a man of integrity and honesty always giving a fair price. He is able to provide ideas, design, source material, build and complete a job which might take several other ’specialists’ to come up with. I have complete faith in anything Simon does . . . I have been known to call him ‘Peter Perfect’ and that is what you will get - perfection! 

 

Please feel free to contact me for either more information, or to come and see (Mount Barker) what Simon has achieved around my property. 

 

Jan Luck

Eileen Renne

Mount Barker

To Whom it May Concern

Re: Simon Marks

 

Since my husband and I moved to South Australia and were living independently for three years until recently, Simon proved to be a reliable and trustworthy workman. He was recommended to us by our daughter who has known Simon for many years and as she was always extremely happy with his honest work ethic, his knowledge and genuine helpfulness, we trusted her judgement, which proved to be spot on. Nothing was too much trouble for Simon, even for the smallest of jobs and if it was urgent, he would fit it in for us. Being elderly, we really appreciated that and can attest to his standard of workmanship.  

 

Eileen Rennie

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