ABOUT US
A Bit About Us...
At Maintain Your Property, our strength lies in our people. With over 13 years of experience in residential building maintenance, our team has become a trusted partner for property managers, landlords, and homeowners across the Wellington Region and Palmerston North. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, high-quality workmanship tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Our dedicated professionals bring a wealth of knowledge and a hands-on approach to every project. From routine maintenance tasks to extensive renovations and landscaping, we handle it all with precision and care. Our team’s diverse skill set ensures that whether it’s a minor repair or a major overhaul, the job is done right the first time.
When you choose Maintain Your Property, you’re not just hiring a service provider—you’re partnering with a team that values integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction above all else.
Our Wider Team
Gino Maresca
Building Operations Manager
Gino founded Maintain Your Property in 2012, bringing over 20 years of hands-on experience in property maintenance and investment. Having owned and managed several rental properties across Wellington, Petone, Hutt Valley, and the Kapiti Coast, he understands the challenges landlords face in keeping properties well-maintained.
As Building Operations Manager, Gino oversees quoting, job planning, and quality assurance. He ensures each project complies with health and safety standards and meets client expectations. Gino’s practical approach and deep industry knowledge make him a trusted partner for property managers and homeowners alike.
Darryl Churchill
Building Maintenance Manager
Darryl leads our maintenance team and makes sure every job is done right the first time. He works closely with Gino and Caryn to manage product selections, job scopes, and on-site challenges.
With a practical, problem-solving approach, Darryl is often the one coordinating the builders and checking in on progress. His focus is on quality workmanship, safety, and making sure the job gets done to a standard we’re proud of.
Simon Clark
Landscaping Manager
Simon leads our landscaping team with a strong focus on hard landscaping—think retaining walls, decking, fencing, paving, and structural outdoor features. With years of practical experience and a sharp eye for detail, Simon ensures every outdoor project is delivered to a high standard, on time, and on budget.
From initial quoting through to completion, Simon takes care of planning, site prep, and on-site execution. He works closely with clients to bring outdoor spaces to life in a way that’s functional, low-maintenance, and built to last. Whether it’s enhancing street appeal or creating usable outdoor areas, Simon gets it done right the first time.
Caryn Rijk
OFFICE MANAGER
Caryn is the friendly voice behind our scheduling and job coordination. She manages new client enquiries, communicates with the on-site team, and ensures jobs are booked and completed without delays. If you’ve contacted Maintain Your Property, chances are you’ve spoken with Caryn.
Her strong admin background and organised approach keep everything on track—from first call to final follow-up. Caryn makes sure you’re always kept in the loop and that your experience with us is smooth and stress-free.
Kim Monteba
GENERAL MANAGER
Kim oversees the day-to-day leadership and strategic direction of Maintain Your Property. With a background in business systems and financial management, she ensures our team runs efficiently and delivers quality service every time. Kim also handles employment matters and works closely with Caryn to follow up on client feedback.
As founder of Monteba Business Solutions, Kim brings industry expertise in helping trade businesses run smarter. Her focus is on clear communication, professionalism, and making sure every job is completed to a high standard.
Maintain Your Property provides a comprehensive residential property maintenance service
At Maintain Your Property our core business focuses on providing a maintenance service for residential property management companies, landlords and private individuals. By leveraging the years of experience in our team, we are able to offer reliability and quality workmanship.
Although our speciality is working on rental properties, if you are looking to renovate, or have a list of maintenance chores you would rather have professionals do – then we can also make that happen.
Our Specialist Services Include
Kitchen and bathroom renovations
Interior and exterior property maintenance
LANDSCAPING
Handyman services
Building work
Three reasons why Maintain Your Property should be your first choice for property maintenance
Our diverse range of skills enables us to cater to your every maintenance requirement. Rest easy, knowing your home or business is in the hands of a company that understands what you need.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
In the unlikely event that you are not happy with the job, our team will come back and make it right
Experience & Skill
All work is carried out by suitably qualified and experienced individuals who are customer focused
Professional Accreditation
Our business carries comprehensive insurance and takes Health and Safety seriously with our Site Safe membership
FAQs
We specialize in residential building maintenance, including rental property upkeep, renovations, and landscaping. Our team handles both interior and exterior projects, ensuring your property remains in top condition.
We provide services across the Wellington region, including Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Kapiti through to Palmerston North.
Consistent upkeep ensures your property remains appealing to tenants, prevents costly repairs, and helps maintain or increase its value.
Yes, we work closely with property managers, landlords, and real estate agents to provide reliable maintenance services tailored to rental properties.
Yes an agreed deposit must be received before we can schedule in your job. Depending on the size of the project we may also request a progress payment part way through the job. This enables us to keep a track on material purchases throughout the project.
Absolutely. Whether you’re looking for a full renovation or specific upgrades like replacing a countertop or vanity, we offer comprehensive project management to ensure a seamless process.
Yes, we handle all aspects of the renovation, coordinating various trades to ensure the project runs smoothly and is completed on time.
Hardscaping provides structure to your outdoor area and is a term used for the ‘non-growing’ elements in your landscape design. Hardscaping structures include; decks, pergolas, retaining walls, fences, pathways and any other custom-built feature for your outdoor living space.
Softscaping is everything to do with planting. Where hardscaping provides the structure, the job of plants is to soften the landscape, and includes lawns, trees, bulbs, flowers and shrubs.
Our services include hardscaping elements like decks, fencing, and driveway repairs, enhancing both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your property.
Most landscaping works can be carried out at any time of year. While bad weather can impact projects at times, we are usually able to complete jobs to our planned timeframe and will keep you informed of progress and timing throughout the job. If you have a young family you may not want your yard under construction during the summer holidays.
Investing in quality landscaping not only improves curb appeal but also increases property value by creating functional outdoor spaces.
Yes. If you are planning on revamping the whole yard but completing the work in stages, we can help you plan and prioritise the jobs to ensure each project flows well in preparation for the next stage. We can also guide you on your budget, bearing in mind the cost of materials may change depending on the timeframe between jobs.