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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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2-storey house extension #2

Posted 2 weeks ago

I am looking to engage a builder on "labour only" contract for the construction of a 2-storey house extension (1 bedroom + 1 bathroom on each floor) and large deck 3m high at the highest point. The intention is for all materials and subs to be engaged directly by owner. The main goal is to minimize project costs through this approach. I am willing to do earthworks soon, with the rest of the actual build to progress either Oct/Nov with a completion by Feb 2020 or through the winter if agreed...

Home Extensions Glen Eden, Waitakere

Punisher Family Trust

Posted 2 days ago

front of house needs cladding finished. kitchen unit to install. kitchen floor needs repair. underfloor beam needs finishing.

General Building Massey East, Waitakere

Building a Studio

Posted 1 week ago

Hi, I need someone to give me quote for building a studio on my concrete floor. I am looking for about 2800mm x 3500mm sized, and need a price options. one with and one without insulation installed. Window is not needed if the price can be reduced. Painting is not needed either, I can do that part myself. Please let me know if you can build with right pricing. Thank you Kevin

Garages and Carports Massey, Waitakere

Garage renovation #2

Posted 2 days ago

Need to add a room in the garage

General Building Henderson, Waitakere

Replacing a deck

Posted 3 weeks ago

Require an experienced and reliable builder to replace a 2.6 x 7 metre deck. The old deck is in the process of being removed (see photos). All the deck joists and planking will need replacing and at least two posts need replacing.

General Building Henderson, Waitakere

Soffit and gutter

Posted 3 weeks ago

A service truck has backed up into the gutter, and has, assuming, displaced the gutter frame, causing the Soffit below to hang freely on the corner. I'm available Mon-Friday ... for quotation.

General Building Te Atatu South, Waitakere

Garage for Removal

Posted 3 hours ago

Freestanding Garaged to be dismantled and removed from site. Dimensions of Garage are 4.9*6.14

Garages and Carports Sunnyvale, Waitakere

Interior wall

Posted 2 weeks ago

Removing an internal wall to open up kitchen area.

General Building Titirangi, Waitakere

Carport and concrete pad

Posted 3 weeks ago

Builder has decided to go on vacation which is not ideal as I was getting this built for my 50th birthday bash. Structure needs bracing. Retainer wall finished Clearlight installed and concrete floor

Garages and Carports New Lynn, Waitakere

Building a floor bed for baby

Posted 3 weeks ago

Hi There, I am interested to have a floor bed that looks like a tipi bed to fit a cot mattress size Size: 1080L x 660W x 100Dmm

General Building Hobsonville, Waitakere

Base Cladding

Posted 1 week ago

Looking for quotes on new base cladding for 90m2 house. Looking between timber slats or fiber cement. Wanting quotes for both if possible.

General Building Massey, Waitakere

Cain

Posted 2 weeks ago

HI i need a new fence built which also incoporates a beam running through it as a car barrier,around a metre high and attached to existing retaining posts 1.2 m apart,the fence runs along the driveway for about 20m.i have drawings from an engineer on how to build nothing to complicated involved.

General Building Glen Eden, Waitakere

Kitchen Renovation

Posted 1 week ago

We want to renovate our kitchen. We want a new countertop and sink installed. Also, wants to get rid of white tiles and get something new( not decided yet). We may also want to get a gas connection and gas oven installed (depends upon our budget)

General Building Titirangi, Waitakere

ABAN

Posted 1 week ago

We will need an all-inclusive turnkey contract for the bank loan for a modern designer home. BC to be submitted to council end of May. Construction to commence in August/September. Total GFA = 160 sq metre

New Homes Titirangi, Waitakere

General building maintenance

Posted 2 weeks ago

I have several pieces of work that I would like quoted for and completed by one company The works: 1) roof repatch for small section identified in builder reports 2) moisture sealing of internal wall 3) deck - one section is rotting, replacing this 4) install a window with a fan in the kitchen (I realise this may need to be through a glazier) 5) small bits of concreting on driveway Timeframe: asap

General Building Laingholm, Waitakere

Replace part of timber frame around a window

Posted 23 hours ago

We have exposed two bits of timber that are rotten by our window frame. We need someone ASAP (preferably this week) to come and replace the timber so we can continue with our reno.

General Building New Lynn, Waitakere

Wall Removal Non Load bearing Internal

Posted 2 weeks ago

Need a wall removed that separates the Kitchen and laundry. Nonload bearing and will need plastering for Kitchen Reno. Plasterboard will be pre-removed. Powerpoint will be moved to a new location.

General Building Massey, Waitakere

Shower Replacement

Posted 1 week ago

We have a rental property in Glen Eden that has a shower cubicle requiring replacement. The shower wall had a couple of holes an d the water has seeped behind the wall, so there is likely to be some damage. Fortunately the floor underneath is concrete. As a quick fix we have placed tape around the base of the shower wall.

General Building Glen Eden, Waitakere

Crack in the block wall

Posted 3 weeks ago

Hi, We would like to repair the crack in the block wall, we don't want to fill the gap temporary. Looking for permanent solution so it doesn't happen again. Under the house is standing height and clear access and same out side. Pls see attached photos.

