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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Stairs to deck

Posted 1 month ago

We’d like steps built from first storey deck to garden

General Building New Plymouth, New Plymouth

New bedroom

Posted 4 weeks ago

We have a one bed one bathroom home and wish to add a second bed and ensuite with walled wardrobe

Home Extensions Omata, New Plymouth

House tidy up

Posted 4 months ago

We are about. To paint our house but need to do repairs to some weather boards, Windows, veranda posts etc. we are seeking a builder to evaluate and price these tasks

General Building New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Single carport - posts already in

Posted 3 months ago

We're keen to finish off our single carport. The posts have been concreted in already, so it's just a case of bracing/roofing. Located on a sloping driveway. Ideally a storage shed would be incorporated in the structure - depending on price etc. Other odd jobs on site too. Please text as this is best way to contact me. Thanks.

Garages and Carports Vogeltown, New Plymouth

Window ledge replacement

Posted 1 day ago

Looking for quotes to repair/replace window ledges on Bay windows. 2 windows to do. Can supply pics to assist

General Building New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Garden Shed repairing

Posted 4 months ago

I am looking for someone to replace the window frame and either close it or fit new frame and replace some broken cladding of Garden Shed.

General Building Westown, New Plymouth

House tidy up 2

Posted 2 months ago

We are about. To paint our house but need to do repairs to some weather boards, Windows, veranda posts etc. we are seeking a builder to evaluate and price these tasks. The veranda post task involves renewing the anchorages of 10 posts in which rust of the original anchors has brought about splitting of the bottom of the posts. We need this work completed by the end of February at the latest because a contract to paint the house has been let and we anticipate this will commence in March.

General Building Omata, New Plymouth

Remove rocks and build small retaining wall

Posted 2 months ago

I want ricks removed and stacked (I will reuse) and build small retaining wall to stop garden on otherside falling in. Same as retaining wall as you can see in picture.

General Building Spotswood, New Plymouth

Fix broken garage pole

Posted 3 months ago

hi garage pole broken as my tenant car hit it. plz let me know if any company can fix and give me the price. send me an email for quotation

Garages and Carports New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Bottom plate replacement

Posted 2 months ago

Hi all need a section of bottom plate replaced as floor is sagging in what used to be a laundry

General Building Inglewood, New Plymouth

New conservatory

Posted 1 month ago

I want a small conservatory built on my veranda. It's about 2.8 by 2.3 meters. So I`m guessing its an aluminum joiner.

Home Extensions Waitara, New Plymouth

Removing Wall between kitchen and living area

Posted 2 months ago

Hi I am in process of purchasing house and I need a quote to remove a wall between Kitchen and living room to make it as open plan living. House is 1950's build 2 level. I am not sure if this is a load-bearing wall.

Home Extensions Marfell, New Plymouth

Removal of windows

Posted 2 months ago

Wanting to remove windows of an old conservatory and put in a support beam for overhead rafters

General Building Welbourn, New Plymouth

Build a pantry over stairs

Posted 1 month ago

We would like to build a pantry in the void over the stairs which are next to the kitchen. We would need a door put into the kitchen wall to access the New pantry.

General Building New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Scenic lodge

Posted 3 months ago

Various jobs : interior new ceilings /walls, hanging doors fitting hardware, replace kitchens, roof flashings, concrete work, exterior cladding replacement.

General Building Spotswood, New Plymouth

Bedroom extension Atiawa

Posted 2 months ago

Extend a room in our 2-bedroom flat, roof same pitch basic cladding.

Home Extensions Glen Avon, New Plymouth

Flashings and guttering

Posted 1 week ago

I need the old window flashings removed and replaced. Guttering removed prior to house been painted (march/april) and then guttering replaced .

General Building Spotswood, New Plymouth

Fencing and shelving

Posted 4 weeks ago

We have some garden fencing, shelving and painting work to be done. Would be up to 3 days work. So perhaps around $1,000 worth of work?

