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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

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

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

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

Understanding the Differences Among Tradespeople Accreditations

Posted 08/06/17

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 r

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

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 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

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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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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Draftsperson for extension!

Posted 1 year ago

We are looking for a draftsperson for an extension to our 1950s state house. We want to add one extra bedroom and change the orientation of the kitchen. We have a good idea about what we would like to achieve.

Home Extensions Nelson, Nelson

Preparation for exterior painting of house

Posted 1 day ago

Builder (qualified/registered) required to carry out full check of exterior weatherboard two bedroom house (90m2) repairing/replacing any bad boards and spot repairs. Also iron roof needs going over to replace any loose cleats etc. We would like a separate quote to add corner protectors as well. Please contact Jan Cleghorn on ... with your hourly rate and we can agree to come around for a quotation on the work. Job to start ASAP Thanks

General Building Stoke, Nelson

Stud partition wall (with insulation and door) in garage

Posted 3 months ago

I need a stud partition wall built in our garage. We have a large garage under the main house, which may have originally been intended as a three car garage. The house is two levels with the garage located under the house. The laundry and ground level toilet are located at the back of the house. I'd like a stud wall constructed in order to make it a bit more comfortable in this space in the winter. I use the back of the garage as a workspace - but it gets very cold. As per the description...

General Building Stoke, Nelson

Kitchen unit removal to locate copper pipe

Posted 3 months ago

We have a leaking copper pipe which can only be located by removing our kitchen unit and drilling through concrete floor. All our flooring is concrete. We are needing to get this sorted urgently as the water is running out through kitchen drain which of course affects water rates. Thanks

General Building Nelson South, Nelson

House re level

Posted 1 month ago

1920 bungalow. Stucco cladding. Has been replied with concrete piles in the 1960. But foundation /floors not level. Require jack and pack and probably a dozen piles replaced. The house had a concrete ring foundation poured around the original totara piles as well. Some bearers end aren’t so well supported as the totara piles have degraded. I would like all that tidied up. Access is ok. From about 600mm to 350mm under joist.

General Building Atawhai, Nelson

Kitchen renovation

Posted 1 year ago

We are installing our new kit-set kitchen. We've found the walls to be very uneven (1-2cm gap in some places between the wall and bench-top, 10-15cm long). It's hardboard not gib wall. Any possible fixes or we need to get a new gib wall in?

General Building Nelson South, Nelson

Waimea Road

Posted 1 month ago

Hi The chimney needs to be removed or taken down to a short level and sealed off. It is very crumbly looking. There are a few tiles I think on the roof that may need fixing as the kitchen roof is bulging . I have the insurance looking at that part. I have a few other jobs I'd like done. My shed was renovated into a studio but the walls are only lined with 4 panels, I'd love that to be finished. The dryer is balanced on a box so any help with hanging the dryer or making a shelf would be great....

General Building Nelson, Nelson

Build 3.4m drywall with standard cavity slider

Posted 7 months ago

We require 1 builder to come and build a 3.4m drywall (ceiling is 2.4m), with a cavity slider built in, to create a walk-in wardrobe for our master bedroom. The walls will need to be lined wtih GIB and skirting put in. No electrics or plastering is needed for this job.

General Building Tahunanui Hills, Nelson

Dog Door installation in wall

Posted 2 months ago

Putting a dog door in a wall rather than a door to get outside. Look at the photos and it would come through where the pot plant is.

General Building Atawhai, Nelson

Replacing exterior timber cladding

Posted 6 months ago

Replace some deteriorating weatherside wall boards on the side of the house with Harveyplank. Location - Richmond.

General Building Nelson, Nelson

New deck

Posted 11 months ago

Deck construction: timber 1.2m x 2.0m high and 3.5 x 6.0 m long with timber fencing and balustrade around 2 sides.

General Building Nelson South, Nelson

Garage roof vent

Posted 5 months ago

Install a roof vent in the garage

General Building Stoke, Nelson

Brigitte Older

Posted 9 months ago

I have a section of weatherboards that need to be replaced. around 2m by 2m. (the boards are called weatherside) Stoke. Nelson.

General Building Nelson, Nelson

Should’ve fixed this toilet a while ago...

Posted 10 months ago

We need someone who can (or who can coordinate services to) fix a leaking toilet, repair water damaged flooring, tile floor.

General Building Nelson, Nelson

Large extension

Posted 1 year ago

I want the downstairs of my property (currently a garage) to be turned into a living area - possibly with bedrooms - and a renovation of the kitchen area upstairs etc.

Home Extensions Atawhai, Nelson

Shop Fit out

Posted 11 months ago

We are looking to build 2 internal walls within an existing commercial building. The walls will be 3m tall, not all the way to the ceiling. Sufficient bracing will need to be allowed for as the walls will be holding products for sale. Plans can be provided as first indication if interested, then a site visit will be required for quoting.

General Building Nelson, Nelson

Linden 39859

Posted 10 months ago

We have a client that needs some pinex tiles pushed back up after insulation was dropped on to them in the ceiling and stress crack fixed in a gib wall directly under the tiles. It will involve nailing/gluing tiles back to batons and then filling and painting cracked wall and possibly painting hallway where tiles are damaged

General Building Nelson, Nelson

Ceilings raised

Posted 7 months ago

Looking for quotes for some building work, mainly raising ceilings in a 1915 villa, fixing up the walls and mouldings and new lighting

General Building Nelson South, Nelson

Sleepout build

Posted 1 year ago

New sleepout needed. No designed plans but site is ready with power, water and sewage.

New Homes Atawhai, Nelson

Build roof shelter over front door porch

Posted 3 months ago

build and paint a wooden framed lean to roof over the front door with a tin roof.

