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Tips on Repairing Your Home After an Earthquake

Posted 27/04/17

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 your home after an earthquake... Your first step should be to contact the Earthquake Commission and your insurance c

Creating Successful Indoor Outdoor Flow in Older Homes

Posted 05/01/17

Great indoor/outdoor flow is high on the must have list for many homeowners. But achieving this this can be a challenge in older homes... Summer weather just makes us want to head outdoors. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done for many homeowners with older homes. Older properties

Decking - Choosing the Right Material for Your Home

Posted 28/09/17

Timber is the most obvious choice for building a deck but we there are two more popular options that are worth some consideration. We take a look... Types of Decking Materials There are three main types of materials used when building a deck: timber, concrete and composite timber. Timber

Understanding the Differences Among Tradespeople Accreditations

Posted 08/06/17

With so many tradespeople belonging to different accreditation organisations, how do you know which one to trust ? We take a closer look... Tradespeople Accreditations There are 10 common tradespeople accreditation to be aware of. Each one is not equal, yet they are work towards bettering

Guide to Installing Balustrades - Up to NZ Building Code Standard

Posted 14/09/17

Wondering what the NZ Building Code requirements are for balustrades on stairs and decking? Then you’re in the right place, we take a look... What is a Balustrade? A balustrade is basically a safety barrier. It can vary in appearance from simply a rail with supporting balusters, all the wa

Choosing Between Another Storey or Adding a House Extension

Posted 16/03/17

Extending your house or adding another storey can give you the much needed space a growing family needs. We look at the advantages and disadvantages of these two renovation options... How to choose between another storey or a house extension Depending on the size of your backyard, you can

Brick or Weatherboard – Choosing the Right Cladding for Your New Home

Posted 06/07/17

Brick or weatherboard? Choosing the cladding for your new home is more than deciding what looks best... It’s about the type of home you are building, the cost of the different types of cladding and the location of the house. Let us help you solve the battle of the cladding and choose the

What Should You Do After a Damaging House Fire?

Posted 11/05/17

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 work through first... Five things to do after a house fire There are five important tasks for you to do, if yo

Decorating a Child's Bedroom? Here's Some Great Tips!

Posted 28/03/17

Decorating your child's bedroom can be an enjoyable, yet challenging task. We share some tips on how to get the best out of decorating this room... Remember to consider your child’s special interests and personality when planning the bedroom decor. Attention to detail helps make the bedro

Stage 2 of Home Ownership or Renting Life Stage – Your Twenties

Posted 26/10/17

Many people entering their twenties are looking at the possibly of moving away from property renting and into looking towards home ownership... Rising house prices have has somewhat stifled early home ownership in many parts of the country. But with a little smart thinking and the ability

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Women in Trade - Pocket Rocket Building, Rotorua

Posted 14/03/19

Megan Dimozantos, owner of Pocket Rocket Building Rotorua, recently made the career change to building after 17 years working in corporate leadership. She shares with us her story... It all started several years back when she tackled her own home renovation. The success of her renovation led to several friends enlisting her to do their various projects. With a few jobs under her belt she began to realise she wasn't only good at building, but she really enjoyed it - "I'm a really outdoorsy person and being physical is something I really enjoy". After lots of thought and careful planning, Megan made the decision at the end of last year to go out building full-time. Leaving behind the safety of what she knew in the corporate world, for the unknown world of a self-employed tradesperson. So far, so good. Megan has had a steady flow of referral work, surprising herself with the number of jobs she has secured through her contacts and word of mouth around Rotorua. In particul

