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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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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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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Two walls 2create a room

Posted 2 months ago

Hi local tradies Looking to add to walls to a corner area(existing two walls) in the garage which will create an additional room. Approx 3mtsx3mtrs Including frame, insulate, gibb, sand etc Please contact to view or quote and timeframe turnaround - sooner the better Also posting other jobs required

General Building New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Screwing deck & boxing shed

Posted 3 months ago

We are after a helping hand to finish screwing our deck down, base boards & boxing up shed foundation. $30 hourly. Near future completion.

General Building Waitara, New Plymouth

Need 12 meter boundary fence at from of section

Posted 4 months ago

need 12 meter boundary fence at from of section

General Building Waitara, New Plymouth

Two units new build

Posted 3 months ago

I would like a price labor only to build two new units in New Plymouth starting January to Febuary 2020 or earlier.

New Homes New Plymouth, New Plymouth

House Extension to existing home

Posted 3 months ago

We've got full plans drawn up to extend our house. Two bedrooms, one is master with ensuite and walk in wardrobe. Laundry and single internal access garage. We're not planning to do anything at this stage to the existing house other than having a door made from an existing bedroom to the new extension

Home Extensions Waitara, New Plymouth

Wardrobe extension

Posted 3 months ago

Remove one 1500mm wall. Remove one 770mm door and replace with gib wall. Create a new 1500m wall with 500mm sliding/folding door in the middle. Possibly carpet to cut. Some plastering but no painting. There may be some old plumbing in the wall to be removed but I think it has been disconnected.

General Building Strandon, New Plymouth

Wardrobe

Posted 2 months ago

I would like to have my wardrobe opening widened and to have a new wardrobe and wardrobe sliding doors installed. The current opening is 800 wide with 500 and 300 on either side.

General Building Merrilands, New Plymouth

Outdoor living area extension

Posted 2 weeks ago

Extension to outdoor living area including extension to existing roof and sturdy automatic pvc blinds and closing in small area at each end of space and replacing existing shabby paved flooring..no special time frame..

Home Extensions Waitara, New Plymouth

Playhouse kitset

Posted 1 month ago

I have a kitset playhouse for my kids I need building before Christmas if possible please help

General Building New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Driveway Fence

Posted 3 months ago

Front fence and some retaining needs to be done. We can supply the materials or most of the materials. Old fence will need to be pulled down. Unsure if some of the old wood can be reused.

General Building Westown, New Plymouth

Door step and door shelter

Posted 3 months ago

1) door step has rotten out. Ditch is lower level than the path. Wanting a concrete door step made or combination with timber. 2) small ditch in driveway needs to be filled with concrete. 3) Wanting a basic door way shelter built (with clear PVC corrugate ) . happy for it drain into rock garden in pic). For fixings, directly above the door is concrete, where the out door light is, is cement board.

General Building Blagdon, New Plymouth

Roofer plus builder

Posted 3 months ago

New garage roof plus new garage ceiling can't some cupboards removed where the leaks were

General Building Westown, New Plymouth

Fix weatherboards

Posted 4 months ago

Various weatherboards on my house need replacing and wood around two large windows need replacing. Plus wood around the front door.

General Building Inglewood, New Plymouth

Basketball hoop

Posted 3 months ago

A basketball hoop on a single garage

Garages and Carports Spotswood, New Plymouth

Newwww

Posted 2 months ago

We think we could use some of your help,We are in need of Renovation service for our Property before we put it for sales, your reply will be appreciated.Probably easier to contact me via email.tobilomorries1990 AT GOOGLEMAIL Regards.

General Building New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Storage area

Posted 2 months ago

I want to partition off the last metre of my carport -full width - to make a storage area that I can lock garden tools in

General Building New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Two walls 2create a room #2

Posted 2 months ago

Hi local tradies Open to New Plymouth tradies only Registered builders pls Looking to add to walls to a corner area(existing two walls) in the garage which will create an additional room. Approx 3mtsx3mtrs Including frame, insulate, gibb, sand etc Excuse the mess in pic just moved into house Please contact to view or quote and timeframe turnaround - sooner the better Also posting other jobs required Still learning how this site works and have accidentally pressed a few wrong but...

General Building New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Retaining wall

Posted 1 month ago

Need a quote of how much to replace a retaining wall?

General Building New Plymouth, New Plymouth

BBQ Area and steps

Posted 5 days ago

I have recently renovated my house and now it needs the BBQ area to be finished. It would involve building some decking (low to the ground) and steps from one terrace to another, about 1.8m height difference.

General Building Oakura, New Plymouth

Mangawhai Renovation

Posted 3 months ago

Build two new decks, Pile bracing, Weatherboard repair, Ease windows and other minor works. Immediate start. Help available if needed. Rural site in Mangawhai, Kaipara District

Home Extensions Bell Block, New Plymouth

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Block off fire place

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Trent Hoeta - under shower floor replacement

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Replace rusting carport

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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.

