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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Barge board replacement

Posted 1 month ago

A barge board is rotten and needs replacing. It is on the south side of the house so it would be good to get it replaced before winter. Single level dwelling.

General Building Bay View, Napier

Hanging light

Posted 4 months ago

cutout small part of ceiling for wiring and hang light. will need quick builders job plus electrician

General Building Greenmeadows, Napier

Laying new floor

Posted 1 month ago

1 We need a wooden plywood floor 3 x 6 metres - this is an existing building at a lower height than kitchen. It will need piles to bring it level with main house and deck. 2 Framing for Ranch slider, and removal of old window and fitting door.

Home Extensions Napier South, Napier

Build fence

Posted 2 months ago

Picket fence. I have the gate. About 5 metres. Area flat. Straight. Open to better suggestions.

General Building Marewa, Napier

Building a platform for a Bell glamping tent

Posted 1 day ago

I need a platform built for a Bell glamping tent. The hard part is I have stairs from the road to the property.

General Building Bluff Hill, Napier

Repairs on Gloucester

Posted 2 months ago

Extension of wooden fence.asap Ply wood removed from ceiling and all walls in bathroom see if anything hiding. Replace joice under shower which has been cut to fit plumbing.asap Possibly installing a window and ranchslider once all above completed

General Building Taradale, Napier

Internal wall and door

Posted 4 months ago

We require a builder for minor internal alterations The work involves a dividing wall with door to provide two rooms at the back of an internal access garage. No electrical or plumbing work required.

General Building Hospital Hill, Napier

Pergola Extensions

Posted 2 months ago

We want to bring the gable end out another 2.5m x 5m and cover the new extension with 50 x 20 mm rough sawn lap. We also want to add to the side as a flat roof structure a 2.7 m x 7.5 m extension as well as a 5.3 x 2.5 m extension (flat roof). The rafters are 200 x 50 mm and the posts are 200 mm rounds. The existing height to the top of the posts is 2.2 m.

General Building Ahuriri, Napier

Replacing Broken Cracked Old Hardies Cement Shingles

Posted 2 days ago

20 x old hardies 600 x 300 wave pattern cement shingles need replacing. (50's house) These are no longer available so would need to be hand cut from Hardiflex sheeting (including the wave pattern at bottom). Old ones removed and disposed of. Care would need to be taken not to break any exisisting sheets as they are brittle. Thanks!

General Building Marewa, Napier

Kitchen Landry reno

Posted 3 months ago

Hi we are looking for a builder to rejig a space for us.turning a unused hallway and multiple small unused cupboards into a walk in pantry a larger hall linin cupboard and more space in the laundry. Requires removing a internal non structural wall and removing and moving some doors.

General Building Taradale, Napier

Very small renovation.

Posted 2 months ago

Need a door cut out, framed and a sliding door mounted. A shower wall put in and stand for a contained shower to go on. A mezzanine platform to be built in a small room.

General Building Napier Central, Napier

Deck build

Posted 2 weeks ago

Build a deck of about 25m2 ..plus a garden box next to it of about 5m2

Home Extensions Westshore , Napier

New garage with bedsit

Posted 3 months ago

I require a 6m x 7m garage with bedsit built. Build date will be ASAP but I am willing to wait for the right job.

Garages and Carports Onekawa, Napier

Building Sun Shelter Marewa School

Posted 1 month ago

Would like to build a freestanding structure to provide shade in pool area. Needs to be under 20m2 in area- no walls. Clearlite roof. Easy site access. Would prefer to get underway soon.

General Building Marewa, Napier

Small extension to back of house

Posted 2 weeks ago

We need an approx 11m2 extension added to the back of our house, which is a weatherboard villa, and if possible removing an existing internal wall (subject to engineers inspection). We have a limited budget so are looking to do this as cost effectively as possible - including undertaking any work we are able to (e.g. demo, painting etc). We have pricing drawings from our architect and images of the house where we'd like to make the alterations. Happy to arrange site visits if you are interested...

Home Extensions Greenmeadows, Napier

FIX UP DIVIDER

Posted 3 months ago

WE ARE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD ORGANISATION THAT HAS A LARGE ROMPUS ROOM THAT WE WANT TO DIVIDE SO THE YOUNGER BABIES ARE IN ONE AREA FROM THE OLDER BABIES. WE HAVE A FENCE TYPE DIVIDER THAT WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO COME AND ERECT SECURELY AS THIS HAS BROKEN AWAY FROM THE WALL.AS AN ADULT GATE TO GET THROUGH.

Home Extensions Taradale, Napier

Smith

Posted 4 weeks ago

Walls out and beams x 3 in to building consent ( already have ) Gib and skirtings etc. House stripped and 95 % ready for builder. Flexible on fitting in with your workload. Thanks

Home Extensions Pirimai, Napier

House renovation

Posted 3 months ago

Looking to replace 7 internal door and 1 slider. Plus removal of a internal wall to extend kitchen if possible to remove.

General Building Marewa, Napier

Builder to look through potential home purchase

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Dr Plumber HB

Joined March 2019

Hi we’ve been in the Plumbing industry with 10 years experience. While we specialise in Maintenance Plumbing we also complete full renovations . We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for the project completion. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and bringing satisfaction to our valuable customers.

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.

Hawkes Bay Green Care

Joined March 2017

We at H.B Green Care offer the services of skilled professionals for all your building,landscape and gardening needs.We are here to help you achieve your landscaping project big or small.H.B Green Care offers the best service and prices in town to get your dream garden concept come true.

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

The Napier Renovation Co

Joined February 2017

The napier Renovation Co. offer an end too end service for domestic renovations in Napier, Hastings and surrounding areas. We specialise in bathroom and kitchen renovation and can help guide you through the maze of product selection, design, project management and supply of all trades. Please feel free to give us a call and see how we may help.

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...

Drinkrow Building Limited

Joined March 2011

Drinkrow Building knows the area like no other and we are proud to be locally owned and operated in the Hawkes Bay. Offering new home building and renovation services in the Hawkes Bay including Napier, Hastings, Havelock North and across Central Hawkes Bay. Drinkrow Building is a small dedicated team ensuring a personal service. As members of New Zealand Certified Builders you can know that quali...

Benson Brothers Construction

Joined April 2018

Family owned and operated with 2 generations of builders in the business. We take pride in our work, customer service and completion of jobs. We are able to do anything from fences and decks right through to full renovations and new house builds. Please send us a message and we will be happy to discuss your project and see if we are the ones to take on the task!

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.

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.

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

CJH Construction

Joined November 2015

Maintenance Renovations New Builds Landscaping...

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...

DownSize NZ

Joined November 2018

DownSize NZ provides an extra set of hands to reduce the stress of decluttering, downsizing or preparing to move. We can help with: - Decluttering and downsizing - Home and garden maintenance - Preparing your home and section for sale - Support with the move - Estate clearance services - Assistance with the sale of furniture and belongings - Transport of boxes, rubbish, furniture and unwa...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Truline Group NZ

Joined May 2018

Truline Group's building contractors are specialists in building fences, decks, garden sheds, pergolas & retaining walls. Over the last 10 years we have built a brand of assurance providing a reputable service throughout the lower North Island.

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.

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