Counties Maintenance Solutions
Maintenance & Repair / Renovation in Waiuku

"Jim carried out renovation work for me from Feb 2025-Oct 2025. I am very happy with bedroom ceiling gib replacement, gib stop work and paint work completed, due to ceiling being warped. Jim also replaced gib on one wall in the same bedroom; gib stop work and paint work completed also. Jim also replaced gib in lounge ceiling due to roof leak; gib stop work and paint work completed too. Jim sanded & applied polyurethane to rimu trips in hallway, lounge & one bedroom. Jim fitted & installed recycled rimu floorboards where internal walls had been removed. Jim sanded & painted hallway walls, bedroom walls & lounge walls. I am happy with the work Jim carried out at my house.
Shirlene Tata"

7th Feb  •  Rating by: Shirlene  •  Contact: Jim  •  Job date: Oct, 2025

"Counties Maintenance Solutions renovated our Bathroom. Jim had a great team of tradesmen. They showed up when they said they would. The workmanship was good and when there was a problem it was dealt with quickly. I would recommend Counties Maintenance Solutions."

3rd Jul, 2025  •  Rating by: Shirlene  •  Contact: Counties Maintenance Solutions  •  Job date: Apr, 2025

"Jim completed bathroom renovations professionally by installing a shower. He replaced a cavity slider with a new sliding door and also pulled up rotten floorboards and lino and replaced floorboards and lino with new. He also replaced extensively rotten decking. Before starting the work, his communication was respectful and clear.

I highly recommend Counties Manukau Solutions and will certainly be using them again. I rate them AAA+"

24th Feb, 2025  •  Rating by: Gillian  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Feb, 2025

"Counties Maintenance Solutions have completed a stunning and well built enclosed patio on the back of our house. I only had some ideas but Jim worked with what I had and put together a great package to solve my problems and provide us with a very usable space. They worked efficiently, got on with the job and no request or query was a problem. We will be looking to contact them again in the near future. Pricing was realistic and seems fair for the finished result."

17th Jul, 2024  •  Rating by: Lyndsay  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Jul, 2024

"Jim completed renovations for me. His workmanship is first class. His communication is clear and he explained everything he was going to do and how. This included some flooring which clicked together into a small toilet area, this required some extremely difficult and awkward areas around pipes.
Jim is extremely professional worker who takes pride in his work and I am very happy with the work he has done and pricing."

16th Jul, 2024  •  Rating by: Gillian  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Jul, 2024

"Counties Maintenance Solutions Ltd did a Laundry renovation for us
Very professional
Jim organised plumber and electrician which made everything run smoothly (great dealing with one person)
All parties showed up on time and completed their work quickly and as scheduled
Would definetly recommend"

29th Jun, 2023  •  Rating by: Helen  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Jun, 2023

"Jim Fordyce is a builder who goes above and beyond in all the work he does. Over the last year he has completed three separate renovations for us gutting the whole of our downstairs. He has created a beautiful bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and dinning room, living room, and entrance hall. This entailed moving walls, demolishing walls, building walls, and crucially moving a load bearing wall. Jim dealt with the plumber, electrician, engineer, council inspector, and the painter. As it was such a big and complex job unexpected problems came up. Jim dealt with them quickly and easily. Jim always turns up when he says he will and finishes the job to a high standard no matter what. Jim made a long renovation as pleasant as possible. If you want your job done on time to a high standard and for a reasonable price then Jim is definitely your builder."

3rd Nov, 2022  •  Rating by: Laura  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Nov, 2022

"Jim is awesome to deal with and does excellent work Ill be using him again"

27th Oct, 2022  •  Rating by: josh  •  Contact: jim  •  Job date: Oct, 2022

"Jim created a new larger bedroom and bathroom for us. He completely gutted the area removing walls, building new ones and replacing the ceilings and adding insulation. The plumber and electrician he used were excellent. His advice on fixtures and fittings was based on quality and value for money. He plastered and painted both rooms and the results are stunning. He is tidy, on time, and keeps you updated every step of the way. He completed the project on time and to budget. He is honest and his rates are reasonable. No job is too small for him to undertake. Best of all Jim is happy to be there and makes the whole thing easy and comfortable."

