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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Silverwood

Posted 10 months ago

We require 2 or 3 builders for a few days to reinstall a slider door, 4 sheets of Gib fixed, stopped and painted, build some cupboards etc Work is via an exemption at QLDC filed by our designers All materials onsite and ready to go today! Regards Adrian ...

Home Extensions Kelvin Peninsula, Queenstown Lakes

Saddle paddock

Posted 9 months ago

Need a draughtsman to draw up some plans for a dwelling inside exsisting steel stucture.

General Building Lake Hawea, Queenstown Lakes

Craig

Posted 5 months ago

Turning a single garage in a studio already have sliding door and window installed electrics in place need to be insulated and lined with plywood plus wood type flooring to go down.

Home Extensions Arrowtown, Queenstown Lakes

Snowy2

Posted 9 months ago

My roof suffit has fallen down. Rain getting in. Need person with ladder.

General Building Arrowtown, Queenstown Lakes

Fixup

Posted 9 months ago

Suffit has fallen down and barge board needs painting

General Building Arrow Junction, Queenstown Lakes

Fix Shower Doors

Posted 6 months ago

3 x showers need their doors fixing. The wheels and the magnetic strips need replacing. This is constantly causing guests issues.

General Building Fernhill, Queenstown Lakes

Install a extractor fan in a kitchen area

Posted 1 month ago

Currently my kitchen has no extractor fan and I am looking to get one installed. The time frame is not essential however I would like to have it done by the end of May.

General Building Fernhill, Queenstown Lakes

Carport ceiling

Posted 5 months ago

We need the ceiling in our carport/garage lined as there is chicken wire and old building paper between the joists and the roofing iron. Looks very unsightly.

Garages and Carports Arrowtown, Queenstown Lakes

New entrance

Posted 6 months ago

We need to replace the front door, steps and return verandah floor of our 1930s bungalow. We will need someone who understands old New Zealand bungalows/villas and can help us design and build a solution to replacing an old door.

General Building Frankton, Queenstown Lakes

New Silverwood Lane Residential Flat

Posted 10 months ago

New 36m2 Residential Flat to be built above our existing 36m2 garage Plans lodged today with QLDC today, expect permit in 4 - 6 weeks I can email working drawings today

Home Extensions Kelvin Peninsula, Queenstown Lakes

Glass door bulkhead replacement / repair

Posted 5 months ago

Hi there, We are looking to get the bulkhead/hardware rebuilt for two glass doors in a commercial shop in Queenstown – photos of the glass doors attached. The glass door keeps falling off its position due to the faulty bulkhead – this has been temporarily fixed, but we are looking for a permanent fix as this can be a potential safety issue. Could you please quote this job for us at your earliest convenience? The glass doors will need to be removed temporarily and put back up after the bulk...

General Building Town Centre, Queenstown Lakes

Wilkins New Home

Posted 1 month ago

I need a draughts person to help finalise the concepts, then draw it to consented drawings.

New Homes Queenstown Hill, Queenstown Lakes

House renovations

Posted 1 month ago

Replace / overboard existing ceilings in older house to hide old stipple ceilings,

General Building Queenstown Hill, Queenstown Lakes

Ashley Rehder

Posted 8 months ago

Looking for someone to build a 2.4m (h) x 5m (w) frame to hold a vinyl canvas.

General Building Frankton, Queenstown Lakes

Little Wonders Oanaka

Posted 3 months ago

Hi there we have a childcare centre at 45 connor St Oanaka wanka and require some fence reinforcement work and repair to the sandpit frame

General Building Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes

20 houses to build

Posted 6 months ago

20 times 2 storey units in Wanaka. Each one is 100m2. There are 5 groups of 4. Each group of four are all attached by an intertenancy wall.

New Homes Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes

Outdoor kitchen, external bathroom

Posted 5 months ago

Bit of an unusual job whereby inside an old ruin is a kitchen, and a bathroom, both in dire need of a good tidy up - and also need some windows installed. Reasonably difficult to explain, so probably best to arrange a time to have a look. No major rush, so could be used as a weekender, but ideally completed by the end of summer.

General Building Frankton, Queenstown Lakes

Wanaka house

Posted 3 months ago

Stage 1. New house build in Luggate , Wanaka. 85 m2. One bedroom, ensuite and open plan living. Rectangle shape, clad and roofed in colour steel Flexible time frame, over next 12 months. Power on site. Consent granted Precut, roof trusses ,Joinery , external cladding and roofing sorted, Require LBP to undertake this project. Caravan and container onsite. Stage two. Duplicate building in size. One bedroom, bathroom, games room.

New Homes Luggate, Queenstown Lakes

Shed installation

Posted 1 month ago

We have shed Sander wooden shed that needs installing. These are kitset, pre cut and cladded ready to screw together. Looking for a builder or handyman to install the shed. This would take 3/4 to a day (being your first one) to install. You would invoice us $480 plus GST . This will be ready late next week for install as customer is on a tight time frame. Please contact me if interested. Also see the photos attached. There are full instructions for the installation process.

General Building Glenorchy, Queenstown Lakes

Leak in window

Posted 5 months ago

I have an upstairs window that appears to be leaking. It’s an aluminium window set in concrete brick

General Building Arrowtown, Queenstown Lakes

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skirting boards new house

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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.

