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Our blog is full with helpful news and knowledge covering building related repairs and renovations around your home. 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.

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

Your Handy Fencing Guide For Common Issues & Repairs

Posted 01/10/21

If you want to repair your fence, or replace your fence all together, use this handy fencing guide to answer some of your biggest fencing questions.

Guide to Cladding Options and Materials

Posted 31/07/19

Here’s a guide on the types of cladding options and materials available in New Zealand and how they stack up against each other.

Composite vs. Timber Decking

Posted 28/01/20

Composite or timber decking – which is better? To choose a suitable material for your project, we have gathered the key aspects to look at.

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

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

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 As the saying goes - "The devil is in the detail" and this couldn't be mor

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Latest building case studies

Discover in-depth, ways which our homeowners have used Builderscrack to shape their house into the home of their dreams.

Bench Seating Took This Small Dining Room From Awkward To Cosy

Posted 31/05/21

Got an awkward space that can't be solved with furniture? Enter: bench seating. Find out design tips, budget and hindsight from these NZ homeowners.

A 3yo’s Take on Having Plasterers in the Home

Posted 31/03/21

Renovating with kids at home is no small feat. Read about a family’s experience having their toddler meet tradespeople working with them.

Women in Trade - Pocket Rocket Building, Rotorua

Posted 14/03/19

Pocket Rocket Building owner shares her women in trade story, about how she made the career change from corporate leadership.

Garden Revamp: How Chris and Rochelle Transformed This Small Space

Posted 24/08/20

Read about a couple’s landscaping project where they work with an experienced tradie to give their small space a garden revamp.

Overgrown Patio to Contemporary Deck: How Lex Doubled His Living Space

Posted 26/09/20

Find out how a contemporary deck project transformed a ‘cold and unused’ area to create indoor-outdoor flow.

Small Bathroom Renovation Turns Major When The Unexpected Happens

Posted 28/06/21

Budget blow-outs, schedule delays and an unforeseen scenario - this bathroom renovation's got it all! See the incredible transformation.

Homes On Show - Save My Bathroom

Posted 30/05/18

Read about how a tradie helped a homeowner with her bathroom renovation, turning an outdated relic into modern, clean and functional.

NZ Decks: Here’s 5 Awesome Before and After Transformations

Posted 27/10/21

Check out these before and after deck photos from our homeowners, plus, we ask all the juicy questions to help get you in the know for your own project.

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Recent jobs posted

Check out how homeowners like you are using Builders on Builderscrack to build, repair and improve their homes right now.

Replacement of existing end of life garage

Posted 5 months ago

Replacement of existing 6m x 4m garage. Current shed has dirt floors so will require a concrete pad before construction. Wanting an itemized quote with separate prices for: - Kitset (have existing plans from versatile so I could supply kitset if wanted) - Labour to construct - Concrete pad.

Garages and Carports Hokitika, Westland

Walk-in wardrobe

Posted 4 years ago

I want to put a walk-in wardrobe in Master bedroom - it will go into the existing garage space - beside the ensuite. Not sure of measurements, also think I want cavity sliders please - space efficiency.

Home Extensions Hokitika, Westland

New home build

Posted 10 months ago

Looking for someone to build a solid timber fraemohs home , must be licenced to be built this year

New Homes Hokitika, Westland

Noras Moon Garden

Posted 3 years ago

3x items all based on the first pic. 1. pic 1 - arbour closed in 3x sides. 3x bays. trellising straight and diagonal. 2. pic 2 - smaller arbour with gate and extension/wings including posts. top same as pic 1 arbour 3. pic 2 - same but with japanese feature. 4. would like certain feature cut into ends of joists. will get pics. this is not the exact job. would need to discuss. if you're able to spend a couple of weeks here, i have a number of jobs but prefer working long hours an...

General Building Franz Josef, Westland

House in Ross

Posted 2 months ago

House piles for new build (just under 60msq). House to be built in Chch and transported over. Pile plan provided by the builder. Consent to be issued by end of October. House will be on site mid Feb 2022. Also looking for deck and carport to be built, around 14m x 4m each.

General Building Ross, Westland

Lean to / Pole shed build

Posted 12 years ago

We have a kitset pole shed that needs to be completed just outside of Hokitika. 3x4m bays 6 m deep 3.6/m m high. First inspection has been completed and poles are in the ground concreted in so ready to go. No power on site. Quote please Want finished asap.

