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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Planter Boxes

Posted 1 month ago

We need 3 planter boxes made, similar to the ones pictured. We don't have the wood. 1 box is for a large tree, and would be approx. 800mm height x 1500mm x 1500mm. 1 box approx. 600mm depth x 900mm height x 6500mm length. 1 box approx. 600mm depth x 800mm height x 5500mm length.

General Building Birkenhead, North Shore

Two New Cupboards and Internal Stair Ballustrade

Posted 1 month ago

Looking for a builder to quote on the following: 1. Linen cupboard to laundry conversion. Involves cutting out opening wall-to-wall approx 2400w x 2200h , new jamb, install sliding doors (which we will supply), and pushing into adjoining room approx 1000 x 300 - will need you to frame and GIB this. Essentially we're just after the shell (i.e no shelving, cupboards required). Will be helpful (but not essential) if you know and can coordinate with a plumber to move plumbing over. 2. Frame &...

General Building Northcote, North Shore

Garden steps handrail

Posted 3 weeks ago

Need a metal handrail installed before Xmas , open to ideas but must be metal.

General Building Devonport, North Shore

Home extension

Posted 1 week ago

Looking to get a full quote, too add on your extension for our house. We have full working drawings. It’s approx 26 square meters. Adding a bedroom bathroom and a front door.

Home Extensions Glenfield, North Shore

Partial removal of internal wall & adding a doorway

Posted 1 week ago

Currently, there are two smallish bedrooms adjacent to each other. We would like the partial removal of the wall between the two bedrooms to create more open and useable space. We would like to add a doorway between the two bedrooms rather than knocking the whole wall down. This is so it is easily reversible later down the line if we ever move house. We will keep the main entry from the hallway into the two bedrooms as it is. Ideally we would like this to be done this side of Christmas.

General Building Birkenhead, North Shore

Installing internal wall/partition with doorway

Posted 2 weeks ago

Hi, Can I have an approximate quote of installing an internal wall/partition? See attached for example. I believe it will need some framing and plasterboard installation. Photo is just an example (not actual photos). The attached plan has more details. Can you please break down the cost so that we can see each item, we basically wanted to create a new bedroom from the current extra space we have. Thanks, Adi

General Building Glenfield, North Shore

Window Replacement

Posted 1 week ago

We are looking for a builder to replace a ranch slider, one window and two doors - kitchen and front door. Please see attached pictures. We also need two bedroom windows repaired. Part of the wooden frames need replacing. See pictures with the red arrows. We require a specialist installer. An expert in doing this type of work. The frames are aluminium and the windows will be double glazed. The work needs to be completed in either December or January. Thank you

General Building Takapuna, North Shore

Gib toilet

Posted 3 weeks ago

After someone to gib 3 x walls of our toilet asap, not the roof. We don't have towbar so you will need to bring the gib. Room is 2540mm high x 820mm wide x 1820mm depth. 1 wall to have aqualine gib since will have a small vanity installed on it.

General Building Castor Bay, North Shore

Leak repair

Posted 5 days ago

had a gradual leak from hot water cylinder, floor in laundry need to replaced, hot water cupboard demolished, crack in the wall repaired, tiles need to be lifted and replaced, laminate flooring in lounge to be lifted, floor underneath to be replaced.

General Building Totara Vale, North Shore

Replace half a carport roof and dispose of the old half you are replacing

Posted 2 weeks ago

Bit of a bizarre scenario. A carport that is shared by 2 units. The previous owner of the other unit, without my permission, decided to replace her half of the carport roof only. It was plain tin and she replaced her half in a red colour with a Coloursteel roof (she had Alzheimers). Now I need to replace my half (and her half has faded so it's going to look mismatched with half a new red roof and half a weathered one as it's been up for a few years). I have permission from the new owner of...

Garages and Carports Beach Haven, North Shore

Hole in exterior plaster wall

Posted 2 weeks ago

Someone has made a hole ( about20cmsx8cms) in exterior plaster wall I need this fixed (I have the piece that has been knocked out). If piece can b reused that would b ideal. Needs to be properly done so is not visible

General Building Albany, North Shore

Bradshaw's residence

Posted 4 weeks ago

Looking for all trades to quote on a new build. From excavation to finishing. Excavation Foundations SIP walling Window and doors Dry walling Painting Cladding Roofing Electrical Plumbing Cabinetry Landscaping Decking Each trade can quote accordingly.

