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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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.

Handyman

Posted 1 year ago

install batts under house, renew wall lining,

General Handyman Tasks Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Labour work

Posted 5 years ago

moving soil and rocks from backyard to skip in driveway, access is only by wheel barrow

General Handyman Tasks Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Simeon Quay repairs

Posted 1 year ago

Piece of guttering replaced,broken piece of surfeit replaced,all guttering cleaned,broken gate hinge repaired.Job done within next few weeks would be ideal.

General Handyman Tasks Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Fence removal

Posted 4 years ago

I need a ~ 5m section of corrugated iron fence dismanteled due to the collapse of a retaining wall. Some sort of temporary barrier will need to be installed. If the work can be done on the weekend, I can help.

General Handyman Tasks Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Assembling bunk bed

Posted 4 years ago

There is a bunkbed in the garage which needs moving in the house. It needs to be disassembled and assembled again in the bedroom.

General Handyman Tasks Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

Long grass cutting

Posted 4 months ago

General tidy up of lifestyle block in Motukarara, mainly cutting of long grass under trees. About a day's work. Own heavy duty weed eater, or similar needed. Would like the work completed asap. Please provide an hourly rate. Thank-you.

General Handyman Tasks Motukarara, Banks Peninsula

Unfinished industrial style hallway ... awkward job

Posted 1 year ago

This is an unfinished project. I live by the port in Lyttelton and wanted to bring that aesthetic to the entrance of my house so have experimented with stainless steel. The front door has worked well. But we had some complications with the interior, and it all got a bit much for the guy who took the job on. So here I am. This is an awkward job and is not going to suit the majority of tradies. But for somebody, this is an opportunity to work on something unique, use a broad skill set, think on...

General Handyman Tasks Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

51 Hawkhurst Road

Posted 2 years ago

Clean spouting on three level house on hill in Lyttelton.

General Handyman Tasks Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

General handyman

Posted 3 years ago

About 3 hrs of handyman help with fitting up furniture and moving it around a new house. Needs a drill and choice of screws, small stepladder, and wheeled trolley. General toolbox just in case.

General Handyman Tasks Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Gov Bay Bach

Posted 5 years ago

Old bach, when not tenanted we hire workers to tidy garden, general household maintenance, etc. Recently the tenant has moved out and ideally we'd find a handy person looking for a cute little place to live in and keep tidy in exchange for very, very cheap rent.

General Handyman Tasks Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Carpet laying in one room - in exchange for weekend in very comfortable Banks Peninsula holiday home

Posted 5 years ago

Laying second hand carpet and underlay in a room approx 2700 x 2700. This is one room of a two room sleepout at our holiday home. Would prefer to exchange for a weekend stay for you and your family but can do for cash if no takers. See bach info at: ...

General Handyman Tasks Wainui, Banks Peninsula

Tile removal

Posted 6 years ago

Floor tiles glued to particle board require removal. x1 living room 18mtr length, 3mtr wide (approx.) x1 small bedroom 3x4mtr

General Handyman Tasks Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Install spouting

Posted 2 years ago

Require someone to install 4m of spouting and a down pipe to a cabin in Lyttelton. Also put on 2 pieces of finishing lines, so you would need a finishing gun or use tacks to fix to interior of cabin. Very simple job Payment on completion Required to be done ASAP

General Handyman Tasks Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Long grass trimmed

Posted 4 years ago

My section in Takamatua has got out of hand. It is paddock rather than lawn so weed eating would probably be best method. 500 square metres. Needs an initial clearance and possibly regular ongoing maintenance.

General Handyman Tasks Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

Clear gutters

Posted 2 years ago

split level house needs gutters cleared and some climbing plants cut back

General Handyman Tasks Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Muscle needed

Posted 1 year ago

After a knee op I need someone to help wheel barrow soil from road down short drive to new garden area. Could be a day or two Labour work.

General Handyman Tasks Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Glaze windows

Posted 7 years ago

Need 3 cracked windows re-glazed, size approx 630mm x 420mm, all similar size

General Handyman Tasks Banks Peninsula

Little River Handyman

Posted 3 years ago

Handy man needed to do painting and trenching in little river. Suit a local person

General Handyman Tasks Little River, Banks Peninsula

Barge Board

Posted 6 years ago

Replace three old sections of barge board with new and paint to match existing.

General Handyman Tasks Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula

Mooving branches

Posted 1 year ago

we need help in moving branches of a few cut trees onto burning piles. we think will take a couple of days perhaps and will gladly provide good accomodation and meals. no skills needed but you could learn how to use a chainsaw only if you wanted.

General Handyman Tasks Akaroa, 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.

Rpm carpentry

Joined July 2020

Hi, I have been building and renovating homes, properties and businesses for 12 years and have exeptional experience in property maintenance and renovations. We are passionate about our work and love seeing the clients reaction to their homes becoming exactly what they wanted. We pride ourselves on offering a very competitive quote, completing the job on time and on budget with the utmost quali...