General Building Nelson, Nelson

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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.

Al Fresco Garden & Property Maintenance

Joined May 2013

We are locally owned and operated and our repeat business and many satisfied customers are our greatest advertisement. We do all types of Garden & Property Maintenance, We can mow lawns of any size from a residential lawn to orchards, vineyards & lifestyle blocks. Our other services include tree work, chipping of Greenwaste and stump grinding, and Landscaping. We are also the local agent and inst...

Pioneer Construction Ltd

Joined August 2016

We are a small building company that specialise in new builds and renovations. We have spent the last few years doing earthquake repairs, being anything from decorating through to re-leveling multi-unit buildings.

Grant Macleod

Joined May 2017

Hi my name is Grant, I've recently qualified in carpentry and have a national level 4 in carpentry certificate. As a newly qualified builder I believe I can provid you with the best service at affordable prices. Look forward to talking with you. Grant

Canbre Builders

Joined June 2013

Trade qualified builders to undertake all types of building projects. From small jobs to new builds. I am happy to listen to your thoughts and ideas to meet your requirements.

Robotic Inspections NZ

Joined February 2019

Our specially-designed robots go where humans cannot. They collect images and video of your foundations and subfloor area. These spaces are often tight, with health and safety issues such as mould, electric hazards and asbestos. Our reports are fundamental for repair quotes, pre-purchase inspections, and for insurance and EQC claims including failed earthquake repair work. We guarantee accurate...

Welldesignz

Joined July 2018

Full renovations, new builds & kitchens. With over 20 years experience in the construction industry we take real pride in our work. Attention to detail is one of our strongest attributes. We have a team of qualified builders and master joiners. We offer a full project management service to take the stress away. Certified shower installations with 5 year warranty. No jobs to big or s...

Inline Architecture Ltd

Joined July 2019

Husband and Wife Architectural Designers based in our Christchurch Architectural Studio providing Architectural Design Services throughout New Zealand. Call us today to discuss your next project. No project is to small.

Harper Architecture

Joined July 2015

We are a small architectural design firm specialising in residential design to enhance your daily living. We design new homes and alterations to existing homes. We aim to: Listen: Work closely with clients to bring your ideas to fruition. Guide: We will step you through the design and consent process making it as seamless as possible. Communicate: We will keep in close contact throughout th...

Tasman Bay Contracting Ltd

Joined July 2013

Tasman Bay Contracting Ltd is a local Property Maintenance contractor that is servicing the Tasman Bay, Nelson and Surrounding areas. Lawn Mowing Lifestyle bocks, Tractor /Ride on /Push Mower / Residential lawns/ Commercial gardens Small and large landscaping jobs Tree work We work with also large commercial properties Large Lifestyle Block Sections, Property Maintenance p...

NW PROJECTS LTD

Joined May 2017

NW PROJECTS is a family-owned and operated building company, servicing the Nelson and Tasman regions. We specialise in Renovations, Alterations and Repairs. Owner/Builder Nick Watmuff, is a Licensed Building Practitioner, and has a background in commercial construction, high-end renovations, and site management. Nick approaches every project with professionalism and a high level of workmans...

NailWorx Building Ltd

Joined January 2013

NailWorx Building Ltd believe in providing first class service and quality workmanship *Repairs & Maintenance *Renovations *Rentals *New Builds *Licensed Building Practitioner Need help completing an unfinished project or starting a new one? We offer competitive prices with a quality service!

ProColour Painting

Joined September 2010

Through my company I paint interior and exterior of houses , spray roofs or commercial buildings. I have great people and project management skills and have references availiable in any of the above areas. I aim to exceed customers expectations. I also have access to other top quality tradesman if the Job requires . I am a member of Master Painters NZ . Feel free to contact me for a free quote a...

R Fry Builders Ltd

Joined October 2016

R Fry Builder Ltd is your local building company specializing in new builds and home and land packages we also have a passion for landscaping and decks please contact us for your next building project

NJD Building

Joined July 2019

I am a 1 man band just starting out on my own. I ha e 10 years experience in the building industry and I am looking for the next big thing. I have work on everything from bathroom renovation to new homes. I pride myself in the quality of my work.

Insulation Concepts NZ Ltd

Joined August 2015

We specialise in supplying and fitting Insulation to your Existing Home (Retrofit), New Builds & Commercial Buildings. Contact us now for a free competitive quote. Or check us out at https://www.facebook.com/InsulationConceptsNz/ OR http://www.insulationconcepts.co.nz/

JMS Builders Ltd

Joined October 2009

I am a qualified builder and have experience in building architectural and standard homes. This includes a number of decks, fences, paths etc. Building is a passion, and I enjoy what I do. I take pride in my work, and hope that clients get the same level of satisfaction from what I construct, as I do.

Chris Donnelly Builders

Joined March 2019

Nelson Based Builder for new build and alterations, Chris has been building in Nelson since 2003 and has worked on a variety of projects using various construction methods. You can find our work on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube, just search '@chrisdonnellybuilder'

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.

BMD Construction

Joined January 2019

Welcome to BMD Construction. With over 50 years combined building experience we can take care of your project, from design right through to completion. We are experienced in everything from multi storey apartment complex's right through to complete shop and bar fitouts with dozens of big brand fitouts all over New Zealand to our credit. Our experience also extends to new builds and nevova...

Flint Construction

Joined March 2015

Small family owned building company, servicing the South island. Run by an experienced Licensed Building Practitioner. Providing tailor made building solutions for your budget and needs. We can complete your renomb bvation, new build or light commercial project. No job is too small for us, we can be building a new house or replacing pickets on a fence, our professional attitude remains. Happy to...

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