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NDIS Light Home Maintenance
NDIS light home maintenance is help with the small jobs that keep your home safe, when your disability makes them hard to do yourself. On Solotude, you can find independent gardeners and support workers who help with small jobs around the home.
Last updated October 2026
What’s usually included, and what isn’t
- Changing light globes and smoke alarm batteries
- Clearing gutters
- Tightening loose handles and fittings
- Replacing tap washers and other small fixes
- Keeping paths and entries clear and safe
Maintenance or modification?
Maintenance keeps your home in working order, like changing a light globe. A modification changes your home to suit your disability, like installing a grab rail or ramp. Modifications need an OT assessment and are funded from a different part of your plan.Who provides light home maintenance?
Light home maintenance is usually done by gardeners for outdoor jobs and support workers for simple indoor jobs. For anything that needs a licence, use a licensed tradesperson.Gardeners
Often help with outdoor jobs, like gutters, paths and small fixes outside. About NDIS gardeners · Gardeners in SydneySupport workers
Can help with simple jobs inside, like light globes and smoke alarm batteries. About NDIS support workers · Support workers in SydneyHow much does NDIS light home maintenance cost?
Help with home maintenance tasks you can’t do because of your disability is usually paid from your Core Supports budget, under Assistance with Daily Life. Materials and parts are everyday costs. Rates must sit within the NDIS price limits. Every provider on Solotude shows their rate on their profile, so you know the cost before you message them. For current price limits, check the official NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.Finding light home maintenance on Solotude
- Create a free account. It takes a couple of minutes and you don’t need your NDIS number. Create a free account
- Search for gardeners or support workers by your suburb, the days you need and the support you’re after.
- Read profiles and see exactly what Solotude has checked for each provider.
- Message providers directly. Your phone and email stay private until you choose to share them.
- Agree the support and the price in a service agreement between the two of you.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between home maintenance and home modifications?
Maintenance keeps your home in working order. Modifications change your home to suit your disability, like grab rails or ramps, and need an OT assessment.Will the NDIS fix a leaking tap or a loose rail?
The NDIS may fund help with small jobs you can’t do because of your disability. A loose grab rail installed through the NDIS may be fixed as part of your home modification. General repairs are usually an everyday cost.Does the NDIS cover general home repairs?
No. General repairs, renovations and structural work are usually the homeowner’s or landlord’s responsibility.What kind of work is included?
Small, simple jobs that keep your home safe, like changing light globes and smoke alarm batteries, clearing gutters and tightening fittings.Will the NDIS pay for home maintenance?
For small jobs you can’t do because of your disability, it may. Materials and anything a homeowner would normally pay for aren’t covered.Related services