New Homes Long Bay, North Shore

Renovation (kitchen & bathrooms)

Posted 1 week ago

Need a builder on an hourly rate for an up & coming project: Scope of works: Demolition - Strip kitchen & bathrooms, uplift of existing tiles, Building - Modification of internal walls, fit cavity slider door, intall 2 x new aluminium windows, slice floor joists to create fall for new tile showers, basic exterior weatherboard cladding (to suit new windows)

General Building Browns Bay, North Shore

Need support beams installed between house posts

Posted 5 days ago

Need 2 beams installed, in places hilighted in red. Beams are on the original house drawings; would have gotten taken out at some point in the past, but original holes for the bolts are still there so can reuse those. Showing a close up of other diagonal beams as well if you need to see examples of how it’s currently set up. Beam 1 length would be around 4.5m Beam 2 length would be around 3.4m Diameter of existing diagonal beams are around 17cm Please advice when you’d be Able to com...

General Building Totara Vale, North Shore

Deck renovation / expansion

Posted 1 week ago

Deck needs fixing in some places, I’d like to extend it out, possible stairs and add area for spa pool, standard size (2mx2m 1.5 tonne). There is currently the heat pump inverter on the deck which may possibly need to be moved? I’m not 100% sure how I want end result to look, happy for recommendations and ideas

General Building Glenfield, North Shore

Bathroom renovation

Posted 4 days ago

I had a leak in the bathroom that has led to rotting of the wood in the framing. So now I am needing to change the framing which involves removing floor and wall and redoing and renovating the bathroom.

General Building Beach Haven, North Shore

Replacing floor in corner of bedroom - small residential

Posted 6 days ago

Hi, There is some water damage to a corner of the floor in my unit. I am wanting someone to cut out the damaged part and replace with new floor (just that portion of the floor probably). It is possible to get underneath the floor by going under the house, but the clearance area under this damaged part is about a foot in height. The work needs to be carried out on Wednesday 4th, Thursday 12th, or Saturday 7th this week but it must be finished by Sunday 8th. Please get in touch only if...

General Building Northcote, North Shore

Outdoor sun room/ close area under pergola

Posted 3 days ago

A outdoor area is about 400cmx500cm wants to become a closedarea.

General Building Browns Bay, North Shore

Fireplace Removal

Small deck

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26th November 2019

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Removal of deck cover and step repair

Work carried out by an employee of the company

25th July 2019

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Replace timber roof flashing approx 10m long

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29th October 2019

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Rotten framing

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30th November 2019

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Joined January 2018

Weatherby Projects provides a wide range of building and project management services including home renovations, office or shop fitouts, new builds and project management. Our Team has over 30 years experience in building and project management and is led by Director, Jonathan who is a Licensed Building Practitioner and NZ Certified Builder. Jonathan started his career as a builder and bring...

TASK Maintenance & Glass Ltd

Joined September 2019

We utilize our skills to provide you with solutions at a fair price and with the confidence that we stand by our work. A job well done equals a happy client, this is our goal for every job we do. If its changing a light bulb or a complete renovation or new-build, we have the resources to handle any TASK you require of us. Our certified builder has 25 years + experience, our glazier has 20 year...

Hall Property Services Limited

Joined October 2019

Hi, we are a team of skilled Tradesmen from various different backgrounds with a wide range of skill sets. Committed to any job, big or small from start to finish. We guarantee every customer's satisfaction and to meet deadlines on time and on budget.

Auckland repairz

Joined December 2013

Hi, we are UK qualified with over 40 yrs experience. . We specialize in building repairs, bathrooms, and modifications of existing homes, building through to painting. We are very flexible to your needs, to suit your budget. Apply for a free quote.

Top builders construction

Joined December 2010

Hi We've been building new houses and renovating old ones for the last 14 years. We've been in Auckland for the last 12 years and have worked on jobs around the city as well as in regional parts of Auckland. While we specialise in major renovations and new builds we also do smaller jobs from time to time. We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for project completion. We pride...

