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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

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

Guide to Cladding Options and Materials

Posted 31/07/19

Are you wondering what cladding to choose for your new build? Is your existing cladding looking dilapidated and ripe for renovation? Recladding your home will breathe new life into its appearance. In this article, we give you the information to choose the right cladding for your home. Ext

Understanding the Differences Among Tradespeople Accreditations

Posted 08/06/17

What does that trade logo on your tradie's website or vehicle mean? What benefit can it provide you, the homeowner? Read on to find out more about national trade accreditations in New Zealand... Some industry accreditations are mandatory, as government regulations require that certain wor

Top 5 Bathroom Renovation Tips - Direct From Our Experts

Posted 29/04/19

Find out the Top 5 bathroom renovation tips direct from our Builderscrack bathroom experts. This advice can make all the difference between a successful bathroom renovation or not... 1) It's All in The Planning [caption id="attachment_8825" align="alignright" width="255"] Adam Pearce. Bath

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Assembling transportable homes

Posted 3 months ago

I am looking at buying a transportable home, in a container delivered to the site and will be needing assembling onto a subdivided site. It is a complete package with kitchens and bathrooms and decks... Obvious you will be needing exact spec. This site is still to be decided, so what i am wanting to know if there is a builder who would like this sort of work, and when they could start... as this will be in aprox 6 months when it has title.. Although we might be able to start prior...if th...

New Homes Hastings Central, Hastings

Fireplace Removal

Posted 3 months ago

Freestanding fireplace and brick surround to be removed. Wall to be gibbed, ceiling and roof fixed. Would like job completed as soon as possible.

General Building Raureka, Hastings

Bedroom

Posted 2 months ago

Adding on a bedroom . Plans and council permit are done

Home Extensions Akina, Hastings

Bach repairs

Posted 2 months ago

Repair/paint work needed in Waimarama. Need to do some repairs to 3 identical baches (empty apart from sparse furniture). Most of the work will be plastering gouges and damage to internal walls (made from constant rubbing and banging of furniture, or holes from tacks, screws and a couple of places a slightly bigger hole from a kick?) sanding and painting might need some keen colour matching skills here, repainting some of the internal walls, replacement of some skirting boards that have water /...

General Building Waimarama, Hastings

Wall and ceiling plyboard install

Posted 2 weeks ago

Requiring earthwool Wall Insulation installed (ceiling insulation already done). As well as wall and ceiling lined with 9mm plyboard to a 8.6m2 garden room. All materials will be on site by mid next week. Other considerations would be that garden room is not designed ti be lined with walls , so I dont know how straight forward it is. May require additional battens etc.

General Building Hastings Central, Hastings

Garage conversion

Posted 2 months ago

Replace garage door Line walls Internal door

General Building Havelock North, Hastings

Office alterations

Posted 1 month ago

Remove interior office walls (non load bearing), frame in 2 small rooms and make good.

General Building Twyford, Hastings

1 bedroom extension

Posted 1 week ago

Wanted to extend the house with a bed room and toilet bathroom and a deck

Home Extensions Flaxmere, Hastings

John Linton

Posted 2 months ago

Erect a 14.4 x9m kitset shed on a flat site

General Building Puketapu, Hastings

House Extension - Havelock North (approx. 60sqm)

Posted 2 months ago

I invite appropriately skilled builders to register interest for the labour only portion of a house extension I am wishing to undertake. The existing house is situated on a flat easily accessible site approx. 3km from Havelock North village centre heading out towards Napier. The original house built in 2007 is finished in Zincalume with Cedar highlights. Architecturally designed and built as my bachelor pad with level, easy access in mind it’s been a great house for me over the past 10 years....

Home Extensions Havelock North, Hastings

Window boxing

Posted 3 months ago

Hi. I need to get a couple of windows boxed out so we can install signage. Please contcat for details and pics. Timeframe ASAP as we have already been let down by another contractor.

