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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 finding the tim

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Spraying and trimming

Posted 1 month ago

Spraying and trimming some areas of my property. Also adding some mulch rings around trees. Would need to come to quote. Matangi.

Gardening Matangi, Waikato

Continuous kerbing

Posted 1 year ago

We are after 90 metres of continuous kerning for our garden.

Gardening Tamahere, Waikato

General garden tidy prune 2 acres

Posted 3 months ago

Edging lawns (slope mowing only), some pruning of trees, spraying paths and beds for weeds, general help to tidy up after 18 month unoccupied

Gardening Tamahere, Waikato

Tree pruning,Felling,Large Garden tidy up,Green Waste removal-Lifestyle Block

Posted 2 months ago

Pittosporum "Hedge" is out of control and needs a large haircut... approx. 70 pittosporum trees need trimming. They are currently standing at about 4 - 5m tall. We have around 6 fruit trees that need felling as well. Large vegetable plot needs weeding. 2/3rds is actually covered with weedmat but the giant buttercup has taken over. It needs the weeds removed and the remaining garden needs to be weedmatted. We have the weedmat. All greenwaste to be removed and also some existing that we have...

Gardening Horotiu, Waikato

Post tenant grounds maintenance

Posted 9 months ago

We have just had tenants leave our house in a neglected state. We need one off garden maintenance which will include pruning, weeding, edging and cutting back overgrowth. It is a lifestyle block but the bit we need doing is the area around the house. The garden waste will need removing from the site.

Gardening Whatawhata, Waikato

Established weedy garden in need of TLC

Posted 1 year ago

Garden in the country. Has terrible wandering weed throughout as well as oxalis is places. Old rose around tennis court needs removing. We able to deal with all waste etc.

Gardening Taupiri, Waikato

Gardening

Posted 1 year ago

My daughter has large garden which has become overgrown and needs some serious weeding. Also needs some spraying and deheading. Some edging. It has great bones from amazing previous owners retirement efforts. New owners busy young family with less time to dedicate to the garden they love. Gardener will need to have broad knowledge of plants and be physically sound.

Gardening Tamahere, Waikato

Gardening

Posted 2 years ago

Existing gardens have been neglected. I want them redesigned, planted with weed matting laid for low maintenance. I also want some raised beds made for vegetables.

Gardening Whatawhata, Waikato

Spring garden tidy-up

Posted 1 year ago

We have a large section, with numerous gardens which need pruning and tidying. We are unable to keep on top of the spring tidy-up, and would like somebody(s) to come and do a prune, weed, and tidy. Happy to discuss garden removal or replant as necessary.

Gardening Te Kowhai, Waikato

Bixley gardens

Posted 2 years ago

Weeding/weedeating keeping the garden tidy for the 7 weeks the house is on the market. Budget is per visit

Gardening Gordonton, Waikato

Mow lifestyle block

Posted 4 weeks ago

mow our 5000sq mtr block in brighton grove, newstead. Has sheep on it but they haven't been able to keep up. There are no buildings on the block, so easy to mow. some of the grass is longish, so a small tractor with mower would be best. We don't want it too short, as sheep still need some feed.

Lawn Mowing Newstead, Waikato

Tree removal and hedge trimming

Posted 7 months ago

We need a tree removed, about 250mm diameter trunk, 6 to 7 m tall. Also a hedge trimmed, currently 3 to 4 meters tall, want to knock down to 2.m. All vegetation and rubbish to be removed except tree trunk leave for fire wood.

Gardening Ngaruawahia, Waikato

Flax harakeke cutback

Posted 1 year ago

Cutting back of 4-5 large overgrown flax bushes -

Gardening Puketaha, Waikato

Garden tidy

Posted 10 months ago

need a felled tree trunk chopped up and removed---site cleared to mowing state

Green Waste Removal Huntly, Waikato

Duggal - water feature

Posted 1 year ago

We recently bought a Budda statue for our poolside which is a water feature needs connecting .

Gardening Tamahere, Waikato

Garden makeover

Posted 1 year ago

i need a couple of patches of ivy covered dirt turned over and weeded out so i can plant a garden---it is probably around 1m x 12m

Gardening Huntly, Waikato

Garden rubbish removal

Posted 1 year ago

I have a large pile of tree prunings and garden waste that needs loading and removing. I’ll need someone to load it onto a large trailer or similar and take it away. The pile doesn’t go all the way to the ground in places.

Green Waste Removal Gordonton, Waikato

Gardener long term

Posted 2 months ago

EXPERIENCED GARDENER required to maintain established garden beds, weeding , mulching, new planting, pruning , feeding, tidying up and etc as required. ABSOLUTELY NO COWBOYS PLEASE 2 days per week in summer 1 day per week winter rate negotiable most tools and material provided

Gardening Tamahere, Waikato

Unruly garden

Posted 1 year ago

Large unruly garden needs taming. Trimming trees and undergrowth, weeding, rubbish removal etc. Possibly need a brush cutter for some areas. All level and easy access. Probably 2-3 days work.

Gardening Te Kowhai, Waikato

Significant weed and plant removal

Posted 1 year ago

assorted weed and ivy / scrub clearance on an garden untended for a year or s.

Gardening Ngaruawahia, Waikato

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Tree pruning,Felling,Large Garden tidy up,Green Waste removal-Lifestyle Block

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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.

Golden 5R Transport Ltd

Joined July 2017

We have exemplary qualified D-F-RTW endorsed drivers that can transport earth materials on site, had been Health & Safety inducted; with Site-Safe, TC Basic 1 (Traffic Control); We also have network of contractors, driveway asphalt layering and patching. Preparing topsoil for property /commercial building requirements e.g pool installation, property developments, excavating unneeded stumps/contami...

