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.

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.

Our Alliance Partners can help!

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

You can apply for a business loan where they may be able to lend up to 50% of the purchase price, or further lending if you have equity in your home. 

We also partner with MTF, the local money experts to provide easy access to finance for your business purchase, equipment and vehicle. 

For approved buyers, Vendor Finance may be available, talk to our sales team for more information.

You don't need a trade qualification, but you do need to be a "professional problem solver" with a high standard of workmanship. While a passion for DIY or the trade sector is going to be incredibly useful, we look for individuals who are handy, reliable, and great with customers. We provide the business systems to turn those skills into a professional asset.

Yes! Our FOUNDATION model is the strategic sweet spot for couples or business partnerships where you both intend to work in the business. It allows you to divide and conquer—one partner can focus on the tools and craftsmanship while the other manages the customer relationships, quoting, and admin. We have several successful partnership business owners, and we’d be happy to connect you with them for a chat about how it might work for you.

Yes. We partner with MTF Finance for easier access to finance including business loans, equipment and vehicles loans. Vendor Finance options may also be available for the right buyer.

• An exclusive territory in New Zealand with a minimum of 5,000 residential addresses. There will also be commercial businesses operating in the area, providing further revenue potential.
• Comprehensive business equipment pack including training.
• A 9-year contract plus right of renewal for an additional nine years.
• Immediate brand recognition from New Zealand’s best known property maintenance franchise.
• Proven systems that can be quickly implemented into your business.
• A dedicated Business Advisor. 
• Access to a network of over 40 franchisees.
• Annual conference and regional meetings.

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.

Warkworth, Torbay | Mairangi Bay, Castor Bay, Takapuna, Massey, Ranui, Te Atatu, western Heights, Glendene, Kelston | Glen Eden | Lynfield | Waterview/Avondale, New Windsor Hillsborough, Sandringham| Epsom, Greenlane, Remuera, Mission Bay, Ellerslie | Panmure | Bucklands Beach, Half Moon Bay, Whitfield/Maraetai,| Pakuranga | Otahuhu | Mangere Bridge, Mangere, Otara, Flat Bush, Papatoetoe West, Papatoetoe | East Tamaki Botany Downs, The Gardens/Totara Heights,  | Clendon Park | Manurewa, Takanini| Papakura, Drury/Ramarama/Hunua/Kawakawa Bay/Orere Point/Moumoukai, Waiuku/Karaka/Clarks Beach, Auckland CBD, Waiheke Island

Otaika | Onerahi | Whangarei North

Hamilton: Claudelands | Fairfield | Flagstaff | Beerescourt | Tokoroa | Cambridge | Paeroa | Morrinsville/Te Aroha

Rotorua: Fenton Park | Pomare 

Tauranga: Bethlehem

Whakatane | Ohope

Gisborne Central | Whataupoko

Hastings: Flaxmere | St Leonards | Mayfair | Havelock North

Napier: Bluff Hill | Tamatea | Taradale | Maraenui

Awapuni | Milson | Cloverlea | Kelvin Grove

Hawera
New Plymouth: Frankleigh Park | Fitzroy | Highland Park | Lynmouth

Dannevirke

Castle Cliff | Wanganui

Levin

Masterton | Wairarapa South

Christchurch - Riccarton | Sumner/Lyttelton | Opawa/Woolston

Kaiapoi | Casebrook | Redwood | Burwood | Parklands | Brighton | Avondale | Shirley | Burnside | Avonhead | Sockburn | Middleton/Hillmorton | Addington | Philipstown |Bromley | Sumnerfield | Westmoreland |Halswell | Selwyn District

South Timaru

Wanaka | Cromwell | Queenstown | Alexandra/Clyde

The Wood | Richmond

Maori Hill | Dunedin Central | Mosgiel | Waverley | Port Chalmers | Glenwood | St Kilda | Corstorphine.

Gore

Greymouth