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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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House renovations

Posted 1 year ago

I have several projects I would like to complete starting this side of Xmas and then recommencing say end of February. 1. Extending and relocating my kitchen out towards the deck space 2. Build internal stairs 3. Extend and insert a double garage door 4. line the garage 5. Build the laundry down stairs cupboard and enclose the downstairs toilet Need someone who can manage all aspects of the job from council permits. I have project management skills so happy to purchase materials, sub...

Home Extensions Lake Taupo, Taupo

Demolish and Rebuild

Posted 1 month ago

Demo Roof And Trusses/Carport Fir House Removal Rebuild at other end in Otorohanga Refer Trademe auction FZQ052 job needs to start after contract signed and before end of April.

General Building Lake Taupo, Taupo

Lift carpet in basement and seal floor against rising dampness.

Posted 1 year ago

My basement and the five stairs leading down to it have a problem with rising damp from the floor underneath. The floor underneath in the basement is is concrete. In an effort to prevent it happening again - I am looking for a tradesperson to: 1. Lift the carpet 2. Seal the whole floor with a product that will prevent dampness from rising through the concrete. 3. Take the carpet away and dispose of it. Dimensions: Basement room (4.7 x 3.1 metres). Stairs (1.9 x 0.80 metres) The photos a...

General Building Lake Taupo, Taupo

Traditional Japanese home with minimalistic approach

Posted 10 months ago

I am planning to build a Japanese traditional type house in Taupo. I need a mature builder who has some understanding of such building.

New Homes Lake Taupo, Taupo

Carport

Posted 1 year ago

Looking to erect a carport to house 5M boat. Area currently hardscaped with cobbles. Will be on boundary so will require RMA consent. Will need to have height to cater for boat with top up. Area to cover has a taper, i.e. wider at front than rear and also thinking height at rear to be lower to create roof line fall and reduce profile of structure. Looking for simple cost effective build.

Garages and Carports Lake Taupo, Taupo

Bathroom Reno

Posted 1 year ago

2 bathrooms in a Hostel need to be removed, and prepared and new bathroom fittings installed

General Building Lake Taupo, Taupo

Insulatiion of walls and ceiling

Posted 1 year ago

Insulating a block house built in the 1970's I wish to attach an internal wall to the blocks for insulation purposes. Add insulation to the ceiling by attaching gib to the exposed beams. None of this work affects the structure or weather tightness of the building,

General Building Tauhara, Taupo

Licensed Builder needed

Posted 11 months ago

We require a LBP to remove cladding around a dormer window and re-fit, once roofer has put in new flashing

General Building Lake Taupo, Taupo

Updating homes

Posted 10 months ago

Updating home. Bathroom, washhouse, toilet area and any general updating and fixing

General Building Hilltop, Taupo

Ground floor extension

Posted 11 months ago

We have a 1980s bach and are looking to extend to add 2/3 rooms under an existing roof. We will need new foundations, new exterior walls and internal partitions etc. We are unsure iof cost but would like to meet, on site early next week.

Home Extensions Te Rangiita, Taupo

Cafe seating and handyman work

Posted 1 year ago

We would like a banket seating built approx 4 mr in a cafe. Also assorted shelving and odd jobs.

General Building Lake Taupo, Taupo

Plan amendment

Posted 7 months ago

Amendmends to plans for relocation of hot water cylinder and installation of 2 radiators. Please phone Brett on ... for more details

General Building Broadlands Forest, Taupo

Garage project

Posted 1 year ago

Requiring a multipurpose shed. At least double garage size. 1 or 2 roller doors, plus door entry, and windows. Purpose for holiday bach garage style. Unlined is ok. Please quote for shower, toilet and sink included, and without. Thank you.

Garages and Carports Mangakino, Taupo

New house

Posted 6 months ago

Plans being finalized this month. Council consent hopefully by early Dec18. Single level house 180 sqm approx plus 84 sqm garage with 2 storeys.

New Homes Lake Taupo, Taupo

Renov

Posted 11 months ago

BAsed on building inspection, the property that I am negotiating with, needs major repair from roofing to flooring. Since the building is old, it needs major repair. Need plumber to do major repairs on bathroom and underground. Windows need repair too.I want to replace the kitchen and install new electrical wirings. I am on limited budget. The floor area is more or less 90 square metres. Would need estimates to apply for financing. Thanks

General Building Lake Taupo, Taupo

Replace floor

Posted 1 hour ago

The floor in the bathroom has collapsed, the damage may be quite widespread as there was a water leak under the house which went undetected for a number of years.

General Building Tauhara, Taupo

Storage shed / sleepout

Posted 9 months ago

We require a builder that can build us a 10m2 cabin suitable for storage for a year and then as a sleep out. We are happy for it to be ply and batten on the outside. It will need a ranchslider on the front and an opening window on one side. These can be second hand to keep costs down. It will need to be up to building paper stage on the inside. We will then insulate it ourselves at a later date. The foundation and floor will need to be fairly substantial as it will be holding a lot of heavy...

General Building Mangakino, Taupo

Professional sign removal

Posted 1 year ago

Business sign needs to be taken off exterior commercial wall without damaging wall. Not sure how currently secured. Possibly glue.

General Building Lake Taupo, Taupo

Quotes for a new build

Posted 1 year ago

We own a section and now are looking at building a house on it. Were still currenlty through the planning stage and getting plans drawn but have attached an idea of what were after. We would like a colorbond weatherboard home. 4 bedrooms 2bathrooms single story home. Where the 4th bedroom is we are considering it to even be a second family room taking space from dining area to make larger. The layout is perfect for us even with the laundry in the garage maybe in a cupboard type not exposed. Idea...

