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6 Smart Tips for Hiring a Gardener You Can Use Right Now

Posted 15/09/16

Hiring a gardener may seem like a luxury for some, but having your garden tended to on a regular basis can be a game changer for many homwowners. Freeing up time and allowing space to do the other jobs our modern lives demand... We’ve gathered our best 6 tips to make hiring a gardener

Stage 5 Life Stages Home Ownership - Getting Your Home Ready for Retirement

Posted 30/11/17

Thinking about whether the house you're currently living in is suitable for retirement is an important to consider. Many downsize, but should you?... While your house remains your castle, there comes the time we need to adapt it. Getting your home ready for retirement is all about thinking

Stage 6 Life Stages of Home Ownership - Caring For Your Home During Your 80s

Posted 07/12/17

Owning a home at any age is a commitment, but when you're caring for your home during your elderly years there are more things to consider... In our final article of our Home Ownership Article Series, we discuss the types of decisions you'll need to make and how to get the best value for

8 Ways to Protect Your Trees Before Heading Into Winter

Posted 29/04/15

Many homeowners are under impression that the vast majority of winter damage to their trees comes as a result of unusually cold temperatures. While this can be an aspect, there are other factors at play and we explore them... What causes most damage is the drying due to cold air and the u

Autumn Planting Tips & Gardening Ideas

Posted 08/04/15

Autumn is the perfect time to plant almost any type of plants and trees, it's an especially good time to put down new lawn and is the only time you can plant spring bulbs... As you will agree, a garden without any trees and shrubs feels pretty desolate and lonely when winter arrives. With a

Planting Bulbs for Spring

Posted 22/04/15

The autumn months of March, April and May are the best bulb planting months. The more effort you can put into planting bulbs for spring, the better the rewards during winter and spring... Planting bulbs for spring If you’re planning to planting bulbs for spring, look out for bulbs arriving

How to Fix Your Retaining Wall Aesthetics with Landscaping

Posted 10/10/16

Retaining walls are often perceived as uninspiring or an eyesore. But a little landscaping can go a long way to improving the aesthetic appeal and/or blend a retaining wall in to the surroundings... Blending existing retaining walls into your landscaping Many of us have existing retaining

Successfully Incorporating Retaining Walls Into Your Landscaping

Posted 27/10/16

Retaining walls play an important role in our landscaping efforts. Every wall is carefully planned and constructed to ensure it is able to withstand the required load. But all too often, the aesthetic aspect of it is not considered. This leaves many homeowners with unattractive landscaping featu

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

Ultimate Winter Ready Checklist

Posted 30/04/18

Autumn is a great time to get stuck in with preparations to get your home in the best shape and be a healthy place to be during the challenging winter months. Mould & mildew control Prevention is easier than treatment. Check around your house for spots that are prone to leaks, condensation or

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Outsourcing Housework Freed Up Precious Time For This Busy Homeowner

Posted 27/11/18

Busy homeowner Michelle holds down parenting, full-time work and studying towards her PhD. She shares with us how she used Builderscrack to outsource her housework so she could focus on the important stuff... How It Started To say Michelle is a driven person is an understatement. Sitting across from a woman that packs so much into her days is inspiring, not only because of that drive but the clever way she has arranged her life to make it possible. She tells me "I’m doing a full-time PhD and I’m doing full-time work, so for me, I have lots to do and absolutely no time. I also have a teenager who’s almost 16, who is extremely social. Every weekend there are at least five to seven friends invited, and they are having a sleepover. I come home, and I'm like, “I left it nice and tidy, what happened?”. Michelle and her son moved into their home three years ago, and with a laugh explains “how things were starting to fall apart and in need of repair”. It wasn't only hard findi

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Gardening

Posted 2 years ago

Gardening, weeding and general outside tidied up including windows washed etc

Lawn Mowing Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Citrus Orchard tidy up and possible disease treatment

Posted 1 day ago

I have a small citrus orchard at our property in Pigeon Bay - maybe 30 or so trees. It's not in the best shape - it needs pruning, spraying, fertilising, and there is possibly a disease running through it. Leaves are falling off the trees, some have died, and others have the black soot mite on the leaves. Might require a few days of work or repeat visits - open to suggestions

Gardening Pigeon Bay, Banks Peninsula

Garden Clearing (Front Bank of House)

Posted 2 years ago

I am looking for an extra pair of hands to help me clear the last section of the front bank to my property. I have done most of the work myself it is just the last section to finish. It has got away and needs trimming back and clearing of the scrubs, ivy, and small trees (not the stumps). I would like to have all green wasted removed and taken away.. Although it is clearing a bank it is not too steep and has easy to access by a concrete pathway. The area to clear is approx 12 metres square....