18th Feb, 2022  •  Rating by: Laura  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Feb, 2022

"Jim is reliable, honest, and very trustworthy. He turns up when he says he will and he gets quotes through promptly. Nothing is a problem for Jim…..he is a good listener and problem solver. He has a good work ethic, he has a great sense of humour, and is pleasant to have around. His pricing is very reasonable and he does a great job. Jim did a new bathroom, fixed some windows, replaced door hardware, framed lined and jib stoped a new garage with new roller door and concreted a new carport and pathway. I would recommend Jim to anyone."

18th Nov, 2021  •  Rating by: Brendan  •  Contact: Jim  •  Job date: Nov, 2021

"Very good service and very happy with the job he did."

31st May, 2021  •  Rating by: Ingrid  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: May, 2021

"We needed a new set of steps for entry into our home. Jim's workmanship was fantastic and we're really pleased with the result. In particular, we appreciate the effort Jim made to ensure the steps are safe. Jim is a friendly, good-natured person we enjoyed having around and the job was fairly priced for his time and the materials he sourced for us. Soon as you know you need his skills, book him in 'el pronto' - he's a busy man!"

29th Apr, 2021  •  Rating by: Vanessa  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Apr, 2021

"Jim renovavated my bathroom and what a job it was. Nothing had been done to my bathroom for the 30 plus years we have been lived here. Jim did everything from a new ceiling, walls and floor. I now have a fantastic bathroom. Jim is very friendly and I would definitely recommend him to anyone. Thank you Jim."

14th Apr, 2021  •  Rating by: Francies  •  Contact: Jim Forsyth  •  Job date: Apr, 2021

"Excellent job. Well done in short time By a friendly guy ,very open to any suggestions"

27th Mar, 2021  •  Rating by: Jeanie Jones  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Mar, 2021

"Jim is a lovely man. He listened & understood our needs. He quoted the job promptly & his price was very reasonable. He arrived when he said he would & completed the whole job on time.
We trusted him with a key to let himself in & he went about his work unsupervised. His workmanship was to a high standard & I would recommend Jim to anyone wanting a good job done."

6th Mar, 2021  •  Rating by: Linda  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Dec, 2020

"Jim and his companion recently replaced three decks and installed two mowing strips on my property. Following initial difficulties with a confirmed start date the work was completed competently and in an orderly fashion. All the old deck material was removed from site and the work was progressed in phases clearly outlined by Jim."

3rd Mar, 2021  •  Rating by: Mike  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Mar, 2021

"Jim renovated my bathroom for me. This is a very old house where no wall is square plumb or anything else. It was not an easy job, but Jim being a true tradesman cut and fitted everything to perfection.
If you want a job done by a true tradesman then Jim is your man."

25th Nov, 2020  •  Rating by: Allan  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Oct, 2020

"I'm happy that I came across Counties Maintenance to do a number of jobs at my place. Jim and his helper Mike demolished a derelict old shed with a broken concrete floor before building me a great replacement with new floor and lined walls. It's a great shed, They stripped out my old laundry and converted it into a laundry/toilet. Jim plastered and painted it as well. They repaired screens on my large back porch and did a number of smaller repair jobs at my house. Jim's quotes and invoices are always clear and well itemised and his communications are great. Thanks to you both for a great job."

7th Nov, 2020  •  Rating by: Lee  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Nov, 2020

"Jim completed the job with professionalism. It was done under given budget and in timely manner. I would have no hesitation to use Jim again in the future."