Apex Tree Services

Joined June 2011

A passionate Arborist Horticulturalist with over 30 yrs experience Qualified working with plants and trees totally professional all work undertaken hedges removals shaping view restoration etc very competive rates All work considered

Yireh Housing Construction Ltd

Joined October 2019

Hi our team of builders are well experienced in building new houses and renovating existing ones. While we specialise in major renovation and new builds we also do small jobs as well. We commit to satisfy customers' expectations an work hard to achieve project goals. We are pleased to provide reasonable quotes and to complete projects at clients' satisfaction.

Attitude Building Services

Joined September 2016

I am an "old school builder" who has had 40 years all round experience in all facets of the trade, and am a licenced Building Practitioner. We specialise in renovations, alterations, new kitchens and bathrooms, wardrobes, decks, fences, etc. in fact any type of building work, and offer free quotes and good advice. Our work ethics are top notch, as we have an eye for detail, and it shows, as our c...

BRAVE CONSTRUCTION

Joined July 2019

Hi, we specialize in interior fit outs. We have been working with major retail companies throughout New Zealand and residential owners who deserves truly beautiful high end works. Together of 30years experience, we will finish the job successfully.

Titirangi Fine Homes Ltd

Joined February 2012

Welcome to Titirangi Fine Homes where we have been building new homes and renovating older ones for over 18 years. Larger projects are our speciality but we also undertake smaller jobs from time to time. With a professional and hardworking ethic we are able to conclude your projects on time and budget. Feel free to contact us to discus and price your next project. We look forward to hearing...

JS Build

Joined February 2017

Hi there, the team at Simm Projects limited, we are licensed building practioners (LBP) with a broad knowledge on all residential building types from new builds, high end renovation, right down to decks and fences. We pride ourselves on top communication, high quality and the motive to get jobs done on deadlines and to budget. We're a friendly hardworking team that are happy to assist with any que...

MPV Building Services Ltd

Joined August 2011

Been living and working out west for over 30 years. I'm into doing it right first time. Satisfaction guaranteed. Dislike people being ripped off. Fully equipped utes for a quick no mess, no fuss job. All debris removed. Hard to find good reliable help these days. In my time I have done a multitude of various types of jobs and projects. Some of these include Walkways, Bridges, Stairways. Various...

Jacks building

Joined July 2016

Hi I've been building for 4 years and just here to do maintenance work for residential or commercial, as i am working full time during the week. My rates is reasonable and I get the job done with time and quality.

Cornerroombuild

Joined September 2018

We are a specialist fencing company covering all fencing from security to glass and all timber and steel types in between. We also cover gates and decking and retaining walls. We pride ourselves on our integrity and saying we will do your job on time and with a great Finnish. We are very easy to deal with.

AWM Limited

Joined January 2018

AWM Ltd is an Asbestos and Methamphetamine removal company which is licensed with WorkSafe to remove both Class A & Class B contaminated material. Asbestos can be found in textured ceilings, cladding, fencing , lino and roofing in both residential and commercial areas. We have our own Supervisors and a Telarc Certified Safety Management System in place. Services Include: * Supply testing f...

MEKEFIPA

Joined October 2016

I have been able to work on various jobs on Commercial and Residential for more than ten years. I have love to work up to meet all the required task and all exactly what the clients need. Quotes will be determined by what the clients need.Your work my pride.If You want your job done,it can be done well. Competitive Quotes will be providing to meet budget. I love my work.

Round To It Construction Ltd

Joined November 2017

with over 10 years experience, Round To It Construction are competent in every form of residential construction from slab up. If you want fast, honest, reliable service and meticulous workmanship call Jared from Round To it for a FREE quote now! Check out our 100% 5 star review rate on Facebook: facebook.com/builderauckland "Get round to it with Round To It Construction Ltd."

On Time Maintenance Ltd

Joined April 2019

Handyman , Repair and maintenance in general anything wood or steel works . House , gates fence ,decks , soft chemical wash and high pressure cleaning house , drive ways etc

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