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Hutt Valley

I am looking for an experienced builder (certified if possible) with demonstrable experience in building/ erecting frametek steel frame houses. This is essential. The house is quite large, single story with flat and mono pitched roofs. Exterior cladding is cedar, with some render and a fair bit of corrugate so substantial experience laying long run coloursteel and wall cladding preferred (or able to subcontract to a quality roofer). Final plans available for quote before Christmas. Sta...

Posted 14 years ago

Replace/Repair Glass & Windows

General Glazing

Rodney

100 year old villa in Helensville. Front, north and south sides of house require someone to replace putty and any older panes of glass. Looking for total quote including glass, labour and other materials. May possibly be interested in double glazing or similar for insulation and to keep down road noise. Depends on cost and if can be fitted to existing windows. If you can supply quote for standard glass and for double glazing then all the better. * Requests for quotation to come b...

Posted 14 years ago

Garden Tidy Up

Landscape Design

North Shore

The backyard has been neglected and needs some TLC, pruning / weeding to bring it back to its former glory, need all rubbish removed.

Posted 14 years ago

Paint House

Rodney

100 year old 90m2 villa in Helensville in need of some paint. Require itemised quote for: (1) Painting of new pre-primed weatherboard on north and south sides of house to a standard to protect it from the elements until such time as the rest of the house is ready for painting. May require some prep of windows. (2) Paint new zinc-alum roof (3) Prep and paint front of house. Double bay with deck. * Urgent piece of work is item (1) in this list. * Requests for quotation to come by...

Posted 14 years ago

Gib stopping extension

Gib stopping new plasterboard,area about 42 sq metres, need it to be completed this week.

Posted 14 years ago

Electrics

Electrical Renovations

Hutt Valley

looking for price for a quick wiring job, a couple of new double plugs and the fixing of a 2 more that do not work correctly. House, is 1950's bungalow, in good shape.

Posted 14 years ago

New Deck

Christchurch

We would like a new wooden deck approx 10-12sqm, with some steps and seating. Concrete cutting required, and additional concreting to join new deck and path. Deck is to sit on top of existing concrete pad. As per poorly draw pic. Come round have a look, let discuss. Would like this to be done before Christmas if possible.

Posted 14 years ago

Villa Renovation - Work Package

In two bedrooms: Address floor/ceiling where fireplace/chimney used to be in one bedroom (can email photos); Skim section of wall between original ceiling and where false ceiling used to be; Install new coving; Rehang one bedroom door.

Posted 14 years ago

Extend and reclad deck

THANK YOU to everyone who have contacted me re this. Response has been fabulous. If you have not been contacted back it was due to the large number of answers. Thank you to those who came to quote. Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Fulfilling New Year.

Posted 14 years ago

New deck

A proper deck is needed to replace an unsafe trelissed arrangement with flimsy structure (see attached photo). Over 1m high so will need a permit.

Posted 14 years ago

Polish floors

Carpet Laying

Looking to resand and polish existing polished floors. Total house sqm is 70 *correction to original post - total area to sand and polish is 70sqm* Looking to do lounge, bathroom, kitchen and hall but would also like a quote for including two bedrooms as well. Would like work done prior to Feb. note: house up a path from the road.

Posted 14 years ago

Pot Holes

We have been building houses and the building/material drop offs from trucks have left behind two pot holes in our drive way. We were considering fixing these ourselves but thought a contractor with hole fill / spare ashpalt and tar might be interested in a quick job

Posted 14 years ago

Bathroom remodelling

Interior plastering

Dunedin

Stripping out completely bathroom including batch shower & vanity unit. New opening in corridor wall new bath & shower over ( electric power shower wanted) New light & vent unit Remove floor covering - new ceramic tile floor. Adjust light switches etc. New vanity unit & two basins, taps etc. Make good wall finishes to receive tiles.

Posted 14 years ago

Replace hot water cylinder

Renovation & Repair

Christchurch

Supply & install 225 litre (or similar capacity) low pressure hot water cylinder to replace existing worn out (40 years old) cylinder.

