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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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Handy with a drill? I need you for a few hours!

Posted 5 months ago

Looking for someone who can come and help put up blinds and curtain rail, smoke alarms and hang a few pictures. I also have a floor repair that needs doing so if you have some building experience that would be a bonus so we can discuss the extra work. Ideally you will be available on 6,7 or 8 January. Initial work should be a few hours

General Handyman Tasks Witherlea, Marlborough

Tool handyman who is thorough and detailed

Posted 1 month ago

Identifying any sealing cavities where rodents are accessing roof and wall spaces. Urgent. Currently have infestation despite constant vegetation removal, extensive bait stations and trapping. Lovely work spot with a view!

General Handyman Tasks Havelock, Marlborough

Floor trim/pinned edging replacing

Posted 2 years ago

Hi I am looking to have some floor trim ending/pinned edging (Used when carpet meets vinyl) replaced in our house in Blenheim Lakings road. I wonder if this is something you do? Best wishes Francis

General Handyman Tasks Blenheim, Marlborough

New letterbox for Mum

Posted 3 years ago

Hi. I need someone to buy and fit a replacement letterbox for my mother (she lives in Blenheim, me in Auckland so a bit difficult for me to do myself). So, will involve scoping out what type of letterbox will work best, and sourcing it from Bunnings or wherever (with approval on cost from me), and then fitting it.

General Handyman Tasks Blenheim, Marlborough

Property Security Upgrades

Posted 2 years 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.

General Handyman Tasks Blenheim, Marlborough

Cat door replacement installation in wooden door

Posted 9 months ago

Our current cat door, installed in a wooden door, is not working properly. We need a new one to be installed (we are happy to purchase it for installation- if possible a microchip activated one). Therefore we do not necessarily need a glazier but perhaps a builder or general handyman who knows what they're doing :) We would like to get this done within the next couple of weeks if possible, either early in the morning or after 4pm Mon-Thurs or time flexible on a Friday or weekends.

General Handyman Tasks Woodbourne, Marlborough

Cupboard

Posted 1 year ago

assemble and mount a flat pack cupboard in laundry

General Handyman Tasks Renwick, Marlborough

Eltham Road maintenance

Posted 11 months ago

GirlGuiding NZ has a property in Blenheim 36 Eltham Road or corner Eltham Road and Rogers Street, we have girl meetings held here weekly and over the past year we have some maintenance requirements of an external single door (not main entrance) in wet weather conditions water pooled under the door causing the chipboard flooring swell /damaged needs to be replaced sheet at internal floor at exit along with a seal on door as a solution to prevent future damage. We do have a local Facility Co-or...

General Handyman Tasks Blenheim, Marlborough

New Bathroom window

Posted 4 months ago

Our rental house needs a new bathroom window. Louvre window removed, opening aluminium window fitted.

General Handyman Tasks Blenheim, Marlborough

Clothes line etc

Posted 9 months ago

Hi. We would like our standard fitted clothes line removed and a pull out one installed. Also a large outdoor mirror hung. Possibly also other quick jobs. Best Sean

General Handyman Tasks Rapaura, Marlborough

Electrical connection of lightbulb is stuck in socket

Posted 8 months ago

I went to change a light bulb and whilst unscrewing it, the main lightbulb came out but the base/connection of the lightbulb remained in the socket. Ladder is required to get remainder of lighbulb out of the socket so the bulb can be changed

General Handyman Tasks Blenheim, Marlborough

Help with putting up shelves , the garden, general handy-man tasks around

Posted 2 years ago

1. New shelves for the home (we have the shelf units, I think, I just don't know how to put them up, 2. Help with showing me how to use a lawn strimmer, 3. General handy-man tasks around our new home. I am not practical at all, and need the support of a handy-man to do these jobs for us.

General Handyman Tasks Picton, Marlborough

Kitchen seal

Posted 1 year ago

There is a gap on the kitchen wall and the bench. I want to seal the gap. Also I want to re-seal Kitchen area. (taking off old seal and apply new seal). Kitchen area is about 300cmx330cm.

General Handyman Tasks Blenheim, Marlborough

Patching a Ceiling

Posted 4 months ago

Our 2nd story bathroom leaked on the kitchen ceiling causing our tenant to cut a hole to try and stop the leak until we could get a plumber in. That has been resolved but now leaves a gaping hole. I need someone who can patch it up for us. Our regular handyman has been flat out so unable to do it for us. I'm guessing that the hole size is about 500cm, but could be bigger - so will need to be checked. A quote would be appreciated.

General Handyman Tasks Picton, Marlborough

Splashback installation

Posted 1 year ago

Remove an existing splashback and install a new one (polymer acrylic).

General Handyman Tasks Blenheim, Marlborough

14 Villa complex - lots of little jobs - ongoing work

Posted 2 years ago

I need a Handyman that can do a wide range of household repairs. From installing new door handles, to paving - if you can do it, then I need you! It will be on-going work, no set times and maybe the odd emergency call.