Classic Timber Fences & ANDERSON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Joined March 2016

Our small team at classic timber fences provides all the services connected with timber fence construction of any type or style. Comprising old fence demolition removal and disposal. New fence supply and construction and both pedestrian and driveway gate construction. As well as prep and painting / staining of these items if required. Also temporary fencing is available for security during the bui...

Grant HC

Joined June 2011

Hi, my name's Grant I'm a LBP Builder. I've worked in many trades during my career including security systems, concrete laying, stairlift technician, tv antenna technician, automatic door technician. I also hold a diploma in construction management.

Catlins coast building ltd

Joined February 2019

Hi there We are a Building company covering Southland and Otago. Very professional and prompt contact Very fussy and neat and tidy quality work High end architectural background and also taking on all the small jobs Let us see how we can assist you 😊

All Round Trade & Maintenance Ltd

Joined January 2018

Hi. With 15 years experience in the Trade and construction industry All Round Trade & Maintenance is well equipped to take care of the the projects you want done. From home repairs to home improvement through to a full blown land makeover, we are sure to be able to help you. We are Professional and Precise and always aim to meet our project estimate prices.

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.

Shane's Drainage

Joined October 2016

Hello,Drain layers in the Dunedin area for the past 10 years,Specializing in all areas of drainage.Hard working,professional,free competitive quotes.

Small time joinery

Joined August 2017

Hi, I've been making furniture full time for a couple of years and part time since age of 12, have have a strong ethic towards site and self safety and getting any job done to the highest degree of accuracy necessary, I pride myself on my eye for detail, and understanding of application of knowledge; can follow and give directions clearly.

The Decksmiths

Joined August 2018

Our focus is building great decks and outdoor living spaces. Whether it be a small or large deck project we can work with you to create a great outdoor living space. We can build your vision or let our designer come up with some ideas for a great outdoor living space. We pride ourselves on quality work and fixed quotes with no surprises. Get in touch today!

Jina Andrews Construction

Joined March 2010

Specialising as a commercial base build contractor and architectural home builder, providing construction labour solutions, additional project strategy and site management to the principal contractor on medium to large projects. Delivering high-end architectural homes direct to the client with a focus on using the latest in building technology for build efficiency, energy efficiency and aesthetics...

B Central Building Ltd

Joined March 2019

We specialise in completing those smaller renovations and jobs, high quality finish. As a qualified joiner and builder I can offer a variety of options to suit your needs.

SJR Builders Ltd

Joined September 2015

SJR Builders Ltd based in Christchurch. Working in the greater Canterbury region and South Island. Specialising In Architectural homes, Renovations and Repairs For a Quote please contact Stephen 02102586395 stephen@sjrbuilders.nz

JPK BUILDERS DUNEDIN LTD

Joined September 2017

Hi.We build new house and renovate old ones.We also do smaller jobs.We work to a high standard and can offer a 10 year halo guarantee as im a certified builder.NZCB

Beaumont Homes

Joined February 2017

Licenced Building Practicioner , Carpenter and member of Certified Builders Association, 20 years building experience in all types of residential and commercial builds. Very easy to interact with, reliable ,approachable and trustworthy. We also specialise in smaller jobs such as attic stairs and attic storage and pre purchase/sale building reports.

ilko architectrure ltd

Joined November 2018

My name is Illia Ovsiiko, I/m NZ registered architect with more than 15 years of experience. We produce architecture that is bespoke, contextual and smart. We provide full architectural services from master planning and concept design, documentation for Resource Consent, Building Consent through to project construction and completion. We value your time, you value or quality services

Once construction

Joined January 2017

Hi My name is Ollie. The team and I have 25 years of building experience in New Zealand and overseas. I am passionate about treating you, the client, as the most important part of my business. I pride myself on keeping my clients informed in all aspects in the process of completing our project. We are renovation specialists. Please feel free to call to discuss a project further. I...

McA masonry ltd

Joined August 2015

Hi My name is Johnny Mcauley. I work with all things masonry including tiling/waterproofing of kitchens and bathrooms, exterior block work and brick work, paving paths, steps and driveways, concrete plastering and any small concrete job.I'm also trained and experienced in crack injection and the repair strategy of ring foundation and tilt panel slabs. I have 15 years experience in working with th...

Ovoss Builders

Joined May 2008

Hi, Ovoss Builders is a well established small business in Dunedin. We have more than 20 years of building experience and have a vast range of knowledge in the residential and commercial industry. We have an excellent and reliable support system, electricians, plumbers etc. and pride ourselves on innovative solutions and tidy workmanship. We are up to date with the latest techniques, materials and...

Mitchell and Milmine Construction

Joined September 2017

Mitchell + Milmine Construction is a small family owned residential building company focused on building quality. We are team players and are committed to working within our community with other locals alike. We are passionate about modern architecture, and believe each home tells a different story, this makes us the perfect partners on your next building adventure. We offer a transparent...

Blueview Developments Ltd

Joined April 2011

Blueview Development and Construction Custom new architectural homes, designed specifically for you or we can build your plans. Award winning Registered Master Builder. We have new home construction availability in the Wanaka area shortly

Kahu Contractors

Joined March 2018

A small team dedicated to providing an excellent service throughout the building and construction industry. Having spent a lot of time in all sectors of the industry we are known to specialize in everything from formwork amd foundations to crane work and precast installation, We have the expertise, tools and where needed tickets (qualifications) to complete all builds to an excellent standard, saf...

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