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5 Steps to Transform Your Landscaping Dreams into a Backyard Reality

Posted 25/02/20

We take you through the steps of turning your landscaping dreams into a reality. Adding value to your property doesn’t have to stop at the back door - and with the rise in popularity of ‘indoor-outdoor flow’, backyards have become quite the asset. We’ve done the hard ‘yards’ for you and

Successful Indoor Outdoor Flow in New Zealand Homes

Posted 13/05/15

One of the most popular selling points of a kiwi home is the indoor/outdoor flow. Whether you’re thinking of selling or just want to realise the potential of your home and the plot it stands on, considering indoor outdoor flow is important... Indoor outdoor flow The secret to unlocking the

Creative Driveway Ideas - Choosing the Right Materials & Beautification

Posted 29/04/13

If you've not made a list of driveway ideas, relax. The driveway is often overlooked as a functional slab of concrete or asphalt tasked with transporting your car from the street to the garage. But first impressions count and the exterior of your home is what people initially notice when visiting.

Piling and Foundation Contractors - what do they do?

Posted 05/11/10

A foundation or piling contractor is a tradesperson skilled in the development of foundations of a building. The house foundations are the system on which the home sits. Sometimes the house foundation rests upon the footings and supports the floor system - as with conventional foundation walls.

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

Concrete Layers - what do they do?

Posted 05/11/10

A concrete layer is a tradesperson who makes many different types of structures out of cement. They'll pour, smooth, finish and colour concrete with special tools and techniques. Some concrete layers will supervise at job sites to make sure that a quality job is done. The first thing a concrete l

3 Home Renovation Ideas That are Cheaper in Summer

Posted 15/10/13

Longer daylight hours and dryer, warmer weather makes Spring and Summer the best time of the year to tackle most renovation and maintenance jobs around the house. We discuss three projects that are cheaper during these months... 3 home renovation ideas for summer which save you money Drive

Paving Contractors - What do they do?

Posted 05/11/10

A paving contractor is a company that constructs paved surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, concrete floors. Many paving companies specialise in either residential or commercial work, though some may perform both types depending on the scope of the project and the equipment required. When hi

Labourers & Hammerhands - What They Do

Posted 05/11/10

Labourers and hammerhands work supporting qualified or skilled tradespeople on construction sites. They are found in all areas of construction, from residential housing, commercial sites, tunnels and highways to demolition jobs... A good labourer or hammerhand will have physical strength, goo

Swimming Pool Installers - What do They do?

Posted 05/11/10

A swimming pool specialist is a tradesperson skilled in the installation, maintenance, repair and removal of swimming pools. Swimming Pool Installers Swimming pools come in many different shapes and sizes, and can often be tailored to a specific location and area. A swimming pool c

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Navigating Wet Lawns - One Family's Solution

Posted 30/07/18

Hiring Jared, from Firth Landscapes, for a few days work was the ideal solution to put an end to one family's soggy lawn crossings this winter...... The Job Liz needed a garden path extended. One already existed, but it stopped short of the lawn, which meant that every time anyone in her family went to the washing line, or woodshed, they had a stretch of often wet and muddy lawn to cross. Liz had the pavers to match her existing path, she had made the plan and measured up exactly where the path would go, all she needed was to find a willing tradie. The Solution It was during this search that she came across builderscrack.co.nz. She immediately liked the way only tradies interested in doing the job were presented to the homeowner. For Liz, who works full time, it meant she could cut out the time-consuming step of “cold-calling” tradies to see if they were even interested in her job. She decided to give this new way of finding a tradie ago, she posted her job, added

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Recent jobs posted

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

Exposed Aggregate Patio

Posted 1 week ago

Exposed Aggregate in the area as marked, plus the 5 grassed sections. Would like a good colour match to what is already in place please. Approx area is 8.5sqm.

Exposed aggregate West Melton, Selwyn

Cocrete

Posted 2 months ago

1 x 3mx3m concrete slab for a Spa Pool 1 x approx 3 sq meter fill in concrete 1 x approx 1.5 sq meter fill in concrete All to be done a a residential house

General Concreting Prebbleton, Selwyn

Plain concrete

Posted 1 month ago

Hi i I am looking for someone to put concrete on backside of my house area approximately 30 m2

General Concreting Rolleston, Selwyn

Oil stain removal

Posted 2 months ago

Need oil stain removed from concrete driveway

Concrete Cleaning Rolleston, Selwyn

Footpath

Posted 1 month ago

We need a footpath from our Laundry door to the side of the house done. Something as per the attached example. It is quite urgent. Thank you John

Footpaths Prebbleton, Selwyn

Driveway Replacement - Quote

Posted 6 days ago

I have a long gravel driveway that was dug up 3 years ago for waste water pipes to be installed. After this time the ground has settled and it's uneven and has poor drainage. I want to have the old gravel removed, new chip laid down with crown to aid in rain runoff. There's approx 225sqm of driveway all up. I am looking for a quote only at this stage to see how it fits into the renovation budget. The driveway has concrete borders on all sides and there is fibre cable laid down 300mm under th...

