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Our blog is full with helpful news and knowledge covering fencing & gates 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.

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

Building a New Fence? Consider the Pros & Cons of DIY vs Hiring a Builder

Posted 12/03/13

Are you thinking about building a new fence? Need to learn more about the different fence types, materials and whether you need to hire a builder? Not all materials and designs are the same so it's important to consult with a professional. Should you do it yourself? Build-it-yourself fencing kit

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

Installing a New Fence in Your Backyard Checklist

Posted 04/03/14

You're considering installing a new fence in your backyard and think you're ready to do it yourself. But are you? Do you have every single thing you need? Are you positive that what you've planned will deliver exactly what you want, in terms of privacy and use-ability? There's nothing more frust

Achieve Success with Our Spring Landscaping Guide

Posted 04/08/16

Spring is the perfect season for undertaking landscaping projects in your garden. The soil is still soft, weeds are easily treated before they multiply, transplanting conditions are right. Most importantly, it is a fabulous time to start a landscape design project for your outdoor entertainment

New Swimming Pool Fencing Changes Owners Must Know

Posted 29/12/16

Read up on the latest New Zealand swimming pool regulations... On January 1st 2017, new swimming pool fencing regulations come into play. The Building (Pools) Amendment Bill 2016 builds on the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 and the new pool safety provisions from the Building Act 2004

Fencing Gate Contractors - What They Do?

Posted 05/11/10

Finding tradies to build a fence and/or gate is a popular job on our platform, but what exactly is that this type of contractor carries out? A fence is designed to divide off an area and restrict access to it. It will keep people out, or keep pets and children in. A good fence will provid

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Keeping Puppies Safe - One Gate at a Time

Posted 31/10/18

Zeppelin, the Swedish Vallhund, has been a long awaited addition to one couples home. But before this bundle of energy could be let outside, some backyard gate improvements were necessary... MJ's dream dog had always been a Swedish Vallhund. After moving to Christchurch and settling in, the time was finally right to make this dream come true. MJ and her husband, Josh, tracked down a breeder, got themselves on the list, and settled in to wait for their ball of fluff to arrive. Once they got word their new family member was on his way, they went about preparing for his arrival. At the top of the list was "puppy proofing" their backyard gate. The Problem They wanted to feel secure letting Zeppelin out into the backyard without the worry of him escaping, and their existing gate wasn't doing enough in the way of reassurance. The gate was wire mesh, potentially "quite chewable" for those razor sharp milk teeth. This is where Builderscrack enters the story... The Solution MJ, a self conf

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Fix fence, 2.40m

Posted 1 year ago

A section of our fence has come away form the sleeper posts, it just needs to be repaired. The posts are solid and we would like them to be used. the rose in the picture will be cut down to make it easier access, plus the neighbour will allow access his side. length is 2.40 m and must include pailings 1.8m , galvanized, hot dipped nails, and rails all treated timber.

Timber Fencing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

New fence

Posted 3 years ago

Removal of existing fence and installation of a wooden paling fence. Length approx. 17 metres. Hill section and downward side on slope. Housing NZ property on border so sharing costs.

Timber Fencing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Marie

Posted 10 months ago

Trellis fence installed, some fencing removed and fence repair

Timber Fencing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

New fence

Posted 1 year ago

Timber Fence - approximately 25m in length, straight line running along flat ground. 1.8m high, 15mm palings. Posts to be dug extra deep due to high winds. Not in a rush. Needs to be completed before December to allow new house build on site.

Timber Fencing Diamond Harbour, Banks Peninsula

New fence

Posted 2 years ago

Boundary fence colour steel treated posts and rails 23m long 1.5m height

General Fencing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Chambers boundary fence

Posted 1 year ago

6m of corrugated iron fence, 1.8m high, plus 4m of timber paling fence, 1.8m high, to include 2 @ 1m wide gates. Wooden posts.

General Fencing Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Tracey at Cass Bay

Posted 2 years ago

We have approx 2m high fence at the bottom of our steep section in Cass Bay. It's on a lean as the posts were not secured very well according to the past owner. Just dirt and a bit of gravel, no cement. The fence itself is in good condition but needs to be put in it's original upright position.

Timber Fencing Cass Bay, Banks Peninsula

Fence and gates

Posted 1 year ago

Hi I am wanting a fence and an automatic gate

Automatic Gates Charteris Bay, Banks Peninsula

Fence 2

Posted 1 year ago

hi would like a new fence pls budget is $1000 thanks from james

General Fencing Diamond Harbour, Banks Peninsula

Timber boundary fence

Posted 2 years ago

Boundary Fence approximately 80m long 2.1m high and one double gate. Quote to be detailed please, to include precise design and construction materials, as well as an expected time frame and schedule.

