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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Pole Shed Construction

Posted 5 months ago

Construction of kitset poleshed with 4 3.6m bays, 7m deep. 2 bays closed with roller doors and concrete floors. Total dimensions 7 deep x14.4 long. Monopitch roof. Skylight in closed bays. 1 window and 1 entry door.

General Building Colyton, Manawatu

Constructing a kit set carport.

Posted 8 months ago

I would like to know how much it would cost to have someone put together this carport for me please.

Garages and Carports Feilding, Manawatu

Chimney repair #2

Posted 1 month ago

Supply and install flashings and mortar to chimney, and re-brick fireplace box.

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Bathroom floor

Posted 4 months ago

Bathroom floor is damaged due to poor tiling job. I need an assessment, quote, and then the remedial work done. The property is rental which is tenanted so has some urgency.

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Carport adjustments

Posted 1 month ago

We are looking for quotes for the following. We have a driveway with carport (not attached to house) that we are wanting to see if possible to remove one or two of the side carport poles (steel) and brace this carport safely to then enable us to get to our garage. Also looking for someone to lay a concrete pad for us. Thanks

Garages and Carports Kelvin Grove, Manawatu

Building of a bathroom in converted room in garage.

Posted 2 months ago

A quote for space in a existing room in our garage to be used and turned into a small bathroom with toilet and shower,

Home Extensions Sanson, Manawatu

Garage

Posted 7 months ago

Want garage built on or around carport as per photos site visit needed thanks

Garages and Carports Feilding, Manawatu

Repairs to carport

Posted 7 months ago

Repairs to carport needs to be checked for safety purposes, needs work done to framing not to sure at this stage what it needs but it's not permitted so need to look at what needed do and cost.

Garages and Carports Feilding, Manawatu

Replace a window frame

Posted 5 months ago

I would like an existing window /frame taken out in the kitchen and replaced with another that will suit the style of the house (Cottage style home). Window is not a sash window. I I forgot to mention that I already have the window that will replace the existing one.

General Building Tangimoana, Manawatu

Extention to property

Posted 2 months ago

A bedroom and ensure added to house. Hopefully linking to external garage. Other general work may include moving a bathroom into one of the old bedrooms, putting in a laundry, putting in double glazing and re lining and insulating a bedroom.

General Building Himatangi, Manawatu

Linen cupboard

Posted 1 month ago

We purchased our home recently and didn’t realise it had no linen cupboard so we would like one built at the bottom of the stairs. I haven’t done any measurements. We have lots of work to be done in this property so quite keen to have someone who might be interested at doing other bits and pieces for us as we go.

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Internal walls + extension

Posted 5 months ago

We have plans to turn our 3 bedroom home into a 5bedroom, 2living room home. We are looking to do this is 2 phases; Phase x1 : dividing two of our current rooms, adding a small window and rearranging a few doors to ensuite and hallway. Phase x2: a 5m extension off our kitchen, including a bay window. We would like to start phase x1 ASAP, and commence phase x2 after council consent and finances have been confirmed.

Home Extensions Feilding, Manawatu

House rebuild after fire

Posted 6 months ago

House reinstatement or complete rebuild after fire. 240m2 - 2 Storey

General Building Colyton, Manawatu

Dog door installation in wall

Posted 2 months ago

We are looking for someone skilled to install a dog door through a main wall in our house. Our house exterior is a modern weatherboard house.

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Sleep-out Reno

Posted 7 months ago

Hi There, In need of an experienced eye to find issues and fix them in our garage framework. Would like to put up a partition wall too. Quotes needed before any work is to be undertaken. Thanks in advance.

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Skirtings fitted

Posted 1 month ago

We have a house that needs skirting boards fitted. Asap.

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Line inside of garage with plywood

Posted 3 weeks ago

Line inside of a 1960s era garage with plywood. Also rear of garage will need some extra plywood sheeting installed to cover over some old damage to cladding of garage at the rear. Garage is approx 6m x 6m x 2.4m high walls ( excluding roof )

Garages and Carports Feilding, Manawatu

Exterior Wall Renovation

Posted 6 months ago

Removal of current window and increase the frame size to fit exterior door. Ideally just extending the frame to the floor as the door frame will fit inside the width of the current window. Will not need to source the doors but will need to work with the supplier to ensure the measurements match. Flexible on timeframe but would be great if it could be set up for installation by December.

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Weather boards

Posted 2 months ago

hello my house has broken a small piece of weather boards on my house wont be a big job but i do need it to be fixed and quested asap please

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J SCIASCIA Builders

Joined July 2016

Kia ora, A licensed qualified builder, with experience in both residential/commercial building and renovations, a passion for my job with perfection as my default, it would be a pleasure to assist in any way I can to assure a 100% satisfaction even after work has commenced to retain a good relationship and client base to the utmost professional standard.