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...

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. https://www.corecivil.co.nz/

Savvygas ltd

Joined May 2018

Hey there, we are a plumbing and gas fitting company based in new plymouth. Able to anything from a leaking tap to a major house renovation and everything in between. Able to sort out any gas issues. Competitive quotes available and always willing to work to clients requirements.

Webber Building Ltd

Joined October 2010

25 years experience. Member of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand. Liceinced Building Practioner. Competitive rates for high quality workmanship. Specialise in New Homes, renovations, additions, hard landscaping, Maintenance, Bathroom and Kitchens.

J s builds ltd

Joined March 2018

Hey there, we are a professional fence & landscaping company where we set the bar for great work and completing jobs on time, we also do the odd excavation and section clean up

The Good Job Boys

Joined May 2013

We specialise in all property maintenace. Owner occupied and rental. Gardening, Lawns, renovation, carpets cleaning and new, painting, minor repairs etc. Anything to do with the home and property care.

Repiling101

Joined July 2018

"101 ways to level a floor" "1 way to do it right" We take pride in providing a professional house, home or building repiling service. Specialising in subfloor fixing/bracing/structural replacement and repair. Floor re-leveling, repiling, building foundations restoration. We strive to deliver a prompt service and Quality workmanship.

G & N Moratti holdings Ltd

Joined January 2016

building residential houses for the past 7 years, do fencing, decks,concrete drives paths, carports, retaining walls, gibing,small alterations, insulation, and renovation work and new builds. all house work done from ground up to roofs high quality workmanship Guaranteed, never had a disappointed customer. Very competitive prices, work done on time and in budget. No job too small. will w...

SMG Building and Joinery Limited

Joined August 2019

Hi - after building high end homes in Queenstown for the last 15 years i have relocated back to my home town in New Plymouth and now specialise in design and build of outdoor areas - decks being the main feature and working in with our clients to create that perfect outdoor area - we will work within your budget and feel free to give us a call for free consultation

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.

R builders

Joined October 2018

Old school registered master builders. Chris being in the industry for 40years priding himself on price point and good quality works. We can do anything, from project management to everyday handy man chores. Just ask and we can help. We travel all over north island for your needs.

Wano Building

Joined May 2017

Wiremu is a Licenced Builder, located in Bell Block, New Plymouth, Taranaki. Wiremu previously worked for Dave Fabish Limited before taking the leap to be Sole Trader in 2016 Trading as Wano Building. At Wano Building we take great pride in our workmanship and will oversee the job from start to finish to help our clients get their job completed to the highest quality. Wano Building speciali...

Teraforma Construction

Joined November 2010

I am a builder who does tiling and landscaping when required, I have 15 years experience working in Auckland, Northshore, Hibiscus Coast & New Plymouth.I hold a degree in physical geography and I am very good with structural work. My rates are very reasonable and I work hard to meet deadlines for project completion.

Glen Law Building ltd

Joined March 2019

Hello, We have a group of 4 keen hardworking builders. Two Qualified trades men and two apprentice workers. Friendly team that love the trade and what to do wright by the client and leave a positive lasting impression. Check out our facebook page to see more. Thank you.

Easy Own Homes

Joined January 2020

We are local builders that pride ourselves on quality and efficiency. Specialising in all forms of residential building, no job is too big or too small. Feel free to make contact for a hassle free discussion about your next building project.

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.

merv the handy man

Joined May 2019

Handyman Available fencing decking guttering cleaning/repairs new guttering small plumbing jobs pruning of trees small concrete jobs house repairs poll houses sheds carports look at all jobs

Green Innovations NZ

Joined July 2019

Here at Green Innovations, our goal is to provide top quality thermally efficient products to create warm and healthy Kiwi homes. We use our years of industry experience to work alongside our clients to advise different options and their advantages. Using high quality European and Canadian tried and tested products that are eco-friendly, low maintenance and low allergen, we strive to bring New...

Werder contracting ltd

Joined June 2019

Whether you want to maintain restore or renovate your outdoors. We can create a safe place for your children to play, the ability to exercise or leave your pet's without concern or add beauty and security to your property investment. We will work with you to find the best options to suit your budget. Simple or custom

Allan Stuart Park

Joined December 2014

The complete handyman service with skills involving rectification of problems within any form of building.I have had over 20 yrs experiance from leaking bathrooms,Gib hanging/stopping carpentry,repairing decks,licensed waterproofer,tiling,painting,roofing repairs + more.I contracted to a major builder in Sydney repairing all number of issues in new builds till I decided to return to NZ in 2012.Sci...

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