General Building Hastings Central, Hastings

Boundary Fence

Posted 2 months ago

Install a pailing fence along the boundary of the property. The fence is roughly 20m long. We would be looking for maximum height - 1.8m. Good access to the site, the area will be cleared by an arborist. It is level.

General Building Havelock North, Hastings

Moving a hotwater cylinder

Posted 2 months ago

Wanting to know how much it will cost to move my hotwater cylinder approximately 2 metres from kitchen into laundry and possibly build cupboard with shelving.Doing up my kitchen so wondering if its worth moving it.

General Building Clive, Hastings

James Ludlam

Posted 3 months ago

House at 402 Market Street South Hastings has a non-compliant wood burner in a conservatory. I need the fire and flue removed completely . The ceiling of the conservatory and the roof made good after fire is removed. The flue passes through original roof and roof is of concrete tiles. The property is used as a 'Bookabatch' but access to the property can be arranged with out difficulty.

General Building Hastings Central, Hastings

Weatherboard replacement

Posted 2 months ago

Needing to replacing some rotten weatherboards. Not sure the extent of the damage so would need a recommendation as to the extent. This needs to be done before we can paint the exterior of the house.

General Building Hastings Central, Hastings

Garage, granny flat, driveway, pool, fence

Posted 3 months ago

Wanting to convert existing garage in to a 2 bdrm granny flat and also build a garage with pool room/sleepout around the back of the house. Pool will go around the back of the house. Re: Photo - Red is existing, blue is room for extension and Yellow is where the new garage will go. Where the new garage is going I will also require a concrete driveway and paths. Expected cost is below $100 as I wouldn’t know the costs expected but I am wanting this completed before autumn 2020. I have a plum...

Home Extensions Havelock North, Hastings

Backdoor replacement

Posted 2 months ago

I need my back door replaced also some frame work and step and a larger dog door installed. Current door is falling apart and handle not working and cat door is broken.

General Building Akina, Hastings

Weatherboard replacement

Posted 1 month ago

Exterior weatherboard rotting needs replacing

General Building Mayfair, Hastings

House Extension - Havelock North (approx. 60sqm)

Posted 1 month ago

Home Extensions Havelock North, Hastings

Milford Southon #2

Posted 3 months ago

To bring two buildings up to council specificstion or code

General Building Camberley, Hastings

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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.

Hawkes Bay Sheds Ltd

Joined February 2017

We are not just about sheds, we also do fences, garden sheds and all home maintenance from smoke alarms to re roofing. Scott has been building steel framed sheds in Napier for over 18 years, his reputation is built on attention to detail and customer satisfaction.

PANNA Woodworks Ltd

Joined December 2014

Twenty years of experience in all kinds of wooden,laminate and engineered floors installation, deck building and water- blasting . We are owner operators that are honest, hardworking and committed to a friendly customer service. Many satisfied customers through the years are the proof that we have been doing jobs professionally. We offer a great job at great rates and we take huge pride in turnin...

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.

Kiwi House Inspection Hawke's Bay

Joined September 2018

Hi, At Kiwi House Inspections Hawke's Bay we supply comprehensive building reports at competitive prices. We are qualified builders and licensed building practitioners. We aim to supply our reports on the same day and can supply many forms of building inspection services. From residential to commercial to asbestos testing.

DnR Contracting

Joined April 2019

WE COVER FROM HAWKESBAY TO WELLINGTON We specialise in the smaller jobs the big building companies have no time for. We do most things and have over 25 years joint experience in the building industry. We pride ourselves on providing a fantastic service so you will he happy to recommend us to others.

BM Contracting

Joined August 2019

Hi, I have been building in New Zealand for 8 Years and have extensive experience with timber framed houses. I have a national certificate (NZQA) in Carpentry and am a Licensed Building Practitioner. Throughout my previous jobs I have covered a wide variety of works from full residential builds to floor laying, tiling, metal roof cladding, painting and decorating.