Blair Anderson

Joined May 2020

Hey, I am a qualified carpenter of 10+ years experience and have my Carpentry LBP. Can complete any Building related jobs from new housing to renovations or just any little jobs to do with building and always done to the highest of quality.

Canterbury Property Maintenance Ltd

Joined July 2016

All your property maintenance tasks covered by one company, we handle it all. Fully insured, free no obligation quotes. Our company offers a wide range of services including complete lawn & garden care, landscaping, window & gutter cleaning, weed & pest spraying, section clearing, painting, fences, and much more.

Zk builders

Joined October 2016

Hi, I'm a passionate qualified builder but also have a certificate in auto refinishing and a diploma in audio engineering. Have been building now for 10 plus years and have experience in new builds, renovation, architectural builds and light commercial.

FM Construction NZ Limited

Joined March 2021

Hi all! I am a local LBP builder with 10+ years experience. I am capable of any size job big or small. I take pride in working hard and efficiently and I complete all work to a high standard, ensuring that my clients are happy throughout the process. I am happy to provide advice on renovation ideas and mostly have experience in the following areas: - New builds - Renovations - Foundations inc...

More Than Handy

Joined July 2020

More Than Handy is a privately owned property maintenance and joinery business based in Christchurch and servicing the wider Canterbury region. Our high standards, professionalism and Workmanship Guarantees ensure our clients are 100% satisfied with our work from quote to sign off. From cutting a stray branch and hanging a door to shop fit-outs and kitchens, we have you covered.

Austin Anderson

Joined January 2010

Hi. I have been renovating and repairing houses since 1988. Bathroom renovations are a major part of my work, however, I am very happy to renovate any part of your house. Decks are a specialty. Skylights are also in my expertise. I have a team of qualified tradesmen to cover all aspects of your renovation. Covid 19 plan in place . I like to get an idea what you’d like to spend before ar...

NuVista Homes

Joined March 2014

Hi, We are NuVista Homes. We are a multi-award winning, family operated business with over 14 years of building experience in New Homes, Renovations, Alterations, Light Commercial work and General Building. We also offer in house interior design services We pride ourselves on making you happy and creating your project into our own master piece. This means we take the time to get to know you...

Fast Fences

Joined December 2019

Fast Fences fixes and repairs old fences, install new fences, removes old fences, installs gates, and can coordinate and manage all your fencing needs - with great communication and attention to detail. I also build decks, pergolas and can deliver other home improvement tasks.

Abacus Building Maintenance

Joined October 2014

hi i am a licensed building practioner tradesman carpenter main line of work is building maintenance of all types,i do a lot of bathroom renovations supply and install working with only registered tradesman all types of work undertaken

K G wright

Joined February 2019

Hi.I am a qualified joiner with 30yrs experience in this trade. I have many years in the shopfitting and home maintenance areas. I will give you an honest quote and keep you informed thru out the job . I have been police vetted to work within the preschool industry and a member of search and rescue. No job too big or small.

Facilities Services Ltd

Joined August 2019

Maintenance and Handyman company called Facilities Services – we are a group of hard work tradespeople from Builder, Plumbing, Electrician, Plaster, Painter, Tiler, Cleaner, etc

RedGoat Property

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...

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...

SP Build Solutions

Joined April 2019

SP Build Solutions Ltd is more than just your standard building company. With the directors/staff covering numerous trades it means we can streamline your project in house. Only needing to sub contract the specialist trades ( eg: plumbing, electrical, ect). This helping keep all projects on time and more importantly on budget. LICENCED BUILDING PRACTITIONER

Nick Brown

Joined August 2020

I am a qualified builder with experience acting as a foreman and also project managing high end residential apartments. I am a perfectionist and pride myself on good quality workmanship. If you have tight timeframes I am available on short notice and I am willing to put in the hours to get the job done.

SS The Builder & Property Maintenance

Joined June 2017

SS The Builder & Property Maintenance are experts of building and glazing, 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 carpenter in Christchurch or...

Robertson Built

Joined March 2018

We are a small company looking to make a big impact in our region. We are committed to providing a great service at a the best possible price. Contact us today for more information, we are always looking for our next challenge.

Ross Coutts Holdings

Joined March 2018

Hi I have been in business in Christchurch for 32 years in the building /tiling industry I am a qualified carpenter and specialise in bathroom renovations.All small to medium repair work welcome, I take pride in what I do and work to a high standard, I can work to any budget to deliver what my customers require.

Kumanu

Joined June 2020

KUMANU: means "to care for, nurture, or cherish" The owner has over forty years of experience and can nurture your ideas and dreams so that you may cherish the outcome. From a new door to a new house. Builders of the First house in New Zealand to score 10 on the Home star rating.

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