Recent jobs

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

Interior Painting

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

Interior Painting

Christchurch

We require our 2 bedroom single story weatherboard house to be repainted, eves included. Most parts are in good condition and won't need need much prep. We have already waterblasted and will supply paint. (we started to do it ourselves but realised we have neither the time nor skills to do a good job). The windows will need a bit more as the paint is starting to crack and peel. Would like someone to start asap, quality job with good prep required. .

Posted 14 years ago

Re-stain Exterior House

Interior Painting

My house needs to have a new coat of stain. It is cedar and has dried out. I wish to use stain, not timbercryl. Small to medium townhouse (around --- ?), a few tricky bits over the lower roof, but mainly easily accessible. Area is Kohimarama.

Posted 14 years ago

Complete new flooring

Floor and Wall Tiling

looking for someone to lay new laminate flooring in newely raised and remodeled home, approx 140 square meters, there may also be tiling and a little caperting for the right person and price.

Posted 14 years ago

Big clean up , and regular maitinance

Landscape Design

Just weeding and cutting of trees at this stage , on going maitinance for the right person

Posted 14 years ago

Garage - replace rotten bottom plate, some studs, cladding

Christchurch

An 11m long wall of our garage needs the following work: - replace rotted bottom plate and the bottom of some studs - re-putty two windows (80 cm and 150cm wide), build new (better!) window sills and maybe replace one with a door - re-clad in boards and battens - stain or paint new cladding We're looking for estimates for each of these parts individually, plus expert opinion about what work needs to be done. We may do some parts ourselves.

Posted 14 years ago

Tiling job

Floor and Wall Tiling

Manukau

tile 6m2 kitchen floor, 20m2 dining room, shower floor and waterproof 3m2, bathroom floor and water proof 4m2, toilet floor 2m2. underlay already laid. Need it started wednesday. Want good quality as well. been quoted $2288.00 cash, if anyone can do better, best price wins. Quote based on $42 per square meter and included a bit extra for lifting cork tiles and leveling the glue underneath (6m2) cheers

Posted 14 years ago

Putting some large pictures up

Hi We need someone to secure an 8 foot by 4 foot wooden canvas picture on our living wall as well as another smaller painting 4 foot by 2 foot in our bedroom. Thanks,

Posted 14 years ago

Remove wet rot from window sill

Remove and repair a section of wet rot (approx 12cmX 3cm) from a window.

Posted 14 years ago

Insurance Quote for Damaged Window & Frame