General Building Westland

Weather board replacement

Posted 3 years ago

Hi there, i need several weatherboards replaced on the corner of a house prior to having it painted. There are weatherboards and some trim that need replacing.

General Building Hokitika, Westland

JS 21019

Posted 4 years ago

I have a few damaged ceiling tiles that need repairing.

General Building Hokitika, Westland

Pole shed

Posted 1 year ago

Pole she'd 80 square enclosed Do not want kitset

General Building Hokitika, Westland

Soundproofing

Posted 5 years ago

I am needing my room made soundproof.

General Building Kumara, Westland

7 bay Pole shed

Posted 1 year ago

3 enclosed roller door bays, concreted. 4 open bays, 25m/9m, 4.6h

General Building Franz Josef, Westland

Builder - Slab Construction

Posted 10 years ago

New House, looking for a Builder to quote on a slab for a new kit home being built 1 hour south of Hokitika, West Coast South Island.

General Building Westland

Extending the upstairs section

Posted 7 months ago

We have a 1970s house (concrete foundations) and previous owners added to the back of the house which makes it a double storey. We are looking to extend the top storey forwards so it comes across the top of the existing house. It would be a master bedroom with en suite, walk in wardrobe, another bedroom and study (or two bedrooms) if room allows.

Home Extensions Hokitika, Westland

Carport addition to garage

Posted 3 years ago

I have a single-car garage that I would like a carport added to the front of. The garage is 3.05m wide, and about 1.55m from the boundary fence. I would like the carport to extend flush from the garage on one side, and extend to the boundary fence on the other side. Ideally I would like it to be around 5.5m length and 4.6m wide, with a double pitched roof to match the garage roof. I would also like the existing driveway under the carport footprint to be removed and a new slab poured.

Garages and Carports Hokitika, Westland

Farm shed

Posted 4 years ago

Farm shed 9x6meters, builder will need to sort out the consent with council and plans needed

General Building Hokitika, Westland

Water tank stand

Posted 3 months ago

Water tank stand Is for batch need more pressure so need tank higher require trade to supply all building products would like round poles with a platform for tank to sit on I can meet you at site to discuss what needed I live in Christchurch can give hand if needed

General Building Awatuna, Westland

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Find Builders in Westland

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.

Woodland Carpentry Co

Joined November 2018

Woodland Carpentry Co. are Qualified and licensed building Practitioners. We specialise in large renovation and new builds, but we also love and enjoy the small projects and would love the opportunity to talk to you about your building project and offer you a free no obligation quote. We have good relationships with our suppliers providing us good buying power on most building materials. We pride...

Adios Asbestos Removal Services NZ

Joined August 2021

Adios Asbestos is a New Zealand based company. We pride ourselves on the safe removal and disposal of all asbestos materials. Services include all types of asbestos (non-friable) from roofing (super 6,8 and 12), wall cladding, soffits, fences, sheds, garages and carports, asbestos pipes and cleanups. Or visit our website: www. ...

Lake Landscaping Central Piling and Excavation

Joined July 2020

Hello! We've been working in the Landscaping/construction Industry for the past 10 years and have recently set out to work for ourselves. We are very professional and work hard with our combined knowledge and experience in both Hard and Soft Landscaping. With a background in drilling and piling as driller operator for companies on civil jobs building small road bridges, forestry bridges, slope sta...

NuVista Homes

Joined March 2014

Hi, We are NuVista Homes. We are a multi-award winning, family operated business with over 14 years of building experience in New Homes, Renovations, Alterations, Light Commercial work and General Building. We also offer in house interior design services We pride ourselves on making you happy and creating your project into our own master piece. This means we take the time to get to know you...

Sembel it

Joined February 2021

Big or small we do it all. 20 plus years industry experience. Honest and quality workmanship with reviews to back up. Price competitive and we go the extra mile Police vetted. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and then completing jobs on budget. We aim to exceed your needs and expectations.

Andys Interior Plastering

Joined January 2010

Hi, We've been plastering new houses and tidying up old ones for the last 20 years. We've been in Christchurch for the last 20 years and have worked on jobs around the city as well as in regional parts of Canterbury.We also do handyman work around your house and light building work. We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for project completion. We pride ourselves on providing com...

