Our Services
Every deceased estate is different. We assess each property individually and coordinate everything — so families don't have to.
Full service, from first visit to final handover.
When a loved one passes, their property needs to be emptied, cleaned, repaired, and prepared for sale — often while the family is grieving, under time pressure from the estate, and sometimes managing everything from another city.
Estate Solutions handles every part of that process. We visit, assess, quote, and manage — so the family's only job is to make key decisions, not phone calls.
No published price list. Every property is different, so every quote is written individually after a free in-person assessment. We visit, assess, and have a detailed written quote to you within 48 hours. No obligation to proceed.
We remove everything the family doesn't wish to keep — furniture, appliances, clothing, boxes, rubbish, and personal effects. We work respectfully and methodically through every room, the garage, shed, and any outbuildings.
Usable items are donated to local Christchurch charities where possible. We recycle what we can and dispose of the rest responsibly — providing documentation of disposal if required by the estate.
This service works for everything from a single room clearance to a full four-bedroom property packed with decades of belongings.
What's included
- Full removal of furniture, appliances, and large items
- Rubbish and general waste removal
- Garage, shed, and outbuilding clearance
- Charity donation drop-offs coordinated by us
- Skip bin coordination where required
- Respectful handling of personal belongings
After clearance, we bring in professional cleaners to prepare the property to a high standard. This is end-of-tenancy quality — the kind that makes a real estate agent breathe a sigh of relief when they walk through the door.
We conduct a final walkthrough after the clean and won't sign off until the standard is right. If anything falls below expectations, we go back — at no extra cost.
What's included
- Full interior clean — all rooms and surfaces
- Inside kitchen appliances (oven, fridge, dishwasher)
- Bathroom and toilet sanitisation
- Window cleaning — inside and outside
- Carpet steam cleaning where required
- Final walkthrough quality check
Minor issues left unaddressed can reduce a property's sale price, delay settlement, or put off buyers at open homes. We identify and coordinate all necessary repairs using our network of trusted Christchurch tradespeople.
You don't need to find a plumber, a carpenter, and a painter separately and coordinate between them. We do that. You get one point of contact and one invoice.
Common repairs we manage
- Plumbing — dripping taps, blocked drains, running toilets
- Carpentry — doors, windows, fences, decking boards
- Painting — interior touch-ups or full interior/exterior repaint
- Electrical — light fittings, switches (via licensed electrician)
- Roofing and spouting — minor repairs and gutter clearing
- General handyman work — anything that needs fixing
Sometimes a property needs more than a clean and tidy to achieve a strong sale price. A tired kitchen, worn carpet, or dated bathroom can significantly affect buyer perception — and the final sale figure.
We advise honestly on what renovations are worth doing and what aren't — based on the property, the likely sale price, and the Christchurch market. We will not recommend work that doesn't add more value than it costs.
Typical renovation work
- Full interior repaint — walls, ceilings, trim
- New carpet, vinyl, or hard flooring
- Kitchen hardware update — handles, tap, benchtop
- Bathroom refresh — vanity, mirror, fixtures
- New light fittings throughout
- Heat pump installation if required
Kerb appeal matters enormously. A tidy, well-presented exterior sets the tone for the entire property. Many buyers decide how they feel about a home before they've stepped through the front door.
We arrange everything needed to ensure the property presents well from the street — and from the back garden when buyers walk through at an open home.
What's included
- Lawn mowing and edging
- Hedge and shrub trimming
- Garden bed clearing and weeding
- Rubbish and green waste removal
- Driveway and path sweeping
- Exterior wash-down where needed
This is the heart of what we do. Every other service on this page can be coordinated under a single project management arrangement — meaning the family has one person to call, one invoice, and one timeline to track.
We liaise directly with the real estate agent to ensure the property meets their requirements for listing. We can work to the estate's legal timeline and provide regular written updates so the executor always knows where things stand.
Families dealing with a deceased estate are often grieving, time-poor, and sometimes managing everything remotely. We take the logistical burden completely off their hands.
What project management means in practice
- Single point of contact — one phone number, one person
- We schedule and manage all contractors and suppliers
- We handle all access to the property
- Regular updates by phone, email, or video call
- Completion report with before and after photos
- All invoices and paperwork provided for the estate
How our pricing works
We don't publish a standard price list because a quote based on a description won't be accurate. Every property is different — in size, condition, age, and the scope of work needed. Here's what we do instead.
Free Assessment
We visit the property and walk through every room. No cost, no obligation.
Written Quote in 48hrs
Itemised by task. Fixed price wherever possible. Clear and transparent.
You Decide
No pressure. Take time to review. Ask questions. Proceed when ready.