Green Waste Removal Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Shambles of a yard

Posted 2 years ago

Desperately needing someone to come and deal to my yard. It isn't very big, there is no grass but there is a hell of a lot of weeds. Looking for someone to come and haul all the rubbish, dog poop, and weeds away. Ideally, I want a clean slate so I can eventually plant grass or a garden. Currently the main front part of the yard is covered in weeds and rocks which I think they put in as a type of rock garden or weed deterrant at some stage but is now just a big mess. There is also an area...

Gardening Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Zephyr Hills

Posted 2 years ago

Keeping a native garden maintained. Weeding, sweeping drive and deck, and some limited weed spraying. This is for an ongoing period. Needs to be someone with experience, can communicate well including email.

Gardening Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Lawn mowing and general tidy up.

Posted 1 year ago

Steep hillside cliff and rockery needs weedwacking and general tidy up. Also planting of a couple of shrubs. Lawn needs mowing - again sloping. You will need to have a good head for heights!!

Gardening Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Gardening

Posted 1 year ago

Weed whack large hillside property. Good tidy up

Gardening Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Section clearing

Posted 2 years ago

clearing very long grass on steep section and removing same. Approx half to one acre in area.

Lawn Mowing Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Black rock

Posted 1 year ago

Lawn mowing and weed spraying to small lawn at front and another at back of house, weed spraying when nessasary

Lawn Mowing Charteris Bay, Banks Peninsula

Keith Kemp

Posted 2 years ago

Need someone to finish a job I started before snapping a tendon. Trim a hedge which is approx 4-5m high back to 2.5m most pittosporuem. approx 10-15m and easy access of ladder. Can supply pole chainsaw etc.and will dump green waste myself. Plus a bit of trimming. Would think about a days work, don't need to be expert job just tidy.

Gardening Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Weeding and removal of garden rubbish

Posted 1 year ago

Removal of overgrown weed species such as old man's beard from back of section. Area is not large. Can probably be done in 2-4 hours.

Gardening Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Garden maintenance

Posted 1 year ago

My house is currently unoccupied, but I need somebody to drop in every week or two to keep the "lawn" under control and also gradually tame the lower sections. Green waste will need need to be removed.

Gardening Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Section clearing and lawn spraying/ repairing

Posted 3 months ago

Spray and repair lawn, remove large amount of green rubbish . Possible wood splitting and stacking.

Green Waste Removal Duvauchelle, Banks Peninsula

Lawn Mowing

Posted 4 months ago

New section 560m2. will need a ridden initially. I want to trim it down so I can use a hand mower. May take a one or times with rideon. ASAP

Lawn Mowing Duvauchelle, Banks Peninsula

Garden tidy, lawns mowed, raised garden beds built

Posted 1 year ago

Lawns mowed Front hedge weeded General tidy of landscaping Spray weeds on gravelled areas Build raised beds in vege garden area

Gardening Motukarara, Banks Peninsula

Macrocarpa hedge

Posted 8 months ago

We have a very large marcrocarpa hedge around the boundary of our hillside property that is in dire need of cutting back. The last time it was done thoroughly was 2 years ago. We have kept on top of parts of it but others are very overgrown and difficult to access. Keen to talk to someone about options and get a quote for some work.

Gardening Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Hill section needs mowing

Posted 1 year ago

I have a hill section that needs mowing, its moderately steep and also has some gorse on it. Its 1000sqm. Need it done asap. The address is 29 the Terrace, Governors Bay.

Lawn Mowing Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Experienced Gardener Governors bay

Posted 1 year ago

We need an experienced gardener year-round. 2 hours per week Sept-Mar and 2 hours per fortnight April-August. Weeding, pruning, trimming etc. 2 References required and prefer someone local.

Gardening Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Grounds lawn mowing

Posted 3 months ago

Interested in getting it done on a regular basis or as a one off. maybe around 2000 sq m? of basically level lawns of holiday house. suit ride on mower. about half hour drive over the hill from Little River in Southern Bays. Gravel downhill roads are narrow, steep and winding

Lawn Mowing Birdlings Flat, Banks Peninsula

Weed eating and tree pruning and tidy up.

Posted 1 year ago

This is a hill section that needs a bit of TLC and weeding around trees & trees shaped

Gardening Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

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GRAB HIRE also trading as GCM BUILDING SERVICES

Joined March 2013

Hi my name ia Gary . I’ve got a Grab lorry that’s ready to grab your materials . I’ve also got a Komatsu 3 ton digger for your excavations . Quick prompt service. Collecting green waste Rubbish Concrete Soil removals I can also deliver I can also grab a load over a fence or deliver a load over a fence . I can transport 8 tons of concrete or soils Or ap40 The list is endless ....

