When bad weather is coming, ensure you have done all you can to keep your home safe and secure. Severe weather can damage homes and infrastructure, disrupt essential services and d... Read more
Flooding is one of the many natural disasters New Zealand is prone to. The clean up can be a heartbreaking and time consuming process. We take a look at Read more
A house fire is a devastating experience, regardless of the amount of damage. Your first instinct may be to begin the clean-up and repair work, but there are several key things to... Read more
In the days and weeks after an earthquake, priorities turn towards repairing the damage to your home. We’ve put together this handy guide to give you some tips on repairing y... Read more
During a large earthquake, considerable damage can be done to both your home and your belongings. While the first thought is to clean up the mess yourself, should you be calling th... Read more
Earthquakes are unpredictable and the best form of defence is to be prepared. Keeping a well-stocked survival kit with food, water and other essential supplies is one way we can ca... Read more
After an earthquake you will need to check you home for damage, in particular any damage that will deem your home unlivable, like essential services… Read more
We have received many questions on what jobs you can use Builderscrack for, versus those that you need to have pre-approved by the Earthquake Commission. We shed some light on this... Read more
We recognise that the demand for builders, plumbers, roofers and handymen after the Christchurch earthquake is going to be high. For a large number of repairs, the work required wi... Read more