Our franchisees will provide a comprehensive quote for all services before starting any work. This means you’ll always know what the costs are ahead of time, and there’ll be no nasty surprise when it comes to invoices.

Hourly rates vary according to the nature of the work being undertaken and the range of tools and equipment that is required. Your local franchisee will provide you with a comprehensive quote for you to approve before the job starts, so you know exactly how much the job will cost.

Our franchisees are property maintenance professionals who are experts at refurbishing, assembling, constructing, creating, refreshing and renewing many different aspects of your home or commercial property. They can also simply consult, or even project manage a bigger job. Check out our Services pages for more information.

Absolutely! All of our franchisees have a comprehensive criminal history check completed before they become a Hire A Hubby franchise owner - giving you peace of mind about the good people coming into your home. 

Our franchisees will supply you with their business card when they come to your site for the first time, or you can call us on 0800 248 229 to be connected with the franchisee in your area.

There are two options to choose from depending on your financial situation and your available working capital.

1. Standard Territory: $44,000 +GST including business equipment pack and training.

2. Big Business (3 Territory Pack): $90,000 +GST including business equipment pack and training.

There are finance options available for approved buyers including 0% Finance from the Vendor.  Please ask your sales representative for more information.

In addition to the start-up cost, you’ll need your own set of tools, and a suitable vehicle for your franchise – typically a black van or ute, no older than ten years of age.

Our partners at Ebbett Toyota can help with your vehicle purchase.

We work with banks and lenders across the country to get your new business up and running. You will need to pay a deposit to get started.  

For approved buyers we offer 0% Vendor Finance, ask your Sales representative for more information.

The short answer is, as much as you want. As a guide, you should be turning over around $2,500 per week for a 40 hour week. We'll provide you with our expert guidance and business tools to help you grow your business as you gain more confidence.

The business equipment pack provides you with your theory and practical training, uniforms, vehicle signage, safety equipment, Health & Safety training and your starting marketing collateral. You’ll also be given access to our accounting and custom client management software. As far as work tools are concerned, we leave you to choose which brand and products work for you, and you can access great products and discounts from our trade partner Bunnings.

A passion for DIY or the trade sector is going to be incredibly useful, we'll set you up with comprehensive training, ongoing support and award-winning systems will help build up your skill set and your business acumen. You'll need to bring a great work ethic and a desire to learn from our expertise and put them to work in growing your new business.

As the most recognised property maintenance and home improvement brand in New Zealand, we offer the following benefits:

      1.   Flexibility

The Hire A Hubby franchise model gives people from all different types of backgrounds the opportunity to own and run their own business, and can be tailored to what you do best. Our Hubbies are former DIYers, truck drivers, sales people, builders, police officers, electricians, mechanics, landscapers, corrections officers and so much more - this model adapts to your strengths, allowing you to tailor a business that's unique to you but within the Hire A Hubby framework.

      2.  Technology

Our award-winning franchise system is managed electronically, eliminating paper trails and saving our franchisees time and money. Jobs are received, quoted and invoiced electronically, meaning no unnecessary trips to the bank and no long hours filling out paperwork.  All our systems are available at your fingertips using cloud based technology, so you can concentrate on doing a great job.

      3.  Big Brand Alliance Partners

We've partnered with some of the most recognised brands in New Zealand, giving you the power to get your business needs at the right price. Our current alliance partners include One NZ, Bunnings Trade, Z Energy and Target Insurance.

Absolutely! As part of your due diligence, you can speak with existing franchisees to learn about their experiences and gain insights into the franchise system. Existing franchisees can provide valuable information about the day-to-day operations, support provided, and the overall franchisee experience.

There is an application and interview process, where we assess factors such as your financial capability, background skills, and the suitability of your values and goals with our franchise model.

Rotorua - Fenton Park | Whakatane/Ohope

Gisborne Central

Hastings - Flaxmere | Napier - Bluff Hill | Napier - Tamatea

Kerikeri | Kaitaia | Whangarei

Awapuni | Milson

Hawera | New Plymouth - Frankleigh Park

Hamilton Central | Hamilton - Melville | Morrinsville/Te Aroha | Thames

Masterton | Wairarapa South

Levin | Wanganui - St Johns

Dunedin - Maori Hill | Dunedin Central | Mosgiel | Wanaka | Cromwell | Queenstown

The Wood | Richmond

Invercargill Central

Greymouth