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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Small Gibing/plastering job

Posted 6 months ago

Fixing up one corner of the Garage that used to be a laundry, needs new gib and architraves.

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Villa Wanted #2

Posted 7 months ago

Looking for a special villa to relocate if anyone knows of one. It’s ok if it needs work. Any condition considered. Thank you

General Building Halcombe, Manawatu

Rangehood installation

Posted 3 months ago

Looking for quotes for someone to install a rangehood. Electrical work is already done and ready to go

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Fix Up Time

Posted 6 months ago

We have a few things that need to be repaired in our house. I have attached photos of the ceilings that need fixing and painted. The ceiling with the tiles is sagging and the other ceiling you will see we had a leak and it is being held together with tape. Also, we need window sills replaced. You will see a pic of a crack in the wall. Also need wallpapering done throughout the house. We have new carpet being laid in 2 months time so hoping to have jobs completed before then.

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Sleep-out

Posted 1 month ago

I need a hand to build a 25 square meters sleepout. Pile foundations Measuring and organizing Translation from an old builder to a young person and vice-versa No time frame yet We have ideas but me and my father are very bad at communicating with eachother

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Villa Wanted

Posted 8 months ago

Looking for a special villa to relocate if anyone knows of one. Thank you

General Building Halcombe, Manawatu

Bathroom renovation

Posted 5 months ago

Entry door position changed + shower relocated to opposite wall

General Building Pohangina, Manawatu

Kitchen renovation extension and deck

Posted 2 months ago

Looking for someone to do my kitchen renovation/extension and new deck.

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Steps

Posted 1 week ago

Our back steps are falling apart and need replacing ASAP.

General Building Tangimoana, Manawatu

Build a dog kennel and run

Posted 1 week ago

I would like someone to provide me with a quote to build an insulated and escape proof dog kennel for a medium sized dog with a run please. Newbury area near Palmerston North. I have attached photos to give an approximate idea as to the type of kennel and run I am after. Thanks.

General Building Newbury, Manawatu

The Wall Job

Posted 3 months ago

This job is on one wall that begins outside and then extends to the interior. Inside remove approx 1.6m of wall to open up the lounge into existing hall. On the same wall insert french doors to open onto a proposed deck that follows the current concrete footprint. Close up current front door. Electrician required to relocate current electrical powerpoints, heat transfer system and lightswitches. Relocate heat transfer kit to exit in hallway rather than bedrooms

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Bathrooms, decks and cladding

Posted 4 weeks ago

We are after quotes for: Complete Bathroom and ensuite renovations 2 x decks Re cladding potentially 3 sides of the house and resetting a window with a window sill Ph ... Painting the inside and outside of the house

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Quote for Lining of a kitchen in a granny flat

Posted 7 months ago

Need to line a versatile barn kitchen framing and gibbing, add window and sliding door take out wall in small toilet add folding door to turn into laundry. Need a plumber for removal our said toilet and to put in tub, and have a basin switch to the wall by the rolled in the large bathroom. Also need an electrician to add abother light and wire up the stove

General Building Awahuri, Manawatu

Lounge feature wall

Posted 5 months ago

we are wanting a feature wall added to cover the current brick gas heater area, we are wanting a wall built, with a sunken in area for a 70" TV and an area above this where we can place our heat pump to avoid this dripping onto TV at all. We are wanting this done as soon as possible so we can get a heat pump installed. Photos added are SIMILAR to what we are wanting.

General Building Highbury, Manawatu

Odd Jobs

Posted 3 months ago

Replacing 1 x piece of hardy plank. Putting up flashing on porchway Putting up the trim around the top of the kitchen cabinets and around the wall behind the rangehood, needs to scribed to the ceiling. is a 30mm x 10mm board Most of the job are smaller jobs, and shouldnt take too long to do, we have the flashing and trim all ready, and can get the other pieces required.

General Building Sanson, Manawatu

Kitset builder wanted

Posted 6 months ago

Builder wanted to build my kitset home. Minor dwelling - 1 bdrm in rural location - needs sceptic tanks, water tanks, solar power and l/or gas. 3 months - September start.

New Homes Apiti, Manawatu

Garage conversion

Posted 3 months ago

Hi, I have found a draughtsman to draw up my plan converting a garage (with storage room) to a rumpus room + a bathroom + a laundry room, and it has been lodged to the Council. I am looking for quotation from builders. Please contact me if interested. Thank you, Richard

Garages and Carports Kelvin Grove, Manawatu

Kitchen beam

Posted 6 months ago

We are needing a registered builder to remove part of a wall, install a beam a few meters long and a few sheets of bracing gib. A pile might also need to be put in if there isn’t one already. The plans and consent are already done so we just need a builder to do the work and liase with the council. We would like it done ASAP but a bit of a wait is ok.