Homes On Show - Save My Bathroom

Posted 30/05/18

Behind every job there is a story. This one starts with a homeowner, and a vision to renovate her bathroom from an outdated 1970’s relic to a modern, clean, and functional bathroom. The Dilemma The story starts with Joanne and her first tradie, a referral from a friend. The tradie seemed great. The homeowner and the tradie agreed that Joanne would buy everything that was needed for the bathroom, and the tradie gave her a cost to install and renovate to her plan. Fast forward three months and the tradie was nowhere to be seen and uncontactable. With the goods for her bathroom waiting in Mitre 10 and a loan taken out for the project, Joanne was desperate to get the job underway. The Solution “I spoke to someone at work, saying I didn’t know what to do. I needed to have my bathroom renovated, and my colleague said, have you put it on Builderscrack? Then they showed me how Builderscrack works, how to log on and use the site. I put the advert on the next day, and within two

Women in Trade - Pocket Rocket Building, Rotorua

Posted 14/03/19

Homes On Show - Save My Bathroom

Posted 30/05/18

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New home (shell only)

Posted 6 months ago

I want a builder for a low cost , consentable 120sqm house(plans will be provided). This is simple structure using colorsteel walls, timber framing, sloping roof, rectangular design. Want estimates only at this stage as I am not ready to build until early 2019 Build shell to lockup stage.

Complete House Frames Kawakawa, Far North

New Carport

Posted 7 months ago

We would like a carport built on the side of our small shed/house.

Garages and Carports Ohaeawai, Far North

Knocking a wall out

Posted 3 months ago

We want to know if our living room wall is structurally safe to remove, if not we would like a quote for moving a door position; this will also require an electrician as there is a light switch that also needs moving. We want to completely refurb our bathroom which is 2.4m X 1.6m, installing a new bath with overhead shower, toilet, and basin. This will require a plumber. Budget is for bathroom work only.

General Building Kaikohe, Far North

New offices in commercial building

Posted 1 month ago

We want to have some new offices built inside our work premises. The area where they will go is part of our warehouse space so currently there's nothing there, although there will be minor demolition needed of a couple of internal walls where the new area will merge with current offices. It has already been fully planned. New electrical and data wiring It will need an internal ceiling but won't be load bearing at all. Keen to get job started soon. We can provide quite a bit of extra pair...

General Building Waipapa, Far North

Kelly Brown Okaihau

Posted 1 month ago

I have a building report which shows all repairs required. I need to have a quote for the interior plastering, window sashes and exterior weather board, drainage repairs . also plumbing check (report ) on moister in bathroom. The roofing is being quoted by another firm. I require the quotes as soon as possible as I am refinancing and my bank require the quotes to cover the repairs. regards Kelly Brown mob ... Lawn Street Okaihau

General Building Okaihau, Far North

Bathroom Alterations

Posted 3 months ago

As per the plan shown i require a quote to frame & Jib 2-3 walls in my bathroom as I have removed some walls to create a different shape. I can supply materials. Wiring, Plumbing and tiling will be done by others

Home Extensions Kerikeri, Far North

Can you build a small soundproof booth, about the size of an old telephone box?

Posted 5 months ago

I have a small purpose built recording studio up in the Bay of Islands...it is excellent except the noise of bird song, work in the orchards outside etc mean I can not record ‘live’ sounds like vocals. I really want a soundproof booth, a bit bigger than a phone box, with a single door entrance and possibly a light source within? Is this something you guys would consider? Cheers Tony

General Building Kerikeri, Far North

Small house extension

Posted 5 months ago

We have a 96m2 3 bed and 1 bath home. We would like to add a house extension of 27m2 onto the side of existing property in the place of an existing deck (level ground). Simple construction, with 1 bathroom and 1 laundry to be added to the current floor plan. All cupboards, bathroom fittings, tiles, flooring and joinery (to replace single glazing throughout) already organised. Approx build time of 5-6 weeks, ready to start December onwards. We need a professional who can manage all aspects of th...

Home Extensions Russell, Far North

Project in russell

Posted 2 months ago

I need a LPb builder to work on my building site

New Homes Russell, Far North

Pukematu Lodge Annex

Posted 4 months ago

I have a semi detached stand alone building to be added to my existing dwelling. I have completed the entire design and dimensional drawings including elevation and working drawings. I require a qualified LBP draftsman to check and prepare for submitting to FNDC with specification. All cladding materials and the entire design will be specified on the drawings.

