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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.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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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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Shed Assembly

Posted 7 months ago

A flat pack garden shed requires assembly

General Handyman Tasks Tahunanui, Nelson

Supply and erect shade sail posts

Posted 3 months ago

Need someone to supply and install two shade sail posts and connect everything up.

General Handyman Tasks Stoke, Nelson

Bathroom n kitchen

Posted 3 months ago

replace rotten floorboards and replace a shower and some other jobs

General Handyman Tasks Nelson, Nelson

Replace built in hob and oven with free standing model

Posted 1 year ago

I have attached a photo of the existing kitchen bench with inset hob and under bench oven at 14A Avonbank Place, Atawhai. The tenant at this property has told me that the oven has stopped working and it is a very old oven. We have a spare, brand new, stand alone oven and would like a quote please to replace the inset hob and oven with this separate full oven. I will send the make and model of the new oven when these are available. This will require the hob to be cut out from the existing benc...

General Handyman Tasks Atawhai, Nelson

Re Glue ceiling tiles to joists

Posted 1 month ago

I have several ceiling tiles that are sagging - in the bedroom and Bathroom. I need an agile handyman that can go up into the roof and squirt No More Nails into the joists for the 2 areas, then I can prop them up from down below. I have the glue and also the props are ready for use. I estimate about 10 meters of gluing needed to cover both areas.

General Handyman Tasks Stoke, Nelson

New fence panels

Posted 5 months ago

to supply and install matching venetian slat fencing in the gap OR strengthen existing low fence and add venetian top trellis. To be installed in front of existing low vertical slat fending. Gap is approx 360cm Finished height 200cm

General Handyman Tasks The Wood, Nelson

Re-fix heated towel rail back on wall

Posted 6 months ago

The heated towel rail has come off the wall as the screws seem to be just into the gib and not into any studs. This is a rental property with young children and the babies are now pulling themselves up on furniture and the towel rail has now pulled off the wall onto one of them. It will need a baton fixed to the wall and then fix the towel rail back up.

General Handyman Tasks Atawhai, Nelson

Strand board off cut wanted

Posted 5 months ago

I need an off cut of 20mm strand board or similar ... to fill a hole in laundry after a leak. I can only get full sheets. I would really appreciate if anyone has any not being used.

General Handyman Tasks Stoke, Nelson

Laundry remodel

Posted 1 year ago

We have just purchased a new home. In order for us to fit our washing machine, some cupboards will need to be removed and the laundry tub removed also. Potentially a new smaller tub could go in, and the cupboards could be donated as part payment or potentially placed elsewhere in the house.

General Handyman Tasks Nelson South, Nelson

General Repair Work

Posted 6 months ago

The phone jack is pulled off the wall leaving wires exposed. It needs to be reattached to the wall.

General Handyman Tasks Nelson South, Nelson

Shed repair

Posted 11 months ago

Putting doors back onto garden shed

General Handyman Tasks Nelson, Nelson

Repairs to get house ready for renting

Posted 1 year ago

We need to replace the wall lining around the bath/shower and tile a small strip along the end of the bath, repair or remove a towel rail around the bathroom sink, repair holes in wall from where towel rail was incorrectly installed, plaster walls (and floor?) where damaged boards were cut out from the toilet leaking (the toilet has been fixed) and tile toilet floor. We also need an extractor fan installed in the kitchen. There might be some painting too but possibly not. Is this something yo...

General Handyman Tasks The Wood, Nelson

Gutter clearing

Posted 1 year ago

Single storey house - needing gutters cleared. Was done quickly 3 weeks ago but with all the wind they are full again with leaves and debris from a huge sequoia and gum tree next door! Would like them done before rain - whenever that will be!

General Handyman Tasks Stoke, Nelson

Replacing rotten weatherboards and few repairs

Posted 2 months ago

just a very few rotten boards that need replacing around my house in prep for painting and repairing a shed

General Handyman Tasks Nelson, Nelson

Home Safety Improvement #12

Posted 10 months ago

This is a programme of Women’s Refuge named Whānau Protect/ National Home Safety Service (NHSS). This is a nationwide service that supports our clients and their children in staying safe in their own homes. The work of Home Safety Improvement includes putting window safety stays, replacing glass panels, placing wooden solid doors with peephole, installing solar security lights, changing locks, etc.