Habitat design & build limited

Joined November 2021

With over twenty years experience in the building industry I can help with your next building project from big jobs to small with a focus on quality workmanship ,efficiency and affordability .

Flint Construction

Joined March 2015

Small family owned building company, servicing the South island. Run by an experienced Licensed Building Practitioner. Providing tailor made building solutions for your budget and needs. We can complete your renomb bvation, new build or light commercial project. No job is too small for us, we can be building a new house or replacing pickets on a fence, our professional attitude remains. Happy to...

NZ CCS ltd

Joined December 2019

Hi, we have been involved in the rebuild of Christchurch for over 7 years. We have experienced LBP builders and able to do a wide range of building works and construction. We are specialist in foundation re-level works and retaining walls, Our team are able to provide a solution that works for you. Please look at our web site for more information. ...

marshall contracts ltd

Joined June 2021

Scottish Qualified solid traditional plasterer/Tiler ,30 years established from cornice making to floor tiling / internal artisan finishes to external renders , we cover everything at a professional standard ,taking in the needs of the home owner and the needs of the Builder , we have a portfolio & testimonials from clients over the years to be viewed , various projects can be seen www. ......

Mark Smith Builders

Joined February 2012

Mark Smith Builders established in 2009, with 13 years experience we specialise in all aspects of residential buildings, architectural homes, hill sites, alterations and repair work. Mark has developed strong relationships with the people of Canterbury helping with the Christchurch rebuild. As a licensed building practitioner (LBP) you can rest assure your home is getting built by a qualified bu...

DS Built ltd

Joined October 2014

Hi I have 16 years experience in the residential construction industry both here in NZ and a stint in the UK. We specialize in new architectural builds, but also do smaller jobs; renovations and extensions, bathrooms, retaining walls, custom decks and outdoor areas. We are very professional and pride ourselves on working hard to meet deadlines and budgets.

Builders

Joined August 2021

We are new building company based in the Nelson Tasman region. We work with our client to bring you high quality results in-new builds ,renovations and extensions .get in touch with our team and we pride ourselves on providing competition quote and then completing jobs on budget.

Baseline Concrete and insulation

Joined January 2018

At Baseline Concrete we specialize in all aspects of Concrete. From house slabs to driveways, terraces and many more. We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for project completion. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and completing jobs on budget. We are also have a home insulation business that we run specializing in making homes warmer and meeting the Nz stan...

Xpress Design & Drafting

Joined January 2020

Hi, we are a cost-effective Architectural firm specializing primarily in concept design and building consent documentation. From the smallest of renovation/alteration to complex new builds including hill builds. We also provide a wholesale schedule of fees (trade rates) for ongoing working relationships. Keywords in our toolbox being: NZS 3604, New Zealand Building Code, Timber Framed and Steel F...

Culmer Construction

Joined January 2018

Hi, Culmer construction is a small building company that specialize in new houses,renovations,decks and pergolas but also get stuck in to all the little jobs. I pride my self in being very hard working to get the client exactly what they want on time and on budget.

Nickbuild

Joined November 2014

Hi Nick here. I am a qualified/ licensed builder. My business specialises in carrying out small jobs around Christchurch. I have a wide skill base due to the variety of work I have undertaken over the last 15 years. I have worked on premier character homes and built high end architectural homes on the hills (and everything in between). I consider myself personable to deal with and can offer prompt...

Building Reformerz

Joined May 2014

Hi, Building Reformerz started in Christchurch back in Dec' 06. After a few years we relocated to Hokitika and now service the greater West Coast doing housing repairs, renovations, bathrooms and more. A friendly reliable business with many happy clients. So if you need building work done give us a call or email.

Simpson Residential Limited

Joined June 2014

We have over 22 years experience in the building trade in both construction and residential , we have pride in our workmanship so you can guarantee a job well done

DRM Building Ltd

Joined August 2017

Hi, we're a small building company based in wellington. We've been around just over a year and have hit the ground running, Completing jobs on time and to budget. Lots of our work has been house restoration and maintenance, but has also ranged from bespoke garden beds to complete renovations. If you're after a friendly and motivated team please feel free to contact us.

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