Home Extensions Russell, Far North

Internal work - Barn

Posted 3 months ago

Insulating and lining a steel barn of 8x9m and a mezzanine of 4x8. building internal walls and building staircase: Architect plans already into council.

General Building Kerikeri, Far North

Laundry room

Posted 1 month ago

Laundry wall needs replacing as does the floor. Water has leaked into the back wall and underneath the floor.

General Building Moerewa, Far North

Asbestos Removal enquiry

Posted 2 months ago

Need 60 to 70 Sq m of absestos removal of exterior walls.

General Building Coopers Beach, Far North

Essay paper

Posted 2 months ago

2 bedroom open plan living

New Homes Kaitaia, Far North

Garage to bedroom conversion

Posted 3 months ago

I got a single garage with partial brick and palliside weatherboard, floor is concrete. I would like to convert it to a bedroom. I would like to do it legally by getting sufficient building and council consent. its a cross lease single storey unit house. I would like to get an estimated cost before I accept any tradies. Thanks

General Building Kerikeri, Far North

Indoor/outdoor remodel

Posted 4 months ago

Remodel/extend indoor/outdoor area

Home Extensions Kerikeri, Far North

Quotation to fix a cabin

Posted 3 weeks ago

Need a quotation to fix mistakes on a cabin we brought. The company who built the cabin are covering the costs to rectify. Would like to get a quote asap.

General Building Kaitaia, Far North

New house build in Paihia

Posted 5 months ago

Hi Folks I have a section in Paihia, Bay of Islands, plans drawn up for a new build and just obtained FNDC resource consent for two dwellings. We're well underway with final detailing, engineering and hope to get all building consents and permits in place before year end, and be ready to roll in new year. Both dwellings are three bed, two bath, concrete block work for ground level, and pre-fabricated steel framing for flooring, walls and roofing clad in Cedar and Hardies Axion weatherboar...

New Homes Paihia, Far North

Laundry

Posted 1 month ago

Back wall and laundry floor needs replacing.

General Building Moerewa, Far North

Small house extension 2

Posted 3 months ago

Home Extensions Russell, Far North

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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.

Hawke Property Developments Ltd

Joined February 2009

We provide qualified building and maintenance work in Kerikeri and surrounding areas, specialising in alterations, additions, renovations for private home owners, landlords, and commercial interests. We also provide customised building tasks, along with maintenance and repairs. If you are looking to renovate to sell and market your home, or to enhance your lifestyle, or get repairs done, c...

F2 construction

Joined June 2018

We are a small Auckland based construction company offering a late range of skills. We believe in offering top quality workmanship with a competitive price. Contact us today to dissolve your job with our team

DNT construction

Joined January 2018

We are a small family owned construction company we have been around for 3 years now. I've been building for coming on 20 years. We cover pretty much all construction. From changing door handles to building apartment blocks and everything in between. We offer quality service on time and on price. Call us any time for a free quote

Blue Zone Homes Limited

Joined April 2018

Hi, we've been building and renovating homes and commercial buildings for more than 20 years in New Zealand and overseas. We have teams of builders based in Northland and Auckland. While we can handle all types of renovation and new builds our specialty is newer building technology that can save time and money and result in a superior product compared to traditional building methods. Our focus is...

THE TILE LAYER

Joined August 2011

floor and wall tile layer, water proofing in all and any wet areas, over 20 years experience in residential and commercial tiling, stone, ceramic, mosaic, design and lay, i have done some building, plastering and painting. look at sites http://www.tilelayerhamilton.com

AB Building

Joined January 2019

Hi, previously trading as Blood Sweat and Tears, partner has moved on now trading on my own. I can provide competitive quotes for a variety of work and I will try to work within your time frame.

Mckernan Contracting

Joined August 2018

Hi, I am a qualified builder however prefer to work on landscape projects. Everything from rubbish removal and earthworks to creating your summer entertainment are. Look forward to hearing from you soon.

