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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

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

How to Fix Your Retaining Wall Aesthetics with Landscaping

Posted 10/10/16

Retaining walls are often perceived as uninspiring or an eyesore. But a little landscaping can go a long way to improving the aesthetic appeal and/or blend a retaining wall in to the surroundings... Blending existing retaining walls into your landscaping Many of us have existing retaining

Ultimate Autumn/Winter 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

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

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

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

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

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

Homeowners Guide to Summer Proofing Your Deck

Posted 23/02/17

Our skin isn't the only thing that needs to protecting from the harsh New Zealand sun, our decking needs to 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

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More Than Meets The Eye: The Bosh Robot and The Handyman Lending A Hand

Posted 29/03/18

Exciting and unique jobs often pass through Builderscrack. A member of our customer service team spotted this one... and we knew we had to share it. Kustom Design Studio posted a job looking for a Handyperson to help take down and assemble a massive robot. This robot was created by Bosch with the help of Kustom Design Studio. The robot is made out of Bosch power tools and has been travelling around New Zealand. The tradie, found through Builderscrack, was tasked with helping to take down the robot which was residing in Bunnings Shirley and then assembling it back up at the AMI Stadium for the Crusaders Games. Quite the celebrity robot!

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

More Than Meets The Eye: The Bosh Robot and The Handyman Lending A Hand

Posted 29/03/18

Homes On Show - Save My Bathroom

Posted 30/05/18

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

Cutting out kitchen cabinet for dishwasher

Posted 2 weeks ago

We have an old kitchen built in 1970. We need a part of the cabinetry cut out to make room for a dishwasher and a fridge. Would like job done asap.

General Handyman Tasks Birkdale, North Shore

Amir Moharam

Posted 1 month ago

I need someone to put up a TV on a wall. I have a wall mount, but It may not fit as the new TV is considerably bigger than the old one. I've also got a broken door frame that needs fixing

General Handyman Tasks Long Bay, North Shore

Urgently need to locate mold smell and remediate

Posted 1 month ago

We have a strong mold smell in our entry and are unable to locate the offending location. Would like somebody with a borescope to check before we do any demolition, then go ahead, fix and repair as needed. Thank you.

General Handyman Tasks Browns Bay, North Shore

Exterior window moulding/surround repair

Posted 1 week ago

Hi, I am looking to get the exterior of my unit painted but need to get some exterior window surrounds repaired before the paint. The property is a 1970s unit and we had new windows put in about 18months ago. Some of the exterior window surrounds were rotten and broke during the process - would like to get them fixed. We were also told by a painter that a piece of timber attached to the soffit needs replacing. Thanks

General Handyman Tasks Sunnynook, North Shore

Need to Change Toilet Seat

Posted 1 week ago

For Replacing Toilet Seat

General Handyman Tasks Milford, North Shore

Clean leaves out and water blast open (with covering grate) ground drain

Posted 1 month ago

It's not too technical (we've done it ourselves) but it is a bit fiddly/time consuming. We need the below (picture attached) cleaned out. The grates get lifted up (some just lift out, some have screws) then the debris (mainly leaves or posted toys) cleaned out and it all water blasted. Then the grates returned. We're a childcare Centre so work needs to be done after 5pm Mon - Fri or a Sat/Sun. The area is reasonably large - runs around our entire building. Not sure how long it would take b...

General Handyman Tasks Windsor Park, North Shore

Crownrepairs

Posted 3 days ago

The fence post was struck by my vehicle and is breaking. It is barely standing now and has become weak and needs stabilising. Secondly bolt hole needs to be drilled on the side of my garage. Thirdly check smoke alarms are working.

General Handyman Tasks Crown Hill, North Shore

Fixing dish washer

Posted 1 month ago

One of the piece is leaky in dish washer, want someone to check

General Handyman Tasks Birkenhead, North Shore

Garden shed build and random handyman tasks

Posted 2 weeks ago

Hi, I would like to find someone who can build both the base, and put together a garden shed. There are also a couple of other items around the house, such as fixing fencing, a few loose blanks on our deck and fixing window latches. Thanks

General Handyman Tasks Birkdale, North Shore

Clay removal, digging & lawn grading

Posted 4 days ago

Hi Team We have four jobs/parts of this job that need to be tackled. 1. Grade property so run off moves away from house & does not pool on lawn area. 2. Dig trenches for French drain to aid draining of densely clay area. Unsure of exact position indicated on photo. 3. Remove clay which is banked against garden retaining wall 4. Remove & dispose of clay Please contact me ASAP to quote.

General Handyman Tasks Birkenhead, North Shore

Retractable kitten proof pet gate to pull across our bi folds when open

Posted 1 week ago

Looking to get some kind of retractable gate we can use to put across our bi fold doors when they are open to keep our kitten inside. Door width 2.4 m to a height of 900 mm. Don’t want it to be too bulky, need to be able to push it away when not required. Could be hinged to the door surround (kind of like shutters).

