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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Tradesman for Garage to be built

Posted 2 years ago

We have a house that has been transported and is requiring a garage put on before the winter. The location is apx 25km east from Invercargill. Plans have been done and consent given. We just require the work done well and in a timely manner.

Garages and Carports Woodlands, Southland

House additions

Posted 2 weeks ago

small extension to existing lounge, An add-on bedroom. Attached carport. 2 small verandahs. All consents in place ready to go. Needed done before winter 2019. Budget constraints

Home Extensions Woodlands, Southland

Driveway entrance

Posted 4 years ago

Block pillars, plastered & painted then fixing a gate attachment to improve the entrance to our property !!

General Building Edendale, Southland

New Garage

Posted 1 year ago

Drafts person to draw plans for a new garage using poles as structure.

Garages and Carports Riverton, Southland

Installation of cavity sliders (x2)

Posted 8 months ago

House built in 1960 - wooden weatherboards replaced with Marley Palliside cladding. I am looking to install 2 cavity slider doors in lounge, 1 of which may be impacted by existing disused brick chimney which has been demolished to roof level (new roofing since installed). The walls affected will need to be rewallpapered. Builder to apply for permits/consents and arrange for any electrical work to be undertaken.

General Building Winton, Southland

New Farm cottage

Posted 4 years ago

Labour only carpentry price for new farm cottage 118 sq mtrs 3 bedrooms and single garage. Timber piles, timber floor, timber framing and timber weather boards, aluminium joinery, colour steel roof. Must be Licensed.

New Homes Winton, Southland

House extension

Posted 3 years ago

Add double garage to our house, rebuild verandah and rebuild end of building following a fire.

Home Extensions Tuatapere, Southland

New House in Winton

Posted 2 years ago

We have a good sized section in Winton that we want to build a new house on, no plans have been drawn up so keen to find someone to help us with this. We would ideally like 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garages (2 cars and a boat), open plan living area and outdoor entertaining area.

New Homes Winton, Southland

Neeley's house extension

Posted 1 year ago

Extending our two story house to add an internal access single garage (18 square meters) with an ensuite bathroom & walk in robe above it on the first floor.

Home Extensions Winton, Southland

Squeeze in Garage

Posted 2 years ago

We woud like to have double garage and bike port next it in tiny area corner of house. The space of side of house is 6.7m and the back is 6m. We have to have 200mm minimum space between to neighbor using fire wall. Our Spout or Gutter are about 500mm. I don't mind the garage stickking out little bit about same line as an entrance pole and using footpass between pole and door for bike. In that case, don't need any gap between garage and pole and using same brick is the best. Do you have gr...

General Building Te Anau, Southland

Builder wanted?

Posted 11 months ago

We required a qualified rupuatable builder who is experienced in home renovation. Remodel of exsisting 1950s original kitchen dining area with removal of structural wall, re-line ceiling and walls and create bulk head over kitchen.

General Building Winton, Southland

Squeeze in Garage 2

Posted 2 years ago

General Building Te Anau, Southland

Colac bay pole house

Posted 2 years ago

I have purchased a property with a couple of hundred blue gums. A lot of them are straight and potentially could be used to build a pole house type structure. Is blue gum suitable and is there a drying process from when they're cut down to when they could be used?

General Building Colac Bay, Southland

PLEASE Build my house in Te Anau

Posted 2 years ago

I would like a builder in Te Anau to build a Latitude kitset house (Anchorage) as a labour only fixed price contract, I have a flat section in TheDelta subdivision If you could start building in Dec/jan negotiable, I will be in Te Anau on 26th/27th july if you wanted to meet to go over the process ,

New Homes Te Anau, Southland

Theo Thompson

Posted 2 years ago

Internal, load bearing wall that I would like to take down. Looking for someone to fit some form of alternative support so the roof doesn't come down.

General Building Te Anau, Southland

Home extension + new garage

Posted 1 year ago

We would like the existing garage/car port removed and replaced with a new garage that has a bedroom(s)/bathroom built above it. We would also like the back section of the garage to have a laundry and dining area which will then extend through into the existing home.

Home Extensions Te Anau, Southland

Stage 1 of new house

Posted 1 year ago

Stage 1 of small bespoke house near Orepuki. Want to start build ASAP.

New Homes Orepuki, Southland

New kitchen ceiling

Posted 1 year ago

I'm about to have a new kitchen installed in the new year. The existing ceiling needs replaced. The space is approx 10m2.

General Building Riverton, Southland

Main suite

Posted 2 years ago

We won a Speights shed 6 months ago and have been unable to put it up due to weather a time that suits all and just been too busy. It came as a complete package 10 by 10 I think. I'm now getting concerned that it may get weather damaged if it doesn't go up soon.