General Building Kelston, Waitakere

Anita Burgess

Posted 2 weeks ago

Have a small flat downstairs that needs a couple of walls replaced and ceiling

General Building Massey West, Waitakere

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DLM Landscaping creations LTD

Joined August 2016

Hi, we at DLM landscape creations take pride on every single one of our customer projects and we aim to always achieve high quality results to suit your budget whether it is a small revamp or a full landscape makeover for your property. The experienced and friendly team at DLM will offer you free personalized quotes for any project at fair and competitive rates.

Swanson Builders

Joined May 2018

Swanson Builders have been helping people achieve their dream homes through renovations for the last two years. Before that Ash worked in many building sectors, such as interior fit out, formwork construction, landscaping and extensions and renovations. This has given him invaluable skills to help you achieve your vision, whatever that looks like for you.

TL Builders

Joined August 2014

Hi, I have recently started my own small business. I am a registered and certified builder working within the industry for 12 years. We are a group of hard working and professional men and aim to provide competitive quotes and complete jobs within budgets. We pride ourselves on paying attention to the finer detail while being efficient with time.

RSBuilding

Joined February 2015

9years experienced qualified builder, no job is too small, can build anything quality guaranteed. From alterations, renovations, stairs, decks, doors, windows, framing, concrete, kitchens, bathrooms, carports, verandas, fences, maintenance, plastering, painting, designed concepts. Fixed prices - planned/managed and built on time with a fixed price from the start. I can get the job done.

Vista Construction

Joined November 2018

Hi, My name's Matt. I've been working as a builder for 12 years. I specialize in Renovations and new build's. I enjoy my job and I take pride in the work I produce. I am trade qualified and also a Licensed building practitioner. Please feel free to contact me for a quote or an estimate

MK Building & Construction

Joined November 2016

Hi. I have been building for 7 years for a very upmarket company in Auckland. Trying to go out on my own. I am very hard working and work with the utmost professionalism. While i have mainly done new build houses in the last few years, I am always keen to do smaller jobs.

Fisiinaua Taufa

Joined October 2015

Hi, I've been building new houses and renovating old ones for 5 years. 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 ourselves on providing competitive quotes and then completing jobs on budget.

Wood Work Projects

Joined October 2015

Wood work projects is your one stop shop when it comes to do with anything with wood. 12 years experience in the joinery trade and a qualified craftsman insures you a quality and accurate job first time. Specialising in exterior joinery, retro fitting double glazed timber windows, and special one off projects. You dream it, we can build it.

Nz build tech

Joined May 2017

I have been involved in building for around 10 years . I have experience in fencing , retaining walls , decks and deck repairs, repairs to water damage floors, Interior repairs big and small , I have been involved with office fit outs and refurbishment from start to finish, examples are anz bank refurbish , spark refurbish , Pacifica refurbish , I have worked with aluminium window frames and alumi...

REEF VIEW CONSTRUCTION LTD

Joined July 2017

We've been building new homes and renovating old ones for the last 10years. We deal with all aspects of carpentry big or small. Our team is trade qualified & LBP registered, insuring 100% satisfaction. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and completing it on a budget.

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...

ctc civil

Joined July 2010

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Kingtui

Joined July 2018

Our company has committed to do right thing at all times to satisfy all stakeholders especially our client. We can do carpentry jobs, roofing, driveway, renovations and extensions. Our team is willing to work according to the schedule and do things on time.

DG Roofing & Building

Joined November 2018

We understand your problem/requirement accurately and then we discuss with you the solution to your problems/ We discuss the right approach to achieving your requirements. If you agree for us to proceed, we do our job at cost, in a satisfactory timeframe and highest possible quality and value for you... Try us and you will not regret.

Today's Build ltd

Joined January 2018

Hi, Today's Build is a small 3 man team with 12years experiance in the building industry. From new builds to extentions and renovations. Also fencing and decking to those small little jobs. we work very hard to keep your budget down with nothing but great workmanship.

INNOVATIVE BUILDING WORX LIMITED

Joined September 2016

OUR COMPANY Innovative Building WORX Limited, We focus on exceptional quality, planning, and safety to ensure the best outcome for your Construction projects. We built a strong reputation for delivering a quality service, on time, and at an affordable price We undertake a variety of work for a wide range of clients from small residential renovation projects to New builds, Commerical projects....

Skilled Renovations Ltd

Joined June 2013

Hi I've been building now for 18 years i specialise in bathroom, kitchen's decks. we specialise in renovation I also do smaller jobs. We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for project completion. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and then completing jobs on budget Experienced tiler & licenced waterproofer

Leading Design Construction ltd

Joined April 2019

Here at Leading Design, we realise you are trusting us with one of your biggest assets. We strive to make your experience with us, as smooth and stress-free as possible! We are experienced in everything from high end new builds, right through to general maintenance for all your building needs. Quality service and workmanship is our priority! We pride ourselves on listening to what our...

Kitset Assembly Services

Joined July 2018

Hi. I am a man in a van Trades person specialising in assembling any thing in a kitset including garden sheds, furniture, trampolines,etc. My van is fitted out with everything I need to carry out handyman jobs around your home. I can give you a no obligation quote promptly and am happy to fit in with your schedule.

BCG Construction

Joined October 2017

Our aim at Brothers Construction Group is focusing on helping Kiwi's accomplish their housing dreams. Since it's establishment, BCG has expanded from a renovation specialist to a professional construction company. Our team provides professional services for residential and light commercial constructions in the Auckland area. We have a dedicated and hard-working team that focuses on delivering qua...

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