AllFixed Plus

Joined February 2019

Carpenter works, hanyman services, normal building tasks, vinyl flooring, fencing, decking, Install doors and locks, smoke alarms, clotheslines etc. Ceiling, wall and underfloor insulation. minor landcsaping, property maintain, window clean etc.

Vaneo2019 ltd

Joined June 2019

Hi. I have been Renovating houses for the last 6 years, and have moved to the Waikato 1 year ago after living in Auckland for 7 years .And have started solo from my previous employer who is now manufacturing benchtops. which with cabinets I installed for almost 2 years. I Specialise in a vast array of work because after quitting Fibreglass composites engineering after 22 years, i found trans...

SLATES HANDYMAN SERVICES

Joined August 2012

Slates specialise in roof leak repair, Skylite change out. Chimney sweeping, gutter cleaning & repair. Moss treatments of roofs, concrete & paths. Detergent house washing & fly & spider treatment. Landscaping, tree trimming and all those jobs you don't want to do. Any questions please contact us through builders crack. Kind regards Steve.

Outdoor aspect concrete & landscaping

Joined October 2014

Hi I am new to builders crack. I am a young and energetic guy with great experience in all areas of the landscape trade, I have been in this area of work for the last 17 years with great reffs to back me and my work right here in The Waikato , with all the experience and knowledge to solve any pitfall that may arise, all decorative concrete and paving/Retaining walls/fencing/ready lawn/ pool surro...

RD Landscapes

Joined June 2019

Let's face it, no one likes over priced charges. We have always prided ourselves on Honest open and transparent assessments on all quoted work so no hidden costs. Our prices are competitive our professional standard of work is guaranteed to meet building code compliance on time on budget. Having operated in Waikato for a number of years we have a growing client base. We are happy to give refe...

Diggs Landscapes Ltd

Joined June 2019

Welcome to Diggs Landscapes Ltd. A family owned business built with inspiration from our our own backyard projects. Meet the team: Lyndon, Oscar, Matthew & Digger Lyndon is your Project Manager who brings years of Landscaping, Design ideas, Heavy Machine Operation, Concreting, Paving, Fencing, Arborist work, and a kiwi can do attitude. Matthew joined the team after returning from hi...

Irrigation & Handyman NZ

Joined March 2015

Hi, my name is Ross. We have been in business for a few years now and love what we do. Entire landscaping projects are welcome, including, Paving, Pergolas, concrete works and earth works. We have many examples of our work. We do a wide range of work, many types and styles of fencing, we also do retaining walls and Decking. We also fell trees and stump grind. We prep. and lay ready lawn...

Andy Smith

Joined April 2018

With Both Commercial and residential experience I have been in the building trade for over 15 years. I generally work on my own but have staff available for larger jobs as required.

White Ryder Creations

Joined June 2019

Professional Cabinet Maker and handyman. Qualified in furniture making. Looking at moving into contracting work. Available to assist on evenings and weekends for smaller jobs. I work full time for a kitchen joinery company. Phone number listed is my wife's who takes my querries.

Sherm's Plumbing Ltd

Joined December 2019

Hi there. Sherm's Plumbing Ltd has over 10 years plumbing experience, specialising in anything from new builds & renovations to smaller maintenance jobs. We take pride in our work & choosing Sherm's Plumbing will mean you get more of a personal & professional touch. We offer competitive quotes & our communication is second to none.

Landscape Design construction & maintenance

Joined July 2016

Hi We specilize in landscape design,construction and maintenance. We do residential and commercial propertys,we are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines we pride ourselves on our work and do all we can to bring customers vision to a reality.

Czars Palace General

Joined June 2019

Hi, we are a small family owned business. 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.

CJH Construction

Joined November 2015

Maintenance Renovations New Builds Landscaping...

Mills Contracting Services Ltd

Joined January 2018

We are a family-owned company with 20 years experience, specializing in a wide range of civil works, driveways/concrete/patios and footpaths, excavations, post hole boring, landscaping, land contouring, section clearing, tree/stump removal, fencing and retaining. We are the one-stop-shop and can take full care of all your projects from start to finish with our competitive rates. Truck/Digger and B...

lcj services

Joined May 2018

house relocation,piling, demolition, overwidth piloting, winching and recovery, general repairs, odd jobs , container movers ,transport, salvage and rescue, fire recovery

BUC Ltd

Joined April 2017

We are a small family owned and operated business. We specialise in the smaller, more intricate demolition and refit work needed for elite refits. Our scope of work ranges from clearing small office spaces for refitting, renovations, through to total building demolition. We pride ourselves on our quality of work, efficiency and competitive rates. We are also able to work in with the challenges...

L & B Construction

Joined September 2019

We have done renovation in houses, painting and decorating, concreting, fencing, and cleaning in and outside the house or offices for 12 years. Our professional, honest and hard working team will go extra mile for deadlines and to suit your budget. We specialise in any renovations from roof to floor and outdoor. We also do smaller jobs that no one fill do. We promised competitive quotes and all cu...

Hamilton Property Maintenance Ltd

Joined December 2017

Before starting any jobs we endeavour to find the right solution for each customer, to suit their budget and individual requirements. When we take on a job we want you to be informed throughout the process and we guarantee your satisfaction. For most people their home/property is their biggest asset and we keep that in mind with all the jobs we do. Whether it be house washing, building your fence,...

Maintain to profit

Joined March 2017

We are a renovation and maintenance company, who project manage the work using our teams of sub contractors. We negotiate great rates with our contractors, meaning no extra cost to you for one point of contact and project management

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