Why Johnny Switched to ServiceSeeking to Find the Right Bricklayer

When Johnny from Gymea Bay, NSW needed a bricklayer for some tricky repair work on his brick veneer home, he wasn’t feeling overly optimistic.

“I had been told bricklayers were very hard to get onto a job,” he said. “But ServiceSeeking took that stigma away.”

Like many homeowners, Johnny had been using websites like Airtasker and Hipages to look for tradies. But it wasn’t until a Hipages tradie pointed him in the direction of ServiceSeeking.com.au that things started to click into place.

“It was better because the initial connection was done through the app,” Johnny said. “It’s easier to work your way through the chats and review the accounts. Hipages, you get bombarded with phone calls and it’s very overwhelming.”

With a clear budget of $500 to $1000, and a job that involved installing window sills, closing wall openings, and tying brickwork into a timber frame, Johnny needed someone not just qualified, but meticulous. He already had some reclaimed bricks on hand and needed a tradie who could source additional materials, follow building standards, and work efficiently within a tight schedule.

Enter: Billy Jack Gregson.

Billy didn’t just show up—he stood out.

“Billy as a person is such a great person and very passionate about his trade,” Johnny said. “He knows his stuff, but has the patience and time to take you through everything so you understand and don’t feel left out on what needs to be done.”

(Image source: Johnny)

That kind of approachability goes a long way, especially when you’re navigating complex work on your home. Billy’s dedication was clear—he worked a full day to make sure everything was completed on time and within budget.

“Billy did a fantastic job on my complex brick repairs. He worked all day to finish on time and at a fair price—truly exceeded my expectations,” Johnny wrote in his glowing review. “I highly recommend Billy for any bricklaying work—he’s a true asset to the trade!”

And Billy’s no stranger to this level of recognition. He’s been ranked among the Top 10 Bricklayers in Sydney every year since 2020, and in 2024, he also landed in the Top 10 Pavers in the region. It’s clear that his reputation has been built—brick by brick—on skill, integrity, and excellent customer communication.

Johnny was relieved—not just because the work was done, but because it was done right. With Billy’s help, he navigated a job that others might’ve deemed too hard to organise.

He’s since recommended ServiceSeeking to mates as a “better alternative to Hipages.”

And that’s the quiet strength of the platform—it puts the power back in the hands of homeowners. You’re not being chased by calls or left in the dark. You can browse, chat, compare, and choose someone who fits not just your job specs, but your expectations.

Whether it’s complex brick repairs or everyday home improvement tasks, ServiceSeeking.com.au continues to prove that great tradies aren’t hard to find—they’re just one good connection away.