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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.

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

5 Steps to Transform Your Landscaping Dreams into a Backyard Reality

Posted 25/02/20

We’ve mapped out five actionable steps to transform your landscaping dreams to life and add value to your property.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Latest handymen case studies

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

Why This Fence Gave One Christchurch Homeowner Peace of Mind

Posted 16/06/20

A homeowner shares how a fencing solution enhanced their safety and allowed peace of mind whenever they’re in the backyard.

Garden Revamp: How Chris and Rochelle Transformed This Small Space

Posted 24/08/20

Read about a couple’s landscaping project where they work with an experienced tradie to give their small space a garden revamp.

Bench Seating Took This Small Dining Room From Awkward To Cosy

Posted 31/05/21

Got an awkward space that can't be solved with furniture? Enter: bench seating. Find out design tips, budget and hindsight from these NZ homeowners.

Homes On Show - Save My Bathroom

Posted 30/05/18

Read about how a tradie helped a homeowner with her bathroom renovation, turning an outdated relic into modern, clean and functional.

Living the Dream: Geoff Converted This '86 School Bus Into a Home-on-Wheels

Posted 29/07/20

While waiting for the tours to resume from border closures, Geoff prepares for a trip of a lifetime aboard his home-on-wheels.

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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.

Planky

Posted 3 years ago

Need some work finished closing in under a pole house. Mostly done but need help owing to I'll health.

General Handyman Tasks Roxburgh, Central Otago

Sheep Yards

Posted 5 years ago

Maintenance on sheep and cattle yards, laying concrete and building a kitset shed (3m by 3m).

General Handyman Tasks Tarras, Central Otago

Reconnect Venting Tude to Outdoor Duct

Posted 1 year ago

The flexible venting tube has fallen off the exterior duct and needs reattaching. The job is inside a roof cavity.

General Handyman Tasks Cromwell, Central Otago

Hanging paintings, small carpentry jobs. Building small fence etc

Posted 2 years ago

Hanging Artworks and prints, relining shower. Small carpentry jobs.

General Handyman Tasks Roxburgh, Central Otago

Home Safety Improvements #12

Posted 1 year ago

Women's Refuge is looking for handymen, builders or electricians for jobs to strengthen our client's properties. Work includes: replacing glass doors with solid, installing solar lights and window safety stays, changing locks. Police vetting required ( we will get that done for you)

General Handyman Tasks Alexandra, Central Otago

Leaking bidet seat

Posted 2 years ago

repair leaking bidet seat, today if possible.

General Handyman Tasks Cromwell, Central Otago

Removal of glasshouse

Posted 1 year ago

Demolish and remove old glasshouse

General Handyman Tasks Alexandra, Central Otago

Resurface claw-foot bath

Posted 9 years ago

Just need a currently used claw-foot bath resurfaced onsite, thanks

General Handyman Tasks Central Otago

Dishwasher cavity

Posted 2 years ago

Need someone to knock out cabinetry and kickboard to allow dishwasher drawer to be able to be inserted by plumber. Ideally to be done by end of next week.

General Handyman Tasks Alexandra, Central Otago

Home Safety Improvements #11

Posted 2 years ago

General Handyman Tasks Alexandra, Central Otago

Make and install hand rail

Posted 7 years ago

make and install hand rail on stairs, will also require post at top with small battons as bedroom comes out right at top. House is in Springvale area of Alexandra. We will be there over next weekend.

General Handyman Tasks Central Otago

Seal the cracks in my house!!!

Posted 3 years ago

I need sealant applies to exterior walls and facia and wall cladding on garage. Also roof fixings to be redriven to close gaps between roof cladding sheets. Other odd cracks around exterior need to be sealed.

General Handyman Tasks Cromwell, Central Otago

Installation of cat door into wooden door

Posted 3 months ago

The back door of my garage is an ordinary wooden door. I would like someone to put a cat flap or cat door into it.

General Handyman Tasks Cromwell, Central Otago

Basic handyman job

Posted 4 years ago

I need a post put up for an extendable clothes line to hook onto. The clothes line is already attached however we just need a post erected.

General Handyman Tasks Clyde, Central Otago

Mirrors/art to be hung. 2

Posted 5 years ago

I need some very large, heavy mirrors to be professionally hung in my home.

General Handyman Tasks Cromwell, Central Otago

Handyman central

Posted 3 years ago

Kidsfirst kindergartens is looking fo a handyman who can complete minor tasks at our Kindergartens in Alexandra (2) and Cromwell (1) minor tasks from fence repairs changing light bulbs topping up sand and bark etc ..we also have two Kindergartens in Queenstown with simolar requirements

General Handyman Tasks Alexandra, Central Otago

Mulch Leaves

Posted 10 years ago

Use portable mulcher from Hirepool

General Handyman Tasks Central Otago

Mirrors/art to be hung.

Posted 5 years ago

I need some very large, heavy mirrors to be professionally hung in my home.

General Handyman Tasks Cromwell, Central Otago

Door Lock Repair / ...

Posted 2 years ago

Job Description: - Lock on the indoor sliding door is broken. - The door is inside the building, in between the classrooms Please contact site manager before arrival. Site contact: Pennie Pako ... Address: Little Wonders Cromwell 102A Barry Ave Cromwell NZ 9310

General Handyman Tasks Cromwell, Central Otago

Home Safety Improvement #16

Posted 11 months ago

This is a service provided by Women’s Refuge named– National Home Safety Service/ Whānau Protect. This is a nationwide service that includes a home safety improvement. The work can consist of window safety stays, replacing glass panels, installing solar security lights, changing locks, etc. This is not just one-time job but there's an opportunity for ongoing work orders.

General Handyman Tasks Alexandra, Central Otago

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Find Handymen in Central Otago

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.

BIG Time Contractors LTD

Joined November 2019

We're a locally owned and operated Building and Construction Company serving up quality results in and around Central Otago! LBP and NZCB member, 10+ years in the industry. Don't hesitate to call Brook for a friendly no obligation chat about your next project. "BIG Time Contractors - Tradesman you can rely on"

Fix It Fox Handyman Services

Joined December 2020

No Job Too Small. Hands on Engineer. I have built a broad spectrum of residential and engineering items. I have a full suite of skills - fabrication, building, roofing, plumbing, drainage, electrical etc ie classical handyman who does well in all trades. Good tool base. Multiple trailers. Can cart 9m lengths. Engineers built the world.

Venter Interior Plastering

Joined February 2018

Needing a reliable and professional plasterer in Dunedin & surrounding areas? At Venter Interior Plastering, we offer quality plastering services for all of your interior plastering needs. There is no job too big or too small for us to undertake and we provide the highest quality of workmanship - every time! We take pride in our work and ensure that you are satisfied with the job on completion a...

Kanwaljeet singh

Joined August 2020

I have been working in building industry from last 5 year and have one mate with me, who have got same experience. We can give very good finishing to any kind of renovation. New on builderscrack.

Andys Interior Plastering

Joined January 2010

Hi, We've been plastering new houses and tidying up old ones for the last 20 years. We've been in Christchurch for the last 20 years and have worked on jobs around the city as well as in regional parts of Canterbury.We also do handyman work around your house and light building work. We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for project completion. We pride ourselves on providing com...

Civil Drawings

Joined December 2015

hi If you need professional done drawings done for your DIY (retaining walls,garden sheds,decks,landscaping etc) project then this is the right place. Just send in your sketches and get them must presentable As a sole trader you will guaranteed the best prices.

Matts Handyman & Glass Services

Joined January 2021

Hi, I’m a one man band that can do building work, joinery, plumbing, glazing etc. Just ask! I’m also a fully qualified glazier. I’m a hard working perfectionist who is very professional and driven to do a great job.

Urban Colour South

Joined December 2015

I have over 20 years in the trade and I am a qualified Painter Decorator having studied at Canterbury Polytechnic and completing my apprenticeship many years ago. My attention to detail is second to none and I pride myself in an extremely high level of workmanship, completed both quickly and efficiently. I worked as a paint sales representative for over 10 years so I also know what products to us...

Ants Demolition & Construction

Joined August 2009

Hi, I have over 20 years experience in renovating, building new houses, sheds, light commercial, and hardscaping Qualified carpernter, LBP, I have an experience in complex renovations on old homesteads, and I enjoy problem solving , fine finishing work, making custom items and helping my clients vision becoming reality. As a one man band I prefer to do jobs I can manage by myself, and am also...

Malibu Painting

Joined July 2012

Malibu Painting The Art of House Flipping, Renovation, and Design Your Assets Matter! We, therefore, focus on durability and quality. Global Partnership and Development Ltd has supported more than 100 micro business entrepreneurs in the least developed countries. Why us? We have completed houses in Hamilton, Taupo, Tokoroa, Rotorua, Tauranga, Putaruru, Cambridge, and Taihape. Our service...

RP Carmody construction

Joined January 2011

We are a small residential building company based here in Dunedin, with 20 years experience we do everything from complete new builds to bathrooms to replacing a paling on a fence. We do it all !

Built up contracting LTD

Joined June 2020

Hi, we are a small company who strive for perfection. We have a diverse team who have dealt with a majority of renovation projects around the country. Numerous house foundation repairs and house re leveling, our team also deal with restoration projects. We pride in keeping jobs to the time frame. Whether it's one pile or twenty piles needing replaced, even that old fence replaced or a new deck to...

Better Brothers Construction

Joined December 2017

We are a family owned and operated company working throughout New Zealand. With 15 years experience in renovations, new builds, extensions and multi-story concrete construction - Both brothers Stefano and Samuel are on site and on the tools so you directly benefit from our expertise. We believe in a safe, tidy site, a strong work ethic and doing things right!

Mitchell and Milmine Construction

Joined September 2017

Mitchell + Milmine Construction is a small family owned residential building company focused on building quality. We are team players and are committed to working within our community with other locals alike. We are passionate about modern architecture, and believe each home tells a different story, this makes us the perfect partners on your next building adventure. We offer a transparent...

Enda Dunne Construction

Joined November 2019

We have been building in Queenstown and surrounding areas for the past 13 years and have over 25 years of experience in the building trade. We specialise in renovations and extensions and shop fit outs. No job is too small or too big. we provide free estimates and complete quotes with a friendly and professional attitude. We are licenced building Practitioners with site safe qualifications and fir...

Mike's Trade Services Limited

Joined April 2021

Hi, Mike's Trade Services Ltd is a small business based in dunedin with skills in alot of areas based around renovations. Our skill base revolves around general handyman work from light building to flooring, Tiling and painting, waterproofing systems to specailised coating systems. With over 15 years of experience in the trade we have a good eye for detail, strong work ethic carrying out ta...

Lewis Wallace

Joined November 2016

Hi I am a qualified builder based in Tarras. I pride myself on quality and enjoy my job. I do a wide range of work from renovations and new builds to farm pole sheds and small maintenance jobs. If you’d like to meet and discuss your job please get in touch. Kind regards Lewis Wallace.

Inoutside

Joined August 2015

Hi, I do painting, plastering, landscaping and building maintenance. I am mostly based in Wellington and sometimes in Westport, servicing the top half of the South Island. Free quotes and charge out hourly rates for smaller jobs. Quality and excellent finishes is our style! Fixed prices for straight forward jobs. Estimates capped at 30% for more unclear jobs (ie excavation). I h...

Swift Wash

Joined June 2018

Exterior Property Maintenance Company. We specialise in making the outside of your property look great. Soft House Washing Gutter Cleaning Window Washing Decks Cleaned Driveways, paths and fences waterblasting. Moss treatments Lawn mowing Section tidys Rubbish Removal And more

Buildflex Solutions

Joined March 2016

Sitewise Registered Sitesafe passport in Construction and Civil *15+ Years Qualified builder Truck Drivers,Machine Operators full licenced *Certified builder of K3T walling (System) and LBP *First Aid Certificate - Valid *Contruction Certified - On Site *Total Quality Management Certificate *Diploma in Small business Management *Full company Insurance - liability - Tool...

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