General Building Riverton, Southland

Container home

Posted 1 year ago

Have plans for a container home. 4x40foot containers in L shape. Section is actually in Fortrose, 10 mins from Tokanui, 30 mins from invercargill

New Homes Tokanui, Southland

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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.

gc b

Joined March 2011

A experienced, fully qualified builder with a small friendly team of tradesmen. A positive approach to your building requirments. We specialise in Renovations, Alterations and Quality Homes with house and land packages avaliable. We have a trustworthy team of subcontracters and tradesmen and are able to design and build your new home. Satisfaction guaranteed building is our reputation.

Phoenix Rigging and Scaffolding

Joined October 2018

Hi there, I have been rigging and scaffolding for 15 years and I hold many trade relevant qualifications including advanced scaffolding and sitesafe passports. It is my aim to help the people of Dunedin grow by offering many years of vast experience working on houses, oil rigs and construction sites to the youth and and community by providing work experience and training for them as I get jobs to...

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.

ASR group

Joined November 2016

I've been building new houses and renovating old ones for the last 15 years. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and then completing jobs on budget. No job is to small

BRAGG BUILDING & DESIGN LIMITED

Joined September 2014

Bragg Building & Design Limited is honest and reliable company that prides it's self on going the extra mile to achieve the results of every clients wants and dreams. Owner operator Shahn Bragg has been building in and around the Southland region for 12 years, and has experience in high end builds right down to small alterations. We can take care of your job from start till finish by communicat...

shane mccormack building ltd

Joined June 2014

Hi, i have been building both commercial and housing for the last 18 years. I have been trading in Invercargill for the last year and have worked mainly on house renovations. reroofs, installing kitset garages, i am very professional and take pride in my work making sure i meet deadlines for project completion. I pride myself on providing competitive quotes and then completing jobs on a budget. N...

Sincs Construction Ltd

Joined December 2017

Hi, I've been building for ten years(in business) and a employee before that for seven years here and overseas. Building everything from decks, large and small renovations, new homes and commercial projects even farm related work like sheds and dairy related work. I'm hold a LBP license and am a master builder member, also a member of the Bware safety program. I can guarantee a professional approa...

Bullot Contracting

Joined July 2013

We specialise in all aspects of fencing and building. With 19 years experience no job is to big or to small. Please call me today to discuss your next project. I have photos available of previous work that has been completed and I'm sure you will be impressed.

Ryan Kincaid building limited

Joined June 2012

Hi , im a qualified carpenter who can start immediately while i specialise in renovations and new builds i also do smaller jobs . I will finish jobs on time and to a very high standard, i have references and job photos i can provide.

Dion Bates Building Ltd

Joined April 2015

Qualified, licenced, registered master builder based in Invercargill servicing Southland, Southern Lakes and Central Otago areas. We specialise in new homes and renovations. We pride ourselves on our workmanship, service and completing jobs on time and on budget.

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.

Blackwood Building

Joined November 2015

Qualified Builder licenced building practitioner. Specialise in residential and commercial builds. Also do renovations across Southland and Otago. Currently based in Queenstown. We also do painting and decorating. Blackwood Building is also proud to be a member of the Master Builders Association.

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 😊

George Mallory Builders Limited

Joined February 2007

Hi - We've been building new houses and renovating old ones for the last 15 years. We've been in Christchurch for the last 10 years and have worked on jobs around the city as well as in regional parts of Canterbury. While we specialise in major renovations and new builds we also do smaller jobs from time to time - check out the photos below. We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines...

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.

Complete Carpentry

Joined January 2018

I am a fully qualified English carpenter with over 20 years experience, I've worked in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. I complete all aspects of carpentry such as full renovations, decks, pergolas, doors, skirting, architrave, fencing and much more. I'm honest hard working and competitively priced.

Bang Bang Building Ltd

Joined July 2013

We are a established business trading for 6.5 years in Invercargill, we have two qualified builders with a combined 42 years of industry experience. I am sure that we can sort any of your building problems.

J & L Building

Joined December 2015

Hi, as a Qualified builder I have experience in both new builds, renovations, also I have worked in Christchurch as a decking specialist. Growing up on a farm has taught me to work hard, good work ethics and the ability to push through to get the Job done. I promise to be Honest, reliable and present fair quotes.

J B Building

Joined April 2015

I am a qualified builder with 4 years architectural experience in Australia and 5 years experience in New Zealand. My specialty is renovations and alterations. I am very professional and always do my jobs to a high standard. My prices are competitive and I work hard to meet deadlines.

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