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Arborists - what do they do?

Posted 05/11/10

An arborist is an expert in the care and protection of individual trees. They know about the needs of a variety of trees and are trained to provide the appropriate care to the trees. Well looked after trees are both attractive and add value to your property. Trees that aren't well maintained wil

Winter Gardening Tips for March and April in New Zealand

Posted 13/03/13

A successful garden provides a visually interesting variety of colour year-round. Builderscrack has some winter gardening tips for you! Start by incorporating a blend of trees both evergreen and deciduous, mixed up with flowering shrubs, spring bulbs, perennials and annuals. In climates with

Choosing and Using an Arborist

Posted 23/10/12

There is an art to trimming back a tree - careless hacking can adversely affect the health of a tree, and in some cases cause it to die. Rather than lopping its top off, and completely ruining its shape and health, call in someone who can provide a solution to suit both your needs and the tree's

4 Reasons for Using Professional Tree Care Services

Posted 29/04/14

Hiring professional tree care services can save you time and effort - here's four great reasons why you should use professional tree care services. Saves you time: professional tree care service providers have the right equipment and skills to get the job done quickly. You don't need to take

Winterizing your House Exterior, Doors & Windows Part 2

Posted 18/06/14

The second in a three-part series sharing tips on weatherproofing your home to combat the Kiwi winter, focusing on the exterior of your home, doors and windows. Winterizing your house exterior The first article covered, inspecting fireplaces, wood stoves and chimneys and also discuss

Ultimate Winter Ready Checklist

Posted 30/04/18

Autumn is a great time to get stuck in with preparations to get your home in the best shape and be a healthy place to be during the challenging winter months. Mould & mildew control Prevention is easier than treatment. Check around your house for spots that are prone to leaks, condensation

8 Ways to Protect Your Trees Before Heading Into Winter

Posted 29/04/15

Many homeowners are under impression that the vast majority of winter damage to their trees comes as a result of unusually cold temperatures. While this can be an aspect, there are other factors at play and we explore them... What causes most damage is the drying due to cold air and the u

This is How your Gutters and Spouting Could be Damaging your Home (and what to do about it)

Posted 28/06/19

Guttering and spouting do more than take rainwater away, they are essential for a healthy, happy home. Read on to learn signs that indicate issues, and tips for resolving damage... What damage could my guttering be causing? Externally: A sagging gutter will damage your home’s fascia. P

Midwinter Home Renovation Checklist for Homeowners

Posted 18/06/13

Queens Birthday weekend kicks off the official start to winter. You may be thinking there’s not a lot that can be done to your home during the winter months, but think again! Here’s your very own Midwinter Home Renovation Checklist, which you can use to work out what needs doing at your home. Y

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Recent jobs posted

Check out how homeowners like you are using Arborists on Builderscrack to build, repair and improve their homes right now.

Tree felling

Posted 8 months ago

Two large (20m high?) Lawsoniana trees, to be felled. Can be left where they fall into paddock.

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Te Horo, Kapiti Coast

Removing a big dead cabbage tree

Posted 10 months ago

I have a very large cabbage tree that has died. I need it chopped down and the wood removed from site.

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Waikanae, Kapiti Coast

Tree Removal

Posted 1 year ago

To remove trees from the front and back yard. Please contact me to view for quotation.

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Otaki, Kapiti Coast

Trees pruning

Posted 1 year ago

Prune trees and remove 1 tree

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast

Hedge cutting

Posted 2 months ago

5m high griselenia hedge needs to be reduced in height by about 1m to about 4m. Hedge is on a sloping section and is about 20 m long. Cuttings must be removed.

Tree Pruning Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast

Multiple Yucca removal- including roots

Posted 1 year ago

Multiple Yucca to be removed, including roots. 3 Large, 6 medium, 14 small. Good access, with many you could drive up to, including the large ones. In the third and fourth pics, you see a bunch of plants, some yucca, some flax etc. I can facilliate safe Covid-19 distancing measures.

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast

Removal of 3 trees and stumps

Posted 1 month ago

Keen for a quote on removing 3 trees and their stumps from road frontage.

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast

Tree removal

Posted 2 weeks ago

I have a residential property that needs tidying. There are 2 silver birch trees (each approx 7m tall) that need cutting and removing as they are too close to the building. The stumps and a couple of others will want grinding to below ground level. There is also some scrappy shrubbery to be removed down the side of the shed - see photos (does not include the old pine). Easy access and level ground.

