May 2, 2025
It is no secret, renovating can feel overwhelming. It’s worrying about making the right choices, trusting your own vision and also trusting the tradespeople you hire to make that vision come to life. It’s a lot! Let’s not forget the renovation horror stories we’ve all heard and some of us have experienced, myself included.
I work really hard on open communication, lots of planning and contributing to a work environment that is as stress free as possible. Updating you with progress reports and returning messages are a priority. If you have been following me for awhile, you have probably seen my say;
I love my job and I love working with respectful clients. It is important to me that you become a returning customer like so many of my clients. I encourage you to ask any questions, I would rather that than you being worried or anxious about something related to the project.
Fairy Wren Cottage is home, situated in the Huon Valley. As soon as my wife and I bought Fairy Wren Cottage, I gutted it (think shag pile carpet in the kitchen and toilet) and renovated it. This is our second renovation, our first was gutting and renovating a Miner’s Cottage, shifting in while also moving interstate with a ten day old baby. Because of these personal experiences, I have a very good understanding of renovating, working to a time frame and keeping to a budget.
My work ranges from the smallest bespoke carpentry project right through to full home renovations.
I’m really happy to work to your designs, together with my 30 + years of carpentry knowledge and experience.
When a client has a long project list, they either get everything done at once or they stagger the projects. I’m happy to do either, and if you have a deadline we just need to make sure that everything is organised well in advance so I can book your work in and organise the materials.
Here is an extensive list of my skills and experience.
Custom-made kitchens.
Free-standing kitchen dressers, buffets and hutches.
Free-standing and fitted pantry cupboards.
Bathroom vanities.
Laundry and Mudroom shelving, bench tops, cupboards and cabinetry.
Bedroom fitted and free-standing cabinetry and wardrobes.
Home office and studio free-standing or fitted cupboards, bench tops, desks and storage.
Bookshelves. Home libraries.
Furniture including daybeds, window seats, TV cabinetry.
Tables and tabletop replacement.
Timber floorboard installation.
Architraves, skirting and picture rails.
Dado panelling, wall panelling and shiplap installation.
Timber windows.
Timber doors, french doors, hardwood and glazed.
Timber screen doors.
Timber fencing. Picket fencing.
Outdoor furniture. Tables, garden seating.
Timber gates and garden features. Henhouses, wood storage and potting sheds.
Until next time,
Michael Van Heel.
All Home Renovations and Maintenance.
Bespoke Carpentry.
Huon Valley. Kingsborough/Channel. South Hobart.
Quotes. Delivery. Install.
Statewide collection.
Thank you!
I'll be in touch soon!