General Handyman Tasks Nelson, Nelson

Turning and leveling a spa pool

Posted 1 year ago

My new spa pool which is sitting on concrete which isn't level, needs turning around so it's in exactly the right place then leveled slightly. Probably take two guys less than half an hour

General Handyman Tasks Nelson South, Nelson

Yearly service on 100 hos merc morter

Posted 1 year ago

service to merc 100 hos morter

General Handyman Tasks Nelson, Nelson

Removal of concrete screws and pipe

Posted 1 year ago

We need this pipe cut off and the rest of it unscrewed and removed from the wall. You are welcome to keep the pipe and screws and brackets etc or dispose of them. Lots of other possible jobs to give to the right person as well get our house ready to sell.

General Handyman Tasks Toi Toi, Nelson

Property Security Upgrades #14

Posted 1 week 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 Nelson, Nelson

PAVED PAD FOR SPA

Posted 1 week ago

2.2 m sq Paved Pad built for Spa Pool

General Handyman Tasks Annesbrook, Nelson

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Find Handymen in Nelson

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.

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.

MR BERRY LIMITED

Joined January 2020

I have 14 years experience between commercial and residential construction. I am hard working and all work is finished to a professional standard. I am experienced in most aspects of home renovation and repair, as well as handyman work and all your non-structural building requirements. References available.

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...

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...

rodkohlhase plumbing ltd

Joined March 2017

Hi there Rod has been self employed for over 25yrs has experience in all aspects of the plumbing trade, specializing in maintenance and alteration work Also new housing and light commercial work

Kitset Assembly Services

Joined August 2018

The Assembly experts. Our assembly technicians are trained to assemble all of your purchased kitset or flat pack products. Whether it's at your home or office, we come to you and assemble your products on site and take away all the packaging. Get your kitset installed by the professionals and save yourself the time and frustration. We also assemble garden sheds, trampolines, gym, equipment, fur...

Al Fresco Garden & Property Maintenance

Joined May 2013

We are locally owned and operated and our repeat business and many satisfied customers are our greatest advertisement. We do all types of Garden & Property Maintenance, We can mow lawns of any size from a residential lawn to orchards, vineyards & lifestyle blocks. Our other services include tree work, chipping of Greenwaste and stump grinding, and Landscaping. We are also the local agent and inst...

Robert

Joined July 2019

I offer a cheaper alternative to trades services with over 20 years experience in building maintenance specializing in plumbing and drainage and commercial building maintenance and painting

Datur Design & Property services

Joined July 2020

Hi I am a qualified Industrial Designer with 11 years working in the design and building industry. From high end staircase design & builds, production drawings for balustrades and handrails to designing and managing of products from idea to finished on shelf items. Prior to this I was doing property maintenance. I understand the hassle of finding a quality reliable tradesperson to complete small...

Riordan Builders Ltd

Joined January 2020

Hi, Riordan Builders are a smart established building company in the Nelson/Tasman region. We specialise in all your building needs big or small. We have a very professional and productive crew that sets a very high standard. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and a excellent job done to the budget. Please don’t hesitate to contact us regarding your building project. Thanks.

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.

Firth landscape construction

Joined March 2017

For all your landscaping/construction needs call firth landscape construction free quotes, professional work done to high standards very competitive quotes...we do it all, landscaping renovations tiling, laminate flooring concreting asphalting. We have high standards and we know you'll be happy.

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...

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...

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...

Total Builders

Joined July 2013

We are a building company in Christchurch with more than 20 years building experience in Christchurch and Canterbury. We can meet every customers needs from house maintenance to light commercial work. Renovations and extensions are our specialty as well as new house builds all build by skilled, licenced tradesmen. Need a deck? we also have a team ready to construct the deck of your dreams. For a c...

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! 👍

ProColour Painting

Joined September 2010

Through my company I paint interior and exterior of houses , spray roofs or commercial buildings. I have great people and project management skills and have references availiable in any of the above areas. I aim to exceed customers expectations. I also have access to other top quality tradesman if the Job requires . I am a member of Master Painters NZ . Feel free to contact me for a free quote a...

Level Ridge Limited

Joined July 2017

Level Ridge Limited is a property maintenance and construction company covering the Hawkes Bay, Manawatu/ Whanganui, and Nelson-Tasman regions, offering a comprehensive range of services using both internal staff ( including qualified carpenters and licensed building practitioners) and trade qualified specialist contractors including plumbers and electricians. We can take care of the full scope o...

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...

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