13th Jul, 2020  •  Rating by: Snowy  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: May, 2020

"Excellent quality of workmanship.
Easy to deal with"

9th Jun, 2020  •  Rating by: Allan  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Jun, 2020

"Because of a delay on the job before mine, there was a delay in the start date. I was informed of this and met with Jim to discuss new start date. He arrived on the due date and continued to work on the job until completion. He took care of my property (groundsheets to protect the floor etc) and took away all rubbish. Very pleased with the work done. Thank you."

17th Mar, 2020  •  Rating by: Linda  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Mar, 2020

"Excellent work done by Jim as always! He is a very trusted man - and we really appreciate all the hard work he does on any task we give him. He always gets it done to an extremely great quality and eye-for-detail.
Jim renovated our bathroom and laundry as well as installed new windows. On top of that, he did an excellent job in our landscaping near our entrance, where he installed a waterfall and tidied the stone garden around it. There's honestly no job Jim cannot do. Thanks again and happy new year :)"

9th Jan, 2020  •  Rating by: Mohan  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Jan, 2020

"Jim did a great job.
Job was held up a couple of times due to getting other trades involved.
Very happy with the finished job."

7th Oct, 2019  •  Rating by: Steve  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Oct, 2019

"Jim was engaged to do some painting work. Not only did he paint but he also carried out some repairs thus greatly improving the overall result. It is so good to have someone close by who can do any property maintenance or renovation work. Job well done. Very satisfied customer."

3rd Jun, 2019  •  Rating by: Karen Towl  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: May, 2019

"Jim has done several jobs for me over the past few months, I am extremely happy with the quality of work, and found him to be helpful, and happy to give advice where needed, this I really appreciated. Jim is honest and reliable."

30th Apr, 2019  •  Rating by: Pat  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Apr, 2019

"We had seen the great work that Jim had done at a friends house so we contacted Jim to do our laundry/shower renovation. Jim did a fantastic job on renovating our shower and laundry space. With Jim's contacts he is able to organise tradespeople such as electricians and plumbers saving is his clients time. Jim was very meticulous with his work and he made sure everrything was just perfect. Jim catered to all our requests and we were very happy with the end result. If you are looking for a reliable, friendly,honest, hardworking builder with an attention to detail Jim is the builder for you."

14th Feb, 2019  •  Rating by: Padma  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Nov, 2018

"Jim put in a drop down ladder and flooring in the attic. His work is fantastic and he is a pleasure to have around (even the dog likes him!). Definitely have him back to do my next project."

28th Nov, 2018  •  Rating by: Cyndy  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Nov, 2018

"We engaged Jim to renovate our bathroom replacing shower and vanity, and ended up getting a few other jobs done as well. Tiling of all the flashbacks in the kitchen, patching up a window sill that was rotten. Jim was a pleasure to have in the house, we enjoyed his company and the quality of his workmanship and knowledge.. I would highly recommend him for any jobs you have. Great value as a tradesman and person."

12th Oct, 2018  •  Rating by: Pam  •  Contact: Pam and Lance Nelson  •  Job date: Oct, 2018

"Jim was an absolute blessing for us on our home renovations. He did our garage and our entire downstairs bathroom. His hard-work and eye-for-detail is astounding. Thank you Jim for all that you did for us. We appreciate you and your work.

Also, Jim is such a trustworthy and honest man. We are recommending him to all our friends and family, because he is one-of-a-kind. Thanks again Jim. :-)"

29th Sep, 2018  •  Rating by: Mohan Hari  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Aug, 2018

"No job was too small for Jim, he was professional and effecting and even managed to work around me with a baby in the house without disrupting sleeps too much. I would highly recommend him for jobs big and small"

22nd Aug, 2018  •  Rating by: Renee  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Aug, 2018

"We had a long list of small, fiddly repair jobs around the house - small pockets of rot in difficult corners etc. The weather was a pest and the job took a bit longer than planned. But, we were completely satisfied with Jim's work. His repairs blend in with the original 1920 house beautifully. He is a very tidy workman, very pleasant to deal with and he sticks to budget. I have booked him for next summer already as i have more tricky little jobs on my list. Highly recommend."