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Otaki, Kapiti Coast

One tree and several scrubs

Posted 10 months ago

Not a huge job but needs delicate exact trimming so I see the sea but not the parked cars

Tree Pruning Paekakariki, Kapiti Coast

Tree stump removal x2

Posted 2 months ago

I need two tree stumps removed from my lawn as soon as possible

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Otaki, Kapiti Coast

Tree and Hedge Trimming (severe)

Posted 1 year ago

We have a thick hedge approx 2 .5 meters tall approx 25 metes long. Mature hedge (Lilly Pilly?) with thick stumps inside. We want it trimmed to a manageable height (1.7-1.8 meters). Also three Camelias, clear but heavy canopy also trimmed to 1.7-1.8 meters. All offcuts to be removed. Thanks.

Tree Pruning Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast

Cutting down a Phoenix palm

Posted 11 months ago

We have a Phoenix palm we’d like cut down at ground level. Located in Paraparaumu Beach.

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast

Branch cutting #2

Posted 7 months ago

cut off one limb as shown in the photo and cut to 300 mm lengths for firewood available most Saturdays if you want to have a look

Tree Pruning Waikanae, Kapiti Coast

Tree pruning and removal

Posted 1 year ago

We have a few small trees that need attention - several needing pruning and one that is dead so needs to be cut down.

Tree Pruning Otaki, Kapiti Coast

Tree removal and stump grinding x1

Posted 11 months ago

1x tree in the middle of our courtyard we want it cut down and the stump ground, to under ground level so we can build a low height deck over top of the whole courtyard. The tree wood can be left onsite in peices if that helps reduce the cost and time of the job.

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Waikanae, Kapiti Coast

Stump Removal/ Grinding

Posted 1 year ago

One medium size stump to be removed. Flat drive on access. Easy peazey!

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast

Chain saw work

Posted 10 months ago

I have some unused piles that need to be cut up before I can use them for landscaping work in my garden. So I need someone who can operate a chain saw - not really tree removal and stump grinding but closest category I could find. About 20 piles varying in length between 1 and 2.5m approx. to be cut down to 400mm pieces.

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Otaki, Kapiti Coast

Removal / grind down of palm tree stump

Posted 7 months ago

Hi there. We have a medium size palm tree stump that needs removing. We are happy if it’s just ground down to below ground level so we can cover and grass it. The tree itself has been removed, it’s just the stump we need sorted

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Raumati South, Kapiti Coast

Grind large stump

Posted 2 months ago

Large banksia tree remove and grind can leave wood behind

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Otaki Beach, Kapiti Coast

Branch cutting

Posted 8 months ago

cut off one limb as shown in the photo and cut to 300 mm lengths for firewood available most Saturdays if you want to have a look

Tree Pruning Waikanae, Kapiti Coast

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Tree and Hedge Trimming (severe)

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18th June 2020

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Trees

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15th March 2020

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Tree pruning

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11th March 2020

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Multiple Yucca removal- including roots

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17th June 2020

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Removal of 3 trees and stumps

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11th June 2021

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Chain saw work

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24th August 2020

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Find Arborists in Kapiti Coast

Our trusted tradies will respond to your job, often within a few minutes. You decide who you want to communicate with. You’re in control the whole way.

DK Contracting Ltd

Joined January 2019

Hi, I have been in the 'earthmoving business' for 15+ years. I've worked for a few large companies in the Wellington region, and have now started up my own company. Although the majority of my experience is with general earthworks, I have recently started up a company in forestry and logging as well. No job is too big or small, contact me for further information and a free quote. Regards...

Z White

Joined April 2016

Hi I have been in the industry for 30yrs I provide very reasonable free quotes. Work hard at keeping to our time frames. Honest and reliable. Have Public Liability Insurance.

Kapiti Hardscaping and Handyman Services ltd

Joined June 2019

We are a small Hardscaping and Handyman company, we specialize in landscaping and Hardscaping, fencing and deck construction. And general handyman services, we can help solve almost any problem around your house garden or lifestyle block

All Lifestyles Property Maintenance

Joined February 2016

Lawns, hedge trimming, weed and gorse spraying, scrub cutting and property clean up. Also small tree work and clearing and handyman work. Reclaim your weekends and let us do the outside chores for you. Owner operated by a trustworthy mature hardworking kiwi who believes that a job is worth doing right.

G&M building services

Joined June 2019

We do building/painting/plaster and landscaping. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and then completing jobs on budget. We strive on going above and beyond for our clients. So please feel free to get in touch for any up coming project we can help you with thanks.

Tierra Landscape Development td

Joined June 2009

We specialise in hard and soft landscaping and outdoor building such as decks, fences, concreting, paving etc. We also run a property maintenance service incuding lawns, gardening and general property section clearance. We work hard and take pride in our work.

