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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Builder required for Relocatable House project

Posted 2 months ago

Hi there, I am looking for a builder who can help with various jobs . I have a relocatable house in Aratapu Dargaville. Our first main job required before Christmas is having CT ties installed to tie down the house. Other jobs after Christmas. Deck Front stair case and floor

General Building Dargaville, Kaipara

Making a dream come true

Posted 1 year ago

I need a quote on a basic plan I have to build a closed in cottage on a section I am looking to buy 20 mins out of Whangarei. I need the quote to take to the Bank for finance please.

New Homes Tangiteroria, Kaipara

Sliders

Posted 1 year ago

We need the existing 2 windows removing and a slider fitting. A fire moving and repairs

General Building Kaiwaka, Kaipara

Mangawhai cabins

Posted 1 year ago

Have consent and plans for a simple 2 cabin build in mangawhai looking for a reliable competent builder to take on this project as we've been badly let down once already. Look forward to hearing from anyone this might suit.

General Building Mangawhai, Kaipara

Replace a window with cladding

Posted 3 months ago

An aluminium double casement window ( 2050 x 950) to be removed and to cover the opening with external cedar cladding and internal linings to form a wall with no opening.

General Building Mangawhai, Kaipara

Dargaville

Posted 3 months ago

Have some flooring that needs to be replaced in front of a hot water system and work done to under the laundry tub that has damage due to a water leak

General Building Dargaville, Kaipara

New Retaining wall

Posted 6 months ago

We are building a retaining wall. We have 37 H5 Poles that need to be rammed into the ground.. All materials are supplied but would require rammer. the photo's show where the poles will go, & you are most welcome to phone us for more information. We are building a new house & have to put up retaining wall 1st. Husband will be home to help.

General Building Dargaville, Kaipara

New shed

Posted 9 months ago

pole shed 5 bays 25 metres wide 9 metres deep 4 metres high

General Building Maungaturoto, Kaipara

Lockwood Kaiwaka House

Posted 1 year ago

We are looking for a LBP carpenter/builder to assist us in building a new 70m2 Cedar Lockwood Home including carport and veranda on timber subfloor. All materials supplied by us. Solid timber wall construction and solid timber ceiling including eave construction. Approximately 6 weeks work

Complete House Frames Kaiwaka, Kaipara

Builder required for house improvements!

Posted 6 months ago

After a builder to help with exterior house painting, roof painting, building stairs, plastering.

General Building Dargaville, Kaipara

2 unit development

Posted 1 year ago

On behalf of our customer, TRENZ Homes is seeking expressions of interest and tenders for an initial 2 unit development in Dargaville, Northland. Situated on the banks of the Northern Wairoa River, Dargaville is located 55 KM’s southwest of Whangarei. This proposed development is on flat land with services to be connected from the boundary and consists of timber floors/foundations and concrete slabs to the garages. Together with kitset material supply through TRENZ Homes, the successful...

New Homes Dargaville, Kaipara

Full deck from scratch 41sqm 1.8m high

Posted 3 months ago

i need deck built,approx 1.8m high on highest point,at lowest point of ground slop maybe 1.4m high,total deck is 41 sqm,has set of stairs at either end,all plans are drawn and council approved,just needs doing by a current registered builder that has a current licence number for sign off,as it over 1 m high.I can help myself as manuel labourer if iam of any help to builder.want some quotes and when it could be done,as iam ready to go now.let me know how much you build per sqm,and if we can do a...

General Building Dargaville, Kaipara

Maungaturoto villa refurbishment

Posted 10 months ago

Refurbishing sash windows in 4 rooms of 1920s kauri villa; hanging a door and fitting handles etc; replace front door; replace lower gib and dado rail in hall.

General Building Maungaturoto, Kaipara

Jack Boyd garage

Posted 1 year ago

Construction of a garage, around 6m x 4.5m matching existing house: sloping roof, linear board. Concrete base, one access door, one window, And Completion of a vehicle access way from road over. Footpath and berm. Essentially both from go to completion.

Garages and Carports Mangawhai Heads, Kaipara

Kaiwaka carport

Posted 1 year ago

Carport roof needs replacing but not the entire thing, only certain places. Require quote ASAP however work does not need to be completed straight away

Garages and Carports Kaiwaka, Kaipara

New portico on 4 year old home

Posted 3 weeks ago

After a new portico added onto a current home (4 years old) will need to be tied into main roof and out to some brick pillars. Approx 6.2m x 6.2m. Have attached photos of what house is now and also image of friends house showing what I want. Contact me and I am more than happy to send architect plans to base your quote on.

