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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
Read moreTimber 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
Read moreAutumn 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
Read moreOwning 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
Read moreIn 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
Read moreThinking 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
Read moreGuttering 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
Read moreA 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
Read moreEarthquakes 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
Read moreThere’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
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Clean spouting on three level house on hill in Lyttelton.
Read moreAfter 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.
Read moreThere is a bunkbed in the garage which needs moving in the house. It needs to be disassembled and assembled again in the bedroom.
Read moreThis 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...
Read moreAbout 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.
Read morePiece of guttering replaced,broken piece of surfeit replaced,all guttering cleaned,broken gate hinge repaired.Job done within next few weeks would be ideal.
Read moremoving soil and rocks from backyard to skip in driveway, access is only by wheel barrow
Read moreHandy man needed to do painting and trenching in little river. Suit a local person
Read moreMy 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.
Read moreReplace three old sections of barge board with new and paint to match existing.
Read moreRequire 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
Read moreOld 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.
Read moreFloor tiles glued to particle board require removal. x1 living room 18mtr length, 3mtr wide (approx.) x1 small bedroom 3x4mtr
Read moresplit level house needs gutters cleared and some climbing plants cut back
Read moreNeed 3 cracked windows re-glazed, size approx 630mm x 420mm, all similar size
Read morewe 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.
Read moreGeneral 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.
Read moreI 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.
Read moreLaying 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: ...
Read moreOur 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.
Farrell Build is a local Christchurch based construction company. We are family owned & operated with over 30+ years of trusted industry experience. Offering a wide range of services which include; Architectural builds, Renovations & EQC Repairs
Read moreSS 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...
Read moreHi I’ve been building roads motorways, footpaths and driveways for 12 years plus. I specialise in concrete work but can do all sorts of jobs from excavation, asphalt, kerbing, paving, landscaping. No job is too tough . I work hard to make sure any job i take on is delivered on time and to a very high standard. I take pride in my work, will give you a very fair quote and will always try to work wi...
Read moreHi, 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...
Read moreHi, 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...
Read moreHighly skilled painters and decorators With 20 years in the trade. We do wallpapering ,spray painting, Plastering inc level 5 & skim coats. Water-blasting ,roof repaints,new work and old repaints We are very competitive with price And all work is to a high standard.
Read moreHI I have been building for the past 20 years and have experience in new builds, renovations, home extensions, decks, roofing, fences. I have high standards and offer a great service.
Read moreHi My name is Ben, and I run a small carpentry business servicing Canterbury and beyond. We specialise in new builds, renovations & hard landscaping I am happy to come to you and discuss what you are needing done, at a time that suits you. I am a Licenced Building Practitioner as well as being a Qualified Carpenter. Thanks for taking the time to check us out, Ben Powley
Read moreSpecialising in custom built joinery we can consult, design and install all of your joinery needs. Iain has years of experience in high end commercial fit outs aswell as designing and manufacturing domestic kitchens and custom made Joinery. Owen has 25 years of Joinery experiance ranging from customers made stairs to high end kitchens. Together they make up a brilliant team that produce qualit...
Read moreKUMANU: 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.
Read moreHi 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.
Read moreFast 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.
Read morehi 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
Read moreHi my name ia Gary . I’ve got a Grab lorry that’s ready to grab your materials . 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 . Thanks Gary I'm a fully qualified carpenter , I'm 43...
Read moreHi 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.
Read moreForman and Foley Construction is a Canterbury based company comprising of two experienced Builders and two apprentice builders. Both Toby and Lee have been involved in the industry for over 13 years and have experience in a wide variety of work from new builds to renovations, EQC work, decks and landscaping, re piling, paving and concrete and much more. We are friendly and love speaking with clie...
Read moreHi there. Being plastering for last 13 years. We do all aspects of plastering work interior and exterior.new houses and renovations and also smaller jobs in patch work , Crack repair . Coving. We also do painting . And concrete work repair. Very good rates with quality finish
Read moreHi 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.
Read moreHi. 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...
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