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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

Women in Trade - Pocket Rocket Building, Rotorua

Posted 14/03/19

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Straighten supporting posts

Posted 1 month ago

Drill and install 4 x bolts and nuts on 2 x posts supporting verandah roof. Posts are 165mm square with a 90mm cutout supporting a beam. Bolts will pull beam straight onto cutouts which have slightly twisted over time. Verandah is on second story, but no need for scaffolding as job can be done safely from verandah. Will require removing 2 x roof panels to get access for top 2 of 4 bolts. Requires: 8 x galvanised or stainless 185mm (or similar) bolts and washers and nuts

General Building Clarks Beach, Franklin

Code of acceptance

Posted 2 months ago

I would like to have an inspection carried out on a possible house extension that may not have had a code of compliance certificate issued.

Home Extensions Patumahoe, Franklin

Repair to roof and cladding

Posted 3 days ago

There is a leak from tin tile roof into kitchen. Internal roof is tongue and groove , exterior cladding is cedar. Timber under spouting is rotten

General Building Clarks Beach, Franklin

Remove exterior door and window.

Posted 3 months ago

We have a door and old glass pane window that we would like removed, our home is brick and wood.

General Building Pukekohe, Franklin

Floor support for aquarium

Posted 2 months ago

We have a six foot aquarium that will require sister joints or similar support underneath our plywood floor. Access under the house is approximately 60cm

General Building Tuakau, Franklin

Certify Sleepout (90% Built) - Apply for Resource Consent and Permit #2

Posted 1 week ago

Looking for a certified builder to certify a Sleepout which is about 90% built (Originally built by the previous owner of the house and it looks like they know what they are doing.) Builder will need to check to make sure everything complies with council regulations. Builder will be required to apply to council for resource consent and get a permit. Looking for quotes and condition is that we can only process the payment once the Sleepout has successfully received the Permit from council....

New Homes Pukekohe, Franklin

House entry stairs need a facelift!

Posted 3 months ago

Hi there - we have a large stairway up to our front door that is in need of a facelift. We don’t want the stairs rebuilding, the overall frame is fine, we just require new steps, would like balusters adding for character and new flooring for the top/entry (wood or decking). Any feedback would be much appreciated. Cheers guys.

General Building Tuakau, Franklin

Certify Sleepout (90% Built) - Apply for Resource Consent and Permit

Posted 1 week ago

New Homes Pukekohe, Franklin

Errect a kitset garage

Posted 1 month ago

Need a 9 x 6 m kitset garage put up. Including some internal walls if possible.

General Building Hunua, Franklin

General repairs

Posted 2 months ago

I have 2 jobs to be done - 1. Fix 2 x wooden windows that have been bolted shut from the outside - it looks like one will need to be rehinged and both will need new window stays attached. 2. Build & affix some new wooden steps from ground to deck - approx 3 steps, 1000 to 2070mm wide (height from ground 600mm)

General Building Waiuku, Franklin

Dismantle, relocate and re-build garage

Posted 4 months ago

I am looking into buy a second hand garage that will have to be dismantled and reassembled at my house. Size of desired garage is about 6x9 meters. The current location of the garage is Hamilton and the destination is Pukekawa. This is the type of garage I have in mind (doesn't mean I will buy exactly this one, but it can give an idea of the effort required): ...... .htm?rsqid=... Ideally the dismantle should happen between the 21 and 27th of January and the rebuild either immediately...

Garages and Carports Pukekawa, Franklin

House piles

Posted 2 months ago

1920's home needing some repiling. Wooden piles on concrete block.

General Building Waiuku, Franklin

Kings eat farmhouse extension

Posted 1 month ago

Add 70m2 to existing house and do some interior changes. Owner wants to do as much as possible themselves to reduce costs

Home Extensions Pukekohe, Franklin

New deck

Posted 4 weeks ago

Hi, I need a quote for a new unvarnished deck to be built, at ground level (above soil) on a level section at the rear of a new build. Size will be 8x3.5m. No steps needed. House still to be built.

General Building Karaka, Franklin

Replacing window joinery and bi-fold doors

Posted 4 months ago

Looking for a builder who can replace my current front doors with a bi-fold one and also replace two of my rear windows. I have a joiner lined up that can make them unless you can do both. No rush to get them done but need a quote.

General Building Waiuku, Franklin

Roof repair and house

Posted 1 month ago

fit flashing, replace barge boards , cladding at the end of the house above bricks

General Building Ararimu, Franklin

Shower Installer

Posted 3 months ago

I have a Mite 10 Nouveau 900mm x 900mm Shower with a broken Base. I am looking to replace the whole shower, and would like a Licenced Building Practitioner to give me a quote please.

General Building Waiau Pa, Franklin

Bathroom Renovation

Posted 1 week ago

Wanting quotes for bathroom renovation. Bath removed. Strip bathroom and reline. New shower and vanity fitted

General Building Waiuku, Franklin

House Piles #2

Posted 2 months ago

Looking for a builder to repile a 1920 character home

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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.

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.

Project Management Auckland Limited

Joined February 2019

Hi, We are a company with more than 30 years of experience in the construction and demolition industry and strive for honest and happy relationships with all our clients. We are able to provide you with a professional environment whilst still cracking a joke here and there just to make the experience that more stress-less. We are able to provide you with very competitive prices and compl...