General Building Kaiwaka, Kaipara

Laundry

Posted 10 months ago

wall in laundry needs replacing .and laundry sink needs fixing to base .

General Building Dargaville, Kaipara

New Garage

Posted 1 year ago

We would like to have a double garage built which includes a workshop, laundry,toilet & shower.

Garages and Carports Maungaturoto, Kaipara

Urgent opinion needed

Posted 1 year ago

I am looking at purchasing a property but is dependant on whether the extension is possible on my budget. Would suit a local builder so he could give me his professional opinion. Title for the property would be through early next year

Home Extensions Mangawhai, Kaipara

Window frame

Posted 20 hours ago

Ive got a large window in a frame that I would like to put onto the outside of my house. There is currently a smaller window and door there at present. The larger window will let in more light. The window is about 2m x 1.4 m

Home Extensions Baylys Beach, Kaipara

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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.

box13 ltd

Joined October 2016

hi , we have been renovating properties for 20 years , from fitting new bathrooms & kitchens , plastering , painting , paper hanging , artistic decorating , tiling to landscaping & landscape construction including decks & patios ,verandas , gazebos & pergolas & custom made outdoor kitchens

Southern star building and maintenance Ltd

Joined May 2018

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

Grant builders

Joined February 2018

Grant builders. Repairs and Renovation Hi I am a qualified builder, I have been building for 7 years, and completed jobs In the past, to a good quality Finnish. Im punctual and get the job completed on time and bugget. Also do Free quotes.

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...

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...

ilko architectrure ltd

Joined November 2018

My name is Illia Ovsiiko, I/m NZ registered architect with more than 15 years of experience. We produce architecture that is bespoke, contextual and smart. We provide full architectural services from master planning and concept design, documentation for Resource Consent, Building Consent through to project construction and completion. We value your time, you value or quality services

coast property service

Joined August 2017

Our primary focus is on obtaining customer satisfaction We take pride in every building project we undertake We offer promised on budget and on time completion

ARIPLASTERING

Joined August 2015

Hi - I'm a plaster for the last 10 years since my arrival in NZ. My work experience includes extensive commercial work on large building sites in Auckland plus four years of intense residential experience in the Christchurch rebuild. I specialise in all types of interior plastering including gib cove, cornices, fibrous plaster, skimming, large Fibafuse for structural purpose, slimlines, inside/o...

advanced property maintenance

Joined May 2016

An extremely experienced plumber-roofer and builder have combined to offer a full maintenance service. With 45 years of combined experience you are guaranteed a no hassle on time superb service. Free quotes available We also offer a house washing and waterblasting service with a hot and cold high efficiency washing system Chemical soft washing Pressure washing.

Flood Roofing Ltd

Joined November 2016

Hi, we're a small company with a goal of exceeding expectations and setting a new bench mark for all roofers. Owned and operated by myself, which means a real pride in my workmanship which is backed by being a qualified roofer and a licenced building practitioner. We strive to have the most competitve quotes whilst still delivering NZ's finest products. Me and my experienced team are ready to...

Parsons Builders

Joined April 2017

35+yrs building new homes pre- fabs renovations painting no lbp license overseeing cabins jobs start to finish all the knowledge + experience to get the job done +a great team of guys

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

Lee Dobson

Joined January 2015

Fully qualified licensed carpenter. pride myself on quality of work, attention to detail and keeping things open and honest. All types of building work. New builds Renovations Decks Bathrooms No job too small

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.

Haighdevelopments

Joined January 2013

Spanning four generations and over a hundred years "Haigh" builders have prided themselves on top quality workmanship . From before 1900 the Haigh name in whangarei and the north has been stamped on local icons ( Churches ,hospitals,bridges,banks,fire stations,dairy and housing. Today the third and fourth generation carry on the same quality and pride in there construction.

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.

about concrete

Joined July 2011

LICENCED BUILDING PRACTITIONER Residential and/or non-residential concrete floors walls footings piles etc...FOUNDATIONS "Garea Pools Established in pool construction since 1980" Full project management or labour only options available. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.

JC Repairs Bream Bay

Joined June 2018

Owner operator, completing interior & exterior renovations and repairs including decking, retaining, fencing and general handyman work over the last 25 years. I also specialise in swimming pool & spa installation and maintenance and can sort your small excavation jobs as owner operater of a 1.8 tonne digger. I like to meet deadlines and pride myself on completing jobs on budget. I am happy to gi...

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...

Todd the Builder Ltd

Joined September 2018

Building services located in Mangawhai &surrounding area. LBP 20+ years experience, Trustworthy and reliable. Renovations, new builds, fences and decks.

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