Whisk Renovators

Joined February 2009

Whisk Renovators is a renovations company, providing innovative solutions to Kitchen and bathroom consenting, design and build projects. Whisk services the greater Wellington region in both the residential and commercial sectors. Whisk has been a member of New Zealand Master Painters since 2009, providing quality service and workmanship guarantees to our Clients. We won National awards in ......

Dukes Digger & Earthworks Ltd

Joined October 2017

Specialising in Residential & Lifestyle blocks with small access. Excavators; 3.5T 3T & 1T Mini Digger Domestic and light commercial work. Site clearing and slab prep. Driveways; Gravel, Lime, Concrete or Asphalt. Drainage, soak pits, trenching Tree Removal - Chip & Mulch onsite General property clean up. Demolition Aggregate deliveries Chip & Mulch sales and delivery NO JOB TOO SMALL

City Works

Joined November 2017

Hi City Works specialize in residential landscape design and construction. We have a small team of skilled staff to complete your landscaping needs in professional manner. We love working outdoors. Build fences, retaining walls, driveways, dig' outs, pathways. Work to enhance your property install synthetic/artificial lawn, ready lawn, paving and tiling Can accommodate jobs both big a...

Tidy Turf

Joined December 2014

FOR A SITE VISIT I WILL NEED YOUR ADDRESS PLEASE. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR A company specializing in outside prep work. Tree work, section clearing, landscape preparation, bobcat services, demolition, pest plant removal, large area mowing, weed spraying I have many years experience in grounds maintenance work. I specialise in, tree removal,landscape demolition & clearing,bo...

Harbour City Tree Care

Joined May 2009

Trees too big ? Want more light? Want a better view? We can provide you with a full arboricultural service for the life cycle of your trees and shrubs. We will provide you with the best FREE science based advice on the care and maintenance of the plants in your enviroment. Call us today and let us supply you with the best advice that money can't buy, to help you make an informed descision...

Level Ridge Limited

Joined July 2017

Level Ridge Limited is a property maintenance and construction company covering the Hawkes Bay, Manawatu/ Whanganui, and Nelson-Tasman regions, offering a comprehensive range of services using both internal staff ( including qualified carpenters and licensed building practitioners) and trade qualified specialist contractors including plumbers and electricians. We can take care of the full scope o...

stevefixit

Joined July 2010

Hi, I've been in the building trade now for approx 20 years. I was a master painter by trade originally but liked the idea of making things so I went into the carpentry trade and qualified. My expertise is designing and building decks, fences and smaller jobs. I prefer the one to one personal touch. I don't enjoy the bigger commercial side of works as much. I have many, many pictures of w...

EJS plastering limited

Joined March 2020

Hi. We mainly specialise in interior plastering from commercial to residential. I have been plastering for 5-6 years.also do little jobs from time to time. Can work anywhere around the Wellington region,lower and upper hutt and up to waikanae.we pride ourselves on working hard and meeting deadlines for projects and we also provide competitive quotes.

TLC Contracting Ltd

Joined April 2016

21 years operating excavators in and around wellington all types of earth works, digging under houses trenching removing tree stumps etc fully insured. Free quotes

Zepo Property Maintenance

Joined December 2011

Zepo property maintenanceprovides a personalised service for home, rental and commercial property maintenance. *General property maintenance *Paint Stipping & Repainting Houses *Roof Repairs & Painting *Small Building work *Tiling/Certified in Wet area Waterproofing *Plastering Gibing & Painting *Concrete placement and repairs *Landscaping and ground work *Complete renovation for Sale &...

careful gardenworks ltd

Joined January 2013

Hi, im chris, owner and operator of careful gardenworks Ltd. I work on site with my partner Laura we have a passion for gardening .We are happy to work pr hour or by quote.We are fully insured Careful Gardenworks ltd does lawns, weedeating, weeding, weed spraying, pruning, chainsawing, tree felling, mulching, section clearing, planting digging/digger Work any other landscaping you may require. I...

Josh Hazelhurst

Joined August 2019

Hi, we have been gardening for 3+ years and we have been collecting gardening waste, weed spraying, weed removal, water blasting, general laboring, lawn mowing, planting flowers, and gardening for even longer. We enjoy being outdoors and would be thrilled for the opportunity to improve your garden for you. We will make sure that we will provide you an outstanding service at a great price. Thanks.

AJB Build LTD

Joined February 2021

AJB build is a family owned company aiming to provide building and renovation expertise to you at a high standard with a timely turn around. If its a new build or the smaller jobs it doesn't matter to us we are happy to help no matter what the size or budget. Feel free to contact us for a no obligation quote at a time that suits you

Excel Property Services

Joined May 2021

Hi, we are your friendly local tradie team who pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results for our clients. We specialise in painting and decorating and general handyman jobs. We believe our commitment to communicating and working with the customer to achieve the desired result is the key to our success.

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