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Latest handymen articles

Our blog is full with helpful news and knowledge covering handymen 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.

Earthquake Preparedness - Is Your Home Secure?

Posted 30/03/17

Earthquakes are unpredictable and the best form of defence is to be prepared. Keeping a well-stocked survival kit with food, water and other essential supplies is one way we can care for our family after a shake. We can also prepare our homes too, we take a look at ways you and your family can g

This is How your Gutters and Spouting Could be Damaging your Home (and what to do about it)

Posted 28/06/19

Guttering and spouting do more than take rainwater away, they are essential for a healthy, happy home. Read on to learn signs that indicate issues, and tips for resolving damage... What damage could my guttering be causing? Externally: A sagging gutter will damage your home’s fascia. P

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

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

What Should You Do After a Damaging House Fire?

Posted 11/05/17

A house fire is a devastating experience, regardless of the amount of damage. Your first instinct may be to begin the clean-up and repair work, but there are several key things to work through first... Five things to do after a house fire There are five important tasks for you to do, if yo

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

Homeowners Guide to Summer Proofing Your Deck

Posted 23/02/17

Our skin isn't the only thing that needs protecting from the harsh New Zealand sun, our decking needs protection too. To keep your deck looking great, we’ve put together this handy guide on summer proofing your deck... How to keep your deck looking like new Summer brings more traffic and o

Essential Swimming Pool Maintenance To Do This Summer

Posted 22/12/16

There’s nothing like taking a dip in your own swimming pool. Kiwi summers and the backyard swimming pool go hand in hand. But do you know what essential swimming pool maintenance it will require?... Top 5 swimming pool maintenance tips Kids, adults and even dogs love a good swim during summe

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

Tips on Repairing Your Home After an Earthquake

Posted 27/04/17

In the days and weeks after an earthquake, priorities turn towards repairing the damage to your home. We've put together this handy guide to give you some tips on repairing your home after an earthquake... Your first step should be to contact the Earthquake Commission and your insurance c

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

More Than Meets The Eye: The Bosch Robot and The Handyman Lending A Hand

Posted 29/03/18

Exciting and unique jobs often pass through Builderscrack. A member of our customer service team spotted this one... and we knew we had to share it. Kustom Design Studio posted a job looking for a Handyperson to help take down and assemble a massive robot. This robot was created by Bosch with the help of Kustom Design Studio. The robot is made out of Bosch power tools and has been travelling around New Zealand. The tradie, found through Builderscrack, was tasked with helping to take down the robot which was residing in Bunnings Shirley and then assembling it back up at the AMI Stadium for the Crusaders Games. Quite the celebrity robot!

Homes On Show - Save My Bathroom

Posted 30/05/18

Behind every job there is a story. This one starts with a homeowner, and a vision to renovate her bathroom from an outdated 1970’s relic to a modern, clean, and functional bathroom. The Dilemma The story starts with Joanne and her first tradie, a referral from a friend. The tradie seemed great. The homeowner and the tradie agreed that Joanne would buy everything that was needed for the bathroom, and the tradie gave her a cost to install and renovate to her plan. Fast forward three months and the tradie was nowhere to be seen and uncontactable. With the goods for her bathroom waiting in Mitre 10 and a loan taken out for the project, Joanne was desperate to get the job underway. The Solution “I spoke to someone at work, saying I didn’t know what to do. I needed to have my bathroom renovated, and my colleague said, have you put it on Builderscrack? Then they showed me how Builderscrack works, how to log on and use the site. I put the advert on the next day, and within two

More Than Meets The Eye: The Bosch Robot and The Handyman Lending A Hand

Posted 29/03/18

Homes On Show - Save My Bathroom

Posted 30/05/18

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Recent jobs posted

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

Install a new gas stove, dishwasher and a mixer tap to sink

Posted 1 week ago

Install a new gas stove, dishwasher and a mixer tap to sink

General Handyman Tasks Papatoetoe, Manukau

Hanging metal frame

Posted 1 week ago

Hi, looking for someone to attach a small frame to garage wall. Literally six screws. I don’t have drill bits needed & will probably bugger it up.

General Handyman Tasks Pinehaven, Hutt Valley

Dog Door

Posted 1 week ago

Install dog door: Remove double glazing to lower aluminium glazed door 605mm x 690mm Install plywood in lieu of glazing to lower section 605mm x 690mm Install dog door

General Handyman Tasks Burnside, Christchurch

Laundry and wardrobe shelves as well as dent in wall.

Posted 1 week ago

We are looking to install 2 shelves in our laundry cupboard to store linen and cleaning products etc. We also would like to install an extra shelf at the top of our wardrobe to store extra clothes etc. We've recently moved into this new build (1 bedroom apartment) and are wanting to maximise the storage space available. We also need a dent in our bedroom wall to be filled/fixed.

General Handyman Tasks Onehunga, Auckland

Odd jobs x 3

Posted 1 week ago

Put small dining table together, install curtain rod in master bedroom, nail trellis to posts in alcove.

General Handyman Tasks Howick, Manukau

Broken cupboard hinge

Posted 1 week ago

Our cupboard hinge has broken. We would be grateful if you could come and fix it!

