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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.

Your Handy Fencing Guide For Common Issues & Repairs

Posted 01/10/21

If you want to repair your fence, or replace your fence all together, use this handy fencing guide to answer some of your biggest fencing questions.

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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

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

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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.

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.

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 and hindsight from these NZ homeowners.

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.

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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.

Resurface iron bathtub

Posted 6 days ago

Got an old iron bathtub that started rusting (see pictures). Would need cleaning up, new seal and topcoat. Located in Dargaville.

General Handyman Tasks Dargaville, Kaipara

Warm

Posted 6 years ago

Lay carpet in 3 bedrooms we have carpet but may need more underlay

General Handyman Tasks Mangawhai Heads, Kaipara

Door repair

Posted 6 years ago

One spring is broken, I have a replacement but need someone to fit it.

General Handyman Tasks Dargaville, Kaipara

Kait Konings

Posted 2 years ago

A window has come off the top hinge altogether. I have just purchased this house, opened the window and it came apart. I have new hinges and screws but am not strong enough to unscrew with a screwdriver only.

General Handyman Tasks Te Kopuru, Kaipara

Odds and Sods

Posted 5 years ago

Bottom board on lounge window needs replacing,weatherboard close to back door needs replacing,repairs to bathroom skirting board and floor,hole in lounge floor,barge board needs repairing,lounge window baton dislodged,reseal chimney flashing,gutter bracket needed and rear guttering needs repair,bedroom and linen cupboard doors may be needed and maybe some painting inside

General Handyman Tasks Maungaturoto, Kaipara

House repairs

Posted 3 years ago

Have bought a relocated house in whakapirau , so looking for someone with a knowledge of all building work and gib, a man of all trades ......

General Handyman Tasks Whakapirau, Kaipara

Maintanence

Posted 3 years ago

Ceiling in the lounge has had water damage and needs repairing

General Handyman Tasks Dargaville, Kaipara

Property Security Upgrades #8

Posted 2 years ago

Women's Refuge is looking for handymen, builders, or electricians for jobs to strengthen our clients' properties. Work includes: replacing glass doors with solid, installing solar lights and window safety stays, changing locks, etc. Police vetting required. Looking for work to be completed in the following areas: Tangowahine, Hoanga, Turiwiri, Baylys Beach, Omamaii, Mamaranui, Te Kopuru, Arapohue,

General Handyman Tasks Dargaville, Kaipara

Attic access repair

Posted 7 months ago

Repairs to damaged hardboard around man hole

General Handyman Tasks Dargaville, Kaipara

Putting together a kitset sleepout

Posted 1 year ago

I am looking for an experienced person to help me put together a 10m2 kitset sleepout with loft. It has been delivered, and I had aspirations of figuring it out myself, but on my own I figure it will take me at least a week, with an experienced person directing it, I've been told it will go up in a day. "All our kitset buildings are straightforward to assemble, so you won’t need any special building skills. They come with easy-to-follow instructions, and most can be put together in a matte...

General Handyman Tasks Mangawhai, Kaipara

Small access platform to water tank.

Posted 2 months ago

We require a small platform to be built alongside an existing water tank to allow access to the top of the water tank inspection cover. The platform needs to be on the lower side of the water tank which is on a slight bank. The platform height would be roughly one metre from the ground and needs to have a small hand rail around the platform. The platform must not be over 1.5m from the top tank. Access only needs to be from one side only and the slope can be utilised to reduce the need for a lo...

General Handyman Tasks Mangawhai Heads, Kaipara

Carpet layer

Posted 6 years ago

To lay 72 sqm of carpet in 3 bedrooms and a sleepout

General Handyman Tasks Mangawhai Heads, Kaipara

General repairs

Posted 2 years ago

We have several little jobs to be done in a Plunket NZ children's play group Screw Shelves to wall Safety catches on cupboards Blown hinges on window Tie back some electrical cables (so kids don't pull appliances off a shelf)

General Handyman Tasks Mangawhai, Kaipara

SW6 HANDYMAN

Posted 4 years ago

we need someone who can finish off a number of tasks on a new build. tbe work needs to be of a high standard and wil be inspected. jobs include shelving in wardrobes. door handles. wardrobe doors. and other jobs may come up.

General Handyman Tasks Kaiwaka, Kaipara

Remove flooring

Posted 6 months ago

We have some fake wood flooring in a bedroom that we need pulled up and removed room is approx 6m x 4m

General Handyman Tasks Mangawhai Heads, Kaipara

Home Safety Improvement #5

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 Dargaville, Kaipara

Install display vanity units at Placemakers Kerikeri

Posted 7 years ago

job involves installing 2 vanity units at the new Placemakers/mico Bathrooms showroom in Kerikeri. Job needs to be completed by 20/6/14. please contact me with a quote.

General Handyman Tasks Kaipara

Welding Oil Drums

Posted 8 years ago

I have approx 50 stacks of oil drums (6 barrels to a stack) that are currently banded together. I would like them to be welded. At other sites this job has taken 2-3 days. No mains power is available. Access is limited

General Handyman Tasks Kaipara

Repairs etc

Posted 6 years ago

We have some general repairs that need doing around our house in Maungaturoto - Leaky taps etc

General Handyman Tasks Maungaturoto, Kaipara

Latch for bifold doors

Posted 5 years ago

My bifold doors latch is not working I need these adjusted They are wooden .

General Handyman Tasks Dargaville, Kaipara

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Find Handymen in Kaipara

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.

Wheelie Klean NZ ltd

Joined May 2016

Professional jet wash cleaning. Whether it be wheelie bins, driveways, houses, or commercial businesses we can clean it! We also do chewing gum removal from all surfaces as well as gutter cleaning, section clearing, lawn mowing and any other odd job that you may require around your home or business. We now specialize on installing the all New Gutter Foam that keeps your gutters clean and clear....

Southern star building and maintenance Ltd

Joined May 2018

We are a small but growing business who take on all general maintenance and carpentry work in and around your property. All jobs undertaken from small to large. Workmanship and quality guaranteed. We offer competitive quotes and meeting of deadlines.

JC BUILD

Joined May 2020

Qualified builder,LBP, new builds, renovations small or large. Decks, retaining walls, pergolas, carports. For all your carpentry needs, I take pride in my workmanship and taking care of my clients needs. Always happy to hear what you need done. For a free quote get in touch. Cheers

Five Star Contractors Ltd

Joined August 2015

Five Star Contractors Ltd are a registered NZ building company with qualified, licensed and insured tradesmen. Specializing in all aspects of residential building services from Re-Clads, New Builds, Extensions, Renovations, Alterations, Demolition, Decks, Fences, Landscaping, Concrete, Earthworks, Transport, Backyard Clean Ups, Maintenance and Organising All Other Trades. We can provide free quote...

Mountfield Contracting

Joined July 2013

Hiya, we are a locally based small business run by Oli and Hailey. We specialise in residential and commercial landscape construction and property maintenance. We have been in business for over 14 years and cover the greater Auckland and Waikato areas.

NJB CONSTRUCT LTD

Joined November 2016

We are a building contractor that specialise in - Commercial Interior Fit Out Residential Renovations Timber & laminate Flooring Kitchen & Bathroom Reno’s Exterior Decking & Fencing We are by no means your cheapest contractor out there but when you click to go with NJB, you can be guaranteed quality workmanship along with constant communication throughout your job leaving you with a c...

LDW Build&Maintenace

Joined April 2019

General house maintenance Small reliable residential company we are professionals when it comes to property builds and maintenance we pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes, completing jobs on time and to clients budget .

Northland drainage ltd

Joined August 2019

Hi, welcome to Northland Drainage. We specialise in new and existing house drainage, repairs and alterations. We pride ourselves on delivering quality workmanship. Call us for a free quote.

Clayton Hicks

Joined September 2019

I’m a hard working and reliable carpenter with many years of experience and an eye for detail. I currently work full time for a high end builder working on multi million dollar architectural homes that only the best will do. I’ll be available after hours and weekends for anything from those small annoying jobs to decks and renovations. (Currently due to covid restrictions we cant get to our us...

Waynes Painting

Joined November 2017

Hi.. Ive been painting houses for the last few years and have also done alot of my own renovation projects so am handy with many areas. I am cheap and like to do long hours. Happy to do small jobs as well.

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...

Joe

Joined December 2017

Hi. I’ve been building over 10 years now in NZ. I’m not certified but I have a lot of experience in the building industry. I’ve been involved in renovations new builds and currently working on a apartment complex in town. I don’t own my own business but that is definitely part of my plan for the future. Contact for more information or if you have any queries. God Bless

CMA Electrical

Joined August 2019

Family ran local electrical business with over 20 years experience in the trade carrying out a variety of work from basic maintenance to new builds and solar installations. We believe in offering all our customers great value for money.

Tyler Niland Landscapes Limited

Joined December 2020

Hello, We have been in the construction Industry for over 50 years primarily in residential construction now focused on landscape projects and Tiling. We are creative, experienced and offer a broad network of quality sub contractors. The company constructs, Patios, Walkways, Fences, Driveways, Decks, Walls, interior and exterior tiling , kitchen and Bathroom renovation. The images provided are a...

Glen Welding & Fabrication

Joined July 2020

Certified welder ASNZS 9606 Welding of steel, aluminum, and can do stainless Certified limited electrical EAS ... Tool repairs and electrical test and tag.

Allens Group Ltd

Joined April 2017

Allens Group is a Whangarei-based company that offers a range of professional services for maintenance of residential and commercial properties. Allens Group specialises in roof restorations, moss and mould treatments, high-pressure cleaning, gutter cleans and interior and exterior painting – almost anything that is required around your home or business. Allens Group is dedicated to providing c...

MCN Property Solutionz

Joined January 2010

We are based in Mangawhai Heads and offer a one-stop shop for your building needs. The services we can organise - on your behalf - include tiling, painting, gibstopping, electrical and plumbing, as well as general building work and repairs. We have worked on a wide range of projects, from tiling a splashback to renovating a house, so can truly say no job is too big or too small. We offer compe...

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