Driveways Prebbleton, Selwyn

Backyard Triangle ex-Raised Gardens Match Existing Path

Posted 1 month ago

concrete approx 30SqM of dirt as a surface for a hideaway clothes line, if access is an issue large pavers as an alternative. The surface is dirt and needs to be level with an existing concrete path - match exposed aggregate. Needs to drain toward a slotted pipe along the rear fence.

General Concreting Lincoln, Selwyn

Raptor slabs

Posted 3 months ago

I have 2 slabs that need to be prepped this will include the dig out, removal of spoil and supply of hard fill the job will be starting within the next 2 weeks. I will be on site next Tuesday morning to meet any interested parties

House Slabs Rolleston, Selwyn

Concrete patio

Posted 1 week ago

Needing someone to concrete a patio slab approx 4mx5m

General Concreting Rolleston, Selwyn

Patio extension

Posted 4 weeks ago

We want to extend a part of our existing patio - area is 3.74x1.6m. Needs to be steel re-enforced and attempt to match the existing concrete as closely as possible. Also need the cuts on existing patio to be replicated on the extension.

General Concreting Rolleston, Selwyn

Concrete pad for SPA, 2m x 2m

Posted 2 months ago

Hi, I am interested in getting a quote for laying down a plain concrete pad for a spa, 2m x2m, 100mm thick. Thanks Yaniv

General Concreting Rolleston, Selwyn

Patio extension

Posted 1 week ago

Dig and prepare area and place concrete to extend an existing patio. Dimensions approx 20,m x 2m.

General Concreting Rolleston, Selwyn

Concrete Paths

Posted 1 month ago

Four areas for concreting. Around 33m2

Exposed aggregate Rolleston, Selwyn

Crack injection repair to garage floor

Posted 2 weeks ago

2-3m of crack injection repairs required.

Concrete Repair Rolleston, Selwyn

Garden Path

Posted 6 hours ago

new garden path of approx 40.5m2

Footpaths Lincoln, Selwyn

Concrete a parking slab.

Posted 1 week ago

Excavate 100 mm off ground and remove, install formwork, lay concrete and finish to match existing. Two areas ; 1 ; 3.6 x 2.4 x .100 2 : 5 x 5 x .100 approx One area is at the front of the house , the other to the rear a bobcat will be required for this part of the job, spoil to be left at rear of the house. Front to be removed.

General Concreting Lincoln, Selwyn

Concrete repairs & new shed pad

Posted 1 month ago

Repair cracks in exposed aggregate concrete . Reseal concrete. New Garden shed pad.

Concrete Repair Prebbleton, Selwyn

50 - 150 SQM of asphalt or maybe concrete to extend driveway

Posted 1 month ago

Looking to tidy up Driveway parking area, size of job depends on price. Flat area with good access, flexible on timeframes. Definitely keen on Asphalting an area of approximately 50 SQM, but potentially a lager area. Happy to take a rough Sqm rate before progressing to a site visit and quote.

Asphalt Rolleston, Selwyn

Path

Posted 6 days ago

Concrete a path, already boxed up

Footpaths Tai Tapu, Selwyn

Repair drive

Posted 1 month ago

We have one or two small areas to repair on our driveway, and then need to re-seal (just slurry seal or similar to make look new again)

Asphalt Prebbleton, Selwyn

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Concrete pad for SPA, 2m x 2m

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24th May 2021

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Concrete pad for spa

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17th February 2021

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Small driveway repair

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22nd March 2020

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Simple concrete pad

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10th August 2019

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Milinda

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3rd August 2020

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Concrete slab needed

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10th November 2020

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new concrete work to widen path and drive

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24th September 2020

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Replace cracked concrete path and install new 14m2 concrete pad

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5th December 2020

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Concrete pouring

27th January 2021

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Concrete patio

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10th December 2020

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Shelagh Gleeson

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22nd August 2019

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Find Concrete layers in Selwyn

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.

Areatech Ltd

Joined May 2021

Full service at your service. We have been around in the construction industry here in Canterbury for over 10 years now, with many projects completed from simple single-day jobs to entire subdivisions. We offer a project delivery service where Nick will be your point of contact from the get-go. We offer great rates, exceptional finishes and stand by our work. We want to make lasting relationships...

Mark Allen Plastering

Joined August 2017

Hi my name is Mark,I specialize in traditional solid plaster work as well as modified systems.I have been plastering in Christchurch for 28 years covering a wide variety of work.I pride myself in high quality workmanship at a competitive price,no job to small.Please contact me for a free quote.

