ABOUT

About Proud Homes

Local, Reliable, and Here When You Need Us

At Proud Homes, we believe everyone deserves a home and a handyman they can rely on. If you’re a busy parent juggling a long to-do list, a young couple fixing up your first home, or a property manager needing a dependable team, we’re here to help.

Based in Melbourne, we offer expert handyman services, home repairs, small renovations, and property maintenance with a friendly, personal touch.

We’re not just ticking off tasks we’re building long-term relationships and taking pride in every job we do.

Meet Chris — The Man Behind Proud Homes

Proud Homes was founded by Chris James, a hands-on tradie with a heart for helping others and a reputation for doing things right the first time. Chris started the business with a simple goal: to make life easier for people by delivering quality, trustworthy work without the hassle. His years of experience and down-to-earth communication style have made him a favourite among clients who just want things done properly.

Chris is still on the tools today, leading by example and ensuring that every Proud Homes job meets the high standards he’s built the business around.

A Helping Hand for Homes and Businesses

From odd jobs around the house to larger property maintenance tasks, we offer a wide range of services designed to make life easier. We understand that not everyone has the time, tools, or skills to keep up with repairs and maintenance and that’s where we come in.

We proudly support homeowners, aged care providers, NDIS coordinators, schools, real estate agents, and commercial property managers. No matter the client or size of the job, we bring the same level of care, reliability, and attention to detail every time.

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Vision and Values

Our Vision

We want Proud Homes to be a household name not just in Melbourne, but across Victoria and eventually across Australia. We aim to be known as a respectful, affordable, and reliable team that delivers fantastic quality work, turns up on time, communicates clearly, and leaves every job clean and complete.

As we grow, we’re committed to employing Australians of all ages and skill levels, offering apprenticeships and ongoing training to help build the future of our trades industry.

Our Values

Our team lives by six core values that guide everything we do:

  • Respect: Every client and every job matters,  big or small.
  • Communication: We listen, keep you informed, and speak in plain language.
  • Honesty: No hidden surprises, just fair, upfront advice.
  • Integrity: We do what we say we’ll do, every time.
  • Teamwork: We support each other to deliver better outcomes for you.
  • Enjoyment: We love what we do, and it shows in our work.

Who We Help

Whoever you are, you can expect the same friendly service and quality workmanship from Proud Homes.

We’re proud to work with a diverse mix of people and businesses:

Busy families and stay-at-home parents who need an extra set of hands.

Young homeowners who are learning as they go.

Pensioners and older clients who value respect, safety, and simplicity.

Aged care managers and NDIS organisations who need responsive, respectful service.

Real estate and property managers who rely on fast, professional maintenance.

Schools and childcare centres that need reliable trades with Working With Children Checks.

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Why Our Clients Choose Us

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When it comes to choosing a handyman or maintenance team, our clients tell us the same thing — they want someone they can trust, who turns up on time, does the job right, and genuinely cares. That’s exactly what we deliver.

Here’s why people across Melbourne continue to choose Proud Homes:

  • We show up when we say we will. No more chasing tradies or waiting around all day.
  • We treat your property with respect. Clean boots, clean work, no mess left behind.
  • We explain things clearly. No jargon or upselling — just honest advice.
  • We do it right the first time. Quality workmanship is non-negotiable.
  • We’re friendly and approachable. You’ll feel comfortable asking questions and having us around.
  • We tailor our services. Whether it’s a one-off fix or ongoing support, we’ll make it work for you.

Our clients keep coming back — and telling their friends — because we take the stress out of maintenance and make life easier with reliable, respectful service.

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Certified, Insured, and Community-Minded

Proud Homes is proud to be part of the Victorian Building Authority network and other trade industry associations. All of our team members are fully insured, and where required, hold Working With Children Checks and police checks. You can trust that our work is not just good — it’s also safe, compliant, and community-focused.

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What Our Clients Say

Contact us for a free measure and quote

Whether you’ve got a growing maintenance list or just need one thing fixed, we’d love to help. Reach out to Chris and the team today,  we’re here to lend a hand, take the stress out of property maintenance, and leave you feeling proud of your home or workplace.

In most cases we don’t charge for quoting. However for larger scale projects like decks, pergolas and renovations, due to the time these take to write up we do charge a non refundable fee of $250 + gst.
 
If you proceed with your quote we deduct this fee out of your final invoice. Quote charges need to be paid before the quote is sent. Proud Homes will let you know if a quote charge will apply to your project.
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