Finding a Welder Fast: How Jim Fixed His Yacht Before the Holidays

Jim, a yacht owner from Newport Beach, NSW, found himself in a frustrating situation just as the holiday season rolled in. His vessel was in the hard stand at the yacht club, racking up fees by the day. He needed a steel plate welded, but every local welder he contacted was either on holiday or unavailable.

Time was not on Jim’s side. The longer his yacht sat there, the more the charges piled up. He needed a professional, and he needed one fast. That’s when he turned to ServiceSeeking.com.au, hoping to cast a wider net and find someone who could take on the challenge.

Unlike traditional methods of calling around and pleading for availability, ServiceSeeking flipped the script. Jim posted his job, detailing the requirements: a fiddly welding repair that might require working backwards from the hold until the steel plate could be secured. A temporary fix, but one that had to be done safely and correctly.

Soon enough, Michael of Jevtic Fabrication Services reached out. Not only was he qualified and insured, but he was also willing to complete the necessary yacht club induction—a quick five-minute process—to get the job done.

Jim didn’t have to chase tradies or beg for availability. The right professional came to him, ready to work.

With Michael on board, the welding job was completed efficiently, allowing Jim to move forward without further delays or mounting costs. While the repair was a bit expensive, Jim knew he was paying for expertise and reliability—something that was in short supply during the Christmas shutdown period.

(Image source: Jim)

More importantly, the experience left a lasting impression. “I was grateful they could get there and do a complex job and get me going,” Jim shared. It wasn’t just about fixing the yacht; it was about finding a skilled tradie when it seemed impossible.

Jim’s success with ServiceSeeking didn’t go unnoticed. His welding job was a high-profile one within the yacht club, where many knew about his struggle to find a tradie. Seeing how quickly the problem was solved, he didn’t hesitate to recommend the platform to others.

In fact, Michael has since completed his yacht club inductions, setting himself up for future work with other members who might need expert fabrication services.

When time is tight, and local options are limited, ServiceSeeking.com.au provides a smart solution for finding the right tradesperson fast. 

For those in need of skilled tradies—whether for welding, electrical work, or home repairs—Jim’s story is proof that the right help is just a job post away.