Posted 14 years ago

Bathroom Extractor Installation plus repairs

Electrical Renovations

North Shore

Along with the installation of a Bathroom Extractor, I have a number of jobs that need to be carried out. 1. Install a new 5-bulb light fitting above bathroom mirror 2. Install a new light fitting in dining room 3. Check wiring in downstairs flat and repair a double laundry hotpoint 4. Check light fittings and ceiling fan A quote is required for these jobs.

Posted 14 years ago

Lawn drainage & instant lawn install

Landscape Design

I have a small lawn (approx 3 x 5 metres). I have tried growing grass 3 times (including instant lawn) and failed! I am in desperate need of help. I think that the issue is that the area does not drain, so I am looking for drainage to be installed (maybe 2 x 4 metre shingle drain or piping). There is a garden that I think the drainage could go into. Once the drainage is done, I am keen for some instant lawn to be laid (with any prep required). Query whether Porina also needs to be de...

Posted 14 years ago

New house completion

New Cupboard Doors

I am about to purchase a partially complete house that needs completion. The house is currently enclosed, internal walls lined, stopped and that is about all. Some electrical and plumbing work is done but needs completion. I need kitchen and bathrooms fitted out, minor building finishing, a deck built, floors surfaced, all internal surfaces painted and some gib stopping carried out. Gas infinity hot water, gas oven and heat pumps are also to be installed. Outside is some minor landscaping...

Posted 14 years ago

Lawn mowing

Waitakere

HAVE SMALL LAWNS BUT IN URGENT NEED OF ATTENTION plus some basic regular garden maintence

Posted 14 years ago

Exterior deck paint

Medium sized deck needs paint stripped back and a repaint. Cash paid. Est paint area is 3x3. mt Wellington location

Posted 14 years ago

Handyman tasks

Hi Need a handyman for the following jobs: - Change lightbulb (yes I am serious, its too high for me to reach) - Put new handles on a wardrobe - Drill a hole in back of entertainment unit for cords - Put a new shelf in entertainment unit - Attached a heater to a wall - Put new knobs on kitchen cupboard doors

Posted 14 years ago

Shower head dripping

Renovation & Repair

Our shower will not stop dripping. its a steady drip per second and driving us up the wall. Need someone to fix it early next week!!!

Posted 14 years ago

Installation of Washing Machine and Dryer

I need a venting kit installed on Friday the 18th of December. I need the washing machine installed as well.

Posted 14 years ago

Painting windows

Hi there, I want somebody to come and paint my timber windows. The rest of the house has ben done, but the windows still need doing. They are timber casement windows in bad condition(read putty falling out, paint flaking off ect)inside and out. The inside frames of some of them have been done, but the majority need painting completly (inside frame, outside frame, rebates and both sides of saches). I want a decent job of these, with most of the failing paint removed. dont be thinking it will...

Posted 14 years ago

Whistling toilet

Renovation & Repair

Papakura

Simple, toilet will not stop whistling upon filling after every flush.....

Posted 14 years ago

Build House

Waitaki

We are planing to build a 70sq m cottage in Palmerston Otago. We would like to hear from builders interested a labour only contract to complete the cottage to the covered in and weatherproof stage.

Posted 14 years ago

Fridge hinge/seal problem

Other (Appliance Repair)

Side-by-side fridge door does not seal properly in the bottom left corner of the right-hand door - door is jutting out slightly. Kitchen floor was redone recently. Fridge is approx 15 years old.

Posted 14 years ago

Power to Plug in Spa

Electrical Renovations

16 Amp spa plug. Power needed so I can get my spa going. Its really urgent as I want to offer spa's to my massage clients. wiring needs to run along a 5m wall from circuit breaker and outside to a small concreat area where spa is located. Job is needed to be done asap like Tuesday 8th December. I'm located in Brooklyn

Posted 14 years ago

Exterior House Paint