A D White Builders ltd

Joined August 2016

Registered Master Builder with over 15 years in the trade. Quality and accountability comes standard with no job too small and I'll work in with clients to ensure that work gets completed on budget and on time. I specialise in renovations / additions and maintainance. I can take care of the project management or work in with clients and their projects as needed.

Stumpys property care

Joined March 2021

Run a small handy man service from waterblasting, moss treatment, handy man jobs, chimney sweeps, exterior house washing also electrical test and tagging great communication on time covering the Canterbury area

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...

TBT Earthworks

Joined June 2015

We are a well established small local family company with years of experience in Demoltion, excavations and concrete placing. We do it all -Demolition -Earth-moving -Driveways -Tree/shrub clearing -New lawns - ready lawn/hydro seed -Concrete placing -Retaining walls -Hole augering/boring - 300mm/450mm/600mm/900mm -Foundations -Landscaping -Demolition -Lifestyle block related wor...

A2C Ltd

Joined August 2017

we are a Family owned & operated Business with over 20 years experience in construction & asphalt & Drainage, We have built this business on referrals & Pass Clients, we are Christchurch city council approved contractors for there works, we also deal a lot with drainage companies doing road repairs and bandaging, we also deal a lot with landscapers, homeowners wanting new driveways with upgrad...

Murrell Contracting

Joined January 2014

A Team of Qualified Tradesmen inc a Registered Builder and a Drain layer we are based in Christchurch a We offer Excellent rates and Prompt service on Odd Jobs New builds Repair work

Otautahi Builders Ltd

Joined July 2016

Hi, I've been building and renovating for 6+ years. Working hard and paying extra attention to detail to set me apart from the others. From new builds right down to a small fix up, I can provide advice and competitive quotes

Grasshopper Landscapes

Joined July 2017

Hi. I have worked within the trades industry for the last 20yrs both in the uk and here for the last 13yrs. I Have worked in the following industries : Landscaping & Gardening Painting (inc exterior & roof work) Building (site manager in Chch rebuild) I also do design work and consultations I am prompt, punctual, polite and will keep you involved throughout the process. So if you have some...

Mainland Landscape Construction

Joined June 2020

Hi all, my name is Scotty and i am a highly experienced and professional outdoor landscaping and construction contractor, very experienced in the whole process from the ideas and design phase through to the finished product, wether it is structural or non structural, big job or small job, simple or complex we have you covered, you can view my work on facebook if you search : Mainland Landscape Con...

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...

JJ Painters and Decorating Ltd

Joined November 2015

Hi we are a small team with high quality workmanship we complete jobs on time and are very tidy , we also do plastering/specialised coatings/spraying/wallpapering. We have been in the trade for 10 years Hi i have been painting for 12 years now and have done a lot of painting in the way learning a lot of skills along the way . I was Foreman of the Airport extension for 2 years which was all com...

pete's bricklaying

Joined March 2016

Hi i'm an experienced bricklayer who works to a high standard. Most of my work is bricking new build house's which i enjoy. And i also have experience in repairing earthquake damaged buildings in Christchurch. I can get the job done to a high standard for a competitive price.

CJs Repairs

Joined February 2020

I am a sole trader mainly doing small construction and repairs to residential buildings. I have a lot of experience working with rental properties to keep up with regular maintenance, curtain installs, as well as repairing doors, windows and everything in between. I offer a bit of everything and like to turn my hand to a creative solution for unusual projects including bespoke items from furnitur...

McArtney Drainage

Joined July 2021

McArtney Drainage is a local Canterbury family business which is owned and operated by Tom McArtney and Mikaela Edwards Tom is fully certified and also a CCC approved drainlayer with over 10 years experience in all areas of drainage including residential, commercial, wastewater treatment and stormwater tanks. Contact today for a free quote

Clear Construct

Joined June 2017

Clear Construct are experts of building and glazing, Skylights, uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, repairing things made from wood. These could be wooden structures, furniture, shelves, rafters, cabinets, drywall, siding, dressers, door frames, beds, stairways, building frameworks, toughened glass, frameless shower, pool fences, balustrade, splashbacks and the list goes on. Do you need a ca...

Anything earthworks

Joined May 2020

Hi, I have been working with landscaping and earthworks for over 8 years and have a very diverse skill set that will help with your sites requirements. We do it all from asphalt and decorative concrete to site scrapes and lawns. I pride myself on working to a very high standard and making sure the customer gets the results they are after. No job is too big, small or difficult

Elite Concrete Ltd

Joined March 2021

At Elite Concrete we cover all aspects of concrete! Residential foundations/drives/paths/patios, commercial foundations/pathways/roading, decorative concrete, cutting, acid washing and sealing and repairs. No job is to big or small. We are happy to help with any querys from our professional team.

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...

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