Spruce it SA - PROPERTY MAKOVERS (Earthmoving to PAINTING)
Jim coordinates painting, roofing, earthmoving, and trades under one job — Sharen keeps absentee owners updated throughout.
Multiple customers who were interstate, overseas, or simply time-poor handed Jim and Sharen the keys and received regular photo updates and finished results without needing to micromanage anything. Jim is repeatedly credited with bringing in the right trades (electricians, plumbers, tilers) under his coordination rather than leaving homeowners to juggle contractors, and Sharen is specifically named by customers for her responsiveness and warmth as the communication hub of the business. The 100% five-star record across 46 reviews over roughly five years is unusually clean — there are no recurring complaints about pricing, delays, or finish quality hiding in the sample — which makes this one of the easier calls when you need a single team to handle a property that needs work across multiple areas rather than one isolated job.
Their work
What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (46 total)
“last minute requests that were agreed too without hesitation”
“our rental property had been absolutely trashed by tenants”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 275 painters in Gawler
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About Spruce it SA - PROPERTY MAKOVERS (Earthmoving to PAINTING)
Jim and Sharen run Spruce It SA as a genuine one-stop property makeover operation — not just a painting crew. Jim leads on-site work spanning interior and exterior painting, roofing, gyprock installation, earthmoving, concreting, rendering, structural repairs, retaining walls, and landscaping, while Sharen manages coordination, client communication, and even acts as a de-facto property manager for owners dealing with their homes remotely. What sets them apart is how effectively they handle complex multi-trade projects without the homeowner needing to source separate contractors — electricians, plumbers, tilers, and roofers are all brought in under Jim's coordination. Several reviewers specifically mention using them to manage rental and investment properties from interstate or while overseas, with Sharen handling updates, photos, and logistics throughout. They're particularly well-suited to distressed or neglected properties — trashed rentals, weathered roofs, decade-old interiors — where the scope of work is hard to define upfront and tends to expand, and they've earned consistent praise for rolling with scope changes without friction. A complimentary colour consultant service is also offered for interior paint projects, which multiple customers flagged as an unexpected but genuinely valuable add-on.
Best for: investment and rental property makeovers managed remotely, multi-trade renovation projects that would otherwise require multiple contractors, neglected or tenant-damaged properties needing full interior and exterior overhauls, and roof restoration and repainting on residential properties.
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Can Spruce It SA manage a full property renovation without me being on-site?+
Yes — this is actually one of the things reviewers specifically praise them for. Multiple customers mention completing projects while living interstate or overseas, with Sharen providing regular communication and before-and-after photos throughout. Jim manages all required trades on-site, so you don't need to coordinate separately with electricians, plumbers, or tilers. If you're an investment property owner or have a rental that needs a turnaround, this is a well-documented part of how they work.
What kinds of jobs does Spruce It SA actually take on — is it just painting?+
Painting is their primary category but the scope goes well beyond it. Across their reviews, customers mention completed work including roof repairs and repainting, gyprock installation, rendering, retaining walls, concreting, earthmoving, landscaping, pergola structural repairs, and coordination of electrical and plumbing trades. Jim has described by one reviewer as coordinating everything from wall removal to kitchen installation. If your property needs work across several areas, they're set up to handle it as a single project rather than requiring you to find separate contractors.
Do they offer any help choosing paint colours or finishes?+
Yes — multiple reviews mention a complimentary colour consultant service included with interior painting jobs. Customers flagged this as genuinely useful, particularly when trying to ensure new paint choices tied in with existing fittings and renovations. It's not just a quick chat — reviewers describe it as a structured appointment that helped them make confident decisions before work started.
How do they handle scope changes or extra work that comes up mid-project?+
Reviewers consistently mention that Jim and the team agreed to last-minute additions and scope changes without friction or extra hassle. One customer noted additional electrical work and bathroom silicone replacement were added after the initial quote and handled without issue. Another mentioned requesting extra work after signing off on the quote and receiving no delays. This flexibility is mentioned often enough across 46 reviews that it reads as standard practice rather than a one-off.
Are they suited to rental properties that have been badly damaged by tenants?+
Several reviewers describe exactly this scenario — one lists damage including holes in walls, ripped-out power points, broken fly screens, and a stolen back door, and Sharen and Jim turned it around into what they described as feeling like a brand new home. Their multi-trade coordination means they can handle structural repairs, painting, electrical, and general maintenance under one job rather than requiring the landlord to manage multiple contractors. If your rental has been vacated in poor condition, this appears to be a job type they're experienced with and well set up for.