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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Light building renovation work

Posted 4 months ago

Competent builder/carpenter to help with reno. Replace weatherboards, frame up and line inside wall to replace cupboard, create access to garage, reclad small porch, install kitchen. Labour only. All materials supplied. Complete by 7 Jan.

General Building Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast

Removing internal wall and replacing external wall with bi-fold doors + deck

Posted 3 months ago

We would like to remove an interior wall separating the kitchen and dining room and build a pantry into a second wall in the kitchen. In the dining room, we will replace an exterior wall with bi-fold doors, opening out onto several wide steps leading into the garden.

General Building Raumati Beach, Kapiti Coast

Deck repair/sliding door surround

Posted 1 month ago

Rotting,waterlogged decking timber needs to be replaced, it sits directly underneath the aluminum sliding door frame, which seems to be seated too low so there is no air flow to dry the moisture thus it rots. Only affects two pieces of decking timber. There are two other sliding doors both of which sit higher in the frame allowing a gap for air to dry the decking.

General Building Waikanae, Kapiti Coast

New dormer cladding

Posted 2 days ago

Going to need new cladding around this dormer for anyone with those skills

General Building Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast

New garage

Posted 2 months ago

We live in a custom kit wooden finished style American barn house. We would like to build a three bay garage either single or with a room above the garage. The style would need to fit into the existing aesthetics of the house and we could possibly use a custom kit design. I have uploaded a photo of the style of the house and also a photo of the desired location.

Garages and Carports Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast

Nisa Promchot

Posted 1 month ago

I want to build a glasshouse from recycled windows something similar in the photos. The area I want it to be on is slightly sloping., might need to be leveled.

General Building Raumati Beach, Kapiti Coast

Multiple jobs including decking, balustrade and bathrooms

Posted 1 month ago

First stage - Outdoor decking and balustrade according to plan submitted to council. Second stage - Refitting and updating 2 bathrooms. Third stage - Butlers pantry/laundry area - Built-in wardrobe area The completion of this work is negotiable and can be prioritised ie, can be done all at once or in stages according to tradesperson's availability and schedule. Each stage could also be completed by different tradespeople. Outdoor painting could also be included. Further infor...

General Building Raumati South, Kapiti Coast

Bedroom extension

Posted 3 weeks ago

Extending bedroom through internal garage. Also to include en-suite and walk in wardrobe. Floor will need to be raised. Some new windows and a ranchslider

Home Extensions Paekakariki, Kapiti Coast

Annex for 26 foot Jayco caravan

Posted 3 months ago

I would like a permanent weather proof annex to be attached to my Jayco Sterling caravan in Otaki Beach in February/March 2019 please

Home Extensions Otaki Beach, Kapiti Coast

15 Freemans rd

Posted 3 months ago

I have an attached garage I want to make into a 3rd bedroom with en-suite, I just need the building work done.

General Building Otaki, Kapiti Coast

Taramea House like build in Waikanae

Posted 1 week ago

We would like to build a house like the Taramea House (.... We are serious and we want to make a move on a section, but we need to know what we are signing up for. How much does it cost, how long is it going to take, what can we do ourselves?

New Homes Waikanae, Kapiti Coast

Odd jobs builder

Posted 2 weeks ago

I need my drier vented to outside.. I also need the laundry jib boarded.

General Building Waikanae, Kapiti Coast

Labour Only build

Posted 2 months ago

We require a Labour only builder for a new build in Otaki beach. Approx 160sqm. Want it completed within a 3/4 momth timeframe, so starting ASAP. Can organise the slab, so everything from there on out.

New Homes Otaki Beach, Kapiti Coast

2 x Dormer Windows in Roof Rooms

Posted 1 month ago

I require 2 dormer windows installed in 2 upstairs rooms that are situated in an A frame roof. The windows are to be approx. 2m wide, one just the dormer window and the other with a window seat. Ideally these are to be on the North side of the house but if any problems with compliance on that side then I would like them on the South side instead. No hurry for the work, just need to know what cost I am looking at so I can arrange the funds then look at booking a date in from there.