11th Jun, 2018  •  Rating by: Shirley  •  Contact: Shirley Megget  •  Job date: Jun, 2018

"Jim carried out a full bathroom renovation for us and did a great job. Our house was built in the 1940s so the original walls etc were all out of plumb. Because of this, extra time was required to get the new wall linings nice and straight, especially with regard to fitting the new shower unit. Jim took all this in his stride, going the extra distance to make sure the project would be successful. End result being a fresh and clean bathroom that's a pleasure to use. Although we added a few 'extras' into the job as first contracted, Jim's final bill was still under budget. If we have any more building projects, Jim'll be the first person we call. And it helped that Jim also has a great sense of humour!"

15th May, 2018  •  Rating by: Allan Walton  •  Contact: Allan Walton  •  Job date: May, 2018

"1st class job from a very good tradesman.................would not hesitate to use Jim again.( in fact i have jobs lined up for him)"

18th Apr, 2018  •  Rating by: Mick  •  Contact: Mick Lay  •  Job date: Mar, 2018

"Its hard to find a trades person who is skilled in so many different things. It made it so much easier to only have to use one tradesman. Jim done the carpentry, Gib stopping and painting. All the work was done to a high standard and Jim was always very pleasant. Unlike some tradesmen he also thoroughly cleaned up after himself. I already have him booked in for another job"

14th Mar, 2018  •  Rating by: LEW  •  Contact: Counties Maintenance Solutions Ltd  •  Job date: Mar, 2018

"Another job well done. Jim is a professional tradesman and goes that little bit further which is really appreciated. Recommend him for any job small or otherwise."

20th Nov, 2017  •  Rating by: Bryan  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Nov, 2017

"So refreshing to find an efficient and HONEST builder. Highly recommend Jim to anyone needing some good professional work done. Jim is efficient, pleasant and a very conscientious worker. Very relieved to have found him after a not very pleasant experience earlier in the year with another not so honest tradesman."

2nd Oct, 2017  •  Rating by: Audrey  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Oct, 2017

"Jim was always cheerful. Put covers down to protect the floor and tidied up each night. Co-ordinated other tradies needed on the job. Kept to budget well which was great as we had a strict budget. Also, timeframe was pretty accurate. Would recommend for building work."

26th Jul, 2017  •  Rating by: Denise  •  Contact: Jim fordyce  •  Job date: Jul, 2017

"We would like to recommend Jims work to anyone looking for great quality. We had a bathroom and a few other things done around the home. Jim was always honest and timely with his work and worked within budget etc. A lovely honest hardworking builder which can be hard to find these days. Would recommend to others looking for a builder :)"

24th Mar, 2017  •  Rating by: Lian &Nick  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Feb, 2017

"Excellent service and a very tidy job. Great to find a genuine and adept handyman. Thanks .jim ????????"

14th Mar, 2017  •  Rating by: Bryan and Kathy  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Mar, 2017

"Jim did a great job on rebuilding our front steps. It was not a straightforward job but he was able to work out the best way to make it work and the finished job looks great. Definitely recommend Jim."

14th Feb, 2017  •  Rating by: Allie  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Jan, 2017

"Jim did a great job replacing a custom under-sink shelving unit (was too complex for me!) and adding some lovely porcelain tiles onto a sad lounge floor to sharpen everything up. He answered quickly, turned up promptly and finished on time. Would recommend for any handyman work."

31st Jan, 2017  •  Rating by: Phil  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Dec, 2016

"Jim did an excellent job swapping some old doors to nice modern doors. Arrived on time and got on with the job. He even managed to get a door after a supplier let me down. Would thoroughly recommend Jim to anyone wanting quality work undertaken."