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

Carport Extension and Garage Door

Posted 2 weeks ago

Wanting to slightly extend current carport and have a garage door installed. Not urgent, so no concern about timeframe

Garages and Carports Feilding, Manawatu

Replace rotten weatherboard

Posted 7 months ago

Rotten weatherboard needs to be replaced.

General Building Feilding, Manawatu

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Gibbing the bedroom walls

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10th June 2019

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Exterior Wall Renovation

15th September 2020

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Line inside of garage with plywood

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27th May 2020

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Internal walls + extension

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16th November 2019

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Bathroom floor

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27th February 2020

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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.

Rapid construction

Joined November 2018

HI, we have been doing residential fencing and decks for the last 2 years. while we are specialized in two sectors one being residential fencing and decks and other being plasterboard installs for renovation works. we do other jobs as well, anything from water blasting to minor renovations to verandahs - pergolas and even those small property repairs. we are professional and reliable at reasona...

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...

Aaron Crosby Building and maintence

Joined July 2018

Hi I have just moved to Wanganui. I am a self employed builder that has been in the business for 23 years. DESCRIPTION OF WORK General repairs and maintenance, bathrooms, kitchens, flooring, roofing, decks, veranda's, fences, anything at all. No job too small. I'm extremely reliable and if my quote is excepted I will not let you down. I pride myself to be the best that I can. Warm re...

Artifex Carpentry Limited

Joined November 2020

Artifex is a locally owned building company servicing the Manawatu and surrounding areas. Qualified Carpenter with over 17 years experience, specialising in renovations, alterations, general repairs and maintenance.

Jordan Ellery Building

Joined May 2019

Hi, I have currently been building for 7.5 years. I am a qualified builder with a diverse set of skills which I have learnt over mainly residential renovations based in Palmerston North. I am very confident with most building related work and also have experience in painting, plastering, roofing and concrete laying . I take pride in the finishing details and also my time management skills.

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...

palmer construction

Joined June 2016

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

Kapiti Hardscaping and Handyman Services ltd

Joined June 2019

We are a small Hardscaping and Handyman company, we specialize in landscaping and Hardscaping, fencing and deck construction. And general handyman services, we can help solve almost any problem around your house garden or lifestyle block

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.

A Stage Construction

Joined January 2018

A-Stage Construction is a small family owned construction company based in Palmerston North, established in 2015. Owner/director Kalvin, is a registered master builder, with 10+ years experience in residential new builds, renovations, alterations and re-cladding, plus more! We have two training apprentices, 3rd and first year. We take pride in providing no obligation, competitive quotes and we...

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

Stoneley Handyman Services

Joined February 2019

Hi there, I'm just your average run of the mill young kiwi bloke looking for the chance to prove himself in the industry. I have been doing a multitude of trades virtually my whole life. I come from a trade orientated family with a wide range of skills, knowledge and experience at my disposal. Where I excel is my attitude towards the work, whether it be new or common ground, I strive to do...

Graham Contracting

Joined May 2012

Graham Contracting provides all of the services and materials required for construction projects including garages and sheds, concrete driveways, footpaths, patios, fences, gates and retaining walls of all types. We will meet our customers on site and provide a free written quotes and sketch including all labour, materials and equipment. Contract us with peace of mind as we submit all domestic...

Salaikeni Build

Joined June 2020

Hi, My names Manapa and I have 6 years of building experience I'm honest, trustworthy an reliable. I pride myself in taking care of my work as well as my clients ensuring utmost respect for workmanship and you. I work with you to make sure that its within budget and cost effective so that nobody loses out. I've just started my own business so I look forward to working with you to giving you qualit...

Mint Home Solutions

Joined January 2020

Were very experienced in Home Renovations, Property Maintenance and all types of Carpentry Work. All work completed by qualified tradesman to the highest of standards at competitive prices.

JS Build

Joined July 2016

Kia ora, A licensed qualified builder, with experience in both residential/commercial building and renovation/alterations, 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.

Core Civil Solutions nz Limited

Joined December 2019

Hi, we have been involved in the rebuild of Christchurch for over 7 years. We have experienced LBP builders and able to do a wide range of building works and construction. We are specialist in foundation re-level works and retaining walls, Our team are able to provide a solution that works for you. Please look at our web site for more information. ...

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.

TLR Construction

Joined June 2020

Hi, I have over 15 years experience in the construction industry and pride myself on completing work to a high standard. I look forward to meeting you to discuss what we can offer.

Straightline Building

Joined July 2020

Trade qualified carpenter. 15 yrs experience building or renovating houses. Good connections with other tradies i.e sparky, plumber, painter Proven business operator. Good listener and particular in my workmanship, "finishes the job" attitude. Good rates.

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