Victor (Varun) Chandra, Founder of Holy Mess Repairs
I’m Victor Chandra, the founder of Holy Mess Repairs. My certificates say Varun, which is my given name, but most people know me as Victor. We’re roofers and plumbers working across Melbourne and Canberra, and I’m one of the few repairers qualified in plumbing, waterproofing and building, with a business degree.
Call us: 0426 204 244 or me directly on 0426 204 244
Why I started Holy Mess
Before Holy Mess I worked as a site manager and foreman on large NSW housing programs. I started Holy Mess to give homeowners a straight answer to three questions: who’s coming, what it will cost, and who fixes it if something goes wrong. We work out what the job really needs, put the right tradesperson in front of you, and tell you in writing what to expect before anyone arrives. If something doesn’t go perfectly, my direct number is 0426 204 244. I don’t want to let a single customer down, and we’ll come back and fix anything that goes wrong.
Qualifications
These are copies of my certificates, issued to Varun Chandra. Click any tile to see the full document.
CPC32413 Certificate III in PlumbingBuilding Trades Australia, 2022
CPC31411 Certificate III Construction WaterproofingTrades College Australia, NSW, 2015
CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)Trades College Australia, 2016
Bachelor of Business and CommerceUniversity of Western Sydney, 2010
BSB40407 Certificate IV in Small Business Management2012
I’ve also done extra safety training in supervising asbestos removal (CPCCBC4051A), operating a boom lift (TLILIC2005A) and confined space entry.
HolyMess holds Victorian roof plumbing licence 32176.
Experience
From 2012 to 2015 I was a site manager and foreman for 2020 Projects Pty Ltd. I worked on NSW Land & Housing Corporation bathroom-upgrade and maintenance programs, each covering more than 100 sites, across Sydney, Gosford, Dubbo, Coffs Harbour, Queanbeyan and Wollongong.
Running programs of that size is where I learned to coordinate trades across many sites at once, and it shapes how we run Holy Mess today.
How we quote
Call or email us and I’ll give you a free estimate over the phone. There’s no fee for the estimate. Once you’re happy with it, we send you a written document that explains what to expect, the likely scenarios and what each one costs, plus the quality of work and the warranty. That way you know exactly what you’re getting before we arrive.
Send us photos and videos on WhatsApp: 0426 204 244. Send as many as you can. The more we see, the more accurate the estimate.
Watch me explain how we work
More on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@insideourcompany. You can also follow us on Facebook and connect with me on LinkedIn.
What we do
- Roofing: roof repairs Melbourne · roof repairs Canberra · emergency roof repair Melbourne · emergency roof repair Canberra · roof reports Melbourne · roof reports Canberra
- Gutters and skylights: box gutters Melbourne · box gutters Canberra · gutter replacement Melbourne · gutter replacement Canberra · skylights Melbourne · skylights Canberra
- Plumbing: emergency plumbing Melbourne · emergency plumbing Canberra · blocked drains Melbourne · blocked drains Canberra · hot water Melbourne · hot water Canberra
- Waterproofing and repairs: waterproofing Melbourne · waterproofing Canberra · general repairs Melbourne · general repairs Canberra
Where we work
Melbourne
We cover all of Melbourne, plus the towns within about a 2-hour drive of the city:
- Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast: Geelong, Lara, Ocean Grove, Queenscliff, Torquay, Anglesea and Colac
- Mornington Peninsula: Frankston, Mornington, Rosebud and Sorrento
- West and Ballarat: Melton, Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and Ballarat
- Macedon Ranges and Goldfields: Sunbury, Gisborne, Woodend, Kyneton, Daylesford, Castlemaine and Bendigo
- North: Wallan, Kilmore, Seymour and Euroa
- Yarra Valley and Yarra Ranges: Lilydale, Yarra Glen, Healesville, Warburton, Kinglake and Marysville
- West Gippsland and Latrobe Valley: Pakenham, Drouin, Warragul, Moe, Morwell and Traralgon
- Bass Coast and South Gippsland: Phillip Island, San Remo, Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Leongatha
Not sure if your town is in range? Call 0426 204 244 or 0426 204 244 and ask.
Visit our Reservoir showroom and warehouse: Unit 10, 236–244 Edwards Road, Reservoir VIC 3073. It’s our working base. Crews load materials there, our equipment and machinery are stored there, and the office is upstairs. There’s also a separate showroom where you can see examples of our roofing, plumbing and renovation work and meet the team. Open 6am to 6pm, 7 days. No booking needed, but call ahead and we’ll make sure the right person is there to meet you.
Canberra
We cover all of Canberra and the ACT, plus the towns within about an hour’s drive of the city, including the NSW towns around Canberra. Our Canberra base is at 4/9 Dines Place, Bruce ACT 2617.
Towns we cover include:
- Queanbeyan and the south: Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, Googong, Michelago and Bredbo
- North and Yass Valley: Hall, Sutton, Gundaroo, Murrumbateman, Yass and Binalong
- East: Bungendore, Captains Flat, Tarago and Braidwood
- Federal Highway: Collector, Gunning and Goulburn
Not sure if your town is in range? Call 0426 204 244 or 0426 204 244 and ask.
FAQs
Is Victor the same person as Varun Chandra?
Yes. Varun is my given name and appears on all my certificates. Most customers and the team call me Victor.
What qualifications does Victor hold?
CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing (Building Trades Australia, 2022), CPC31411 Certificate III Construction Waterproofing (Trades College Australia, NSW, 2015), CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (Trades College Australia, 2016), a Bachelor of Business and Commerce (University of Western Sydney, 2010) and BSB40407 Certificate IV in Small Business Management (2012).
Does Holy Mess hold a licence?
HolyMess holds Victorian roof plumbing licence 32176.
Can I speak to Victor directly?
Yes. Call or WhatsApp 0426 204 244. If anything about your job didn’t go perfectly, I want to hear about it.
Where does Holy Mess work?
All of Melbourne and towns within about 2 hours’ drive, and all of Canberra and the ACT plus towns within about an hour, including the NSW towns around Canberra. Our showroom and warehouse is at Unit 10, 236–244 Edwards Road, Reservoir VIC 3073.
How do I get a quote?
Call or email us for a free estimate over the phone, or send photos and videos on WhatsApp to 0426 204 244. We then send a written document explaining the likely scenarios, what each costs, the quality of work and the warranty.