BULLS EXCAVATION LIMITED

Joined November 2020

Hi We are tight knit team of 3 with about 15 years experience combined in the construction sector We specialise in general excavation work such as footpath and driveway preparation and landscaping to large scale land development. We also have a newly qualified builder who has recently jumped on board to tackle any of your building and renovation needs. Why should you choose to partner...

Fowlertrades

Joined January 2017

Hi. Been in bussiness for 6years now with positive feed back from my clients. I'm a sole trader but can get people in for the bigger jobs! I take pride in my work and in providing a good service for my clients no matter how big or small the job. I like to Leave a job where the customer is happy with the works and with out blowing there budget. I do provide a variety of work around the home! Incl...

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...

Hansen tranter contracting ltd

Joined October 2017

Hi H-T contracting Ltd is a new company specialising in driveways and landscaping. We are also involved in handymen work and cleaning services. Look forward to hearing from you.

DnB Landscapes services

Joined September 2019

Hi ive been sculptural landscaper for the last 6 years ive now just gone out on my own i am very professional and work very hard to meet deadlines.At dnb Landscapes we pride ourselves in our very affordable prices.

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...

Supreme Services

Joined June 2019

Hi, As an owner/operator of Supreme Services, I have over 25 years experience in all aspects of Landscaping - excavation and site clearance & levelling, retaining walls, paving, decking, pergolas and verandahs, fencing, garden and lawn installations. I also install Shadesails either attached to or independent of your home or building. I provide property maintenance services & tree work inclu...

A B Contracting Nelson limited

Joined February 2021

For All your Contracting needs contact A B Contracting Nelson Ltd for a competitive quote today, We offer a range of services including *Drainage *Watermain *Driveway&Footpath prep *Kerb Prep *Landscaping *Retaining walls/Terramesh *Earthworks A B Contracting pride themselves in delivering a fast on time and on budget service,with a high quality finish you would expect to see out of a t...

Stewart Paving and Landscapes

Joined October 2015

Hi, we are a small landscape construction business. Specialising in all aspects of landscape construction. Hardwood decks are a speciality of ours as well as intricate paving. We lay a lot of natural stone including Timaru bluestone and beautiful Indian Sandstone. I’m fully qualified owner operator and have over 18 years in landscaping, working both here and abroad. My apprentice Matt is 2nd...

CDDL Services

Joined July 2017

For all your excavation and waterblasting needs. We repair leaking or blocked pipes, burst water pipes and blocked waste or tree roots inside pipes - we provide a fast and professional service. We work throughout the Christchurch region including Lyttelton and Kaiapoi and offers complete excavation, landscaping, and earthmoving services.Try our competitive prices.

EcoTec

Joined September 2015

Hi, we provide full lawn care services. We specialise in preparation and rejuvenation of lawns, small or large we can help you. Using specialised equipment we can deal to lawn weeds and lawn pests. We can help with hydro seeding and laying of rollout lawn and irrigation too. We pride ourselves on our workmanship and value for money services.

NeedaFence

Joined October 2018

NeedaFence without breaking the bank? We can work with you to create your dream fence. Boundary fence, Front Fences, Custome Wooden and Aluminium Gate, No Problem! we do it all!

Christchurch All Trades

Joined November 2019

Welcome to Canterbury all trades where we have over 25 years experience in the concrete industry. As well as fencing, plumbing, painting. And general engineering We like to do big or small jobs and get involved in our community's. Get in touch for a great quote and excellent quality work. Look forward to hearing from you Regards Nikora

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

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...

GMD Landscaping

Joined July 2013

Hi there,I have been in the concrete and landscaping business for 20 years. No job to big or to small. We have a great reputation and a lot of my work comes from referrals.

At Your Request Property Maintenance LTD

Joined July 2017

Hi, we are a family owned business. We pride ourselves in delivering the best results ensuring our customers are 100% happy. We provide competitive quotes and complete jobs at a affortable cost. Our services provide for residential and commercial.

AJC brick and block

Joined June 2016

Hi! My name is Adam I have 10 years experience in bricklaying and block laying industry I take pride in all my work. I can also do any general repairs or repointing to give old brickwork a facelift Contact me for a very competitive quote

Cam

Joined September 2016

Hi there. I've done about 6 years of building, but had a break for about 4 years. I'm looking to do some jobs for myself now. I'm an easy going, relaxed professional. I can give you estimates, and will work with you and provide you the best that I am able. I work hard to meet deadlines and am flexible, as things sometimes pop-up without expectation.

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