General Handyman Tasks Unsworth Heights, North Shore

Replacing toilet seat + sliding window lock + waterproofing

Posted 3 weeks ago

Downstairs toilet has been broken needs replacement. Sliding window latch is also not clipping properly. Outside ranch slider needs water proofing

General Handyman Tasks Bayview, North Shore

Repairs, maintenance and painting

Posted 1 month ago

Small, painting jobs x 4, cupboard repair, pictures and curtain rails installed.

General Handyman Tasks Milford, North Shore

Brent McWilliams

Posted 1 month ago

I am looking for someone to construct a Slant Board (which is used by athletes to rehabilitate lower leg injuries). Please google for more pictures if required. Looking at up to $150 Approx dimensions: Decline 50 Height 23 Width 30

General Handyman Tasks Long Bay, North Shore

New Clothes Line

Posted 1 week ago

Presently onsite are 2 clothes lines of approx 2.2m each and side by side. The property is by the sea and the lines are rusty. Required: 1.Removal of old lines. 2. Installation of 2 similar lines in stainless steel, strung and ready for use.

General Handyman Tasks Takapuna, North Shore

Windows

Posted 1 month ago

had my windows double glazed and the stays and latches are not secure I havealuminium windows and the double glazing fits on top this has made it difficult with the stays and latches that was put on afterwards I need them replaced but I first need to know what can be done to fix the problem and I need advice on what could be done or which stays /latches to buy for the replacement its 9 window stays /latches that need replacement I have indoor cats and I really need these windows to be secu...

General Handyman Tasks Birkenhead, North Shore

Chainsaw trees remains

Posted 4 days ago

Want another 1.5 metres taken off whats left of a tree, as I dont own a chain saw. Its too hard for my hand saw. I can then take reamins to the tip, or whatever. Looking for a cheap bargain job. Taa John

General Handyman Tasks Birkenhead, North Shore

Strip wall paper from bedrooms

Posted 1 month ago

I need the old wall paper removed from walls of three bedrooms in prep for plastering and painting

General Handyman Tasks Glenfield, North Shore

General labour

Posted 2 weeks ago

Labour needed for help with demo work in Albany start tomorrow. A weeks work

General Handyman Tasks Rosedale, North Shore

Handyman jobs.

Posted 2 days ago

All sorts of handyman jobs at multiple aged care villages across south/east/north Auckland.

General Handyman Tasks Manurewa, North Shore

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Long Bay

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A good “old school” handyman that can actually do the job.

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Wardrobe Repair

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Replace 2 internal door handles - $100

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17th September 2018

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Decking removal

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Brent McWilliams

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storage under the house

25th August 2018

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Outdoor blind

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28th July 2018

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Dryer vent install 😀

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19th October 2018

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Repairs, maintenance and painting

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strip wall paper from bedrooms

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12th February 2019

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Place a small shed

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9th November 2018

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Bathroom Doors

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6th January 2019

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Re-attach curtain rod

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7th August 2018

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Nile Road fence and garage patch

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30th January 2019

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Gardening / clearing

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11th August 2018

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Creaky staircase

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12th December 2018

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HANDYMAN HELP NEEDED 😀

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19th September 2018

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Find Handymens in North Shore

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.

Bart Hornblow

Joined July 2018

I am a sole trader contracting to a bigger company. We specialise in high end bespoke residential houses. I have my national cert in carpentry but not currently registered. Just looking for some odd jobs for the few days we have between projects. I take great pride in my work and all the details. Any Lbp required work my boss will happily sign off on.

PHS

Joined January 2012

We specialise in the repair and replacement of timber windows and doors. We have the experience and know-how to repair, build and fit quality replacement windows using time- proven methods, to maintain and enhance the value and appeal of your villa or bungalow. We travel within the greater Auckland area- your job is worthwhile. - All styles of timber windows and doors repaired, rebuilt or repl...

Groundswell Property Services and Maintenance Ltd

Joined July 2017

Our company has been in operation for nearly 6 years, providing general gardening, minor landscaping work, lawn mowing, hedge trimming and shaping, tree trimming and small tree removals, section clearing, small home maintenance and handyman jobs, spouting and gutter cleaning, water blasting and house washing, exterior and interior painting, wall papering, minor repair work, minor plumbing and drai...

Auckland Professional Property Maintenance

Joined June 2016

We are a small decorative paint and property maintenance company that wasestablished in 1993. We spesialize in residential complete maintenance (Plastering, painting, general renovation, kitchen + bathroom, deck and fence, Etc) We manage the complete job from start to finish with no extra costs. We have loads of satisfied clients all over Auckland. We are the group of experienced trade that you ca...

