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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.

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.

Need to Add an Extra Bedroom for Your Kids?

Posted 10/11/16

Kiwi parents have on average 1.9 kids, which works fine for those who have three bedroom homes. Except when you have more than two children, have guests over to stay or want to use a bedroom as a study or home office. That’s when adding on an extra bedroom for your kids is a great solution to gi

Top 5 Home Remodelling Trends in New Zealand

Posted 04/06/13

Here's two great questions to ask yourself. How much better your home would be to live in with a few upgrades? Would seeing the latest home remodelling trends in your property make you feel great? There’s no time like the present to start on some home renovations and improve the quality of your life

6 Ideas for a Budget Bathroom Makeover

Posted 01/04/14

Whether its lighting or plumbing fixtures, cabinetry or new tiles, you can give the bathroom a whole new look with a budget bathroom makeover. A fresh coat of paint or using drywall to provide texture are two great ways to update the walls. Budget bathroom makeover ideas If you want to go one s

5 Tips for Spring Home Renovations

Posted 29/10/14

We've talked to industry insiders and experts, and have put together a list of our top 5 tips for getting started your spring home renovations. Spring home renovations Coming out of a cold winter, spring home renovations may seem like a daunting prospect. Yes, you've been thinking about i

8 Questions You Should Ask a Kitchen Contractor

Posted 23/04/13

Whether you are remodelling your kitchen or ripping it out, you need to speak with a kitchen contractor. You also need to have some ideas about what you'd like your new kitchen to look like. Kiwi kitchens are often busy spaces where activities as diverse as socializing, preparing meals or doing

The Tiny Home Movement in New Zealand

Posted 18/03/15

The tiny home movement is a trend that seems to be here to stay. But why has this movement gained so much traction? Is it a genuine trend that’s both socially and economically advantageous? Or is it just the next not-so-big thing in house design?... Exploring NZ's tiny home movement Since

Understanding the Differences Among Tradespeople Accreditations

Posted 08/06/17

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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Latest carpentry case studies

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

Why This Fence Gave One Christchurch Homeowner Peace of Mind

Posted 16/06/20

A homeowner shares how a fencing solution enhanced their safety and allowed peace of mind whenever they’re in the backyard.

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.

Why This Fence Gave One Christchurch Homeowner Peace of Mind

Posted 16/06/20

A homeowner shares how a fencing solution enhanced their safety and allowed peace of mind whenever they’re in the backyard.

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.

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

Fitted bookshelves for a large wall

Posted 1 week ago

We have this very large wall that we wish to fit with built-in bookshelves to the level of the ceiling meeting the walls - probably 50cm above the door into the room. As such, the door will open through the bookcase. We would like a timber that echoes the ceiling. We are ready for this to be completed as soon as it suits our agreed contractors.

General Carpentry Saint Johns Hill, Wanganui

Maintenance

Posted 4 months ago

Draught stopping and general Maintenance

Carpentry Repairs & Maintenance Wanganui Central, Wanganui

Building pergola/cover for deck.

Posted 1 year ago

Hi, I’m looking to get some kind of pergola/covering for my back deck with it possibly extending to cover my back door which has almost no eaves for shelter. Looking for something a bit nicer/stylish/long lasting for example maybe made of a hard wood? and maybe painted? Would like it to have a clear covering. The roof that comes down to the deck is only about 2.3m high so also wondering if it would need to overlap the roof? The deck area is approx. 3.5-4m x 3-3.5m. I’ll attach some pictures of...

Decking & Pergolas Springvale, Wanganui

Van conversion

Posted 2 months ago

Ply floor needed with simple bed/bench constructed . Not a complete camper wanted just an area to sit or sleep.

Joinery Gonville, Wanganui

Bedroom Reno - loft/podium under bed for new storage area

Posted 1 month ago

My house is a small one, so need to create some storage space. Why not make a funky bedroom at the same time, right? Some example photos are below. The idea is to create a loft/span podium from one wall to the other, which will then have the bed on it, together with shelving at one end and a bedhead at the other. The underneath will then be an open storage space, which I will later close off with curtains or doors if I feel extravagant one day. A fascia will be needed on the edges, to neate...

General Carpentry Castlecliff, Wanganui

New deck build

Posted 4 months ago

A new deck built about 14m x 3m about 60cm off the ground. On an uneven ground

Decking & Pergolas Aramoho, Wanganui

Repair Internal Doors

Posted 8 months ago

We have 4 internal doors which need repair. They need panels replaced, sanding back and repainted in a gloss white. We would like them done in one month. Would like quotes please.