General Building Omata, New Plymouth

Dave Smith

Posted 4 months ago

We want to add an extension to our house. We want to build onto our deck which sits on top of the below bedrooms. probably better scoped than explained. Approx -6.5m x 4.4m Relocation of the kitchen to the lounge

Home Extensions New Plymouth, New Plymouth

House renovation

Posted 1 week ago

Interior renovation to main living areas and bathroom. Some external recladding required. Draughtsman plans already completed and available for costings. Existing layout versus changes shown in photos uploaded. Current exterior plaster finish to be replaced with weatherboards where renovation work takes place.

General Building New Plymouth, New Plymouth

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House tidy up 2

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31st January 2019

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ply to finish lining a pitched ceiling

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9th October 2016

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New kwila deck

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15th February 2013

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Scenic lodge

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12th December 2018

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Removal of windows

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20th December 2018

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Door Frame external

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5th June 2012

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french doors

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27th August 2013

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Rebuild carport

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10th March 2018

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Frame out

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14th December 2017

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fix broken garage pole

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27th November 2018

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Framing and door install

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1st November 2018

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Rotten board replacement

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14th February 2015

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Block off fire place

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2nd March 2018

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Garage - repairs/replace borer-affected beams

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20th June 2017

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Replace rusting carport

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7th July 2018

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Rotten Bathroom Floor

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5th November 2012

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bathroom floor repair

28th June 2014

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Fix for Redit

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4th May 2018

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Boundary Fence

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1st December 2012

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Soundproof Studio

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10th November 2012

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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.

Paul Hamlin Builders

Joined December 2017

Hi, I have a team of 6 builders and 1 admin staff, we have been involved in all aspects of construction throughout Taranaki for the last 18 years. The team is very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for the projects completion. We are also certified builders .

Cookies construction

Joined October 2016

I Mack Cook opened Cookies construction in 2012 i have 10 years experience in the building industry carry a lbp licence and backed by the master builders association.

Panther Electrical Ltd

Joined October 2017

Hi I am an Electrician with 7 years experience. We have been Specialising in new builds, renovations, small and big jobs in the Wellington region.Residential and commercial. Efficient,Reliable,Friendly,On Time and fair pricing. Building,Landscaping backround and general handyman Trade skills and knowledge.Skills throughout various trade industries. Free Quote's available.

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.

Mackinder Plumbing

Joined August 2016

Hi, we have over a decade of experience in the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industry,from new homes to maintenance work and everything in between. We pride ourselves on doing a quality job, producing quality work for our clients.

Smart Build Solutions

Joined December 2016

I have been in the building industry, working all over Taranaki for the past 4 years. I am proud to be a qualified New Zealand builder. While my work mainly consists of building houses and doing renovations, I also enjoy helping customers with smaller jobs around their home and increasing value on their properties. Building maintenance is also an area I have been expanding into, assisting prope...

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.

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.

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...

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.

Rooney 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.

P & S Window and Dorr Repairs

Joined March 2017

Hi. We repair all windows and doors Do your windows fly open or dont open at all Is your door hard to slide or wont slide at all Then call us for a free quote All glass repairs to.aluminium and wooden.joinery New window stays, handles Door wheels, Locks, hinges Security products New joinery Small building projects No job to small Free quotes

G & N Moratti holdings Ltd

Joined January 2016

building residential houses for the past 4.5 years, do fencing, decks,concrete drives paths, carports, retaining walls, gibing,small alterations, insulation, and renovation work. 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 work 7 days to...

Jade Hintz Builders ltd

Joined May 2017

From farm builds to new housing and everything in between, Jade Hintz Builders does it all. We offer competitive pricing and realistic timeframes. We have been in the building industry for years and pride ourselves on meeting the clients needs and our attention to detail.

Aaron knauf Building Services

Joined April 2018

Hi I have been building for 14 years. I have been specialising in home renovations for a number of years now. I pride myself in doing a good job that you will be more than happy with.

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

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...

Window Smiths

Joined December 2017

Hi, I am a qualified aluminium joiner. I specalise in insert windows and doors, retrofitting, new windows and doors and general maintenence of aluminium joinery.

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.

Buildskills Limited

Joined October 2018

Hi, we specialise in home projects and maintenance. For all unlicensed building work of high quality at a reasonable price we are the team. For fences, decks, kitchen or bathroom upgrades or other projects around the home or rental, give us a call.

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