Varloch Care · Sydney
Looking after the home, by the people who built it.
A new house has a rhythm. The first months it dries out, the first year settles, every five years something wants a coat or a service. Varloch Care keeps that rhythm — annual inspections, one-off jobs from the maintenance checklist, and full annual plans for homeowners who'd rather hand it all over.
Why ongoing care matters.
Most expensive structural problems on a residential build start as a small drainage issue, a hairline waterproofing breach, or a missed annual termite check. Each, on its own, is a one-hour job. Left for three years, the same thing is a ten-week rectification.
Varloch Care exists because we've seen what happens when a beautifully built home is then left to fend for itself. The trades who built it are no longer on the payroll, the manual lives in a drawer, and the first call anyone makes is to whoever has the lowest Google rating anxiety.
Our care team is the same in-house crew that runs Varloch Plumbing — same daily log, same photographic record, same report standard. When something needs attention in 2040, the person who attends already knows where the manifold is.
— Nick Varley, founding builder · Lic. 373007C
A house is a working system. Some things want monthly attention. Some annual. Some are five- or ten-year jobs.Your Varloch Home Owner Manual lists every check-in tied to your specific build — what, when, and who to call.
Three ways to use Varloch Care.
Have it checked.
InspectionsAnnual building inspection, termite & pest, roof & gutter, sub-floor & rafter, wet-area waterproofing, smoke-alarm compliance. Written report with photos and a prioritised action list.
Book a single job.
One-off servicesRoof & gutter clean, window clean, deck re-stain, silicone reseal, hot-water flush, HVAC service. Anything from the maintenance checklist you'd rather hand off than handle yourself.
Hand it all to us.
Care packageA custom annual care plan — scheduled inspections, scheduled services, on-call trades, single point of contact. Tailored after a 30-minute consultation walking through your build and your manual.
Every service we offer, with indicative pricing.
Prices reflect a standard Sydney detached home (3–4 bedrooms, standard access). Final figure confirmed on site before any work begins. Tap a service to see what's included, what isn't, and book.
Inspection
Annual Building Inspection
A full visual inspection of structure, envelope, waterproofing, and finishes. Written report with prioritised actions.
From $525
Book →Inspection
Termite & Pest Inspection
Australian Standard 3660 termite inspection plus general pest activity check. Thermal imaging where required.
From $350
Book →Inspection
Roof & Gutter Inspection
Roof, gutters, flashings, downpipes, and visible roof void. Identifies leaks before they reach the ceiling.
From $280
Book →Inspection
Sub-floor & Joist Inspection
Sub-floor inspection of bearers, joists, ventilation, and moisture levels. Recommended every 5–10 years.
From $420
Book →Inspection
Roof Rafter Inspection
Roof void access to inspect rafters, trusses, bracing, and battens. Recommended every 5–10 years.
From $420
Book →Inspection
Smoke Alarm & CO Compliance Check
Annual NSW-regulation compliance check of all smoke alarms and CO detectors. Batteries replaced included.
From $95
Book →Inspection
Wet-area Waterproofing Inspection
Bathroom, shower, laundry, and balcony waterproofing assessment. Catches leaks before they reach the structure.
From $320
Book →Inspection
Drainage & Subsoil Check
Site grading, weepholes, sub-floor vents, silt pits, and surface drainage paths. The manual's #1 priority.
From $280
Book →One-off Service
Roof & Gutter Clean
Full roof clean, gutter clear, downpipe flush. Done annually before storm season.
From $280
Book →One-off Service
High-pressure Clean — Paths & Driveways
Pressure clean of concrete, paving, stone, and driveways. Removes moss, mildew, oil staining.
From $250
Book →One-off Service
Window Cleaning — Whole House
Inside and outside, frames and tracks, all reachable windows. Standard two-storey access.
From $250
Book →One-off Service
Solar Panel Clean
Annual panel clean. Dirty panels lose 10–25% of output — this is a yield-recovery job, not cosmetic.
From $250
Book →One-off Service
Wet-area Silicone Reseal
Full silicone reseal of shower, bath, vanity, and toilet base. Done every 2–5 years per the manual.
From $280
Book →One-off Service
Grout Clean & Reseal
Deep clean, repair, and sealer-coat of all bathroom grout. Pairs with silicone reseal at the 2–5 year mark.
From $320
Book →One-off Service
Deck Sand & Re-stain
Sand back, repair, and re-stain timber decking. Sydney sun and salt air punish exposed timber fast.
From $45
Book →One-off Service
Exterior Caulking Refresh
Replace caulking around all exterior windows and doors. Stops water entry at the most vulnerable junction in the envelope.
From $650
Book →One-off Service
Carpet Steam Clean
Whole-house carpet steam clean. Annual per the manual.
From $140
Book →One-off Service
HVAC / Ducted Air Service
Annual heating + cooling service. Filter, clean, refrigerant check.
From $220
Book →One-off Service
Heat Duct Clean
Full ducted-system clean. Required every 2–5 years per the manual.
From $480
Book →One-off Service
Dryer Vent Clean
Clear blocked dryer vent. Annual safety job — blocked vents are a leading cause of laundry fires.
From $160
Book →One-off Service
Hot Water Heater Flush
Drain and flush the hot water tank. Annual per the manual — extends unit life by years.
From $180
Book →One-off Service
Garage Door Service
Lubricate springs and tracks, adjust travel limits, safety beam check. Annual per the manual.
From $180
Book →One-off Service
Irrigation System Test
Test sprinkler heads, valves, pressures, and the backflow preventer (NSW-required annual certification).
From $180
Book →One-off Service
Tree Pruning (Arborist)
Qualified arborist pruning. Sydney council approval support included where required.
Quote on inspection
Book →One-off Service
Stone & Special Surface Care
Power clean and re-seal of stone, sandstone, and decorative paving. Surface-specific products only.
Quote on inspection
Book →Major Works
Rising Damp Treatment
Diagnostic, treatment, and remediation of rising damp. Every job is different — always quoted on inspection.
Quote on inspection
Book →Major Works
Render Crack Repair
Diagnostic and repair of cracked render. Hairline cosmetic cracks vs structural movement get very different treatment.
Quote on inspection
Book →Major Works
Underpinning
Structural foundation works. Always engineer-led, always heavily quoted, always major.
Quote on inspection
Book →Major Works
Structural Timber Repair
Repair or replacement of structural timber elements. Joists, bearers, rafters, posts, balustrades.
Quote on inspection
Book →Major Works
Exterior Repaint
Full external repaint. Per the manual: 5–10 years between repaints in Sydney coastal conditions.
Quote on inspection
Book →Tell us about the home. We'll come back with a plan.
Pick a one-off service from the catalog, book a 30-minute consultation to scope a full annual plan, or just call. Indicative price held on each catalog entry — final figure confirmed on site before any work begins.