Wood Doors Wanganui Central, Wanganui

Install window

Posted 3 weeks ago

We have new window that needs installation to replace old window, lintel already in place

Carpentry Repairs & Maintenance Saint Johns Hill, Wanganui

Leaky concrete foundation through external wall of house

Posted 11 months ago

Repair and waterproofing of old concrete foundation in renovated stucco 1948 house. Heavy rain leaks through the outside wall into the bathroom. Studs and gib wet and mouldy. Photos show inside corner of bathroom where leak is coming in. Skirting off and gib opened up to find leak. Vanity removed from here. Water runoff from the hill behind goes under the house and sits at the lowest point in front of the house, seeping in through the downstairs bathroom wall. Need an estimate soon thanks.

Carpentry Repairs & Maintenance Saint Johns Hill, Wanganui

Floor joist plus others

Posted 10 months ago

install new floor joist next to existing cracked one. Install new GIB in bathroom and alter door to bathroom. new air vent in concrete.

Carpentry Repairs & Maintenance Aramoho, Wanganui

New decking and removal of old

Posted 11 months ago

Wanting to replace current decking with pine and removal of old decking which is rotten in some areas and generally worse for wear. It’s approx 10 x 3.5 metres. This is just for the top deck area as pictured as the lower deck is fine. Also note the 3 posts for the covered area are on the deck rather than going through to the ground

Decking & Pergolas Saint Johns Hill, Wanganui

Deck on concrete patio

Posted 1 month ago

I would like a quotation for a deck around 11 square meters .

Decking & Pergolas Gonville, Wanganui

Deck support

Posted 10 months ago

We have a decking that we sit under and we need one post moved out to make a bigger sitting area. Putting a support beam on the edge with 3 support posts so we can later put plastic windows in between. Not sure if this is the best idea on how to make it work and is open for suggestions

Decking & Pergolas Otamatea, Wanganui

Deck and fencing

Posted 6 months ago

Planing to build deck and fence

Decking Restoration Wanganui Central, Wanganui

Deck build

Posted 4 weeks ago

Considering adding a large deck onto my house. I want it to wrap around roughly half of the house coming out to just under 65m2. I would like a picture frame finish and wider boards for a nicer finish as well as stairs going down off a large portion of the outside. The site is flat and currently grass with 1 small deck, to be removed and the wood reused if possible.

Decking & Pergolas Wanganui East, Wanganui

Decking approximately 6mt x 4 mt

Posted 7 months ago

Only need height to be around 20cm off the ground

Decking & Pergolas Wanganui East, Wanganui

Bathroom installation

Posted 1 year ago

Needing a quote for installation of bath over shower and vanity might have to move window over as well

General Carpentry Castlecliff, Wanganui

Deck for spa pool

Posted 2 months ago

I need an old deck demolished and replaced with a new and slightly bigger one.

Decking & Pergolas Tawhero, Wanganui

Aluminium Joinery

Posted 4 months ago

Looking for pricing on a regular supplier for variations of different double glazed large window and sliding door combinations as well as 2.0m x 300mm windows and also double glazed doors. I am costing the building of a small cabin design that I then intend to produce batches of, at scale, with varying design changes.

Joinery Westmere, Wanganui

Build 9.8 x 2.5 deck

Posted 7 months ago

build 9.8m x 2.5m deck, build decking platform for house main entrance with 1m wide deck path leading down side of house and joining on to main deck, build decking platform for rear entrance

Decking & Pergolas Castlecliff, Wanganui

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Exterior repairs of cedar cladding and decking repairs in Dickson Crescent

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Find Carpenters in Wanganui

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.

DKNZ Building & Construction

Joined August 2009

I am a licenced builder who has been in the building industry for 20 plus years. My skills and abilities are not just limited to new houses and renovation's. We carry out all aspects including, plastering, painting, tiling. I have worked on a wide variety of project's through-out New Zealand and Australia both big and small, ordinary and odd.I provide the total building experience which takes...

rack construction ltd

Joined June 2019

hi i am a builder who has 7 years experience in all fields of carpentry from new builds renovations light landscaping (fences and decks to pergolas) and i am happy to undertake even the smaller jobs from time to time.

Truebuild Construction

Joined February 2017

Licenced Building Practitioner and trade certified carpenters. Undertake all big or small jobs from new homes, to alterations and repairs, sheds and garages, fences and decks, and everything in between

J&R Contracting Services Limited

Joined June 2016

Hi, we are a small family run company that pride ourselves on providing our clients with the best service. Our specialty is all things concrete. We have over 18 years construction and concrete experience and look forward to working with you on your project big or small.