Home Extensions Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast

Otaki - shower Box and doorway Frames .

Posted 1 month ago

7 day payment Terms offered and deposit i you prefer - Supply. Fit, & test New Glass door type Shower Box and plumbing into existing 1 room toilet and bathroom area , complete with ceiling light and vent to outside wall via roof cavity. Frame and install x 2 door ways and doors - finish line both sides ready for plasterer /painter . House is a small 70 m2 cottage in Otaki - currently empty -power and water services are live. Existing shower has been demo'd - -Owner is me (John ... ) - woul...

General Building Otaki, Kapiti Coast

Jo & Rick

Posted 4 weeks ago

We would like to extend our house adding a fourth bedroom with ensuite and changes to living space. We aren't 100% sure on best placement use of space on our site so would appreciate some discussion around this also. Initially we are after someone to draw up plans for us that can be used for council approval, valuation and building.

Home Extensions Otaki, Kapiti Coast

Decking and entrance rebuild

Posted 1 month ago

Require a builder to take care of 2 seperate things : ( 1. ) Currently have a deck, 6m x 2m on the side of house about 1.8 - 2m high, Would like this dismantled and new deck built in the same place : 8m x 3m + 12m x 3m. ( same height ) The deck I require needs to be in an L shape and wrap around the left corner of the house. ( 2. ) Would also like the sliding door which opens onto the deck replace, a straight replacement of sliding door Would prefer the work done right away (...

General Building Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast

Wooden window frame replacement

Posted 3 months ago

We require a builder to replace an existing bedroom window ( wooden frame) with a new one we have on site. The frame measures 2700 x 1300.

General Building Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast

Repair on base plate framing

Posted 4 months ago

base plate on framing rotten , needs removing and replacing .

Complete House Frames Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast

End plate section remove and replacement

Posted 1 month ago

Need a section of an end plate removed and replaced in frame of a wall. Like this done within next 2 weeks/asap.

General Building Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast

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Outdoor living area

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New internal Wall

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Window and cladding replacement

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Install kitchen extractor

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Bedroom relining

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builder required for general interior/exterior work.

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Debs

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Rotten Door Step

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Basement room

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office wall

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Remove wood burner and make good

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New support beam

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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.

Rikki tibbitts

Joined July 2016

Qualified builder for 10 years competitive rates good quality work have been doing commercial work for awhile can do most building works including ceilings hard working and very easy to talk to

M10 Services Limited

Joined January 2019

Good day, We are an expanding company operating in the Wellington region for over 3 years, We manage new builds/ renovations working with a extended team of trusted and proven sub contractors to deliver projects start to completion. The team has a personal investment and do good attitude inside and outside of the work uniforms and hours. Our completed projects have been performance and quality...

KCT Construction & Development LTD

Joined November 2018

Here at KCT We provide a High Quality & Professional service in residential house building. We specialise in new builds & renovations we also provide a vast variety of other services (landscaping, excavation, decks, fences etc..) As a company we pride ourselves on providing the best possible service to our customers through our competitive quote system while also completing the job on time & on...

Affordable Building & Renovation Ltd

Joined June 2018

At Affordable Building & Renovation Ltd, We are a diverse group of self-directed and motivated individuals with a focus on affordability in the construction industry and the challenge of doing a job well to satisfying and exceed all expectations. We provide: -Attention to detail of a small building company -The strength and professional resources of the larger contractor - Project managem...

CJH Construction

Joined November 2015

Maintenance Renovations New Builds Landscaping...

D'Angelo Renovations

Joined April 2018

At D'Angelo Renovations, your satisfaction is our main priority. Since our business started, quality has been our focus. By working with the best materials in the industry and employing the most experienced and meticulous contractors, we are able to deliver solid and long lasting solutions for everyone. D'Angelo Renovations has always operated under strong values aimed at exceeding client ne...