20th Jan, 2017  •  Rating by: Angela  •  Contact: Jim  •  Job date: Oct, 2016

"Jim built us a great deck. He is knowledgeable and very experienced. We had had some bad experiences with other builders. Jim coped with all my requirements and queries, and offered valuable advice. Meticulous workmanship with our technically difficult project, kept a clean and tidy work site, always on time and on came in exactly on budget. He fitted in with our difficult schedule and was always considerate and polite.I will definitely be asking Jim to build our next project."

24th Oct, 2016  •  Rating by: Anne  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Jun, 2016

"Jim recently renovated our bathroom which included installing a new bath and tiling. I expected the job to be very messy but was presently surprised how smooth it all went. I also appreciate the good advice Jim gave us on how to maximize space."

7th Oct, 2016  •  Rating by: Janine  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Sep, 2016

"Jim is a very congenial & conscientious person and endeavours to achieve my brief."

26th Sep, 2016  •  Rating by: Christine Jenkins  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Sep, 2016

"Jim did an excellent job in repairing our rotten floor in our en suite. The job was completed to a very high standard. Jim was conscious that this was going to be a messy job he did his best to keep the dust to the one area and cleaned up each day which we appreciated.

Jim was very professional in his communication before he started working on our floor he told us the day he would start and approximately when he would finish, he would also advise the approximate start time each day of work.

I wouldn't hesitate in using Jim for any future jobs and would recommend Jim to anyone else looking for home improvements or repairs."

2nd Apr, 2016  •  Rating by: Paul Tate  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Mar, 2016

"Jim has been great. He has stayed within our budget, been flexible to suit our needs and we have enjoyed Jims company throughout the job. (Still happening)."

23rd Mar, 2016  •  Rating by: Jake and Jan  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Mar, 2016

"I renovated my kitchen in November and there were a couple of jobs
I needed an expert to help with (bench top installation). I called upon Jim and he was more than willing to help me. He was reliable and on time and we got the job done. Highly recommended if your after a reliable skilled Jim of all trades."

3rd Dec, 2015  •  Rating by: Warrick  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Nov, 2015

"I am very satisfied with the work and ethics of Jim as he has been providing an excellent services, workmanship and advise through out the project. We are very impressed with the quality of the work and the honest advise through out the project which saved us money and time. Thanks once again"

17th Nov, 2015  •  Rating by: Emad  •  Contact: Jim fordyce  •  Job date: Oct, 2015

"Very pleased with the way work was carried out, within budget. Jim went out of his way to find matching weatherboard. He also checked with us when the unexpected obstacle arose (like a concrete strip had to be broken- to complete the job and Jim was able confirm with us before hiring a jack hammer) also another bonus was, Jim was able to do the gib stopping as well. This was a great help as it saved us from having to work with another contractor as we would have required. Thank-you again. Will definitely recommend."

20th Oct, 2015  •  Rating by: Boaz  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Oct, 2015

"Jim has been doing work for Turners and Growers on a contractor basics now for a good number of years. I have found "Jim" very pleasant and has a sound knowledge of the building industry. He has a high work ethic and delivers an outstanding results on time.His strengths are that he just gets on with the work and often comes up with great new ideas. Jim is not just limited to the building industry but has a sound knowledge on general maintenance work i.e. Plumbing, irrigation, earth works and some mechanical work. .
I can highly recommend Jim to handle any work undertaken with confidence."

15th Jun, 2015  •  Rating by: Joseph Ferencz  •  Contact: Mr J. Fordyce (Jim)  •  Job date: Jun, 2015

"Jim undertook some maintenance work at our previous home which was everything that we expected and to our complete satisfaction. We subsequently moved and have employed Jim to do work at our new property. Will definitely ask him in the future."

11th Jun, 2015  •  Rating by: Bert  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Jun, 2010

"Jim did a great job on refurbishing our house. As well as being on time and on budget he was easy to deal with and had some wounderful ideas to make our house a great family home. Would recommend him to anyone.
Melanie"

9th Jun, 2015  •  Rating by: Melanie  •  Contact: Jim Fordyce  •  Job date: Jun, 2015