C&L Builders

Joined August 2017

Our company complete residential and light commercial projects. We work hard to meet deadlines and satisfy out customers. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes.

ProEx Solutions

Joined August 2018

PROEX SOLUTIONS - Excavation & Digger Hire within the Manawatu and wider region. We are a locally owned and operated business with our customers at the forefront of what we do. We have 2 diggers available for daily hire or available to hire with a driver. 1.7 Tonne 2.0 Tonne We also have auger attachments for drilling holes. In addition to the diggers we also have a 3 Tonne...

Denzel building and earthworks Ltd

Joined September 2009

Hi,I am a Qualified builder who has been building for 20+ year's,I have my own business and over that time have had great success,we do anything from letter box's to new house's.We do free quotes and are very professional and do a high standard of work.

Foleys

Joined October 2011

We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, for all our customers - Above and Beyond. Every time. This includes our 30 minute time promise - we'll arrive within 30 minutes of the arranged time or the first hour of labour will be free! We have 10 locations across New Zealand, with branches in Central Otago, Christchurch, Dunedin, Oamaru, Ranfurly, South Otago, Twizel, Wanaka, Queen...

Rapid construction

Joined November 2018

We are an sole trading firm I'm am the only worker for this business so must book fast as could book out, I'm located in Palmerston North and can negotiate further distance We do most plasterboard, plastering, and plasterboard repairs, insulation installing, renovations, frame work and other maintenance email or text with your enquiries or book

Xpress Design & Drafting

Joined January 2020

Hi, we are a cost-effective Architectural firm specializing primarily in concept design and building consent documentation. From the smallest of renovation/alteration to complex new builds including hill builds. We also provide a wholesale schedule of fees (trade rates) for ongoing working relationships. Keywords in our toolbox being: NZS 3604, New Zealand Building Code, Timber Framed and Steel F...

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...

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...

A stage construction

Joined January 2018

Fully qualified licensed building practitioner with 10+ years experience in residential new builds, decks, fencing, additions, bathrooms, fit outs etc. A-Stage Construction has been established since 2015, we take pride in providing no obligation, competitive quotes and we work hard to meet deadlines, on time, on budget!

Horowhenua Contracting Limited

Joined February 2020

Hi, Horowhenua Contracting specialises in residential earthmoving, building and renovations. We pride ourselves in producing a high quality product in all aspects of our work as well as providing excellent customer service. We service the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Kapiti. As a licensed Builder, customers can be confident they are in good hands. Our wide range of services include. • Truck/digge...

Smileys decks and fences

Joined May 2017

Have been building for the last 4 years. Looking for weekend/after work jobs to get a bit of extra money. I will work hard to give you a finished product you love at a great rate.

BuildPoint ltd

Joined November 2017

Construction & Property Maintenance Building energy efficient, comfortable and affordable homes for Kiwi families is at the heart of what we do at BuildPoint. Our company has been successfully providing the people of Wellington Region with the very highest standard of building services for many years and we are immensely proud of the reputation we have built up as a small but professional, fu...

Xyz Builders Ltd

Joined July 2019

Putting a plan to action, to assure your satisfaction! Hi I'm Jay McRoberts. A qualified Licensed building practitioner who's been in the industry for 10 years. Building new homes and renovating exsisting houses. For all your general building, maintenance and repair work servicing the manawatu through to horowhenua Contact Xyz builders Ltd Building smarter

mats engineering

Joined January 2014

Hi I'm Mat. I have been in the industry for over 15 years now. I'm a fully qualified engineer. No job to big or to small. I pride myself on providing competitive quotes and rates, then completing job on time and on budget. Welding, pool fences, handrails, stainless, aluminum, I do it all.

X Ray Build

Joined July 2019

Kia Ora, I am a qualified LBP and experienced builder who has come from a 10 year background of architectural builds and renovation. Any job is in capable hands from straight forward decking to octagonal roofing. I am a polite and problem solving carpenter and I pride myself in my efficiency, detail, cleanliness. I usual work alone but I have a small team of excellent builders and lads ready...

palmer construction

Joined June 2016

Palmer construction is a new building business with a passion for house renovation and all general building and property maintenance including painting.

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.

Problem solving company

Joined December 2019

We understand that problems arise with houses, landscaping and everything else to do with property services. It's our aim to provide cost effective solutions that can help our clients and aim to receive referrals from existing clients. Let me help solve your property problems

Classical Elements Limited

Joined December 2019

Hello we are a company that provides an array of services. We have a 3T Tipper truck and also trailers available with driver for cartage, section maintenance and repairs inside and out. Fencing/retainer walls. Welding and fabrication. Professional house cleaning, end of tenancy.

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