A tiler

Joined October 2015

Hi we've been waterproofing and tiling new houses and hotels room and old ones for the last 12 years all around new Zealand.we professional bathroom renovation from A to Z about bathroom on any budget

Fix and Repair Services

Joined April 2018

I have been doing general handyman work for the last 25 Years. I am very honest, reliable, hard working and trustworthy I believe in doing the job efficiently and correctly to very high standards.

VIP cleaning

Joined August 2017

Professional, Affordable Cleaning Services! VIP Cleaning Service specialize in high quality, reliable and cost effective solutions for all types of homes & offices, has been providing Cleaning Solutions since 2002 that gives Exceptional Service with Proven High Standards. Leave the burden to us and discover how fantastic it is to see your home or office super clean!!! You will not be disappo...

Orient electrical Ltd

Joined October 2016

Hi, we have been in electrical industry for 10 years . While we specialise in new projects we also do renovations and add ons as you require . We take pride in our work and work hard to meet our deadlines with affordable prices . ( No EXtra charge on weekends )

AA Building Services Ltd

Joined June 2017

hi, i'm Adam - an architect and builder from 2005. I have 12 year experiences in design and building. Giving an amazing services and affordable prices for customer are our company goal. Our team will give competitive quotes and completing jobs on your budget. Please check our website: aagroup.co.nz

MGF Building

Joined December 2016

Hi, I have been building on or off for many years. I am not a registered or qualified builder, but I do have some experience and I turn up when a say so and I tidy up after at the end of the day and job. Fences, decks, pergola, sleep outs, maintenance, some painting and some repair work. I have other builders I can call upon if the job requires more staff or technical expertise on site.

estate landscapes

Joined May 2016

HI i been landscaping and handyman for 16 years . And pride myself on professional work with a on time on budget . i am happy to provide free and competitive quotes. I have spent 12 years as a greenkeeper . experience in hard and soft landscape , paving , section clearing , and odd jobs around the house .

Stoneley Handyman Services

Joined February 2019

Hi there, I'm just your average run of the mill young kiwi bloke looking for the chance to prove himself in the industry. I have been doing a multitude of trades virtually my whole life. I come from a trade orientated family with a wide range of skills, knowledge and experience at my disposal. Where I excel is my attitude towards the work, whether it be new or common ground, I strive to do...

DLM Landscaping creations LTD

Joined August 2016

Hi, we at DLM landscape creations take pride on every single one of our customer projects and we aim to always achieve high quality results to suit your budget whether it is a small revamp or a full landscape makeover for your property. The experienced and friendly team at DLM will offer you free personalized quotes for any project at fair and competitive rates.

Dave's Building Services

Joined January 2018

I am a local, reliable builder who has been in the trade for over 25 years, I can help with ... Small to medium size projects Home repairs and maintenance Bathroom renovations Shower installations Decks and fencing Call for a free no obligation quote

METRO CARE PLUS LIMITED

Joined July 2016

With Metro Care Plus (LTD) we have a strong focus on keeping the Auckland Region clean. Metro Care Plus's motto revolves around striving for excellence in every service we provide, Outdoor, Event Clean Up, and Labour Hire. Contracts can be mutually designed and agreed upon depending on your specific needs.

Apex Tree Services

Joined June 2011

A passionate Arborist Horticulturalist with over 30 yrs experience Qualified working with plants and trees totally professional all work undertaken hedges removals shaping view restoration etc very competive rates All work considered

Lion Brothers Group Limited

Joined January 2018

We are a small company that specializes in New builds, home renovation, concreting, fencing, kitchen installations, bathroom renovation, decking, and more. We will meet every deadline, complete every job with the highest quality. You give us your budget, and let us work our magic. Please fill free to view pictures of some of the jobs we have already done. We pride ourselves on customer satisfactio...

A Tradesman

Joined June 2014

Hi everyone Our qualified and experienced team have been in the Glazing industry for over 15 + years dealing with all Glass repairs and Glass supply for commercial and residential properties. We repair all broken glass in Aluminium frames / Steel frame / wood frame We install and supply all types of glass from Skylights, Double Glaze Units, Safety Laminate Glass, Sound Proof, Mirrors,...

Half Price property Service

Joined March 2016

I have the multi skills to provide a honest ,fair service with reasonable price. Handyman Services - Aluminium Joinery repair or replace all components on all brands and ages of aluminium Joinery - Household repairs - General plumbing and drainage - Deck, fencing repairs - Painting jobs - big or small - Landscaping, section clearing - Graffiti removal - Leak Fix - Rubbish removal...

Bakers-Builds

Joined July 2018

Bakers-Builds is a new building company based between Queenstown and Auckland. Looking to build long term relationships and build solid reputation on meeting deadlines and finishing your project at a very reasonable price.

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