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

J A Wotherspoon LTD

Joined October 2014

I am a qualified and LBP registered builder. I also have my LBP in roofing membranes. I have been re-building and waterproofing decks and roofs for the last 7 years and before that I was building new houses and outdoor areas throughout my apprenticeship. My team and I have a very high standard of workmanship and are very efficient in the work we do. I keep my clients well informed throughout the w...

Midline Construction

Joined January 2018

hello,we are a team of qualified and licensed builders (LBP),we specializes in new builds and and anything to do with building whether big or small,we also have a website that will give a good indication of what we do,give a us a call for your next project

Cazmor Ltd

Joined August 2013

Hi, We are a renovations and property maintenance company and have been operating for over 20 years. We provide a wide range of services; Renovations; - Full bathroom renovations, shower replacements. - All trades can be provided; building, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tiling, plaster and paint, underfloor heating etc. - Interior and exterior alterations - Plasterboard ins...

ABI BUILDERS

Joined April 2018

WE ARE SPECIALISING IN TIMBER/STUD FRAME HOUSES /NEW HOUSE EXTENSIONS /BATHROOMS/DECKS/PERGOLA/KITCHEN/MAINTENANCE/RENOVATION/FENCING/RETAINING WALL/ALTERATION/DOORS/SKIRTING/SHELVES/TILING/ANYTHING INVOLVING TIMBER

Modern electrical solutions ltd

Joined June 2012

Modern electrical solutions ltd trading as Mr Power ,provides 24hour/7days service Auckland wide.Our work details includes the following services : •24/7 Breakdowns,power failure,maintenance & repairs,installation & rewiring,stoves& water heaters,insurance & WINZ quotes,communications & data ,appliance repairs,security alarms,air conditioning ,refrigeration & heat pumps,swimming pools& spa,caravan...

T H L CONSTRUCTION LTD

Joined March 2019

T H L CONSTRUCTION LTD specializing in building high end concrete from Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Civil. Slabs, Foundations, Formwork, Driveway, Foot paths. We also manage other trades to complete carpentry, fences, retaining wall, landscaping, painting - interior/exterior. We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for project completion. We pride ourselves on providing t...

INNOVATIVE BUILDING WORX LIMITED

Joined September 2016

OUR COMPANY Innovative Building WORX Limited, We focus on exceptional quality, planning, and safety to ensure the best outcome for your Construction projects. We built a strong reputation for delivering a quality service, on time, and at an affordable price We undertake a variety of work for a wide range of clients from small residential renovation projects to New builds, Commerical projects....

Vaini Building Contractor Limited

Joined September 2018

Hi I have been a builder for over 30 years. NZ qualify builder with LBP we do new build, alteration, renovation and any home improvement no job too small. we are very professional and have pride in our workmanship. we always bring our A game and complete job on time and provide a competitive quote

PHS

Joined January 2012

Specialising in the repair and replacement of timber windows and doors, PHS has the experience and know-how to make your timber joinery work as intended. We repair, build and fit quality replacement windows using time- proven methods and quality materials, to maintain and enhance the value and appeal of your home. We travel throughout the greater Auckland area and don't charge milage - your job...

DLM Landscaping creations LTD

Joined August 2016

Hi, we at DLM landscape creations take pride on every single one of our customer projects and we aim to always achieve high quality results to suit your budget whether it is a small revamp or a full landscape makeover for your property. The experienced and friendly team at DLM will offer you free personalized quotes for any project at fair and competitive rates.

Manzis Build

Joined January 2019

Welcome to Manzis Build Director Henare, is a New Zealand qualified builder and licensed building practitioner, with over 10 years experience in the construction industry. Manzis Build specialises in residential renovations and alterations, with particular focus on quality craftsmanship and professionalism. To best reflect a clients vision, Henare and his team will work closely with yo...

Lion Brothers Group Limited

Joined January 2018

We are a small company that specializes in New builds, home renovation, concreting, fencing, kitchen installations, bathroom renovation, decking, and more. We will meet every deadline, complete every job with the highest quality. You give us your budget, and let us work our magic. Please fill free to view pictures of some of the jobs we have already done. We pride ourselves on customer satisfactio...

Triple R Property MaintenanceLtd

Joined March 2019

General Property maintenance and renovation. Roofing, painting, Plaster, decking, fences, water blasting, kitchens, bath, electrical, plumbing, waste removal, paving, retaining wall and all your handyman requirements. Free quotes and on time promises of work completion.

LDW Build&Maintenace

Joined April 2019

Hi, LDW is a small residential company looking to grow but also keep high stadards. We have builders, painters and roofers so do cover a few areas. We are a team who enjoy a laugh but also seeing our clients happy with the end result 👍🏻

H&S Precise Construction Ltd

Joined April 2018

To introduce myself, I’m the director of H&S Precise Construction Ltd. Have had experience in mixed Commercial and Residential Building Projects over the years. Had been working in a couple of Private Residential Projects. Recently, I’ve registered a company as above and gathered a quality team of 10. 1 qualified and 15years + experience in building commercial & residentials under his belt(...

REEF VIEW CONSTRUCTION LTD

Joined July 2017

We've been building new homes and renovating old ones for the last 10years. We deal with all aspects of carpentry big or small. Our team is trade qualified & LBP registered, insuring 100% satisfaction. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and completing it on a budget.

On Time Maintenance Ltd

Joined April 2019

Handyman , Repair and maintenance in general anything wood or steel works . House , gates fence ,decks , soft chemical wash and high pressure cleaning house , drive ways etc

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