General Handyman Tasks Rapaura, Marlborough

Odd jobs

Posted 2 years ago

Installation of two boot brushes -into existing drilled holes but may require dynabolts or similar. Supply and install two door handles onto store room roller doors. Secure tunnel doors including new handles for bolts

General Handyman Tasks Renwick, Marlborough

Cartage Tractor delivery

Posted 2 years ago

Need a tractor brought up from Picton to CHCH it’s a John Deere 5525n with 4 x attachments you will need a truck and possibly a hiab

General Handyman Tasks Picton, Marlborough

Line a garage plus other jobs

Posted 3 years ago

Line and insulate a garage plus a few other handyman jobs

General Handyman Tasks Renwick, Marlborough

General Handy man

Posted 10 months ago

Install a splash-back behind and on the side of the oven, potentially install a piece of heat proof board on the side of cabinet next to the oven. repair the back door, ( or maybe install a new one.) put together a small shed out back, ( Garden Shed H: 1980mm W: 2280mm L: 1530mm. replace entrance floor tiles in porch. Repair a little bit of trellis

General Handyman Tasks Picton, Marlborough

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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.

Kept Under Wraps

Joined August 2015

Kept Under Wraps have been in the signwriting industry for many moons and have adapted to the changes in the industry. Their current focus is vinyl wrapping vehicles from partial wraps, full wraps, colour change, and paint protection film, as well as headlight and taillight tints, and anything else you can imagine. Full wraps so far include various exotic cars, a motorbike, and a mountainbike, mor...

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...

Gw builders ltd

Joined May 2016

With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry we are small family business of qualified reliable builders with a high standard in every job we face.. guaranteed to please! Specialising in: *Light Comercial *Architectural builds *New builds *Renovations/extentions *Landscaping *All forms of concrete work No jobs to big or small!

Tipene plumbing

Joined February 2015

CALL NOW!!!! Tipene Plumbing Ltd offer all aspects of Plumbing-gas fitting-Roofing-drainage and more this includes maintenance- trouble shooting- new houses- CCTV drain inspections and clearing- septic cleans- slurry control. We uphold a very high standard of workmanship and will try my best to sought your issue the same day! Call now for a free competitive quote PLEASE NOTE MY PLUMBING REG IS...

CMT Group

Joined October 2019

CMT Group provides Construction Services for a range of building projects, whether for complete specialist construction projects; such as commercial buildings or school classrooms, to smaller sheds and garages, residential home builds and everything in between. A family-owned and operated company for over 20 years, CMT Group have bases in Christchurch and Blenheim to enable us to equally serve...

Global Partnership and Development Ltd

Joined July 2012

Global Partnership and Development Ltd 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, a...

ASAP REPILING

Joined May 2020

Hi Guys! 25+ years exp onsite building foundation Releveling & repiling experts when you need that job done asap! Full or partial house repiles/jack & pack) Full or partial floor Releveling Brick veneer & nib wall foundation Underpinning We provide Good Quotes! Good Work! Good Results! It's all Good! 👍

Tradie

Joined September 2015

We remove asbestos as a team all of us have our c.o.c and no job is to big or small safety and top p.p.e gear are a must ! Clients love dealing with us because we carry lots of respect for them and there property

GP Contracting

Joined March 2013

Hi there, I am an experienced Tradesman with a great work ethic, a very high standard of workmanship and real references available on request. Services offered; Interior & Exterior Plastering and Painting, Roof painting, Cladding, Deck construction, Fencing (Timber, Hardies, and AAC panel), general Home Maintenance and basic Landscaping. Fletchers approved and significant experience with EQC...

Rogers Construction

Joined September 2018

Hi there, I am a fully Qualified builder and have been in the industry for 6 years. I am an LBP (licensed building practitioner) so you can have full confidence in me to complete any job to a high standard. I have experience in a vast number of renovations, new builds and fit out work. Im looking to break through as a sole trader and grow my business so happy to take on any job no matter how bi...

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...

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.

Tom Morgan Contracting Limited

Joined July 2013

Hi I have been renovating, restoring and painting for about 30 years. I provide high quality work, where the focus is on a premium finish. I will not be the fastest around, nor the cheapest, but I am certain you will be excited by the end result. No job too small and happy to work with and share my knowledge with my customers.

Gilcro Ltd

Joined October 2018

For all your Re-roofs, New-roofs, Roof-repairs and Waterproofing needs. Residential, Commercial and Industrial Give us a call /mail for a free quotation

Shannon carpentry

Joined May 2015

i am trade qualified ,carpenter joiner from the uk , been in the buisness since 1994 which is when i started my apprenticeship have lots of experience ,,new builds ,renovations ,maintenance,, inc,,fitting of doors,locks,trim,[skirt,architrave],decking,internal flooring systems studwalls ,fencing ,traditional roofing ,free quotes inc materials costed in so you get an all in price ,thanks for l...

Wizards Construction

Joined September 2019

I'm a trade qualified builder with 20 years experience. I specialise in all building works. Wall and floor tiling, leveling and repiling. No job is to small, we do it all. Fast and reliable.

Nelson Handyman

Joined November 2020

Nelson Handyman provides expert maintenance services for homes and commercial properties in the wider Nelson/ Tasman region. We tackle any task from General Building Works (decks, fences, renovations, GIB) to Painting, Furniture Assembly, house water blasting and more.We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for project completion. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quote...

Black Hill Ltd

Joined February 2018

Hi, we've been landscaping and building retaining walls for over 7 years. We take care of all aspects of landscaping, earthworks and landscape construction. We offer a full service on retaining walls from design, engineering and construction both large and small and specialise in hard access hill work. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service and a quality job and are happy to share ou...

Mitre Ben Construction Limited

Joined March 2016

Hi 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

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.

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