Level Ridge Limited

Joined July 2017

Level Ridge Limited is a property maintenance and construction company covering the Hawkes Bay, Manawatu/ Whanganui, and Nelson-Tasman regions, offering a comprehensive range of services using both internal staff ( including qualified carpenters and licensed building practitioners) and trade qualified specialist contractors including plumbers and electricians. We can take care of the full scope o...

Merlo Joinery Specialist ltd

Joined November 2012

Manufacturer of Exclusively crafted joinery and furniture I am trade qualfied with forty seven years experience in this industry I make all items personally my self Quality and workmanship is gauranteed. Regards Neil.

C T Carpentry Ltd

Joined August 2020

Hi, I'm a Qualified and Licenced builder who loves what she does. Specializing in smaller building jobs such as decks, fences, home maintenance and renovations I get immense satisfaction from seeing the end product of my hard work and always strive for a top end result.

Malibu Painting

Joined July 2012

Malibu Painting The Art of House Flipping, Renovation, and Design Your Assets Matter! We, therefore, focus on durability and quality. Global Partnership and Development Ltd has supported more than 100 micro business entrepreneurs in the least developed countries. Why us? We have completed houses in Hamilton, Taupo, Tokoroa, Rotorua, Tauranga, Putaruru, Cambridge, and Taihape. Our service...

Gutterman&cleaning services

Joined June 2014

30 years experience on roofs.I now specialize in gutter cleaning repairing and installing,Also i can do house,roof washing,painting and moss,mould spraying.All work fully ... EE quotes,FAST service

Hemi building

Joined August 2020

Hi, I am a third year carpenter apprentice who is looking for extra work. I pride myself on working at a high standard, while completing every job in a timely manner.

M3 building and concrete Ltd

Joined June 2019

I am a small building and concrete business that works in manawatu and the wider region with a little over 15 years experience and are big on small jobs work speaks for itself check out my Instagram at jmoorepay

X Ray Build

Joined July 2019

Kia Ora, I am a qualified LBP and experienced builder who has come from a 10 year background of architectural builds and renovation. Any job is in capable hands from straight forward decking to octagonal roofing. I am a polite and problem solving carpenter and I pride myself in my efficiency, detail, cleanliness. I usual work alone but I have a small team of excellent builders and lads ready...

palmer construction

Joined June 2016

Palmer construction is a well established building business with a passion for house renovation and all general building and property maintenance including painting.

TLR Construction

Joined June 2020

Hi, I have over 15 years experience in the construction industry and pride myself on completing work to a high standard. I look forward to meeting you to discuss what we can offer.

NZ Lighting & Heating Ltd NZ Property Maintenance Solutions Ltd

Joined December 2020

We do Led Lighting Aircond Heatpump Central Ducted system For all Residential and commercial Plus 6 years free service on all systems installed by us for peace of mind. Area's we cover Wellington to Waikato Finance also available We are also none as Sau Building Services Ltd For all your 1 stop property maintenance New Decking & Fencing( New design and styles) Painting Ro...

Express Property Maintenance Whakarongo Ltd

Joined March 2018

Hi, we're relatively new to the New Zealand market but have been operating in Australia since 2011. Specialising in Deck, Fence and retaining wall construction we also provide all aspects of property maintenance services from repairing holes in walls to fixing your guttering or mowing your lawn, we are your first choice in property maintenance whether private or commercial.

Salaikeni Build

Joined June 2020

Hi, My names Edwin and I have 8 years of building experience and am a qualified builder. I'm honest, trustworthy an reliable, I pride myself in taking care of my work as well as my clients ensuring utmost respect for workmanship and you. I work with you to make sure that its within budget and cost effective so that nobody loses out. I've just started my own business so I look forward to working wi...

Fresh Building Solutions

Joined April 2017

Hi there, I've worked for a well established and locally renowned building company for over 10 years, which has a great reputation for specialising in new homes, renovations, decks, fencing and any other residential building needs. I've also had stints overseas, and worked in Australia and the UK for 5-6 years, working in the commercial building industry, and also have experience in shop fittin...

BlackRidge Building and Landscaping

Joined November 2016

BlackRidge Building and Landscaping is a newly established Wanganui based company. While we specialise in kitchen and bathroom renovations and small alterations, we also do smaller jobs from time to time. BlackRidge

JKlass Construction Limited

Joined September 2021

Hi there we have been building for 10 plus years with experience in high end homes to small renovations. Specialise in finishing work. (Shopefitter by trade) Open to anything, Kids play houses, toys, Man caves, or just a revamp of your kitchen or bathroom. We pride ourselves in doing an A-Class job to the highest of quality. No jobs too small

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