Timber Fencing Motukarara, Banks Peninsula

Lyttelton fencing

Posted 1 year ago

Fencing a boundary, 2 runs. No gates. Timber posts, rail and vertical palings. One boundary almost flat one boundary Sloping but with easy access

Timber Fencing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Pet fencing

Posted 3 months ago

I need a pet fence and gates for my parents property before I arrive from Sydney with a staffy in a few weeks. There is already a loose mesh wire fence in place that needs replacing with something dog appropriate. And a new gate is required to the road exit. There is also two gates (provided) to be put up in one section to decrease the cost of fencing. And pending cost a small pedestrian gate to the garden. The job needs to be completed by 17 February (+/- one xtra day) before the dog...

General Fencing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

New timber fence

Posted 3 years ago

Please could I have a quote for a new timber fence for a residential section in inner Akaroa. This is the boundary shared by 11 & 12 Bruce Tce which is at present unfenced, I am the owner of No 12 which is a vacant near level site. This boundary is about 29m long. We would like the new fence in the same style as the existing street boundary fence (photo attached), the pickets on the existing fence are approximately 95mm x 25 at about 30mm spacing’s. The height of the new fence to be about 1.5m....

Timber Fencing Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

Cass Bay Fence

Posted 9 months ago

We are looking for a quote for a flat front fence - possibly dressed timber )but rough hewn if dressed too expensive) with approximately 15m at 1.5 high and 5 m including two gates at 1.8 m high . We also need Waratah type fencing (netting) 1.8 m high around our side boundary and part of the back boundary to a stream edge - the existing fencing is collapsed in places. We will be moving into the house and though it is unoccupied atm, we will need to let current owners know when someone is goin...

Timber Fencing Cass Bay, Banks Peninsula

Lyttleton Job

Posted 2 years ago

1: Replace a 5 rails on a side fence. See attached photo 2: Replace hinges on subfloor door and reattach to associated framework. See attached photo. 3: Reinstate missing wooden section on a barge board. See attached photo.

Timber Fencing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Fence

Posted 1 year ago

hi would like a new fence pls budget is $1000 thanks from james

General Fencing Diamond Harbour, Banks Peninsula

Balcony screen

Posted 2 years ago

We would like to have a screen erected at the end of our balcony. We have already bought "Brustics" brushwood panels (1.8m high) & would like it to look something like the photo attached - with wooden framing. The area is approximately 4m in length. We would also like to have some other screening panels added to the top of another fence.

General Fencing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Chambers driveway gate

Posted 1 year ago

1.8m high by 3m wide hinged/swung electric openning metal gate for private driveway. To be openned by remote or text. Security ligjts to come on to illuminate driveway when gates open.

Automatic Gates Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Chambers boundary fence renewal

Posted 1 year ago

Construct 6m of corrogated iron on timber frame boundary fence 1.8m high, plus 4m of timber paling fence (including 2m double wooden gates). Remove old wire and tin fence sections and lean-to shed prior to construction.

General Fencing Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

John B

Posted 2 years ago

31 metres first 10 metres 1.2, mostly flat but last 5/6 metres 30 degree fall, diamond harbour, easy access

Timber Fencing Diamond Harbour, Banks Peninsula

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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.

Swift Electrical Services LTD

Joined March 2020

I am Qualified and Experienced Electrician. Swift Electrical Service company's aim is to provide best services to clients. We believe in earning Clients trust and to see them happy after completion of job. We are specialized in total residential electrical and security work. We provide no obligation free quote. Bring any quote and we will beat it by 10%. See you soon on our next project.

GNP Building limited

Joined June 2017

Hi there, my name is Chris. I'm the owner operator of GNP Building Ltd. I'm a LBP registered builder with 17 years experience, 5 of those coming from working on the Canterbury rebuild. We mainly work around home renovations and extensions, covering all the bases from foundations right up to your ridge cappings. Feel free to get in contact to discuss any of your building works. Many thank...

Think Construction Ltd.

Joined March 2010

Company Profile: We are a building company specialising in residential projects from small alterations to new house builds. We work with the client from the design concept through to the completion of your project (or anywhere in between). We work closely with designers (yours or ours), to ensure continuity and confidence in your build, from concept to completion. Personal Profile: Direct...

Dan Roberts Contracting

Joined March 2017

I can quote on all your fence repairs, new builds, pergolas, decks , planter boxes, concrete areas and landscaping projects . I can supply testimonials and references and have been in the fencing industry for 18 years.

