About us

The Maintenance House started with a simple problem: great property management needs a maintenance partner just as good — and one didn't exist.

The Maintenance House was founded as the sister company to The Rent House, one of New Zealand's Deloitte Fast 50-recognised property management businesses. Pat Premnath founded The Rent House in his 20s, and built it into a business trusted by thousands of landlords and investors across New Zealand. As that portfolio grew, one thing became clear: the maintenance and trades side of property ownership was almost always the weakest link — slow response times, inconsistent quality, no accountability, and no single point of contact.

The Maintenance House was built to fix that. Same standards as The Rent House — clear communication, fast response, and work done properly — applied to every trade a property needs, from a leaking tap to a full renovation to a multi-site facilities contract.

Because The Maintenance House grew out of a property management business, we understand things a general trades company doesn't:

- What a tenant expects when something breaks
- What a landlord or body corporate needs for compliance and reporting
- Why response time and communication matter as much as the quality of the work itself
- How to keep a portfolio — not just a single property — running smoothly

That's still what shapes how we operate today, whether we're looking after a single rental property or a multi-site commercial contract.

What We Do Differently

One team, Every trade

No juggling separate contractors for painting, plumbing, electrical, and grounds. One call, one point of contact, one team accountable for the result.

Health & safety, built in

Every job runs through a formal site process — induction, hazard checks, and sign-off — documented through SafetyCulture, so there's always a clear record of what was done.

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Residential and commercial, at any scale

From a single leaking tap to a multi-site facilities contract, our team and network of trades scale to the size of the job.

Customer Focused Solutions

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Commitment to Quality

At The Maintenance House, we are dedicated to delivering top-notch property maintenance services. Our team strives for excellence in every project, ensuring that each task is completed to the highest standards.

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Customer-Centric Approach

We prioritise our clients' needs and work closely with them to understand their unique requirements. Our goal is to provide tailored solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations.

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Integrity and Transparency

Honesty and transparency are at the heart of our business. We believe in maintaining open communication with our clients, ensuring they are informed and involved at every step of the process.

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Sustainability

We are committed to promoting sustainable practices in our operations. By using eco-friendly products and methods, we aim to minimise our environmental impact and contribute to a greener future.

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Innovation and Improvement

The Maintenance House embraces innovation and continuous improvement. We are always exploring new techniques and technologies to enhance our services and deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients.