Something’s broken and it can’t wait. A door that won’t lock, a wall a plumber has opened up before an inspection, a fixture that’s come away from the wall. When you need a handyman today, call 0409 215 215 — we’ll tell you exactly when we can get to you. We cover inner-east and northern Melbourne, and where the team has capacity we run same-day callouts across South Yarra, Toorak, Malvern and Prahran.

Urgent Jobs We Handle

Emergency work for us means the practical, fix-it-now jobs that fall outside a plumber or electrician’s scope. It’s the reactive side of our handyman services:

Security and access. Jammed or broken door locks, doors that won’t close properly, damaged frames after a forced entry, and window or fly-screen repairs that leave a home unsecured.

Post-plumber and post-electrician repairs. When a tradesperson has cut into a wall or ceiling to reach pipes or cabling, we come in and make it disappear — plaster, sand and paint. See our plastering services for the detail.

Water-damage aftermath. Stabilising a water-stained ceiling, assessing the surface once a leak is stopped, and patching the damage so the room is usable again.

Inspection and open-home prep. Rapid patch-and-paint, door adjustments and fixture fixes before a rental inspection or an open for sale — work we do constantly for rental properties and agents.

We work in houses, apartments and terrace homes across the inner east and northern suburbs. One thing to be clear on: we’re not licensed plumbers or electricians. For an active leak or a live electrical fault, call a licensed trade first — then call us for the repair.

How Fast Can You Get Here?

We don’t do vague booking windows. Call us and we’ll tell you honestly when we can come. Same-day callouts are available across inner-east Melbourne when the team has capacity; northern suburbs like Fitzroy, Brunswick and Coburg are usually next-day unless the job fits a run we’re already on. Either way, you get a real time — and a call when we’re about 30 minutes out, so you’re not waiting around all day.

And we don’t inflate the price because it’s urgent. Our pricing is consistent whether you book a week out or call us this morning.

What Our Customers Say

“Hunter, Ben and Rodney did a very good job with home renovations, including plastering, repairs and painting. Hunter also identified and investigated unexpected issues with the house that required immediate attention, as well as make good recommendations as to how to proceed. He was flexible with changing circumstances — friendly, knowledgeable and very hardworking.”

“4P Collective were professional and extremely helpful. Had them come out to patch and paint over a hole in the wall. Ben was polite and completed the job effectively — would highly recommend to anyone who needs around the house repairs or more.”

“Had a great result with Hunter and Geoff. Patching up holes in the wall due to sockets being moved and then repainting the walls. Most importantly the areas were left very clean and tidy.”

4.9 stars across 50+ Google reviews.

Why Property Owners in Inner-East Melbourne Choose 4P

Speed you can plan around. We give you a real arrival time and a heads-up call when we’re close — not a four-hour window.

One team, one booking. Plaster, paint, lock, fixture — we handle the whole repair so you’re not chasing three different tradies.

No urgency surcharge. Same pricing whether it’s booked ahead or needed today. Weekend and after-hours work may attract a premium — we’ll tell you upfront.

4.9 stars, 50+ Google reviews. The reviews that mention “came ASAP” and “left it clean and tidy” are the ones we’re proudest of.

Free quote in 60 seconds. Tell us what needs doing and we’ll give you a clear, fixed price — no obligation, no pushy follow-up. Call 0409 215 215 or fill in the form on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you charge extra for same-day callouts? No — there’s no surcharge for standard same-day work during business hours. Weekend or after-hours jobs may attract a premium, and we’ll always tell you before we start.

What areas do you cover for emergency callouts? Inner-east Melbourne — South Yarra, Toorak, Malvern, Prahran, Armadale, Brighton and Kooyong — same-day where the team has capacity. Northern suburbs including Fitzroy, Brunswick, Coburg and Fawkner are handled case-by-case, usually next-day.

Can I get a fixed price for an urgent job? Yes. Once we’ve confirmed the scope — usually on arrival for emergency work — we give you a fixed price before any work starts. No surprises.

Do you handle plumbing or electrical emergencies? We’re not licensed plumbers or electricians, so for an active leak or live fault, call a licensed trade first. We handle the aftermath — the wall, ceiling and plasterboard repairs, and making the room good again.

What’s the minimum charge? There’s a one-hour minimum plus materials for a callout. For most small urgent jobs that’s all it takes.

How do I get someone out today? Call 0409 215 215 and tell us what’s happened and where. We’ll give you an honest ETA and a price, and book you in straight away.