J&R Builders

Joined February 2019

J&R Builders are based in Coopers Beach, 30km from Kaitaia. We service Kaitaia and the wider Far North in Northland, providing residential building and construction services. We specialise in building new homes, completing large scale renovations, new build agricultural sheds, decks, pergolas and retaining walls. We are members of the New Zealand Certified Builders Association and offer guaran...

Realbuilds Ltd

Joined October 2018

Hi, we are a 4 year old family business with 22 years experience in building .We specialise in new builds, renovations,decks pagolas,retaining walls,colonial restoration. We are hard working, professional and strive to meet deadlines.We pride ourselves on providing top quality work with competitive quotes and staying on budget

Linear construction

Joined January 2017

Hi Linear Construction specialise in all aspects of residential construction and light commercial throughout Northland. For a reliable, high quality, competitively priced builder, give Linear Construction a call.

Mark Topliss

Joined October 2017

Hi I am a trade qualified Licensed Builder with 37 years experience specialising in renovation and repair work utilising old school skills and a high standard of finishing work in both Residential and Commercial.

Renovation New Zealand

Joined March 2018

Hi, we're a design and build renovation company based in Whangarei. We get our kicks out of helping homeowners achieve their renovation dream. We often meet homeowners that have been dreaming about a renovation for a long time. The trouble is they are not sure if their renovation is even possible or where to start. There are a number of things than can trip up an idea - local council requi...

LDH CONTRACTING

Joined October 2017

We have Contractors based in every major city throughout New Zealand operating under Labour-Day-Hire Contracting. Our business is to provide Expert Project Management offering Competitive Wholesale Pricing, but if preferable, we also cover General Labour Only. We cater to all forms of Home Renovations, Landscaping and General Construction. Enquire now to discuss your requirements.

ALL DONE

Joined October 2016

Hi there, Having worked in many industries including construction and also technician positions ,has provided me with experience to tackle almost any task. I am very handy and can think outside the box to resolve any problem you might have at a reasonable rate. Thank you for your consideration.

Dynamic1000 Limited

Joined March 2017

Northscape, a premier team that provides a comprehensive suite of premium landscape solutions to 'create your ultimate outdoor environment' Northscape scope of activities are in the Far North, Bay of Islands, Whangarei, Kaipara and North Shore Regions and the services we offer to you are: - Landscape Design - Sourcing Plants & Landscape Materials - Planting, Bark or Mulching of Gardens...

Southern star building and maintenance Ltd

Joined May 2018

We are a small but growing business who take on all general maintenance and carpentry work in and around your property. All jobs undertaken from small to large. Workmanship and quality guaranteed. We offer competitive quotes and meeting of deadlines.

Drake Building & Construction

Joined June 2018

Experienced Carpenter with proven skills and knowledge of the industry. I love my job and believe it shows in my workmanship and the pride I take in my work. 12 years exp from High-End Coastal Homes to Historic Renovations and everything in between. No job to big,No job to small.

Ultimate Construction

Joined July 2015

Ultimate Construction is a premier construction company delivering high quality projects on time and on budget, with 20 years experience in all aspects of construction you can rest assured you have the best boutique builders in the industry. "THE DETAIL IS THE DIFFERENCE"

Sergeant Builders Ltd

Joined March 2019

Hi, we are a building company based in Whangarei, but happy to travel. We do everything from small fencing and deck jobs, to renovations and new builds. Please contact us if you have any questions

Five Star Contractors Ltd

Joined August 2015

Five Star Contractors Ltd are a registered NZ building company with qualified, licensed and insured tradesmen. Specializing in all aspects of residential building services from Re-Clads, New Builds, Extensions, Renovations, Alterations, Demolition, Decks, Fences, Landscaping, Concrete, Earthworks, Transport, Backyard Clean Ups, Maintenance and Organising All Other Trades. We can provide free quote...

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