New Homes Turangi, Taupo

New shed built

Posted 11 months ago

4 bay shed built with 2 bedroom size living area

General Building Turangi, Taupo

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WAIKATO HOMES LIMITED

Joined March 2019

Quality, Integrity, Consistency - Our Company Core Values We deliver top Quality work to all our customers, whether it’s your first home, luxury home, or renovation, each project is treated with the same high attention to detail and execution. We believe Integrity to be the back bone of our company, being honest and having strong moral principles enables us to satisfy every customer. The...

Dr Plumber HB

Joined March 2019

Hi we’ve been in the Plumbing industry with 10 years experience. While we specialise in Maintenance Plumbing we also complete full renovations . We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for the project completion. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and bringing satisfaction to our valuable customers.

HALLIWELL CONSTRUCTION LTD

Joined June 2010

We are a locally based company working the greater Central N I for 27 years. We are Registered Master Builders that cater for all building requirements from maintenance work to building award winning homes. Apart from working above industry standards and finishes, I personally maintain that projects keep within the budget agreed.

RHL Fortuna Ltd TA RHL Contracting

Joined October 2017

Based in Hastings with over 20 years combined experience, we take pride undertaking and completing jobs in affordable and efficient way, Producing work that is creative and is sure to please. We are happy if you are happy.

WAIKATO FENCE AND GATE LIMITED

Joined October 2017

Waikato Fence and Gate Ltd are a Gate and Fence manufacturer in the heart of the Waikato. Our staff have been in the industry for over a decade. We design and manufacture a wide range of steel, aluminium and wooden products that will enhance the look of any property. We Service the whole Waikato and Auckland areas. With FREE no obligation quotes, contact us today!

Goodwood renovations

Joined February 2018

Experienced Licensed Building Practitioner. We specialize in Renovations and we will take the hassle out renovations with our complete service. We will project manager your job and can assist in your design if required. Our experience is backed up with qualifications in construction management and quantity surveying and colour/interior design courses.

Pocket Rocket Building

Joined December 2018

Keen for a builder with a bit of vision and creativity, who does great quality work, shows up on time and cleans up after themselves? Pocket Rocket specialises in residential renovation work, including project management, fence and deck construction, and fixed furniture design and construction. We also do painting and plastering as part of the projects we undertake. We're also happy to do take on...

TASK

Joined December 2010

Hello, This is our purpose and services:- Carpentry Fencing Retaining Walls Concreting Vinyl Floors Carpetting Kitchen Painting Decking and Handrails Access Ramps and Pergolas We have a great team that meets quality,time and within approved costs. We respect the needs of our customers and we are honest with all our dealings

Hyperion Construction

Joined January 2019

Hi, we are licensed builders and have been building new homes to commercial renovations from small to big jobs. We would be more happy to show you what services we can provide and have been providing with a quote and you can choose only if you are satisfied.

A J Tiling

Joined March 2011

Hi I have been in the building on the seen for around 41 years from new builds to do ups and also bought and sold houses , after building I did tiling and also water proofing and few course , these day I am happy to help out with and small jobs from flat pac install of kitchens and furniture and bathroom and doors and windows hardware and remove rotten wood .

8Trix Residential

Joined November 2015

Hi Guys, I build residential fences in the South Waikato and also in the Auckland areas. My aim is to build high quality fences on budget and on time and to exceed your expectations. We also have a tip truck and digger and bobcat hire for site excavations and driveways. Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. Dean

CJH Construction

Joined November 2015

Maintenance Renovations New Builds Landscaping...

Aaron Collins Builders Ltd

Joined April 2010

Hi im a enthusiastic hard working qualified builder. I will complete tasks to a very high standard and reasonable price, and will always gt the job finished on time and to a excellent standard.

Reporoa Contracting LTD

Joined January 2015

I provide good quality work at competitive prices. We achieve this by working closely with our clients. I have been building in the Rotorua area since the early 90's & have done commercial work , new housing & alterations as well as insurance claim repairs.

Built Spaces TAUPO

Joined September 2016

Hi there. I am a third generation, qualified and licenced builder. I have a great team who are reliable, efficient and keen. All this backed up with an team of quality sub-trades. With expertise in Residential Builds, we do anything from renovations and extentions, re-clads, decks to project management and new builds. We can give you a fixed price for the entire job so there are no surprises. I ha...

Quality Roofing

Joined January 2018

Hi there, My name is Laken, an experienced roofer (6 years). I take pride in my work and stand by every job.I have pictures of many high end projects including wall cladding of many profiles in both residential and commercial roofing ,spouting downpipes and flashings (PVC concrete tile metal tile and coloursteel) I am proud to say I have a solid track record of roofing projects, both independ...

deckedout nz

Joined December 2011

Hi,we specialise in decking and outdoor construction,new builds and renovations,garages,sleepouts. Covering all your building /landscaping requirements. We have experienced and qualified builders ready to start on your projects.

THE TILE LAYER

Joined August 2011

floor and wall tile layer, water proofing in all and any wet areas, over 20 years experience in residential and commercial tiling, stone, ceramic, mosaic, design and lay, i have done some building, plastering and painting. look at sites http://www.tilelayerhamilton.com

DNT construction

Joined January 2018

We are a small family owned construction company we have been around for 3 years now. I've been building for coming on 20 years. We cover pretty much all construction. From changing door handles to building apartment blocks and everything in between. We offer quality service on time and on price. Call us any time for a free quote

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.

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