Strathclyde

Joined July 2014

Established in July 2014, TC Groundworks Ltd Trading As Strathclyde is a civil construction company based in Christchurch, NZ. We are a family run business who have been steadily growing based off our budding reputation. Our employees are generally multi-disciplinary, which gives our business a great versatility in the work we can undertake. Please see our What We Do pages on our website, www.stra...

Top corner construction limited

Joined July 2018

Personally I have been in the Residential construction industry for 8 years, I specialize in Fencing, Decking, Pergolas also Interior linings and finishing My experience comes from a background in EQC repairs, Private Renovations, Light commercial and newly built homes. I am expanding into a managment role now as I have a highly skilled group of tradesmen behind me who can tackle most jobs, From...

SS The Builder & Property Maintenance

Joined June 2017

SS The Builder & Property Maintenance was born out of frustration whilst trying to solve the same problems on construction sites time and time again. After working with a crazy amount of construction companies I`m ready to change the dinosaur ways of the industry. I want to feel proud of the industry I love whilst constantly shaking things up at the same time. I want to bring modern technologie...

Able 2

Joined October 2008

Painting, Plastering, Tiling, Construction of Fences and Decks, Bathroom and Kitchen Renovation and Installation, Wood Burner Installation, Project management. Im your one stop shop to take care of your project.

Paul Rout Building

Joined January 2017

Qualified Carpenter and licensed building practitioner Competent in all types of Carpentry from high end architectural to EQC repairs. No job too big or small. Happy to take your calls and come out and give you a free quote and second opinion.

Mitchell Property Maintenance

Joined November 2016

Hi, we generally do smaller jobs around residential properties in both maintenance and improvement although we often undertake larger projects as well. We will complete to a very high standard any job around your property including renovation work, Repaints, fencing, decks and landscaping as well as any maintenance work. Getting a competitive quote out to you, no matter how big or small the job, i...

Ridge Landscapes Ltd

Joined April 2018

Hi, We are Ridge Landscapes, established in 2017, we are your complete landscape specialists. No job is to big or to small. 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 to the highest quality

NZLandscapes

Joined May 2018

Hello, We are a building team with over 30 years experience, we specialize in hard landscaping, fires, pergolas etc as well as building. We are LBP and keen to help you. Please give us a call. Cheers Dave

Alba Build

Joined August 2016

A LBP builder who has over 12 years in carpentry and building. Past experience is wide and varying, from new builds and extensions to whole house re-clads and decking. Happy to provide quotes and undertake all aspects of building work. Working with clients to achieve their goal, on time and on budget, is of paramount importance.

Cp construction ltd

Joined July 2019

Professional approach to the building process will ensure that, not only is your project completed on time, on budget but to a high quality of workmanship. While we specialse in new builds, renovations, additions we also carry out landscaping and concrete work.

SMALL JOB SPECIALIST

Joined March 2019

Hi I have been building and renovating houses for 40 years and i am just doing odd jobs and maintainence . I Give free quotes and will do the work in time frame agreed upon

Roman Building & Construction

Joined November 2016

Hi, we are Qualified Builder and Sub-Trade with Quality as First Priority in our job. We carry out New Build, Extension, Renovation, Landscaping, Project Management and Handyman/Maintenance. We give competitive quotes and endeavor to get job done on time with top quality. We look forward to provide Excellent Services for you !!

Erne construction Ltd

Joined September 2015

Erne construction Ltd based in Christchurch. Working in the greater Canterbury region and South Island. Specialising In Architectural homes, Renovations, Alterations, EQR and commercial. For a Quote please contact Stephen 02102586395 stephen@erneconstruction.co.nz

Classic Timber Fences & ANDERSON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Joined March 2016

Our small team at classic timber fences provides all the services connected with timber fence construction of any type or style. Comprising old fence demolition removal and disposal. New fence supply and construction and both pedestrian and driveway gate construction. As well as prep and painting / staining of these items if required. Also temporary fencing is available for security during the bui...

cameron construction

Joined May 2010

Hi, I am an experience builder with over 15 years experience in residential & commercial building. Fully qualified Builder . I offer a professional hands on service for all areas of your building project to allow the job to be completed to a high standard in the time required. New houses, units, renovations, extensions, commercial building, farm buildings, landscaping & property maintenance are...

Firth landscape construction

Joined March 2017

For all your landscaping/construction needs call firth landscape construction free quotes, professional work done to high standards very competitive quotes...we do it all, landscaping renovations tiling, laminate flooring concreting asphalting. We have high standards and we know you'll be happy.

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