When Julian and Ben Slavin first started their property maintenance journey, it began simply—with a push mower and a shared vision.
As a father-and-son team, their initial goal was to provide reliable and quality lawn care to their local Noosa community.
Little did they anticipate how their humble start would flourish into Mates Rates Mowing and Property Maintenance, a widely respected and cherished business proudly serving property owners across the Sunshine Coast.
The Mates Rates family has grown significantly, comprising over fifteen dedicated professionals.
The team’s size and responsiveness enable them to quickly address smaller gardening and maintenance tasks while also efficiently handling more extensive and challenging projects. Homeowners, renters, and property managers appreciate their flexibility and swift service, reflecting the team’s commitment to excellence.
However, what truly distinguishes Mates Rates is their unwavering dedication to reliability and exceptional quality.
Customer Angela Wright describes the team as simply “Brilliant and reliable.” This reputation for dependability is built on punctuality, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine desire to exceed client expectations on every job.
At its heart, Mates Rates remains deeply rooted in strong family values. Their sincere approach to customer service has fostered deep connections within the local community.
Ben is a local boxing legend and together with Julian, during Covid times they volunteered their time and business to help the less fortunate.
As client Jenny Dawn Pulford-Linacre warmly puts it, working with Mates Rates is “like having extended family.”
Testimonials like these highlight the authentic, community-focused ethos that endears Mates Rates to older property owners, who deeply value trust, personal relationships, and consistent quality.
For property care that seamlessly blends professional excellence with heartfelt personal attention, Mates Rates Mowing and Property Maintenance represents more than just a service—it’s truly neighbours helping neighbours.