Fresh Building Solutions

Joined April 2017

Hi there, I've worked for a well established and locally renowned building company for over 10 years, which has a great reputation for specialising in new homes, renovations, decks, fencing and any other residential building needs. I've also had stints overseas, and worked in Australia and the UK for 5-6 years, working in the commercial building industry, and also have experience in shop fittin...

Level Ridge Limited

Joined July 2017

Level Ridge Limited is a home maintenance company in the Manawatu/ Whanganui/ Hawkes Bay Region offering a comprehensive range of maintenance services using both internal staff and trade qualified specialist contractors including plumbers and electricians. We can accept payment by major credit card (American Express, MasterCard, Visa), cash or direct credit. Why use Level Ridge? 1. Remove the...

CMS

Joined March 2019

Hi there, Construction Management Services is a small personal management firm with 20 years experience in the industry. we are focused at providing dedicated project management and consultation for both property owners and existing contractors throughout the Wellington region. we pride ourselves in being a multifaceted construction management and consultation firm dedicated to providing a...

JVSL

Joined April 2011

We have over 20 years experience in the building industry. Our work has varied from small bathroom/kitchen renovations/ medium alterations to design and build of new homes. We have excellent references that show we take extra pride in any work we undertake. Due to our robust tender procedure we are able to provide a competitive quote and have built a strong team of tradesman's along with our sub...

Brent Grannetia Building Services

Joined January 2019

Hi, I’ve been building new houses and renovating houses for the last 16 years. I work well with clients, designers and architects. I have a full team of subtrades to get all kinds of jobs done on time and within budget.

All builds ltd

Joined February 2018

Allbuilds is new but have vast experience in the building industry. We specialise in major renovations and rebuilds and do small jobs from time to time. We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines. We provide competitive quotes and and complete jobs on time and on budget.

Maintain To Profit Kapiti Coast

Joined January 2019

We are a total Property Maintenance Company. Your one-stop-shop for all maintenance, renovation and project management requirements. Everything that keeps your investment liveable and structurally sound needs to be maintained and we can do this for you.We work hard to provide competitive quoting and completing all work on time, on budget and to a quality standard.

Building renovator

Joined March 2017

Hi, I have been building for 20 years, I am a licensed builder, and licensed plumber, and a certified water proofer. I have completed some large renovations but also do the smaller jobs as well. I like to do reno work as it is more satisfying. and pleasing the customer is my ultimate aim I can always guarantee satisfaction.

Tcontracting

Joined December 2018

Hi, we are competitive and hard working contractors with 30 combined years experience in concrete and landscaping and building constructiontrade. Confident in what we do we specialize in Driveways, footpaths, patios and much more. Every job is treated like our own so we take pride in what we do and always do well on budget and time management of work planned.

Collins Carpentry ltd

Joined November 2011

ive been building for 15+ years and am still enjoying the trade. mainly work on housing/renovations, decks ect but also experienced in larger commercial projects aswell as insurance and maintenance work. A small crew of top notch guys who enjoy a laugh and working together. Always do a top quality job and complete on time. We take pride in our work and achievements and am always looking for n...

Onemind Design

Joined November 2018

oneminddesign.co.nz We've been designing new houses, alterations and additions for the last 25 years. Whether it’s a new build, adding on a room, second storey, kitchen, laundry, bathroom, garage, spa, swimming pool, deck, courtyard, conservatory, retaining wall, pergola, addressing a leaky home, maintenance, a complete renovation or garden makeover, we can assist, turning vision into realit...

Specialized Operator Services and civil contracting

Joined July 2015

Hi there. ABOUT US. After 20 years in this industry we have decided to go out on our own. We are fully endorsed & licensed for all trucks & machinery. Please see our profile for information that relates to this job. OUR PROMISE We work with all of our customers from start to finish to make sure what you want, you get! We visit the site and go over what it is that you want to do and y...

DG Roofing & Building

Joined November 2018

We understand your problem/requirement accurately and then we discuss with you the solution to your problems/ We discuss the right approach to achieving your requirements. If you agree for us to proceed, we do our job at cost, in a satisfactory timeframe and highest possible quality and value for you... Try us and you will not regret.

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

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