General Handyman Tasks Flat Bush, Manukau

Repair and straighten 2x letterbox poles.

Posted 1 week ago

Car has hit the front pole and pushed the unit letter boxes slightly,so the the poles need straightening.

General Handyman Tasks Sandringham, Auckland

Ceiling/roof cavity Smartvent Filter Change #3

Posted 1 week ago

Need a handyperson comfortable with going into the roof cavity/ceiling to change a Smartvent filter (see video below). Good sized roof cavity (1950s state house) and easy access. Just need to bring a ladder. Can supply video from Smartvent website. Thanks for considering.

General Handyman Tasks Mayfair, Hastings

Mount very heavy mirror to wall

Posted 1 week ago

Need someone to mount a very heavy round mirror to an apartment wall. The mirror is 120cm in diameter and is quiet heavy. needs to be mounted safely and strongly to wall please.

General Handyman Tasks Mount Maunganui, Tauranga

Three jobs around the house/section

Posted 1 week ago

Hi there We are looking for someone to help with three jobs, as listed below. 1. Install new kitchen rubbish bin mechanism (...; 2. Replace the corrugated plastic roofing on a small section of a BBQ area; 3. Repair small section of the fence that has come away. This would suit someone with a building/carpentry background or just some super handy and efficient. We'd ideally like it done this week and ideally before Easter. We look forward to hearing from you.

General Handyman Tasks Meadowbank, Auckland

Mount a drier & hose, fix fence...

Posted 1 week ago

Need a base board installed and drier wall mounted, have bracket. Also same for a hose: exterior wall mounting on a baseboard. Have two screens fencing that need to be fixed onto concrete brackets and some sort of supports. Have had them attached temporarily as per pix.

General Handyman Tasks Petone, Hutt Valley

Fitting sliding doors and windows

Posted 1 week ago

i need sliding door put in plus windows quotes needed

General Handyman Tasks Tokoroa, South Waikato

Home repairs

Posted 1 week ago

Hi - we are in need of fixing ro upgrading some wooden window frames and putting in fitting and a few other things to fixed around the house.

General Handyman Tasks Mangere Bridge, Manukau

Move furniture

Posted 1 week ago

move 4 piece of wood furniture from my garage to house inside

General Handyman Tasks Wattle Downs, Manukau

Wall mount tv

Posted 1 week ago

We want to wall mount the tv and move the current aerial cable to be hidde n behind the tv. Also want a new power point hidden behind tv. Havent purchased a mount yet. Happy to take recommendation.

General Handyman Tasks Mount Roskill, Auckland

1 x Laundry Chute install and 1 or 2 x Electronic Bidet installation

Posted 2 weeks ago

Hi there I am keen to understand the cost to do the following: 1. INstall a laundry chute upstairs so I can reach clothes to the washing machine in the alundry area downstairs 2. Install of 1 or 2 bidets in our bathrooms Looking for a reliable handy person who has done this work before and can help. Thank you Anitha

General Handyman Tasks New Windsor, Auckland

Handyman needed

Posted 2 weeks ago

Handyman needed. Looking for someone to do odd ends tasks at the flat for about 2-3 hours. Fixing latches, sussing out some barbwire, gip stopping/caulking holes. Please send me rates & availability. The sooner the better. Thanks.

General Handyman Tasks Auckland City, Auckland

Repair woodwork in bathroom

Posted 2 weeks ago

Replace a door jam in a bathroom and replace skirting board due to a water leak. The door frame has bulged and door can’t shut

General Handyman Tasks Whangaparaoa, Rodney

Underfloor access needed

Posted 2 weeks ago

Looking for someone to create access to under the house where there currently isn't any. Also clearing and disposing of old building materials under the home

General Handyman Tasks Marton, Rangitikei

Front door replacement

Posted 2 weeks ago

Need the front door replaced. New door and lock provided.

General Handyman Tasks Beach Haven, North Shore

Recent handymen reviews

With over 159,000 reviews in total, and an average rating of 9/10, you can be confident that your job will be handled with the utmost care.

Smoke Alarm Replacement

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1st April 2020

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Odd maintenance jobs

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26th March 2020

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dishwasher installation.

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23rd March 2020

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Door Handles Replacement

23rd March 2020

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lots of small tasks we couldn't figure out ourselves

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21st March 2020

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Small jobs at home

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20th March 2020

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Reliable Handyman required - Takapuna

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20th March 2020

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Laundry refresh

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20th March 2020

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replace hinges on external gate

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20th March 2020

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Handyman / woman required for general ongoing rental property maintenance

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19th March 2020

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Labour only - Unload Storage box

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19th March 2020

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Chain saw work

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18th March 2020

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exterior mantainance

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18th March 2020

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repair loose plywood ceiling panel

18th March 2020

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Some small home maintenance tasks

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17th March 2020

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Tidying up a small area in backyard

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13th March 2020

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Installation of Digital Lock and Deadbolt Lock #2

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12th March 2020

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Move sleepers

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12th March 2020

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door handle

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12th March 2020

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URGENT light lifting and carrying of boxes

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11th March 2020

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