Paul Waller is a General Builder based in the Fleurieu Peninsula with over 30 year’s experience in all aspects of Building, Renovating and Extensions. Having lived in four states of Australia he now proudly calls the Fleurieu home. With a love for fishing and the water where better to settle with his family?

You are a general builder and the owner of Waller Building Solutions. What was the inspiration to work in the building trade and start your own business?

My Grandfather was a builder, and when I turned 16 I was encouraged into a Trade – so I chose Building!!!

I undertook my Apprenticeship in Tumby Bay on the Eyre Peninsula. Since then I have lived and worked in 4 different states of Australia, and had to work in the Heat and the snow throughout my career. I have worked on high rise buildings, Earth covered Homes, Hotels, Shopping Centres and Essential services. Being a General Builder I can pretty much build you a house from the ground up all the way to lock up stage!

Being a general builder means you are clever at LOTS of things. What is your favourite part of your job and what is your least favourite job?

Favourite part of the job is Seeing people’s amazement at the Finished Product – Turning a Ugly duck to a Swan!

Worst Part of the job is working in Wet Weather!!!

I’m guessing you have been called in to fix up other people’s DIY projects – what’s the most memorable one?

Honestly in 30 years there is too many to list!!! Although the worst thing I see a lot of is believe it or not – people having put things in Upside down or back to front! You would be amazed how many doors I have had to spin over!!!

Is the Fleurieu where you were born and bred, or somewhere you moved to later?

I was born in Adelaide, although mostly grew up in Tumby Bay! I have lived and moved around Australia – but then decided to settle back on the Eyre Peninsula at Port Lincoln. I got married and had 1 son and we then decided we wanted to be closer to Adelaide – but didn’t want to be in the City – Victor Harbor seemed the obvious choice – and we have not regretted it! This is our forever home now – we won’t be leaving! Plus we have had another son!!!

On a more personal note, tell us a little about Paul and what he loves to do out of work….

I don’t get a lot of free time – but when I do – I love to go Fishing!! No better Feeling then hooking up the boat catching some Whiting and then eating it!! I love watching the AFL – although as a Crows Supporter – haven’t really enjoyed the last couple of seasons!

Based in the Fleurieu – what makes you proud to call this part of the world home?

I just love being near the water, there is a real calmness in being able to sit on the deck and just watch the water! And being on the Fleurieu quite often driving between jobs there is usually a water view somewhere!!

Paul’s TOP TIPS for in and around the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island

Best place to....

· Have a more serious feed…My family and I have been getting into the Golf Course Restaurants!! We love going to The Range Restaurant at Mount Compass and watching the Kangaroos bounce around the golfer, The Links Lady Bay Gold Course with it rolling hills and water view and of course the Victor Harbor Gold Course on a Sunday – for the best Rib Eye Steak in my opinion – complete with Mushroom Sauce – YUM!!!!!

· Get a cuppa… I am always on the run so it has to be Takeaway – Can’t go past Yilki Store!

· Have a beer (or cold drink)… I don’t have a favourite – just anywhere with a Water View!!

· Taste some wine (or just enjoy the winery atmosphere) ...Dudley’s Winery on Kangaroo Island – you guessed it – Rolling hills and water views! Plus amazing Pizza!!

· Explore nature…I love that Waitpinga and Hindmarsh Falls are both 10 minutes away from home!

Best memory of being here: 

My wife would say getting married at Soldiers Memorial Gardens at Port Elliott – but I would say the first time I went to Kangaroo Island – when I win the lottery I am buying a shack there!!

My best piece of advice for anyone heading to the region: 

Take your time – don’t rush whilst you are here!

To contact Paul for and building requirements head to his business listing in the Fleurieu App HERE