Green Innovations NZ

Joined July 2019

Here at Green Innovations, our goal is to provide top quality thermally efficient products to create warm and healthy Kiwi homes. We use our years of industry experience to work alongside our clients to advise different options and their advantages. Using high quality European and Canadian tried and tested products that are eco-friendly, low maintenance and low allergen, we strive to bring New...

Michael Makirere

Joined October 2018

Hi, ive had years experience in the building industry and am able to complete a wide range of building tasks from big jobs to small jobs around the house. I pride myself in my attention to detail and completing all my work with 100% satisfaction.

Andy Hamer plumbing and Gas Limited

Joined June 2018

Free advice and Quotations. Certifiying plumber and Gasfitter 37 years service. Maintenance plumbing and 24/7 Emergency cover. Bathrooms Laundries and Kitchen renovations. Gasfitting,Natural and LPG gas work.New connections and Maintenance. Gas for cooking,Heating Hot water,Califonts and commercial Catering Equipment,Blue Seal, Moffat etc. Servicing and repairs to all makes of gas app...

CJH Construction

Joined November 2015

Maintenance Renovations New Builds Landscaping...

Infinite Building Solutions Ltd

Joined April 2015

We are an “all under the same roof” operation which provides our clients with the complete job handled by us from beginning to end. We take the stress out of your job by project managing it from start to finish, and with many years experience in the industry, including owning a construction business in Wellington for 18 years, you can trust us to get the best results for you. We’ll put highly qu...

d Construct

Joined February 2018

Hi, I've been involved in the construction industry for the last 25 years, from carpentry, to a builder, to Project Management, to Quantity Surveying, and building again. My passion has always been to be on site with an apron on, hammer in hand, making peoples visions and dreams come to life. We are a professional building company that delivers a high quality product for you.

sean harvey

Joined July 2016

Hi, I have been in the building industry for 20yrs, I have many years experience in the sheet metal fabrication and fibre glass fabrication industries before moving to the uk in 1997 where after training I started my company specialising in interior refurbishment and renovation ie: all types of suspended ceilings and metal/wood stud partition walls, office partitions, kitchen, bathroom installatio...

RHL Fortuna Ltd TA RHL Contracting

Joined October 2017

Based in Hastings with over 20 years combined experience, we take pride undertaking and completing jobs in affordable and efficient way, Producing work that is creative and is sure to please. We are happy if you are happy.

Dr Plumber HB Ltd

Joined March 2019

Hi we’ve been in the Plumbing industry with over 10 years experience in Residential,Commercial, Industrial we are well equipped to under take any job big or small. While we specialise in General Maintenance Plumbing we also do complete full renovations kitchen,bathroom,laundry. Whether upgrading from low to mains pressure Hot water , blocked drain to a roof leak Dr Plumber HB Ltd has you c...

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...

Carpentry & Civil Ltd

Joined May 2019

Hi, my name is James Palmer and I'm the managing director of Carpentry and Civil Ltd. I've been in business since 2012 and have a reputation for quality workmanship. I pride myself on doing a quality job for a fair price. I believe I have excellent communication and will work with you to get your job done safely and efficiently. I have vast knowledge in experience across multiple trades and want...

lionels property services

Joined April 2013

lionels property services , fencing new &repair, retaining walls, painting, water blasting, yard clearing, rental cleanups, chainsaw work, and much more etc

SchoCon

Joined July 2012

Focused on outdoor living, hard landscaping and renovations, but also the cliche "for all your building needs". Being in the building and construction arena for 18 years, LBP licensed and trade qualified we will make your ideas and dreams reality.

Bay Carpenters LTD

Joined June 2016

Hi , I have been a NZ qualified builder for the last 15 years, also having worked in Australia and the UK. We specialise in small to medium renovations/new builds & light commercial work. I am professional and take pride in my workmanship also helping my clients through the process of alterations/new builds which can sometimes be a bit daunting. I have a high standard of work, keeping to deadl...

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