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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Fixing door handle in the house

Posted 1 month ago

The door handle has come off on a bedroom door. would like it done as soon as possible please.

General Handyman Tasks Awapuni, Palmerston North

Sand and re-stain small deck and outdoor furniture

Posted 2 weeks ago

Small deck needs tidy up sanding and re-stain. Same for outdoor table and chairs. I will supply the stain.

General Handyman Tasks Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

Aluminium Door

Posted 1 month ago

Aluminium Strip has fallen off door when slamed closed by the wind. Needs to be fitted back on.

General Handyman Tasks Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

Home handyman

Posted 2 months ago

fasten a retractablle hose to house$50

General Handyman Tasks Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North

Furniture Assembly

Posted 1 month ago

I have two new bed frames arriving in a week or so and hope to have them assembled.

General Handyman Tasks West End, Palmerston North

Shower door

Posted 3 weeks ago

Our shower door wont close. When we have a shower the water runs down onto the floor.

General Handyman Tasks Cloverlea, Palmerston North

Secure bookcase to wall.

Posted 2 months ago

Person and fixtures needed to secure a large bookcase to the wall to prevent it tipping forward in the event of an earthquake.

General Handyman Tasks West End, Palmerston North

Small fence

Posted 1 month ago

Small fence and gate Remove clothes line and install new one Put together shed

General Handyman Tasks Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

Must have ladder-to access attic area to roll out insulation.

Posted 2 months ago

Attic area above 2x 1.5 m laundry area needs a roll of insulation installed. The insulation is already up there it just needs to be laid down. It won’t take more than 30 minutes

General Handyman Tasks Awapuni, Palmerston North

Handyman

Posted 1 month ago

Looking for Handyman to put together a tramp and hang a swing for person we support.

General Handyman Tasks Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

Fix or replace rotary clothes line

Posted 1 week ago

My rotary clothes line has collapsed. It has happened before and I was able to lift it up again. However I haven't been successful doing it this time. I'm not sure how old it is but it was already here when I bought the house 10.5 years ago. I need somebody to either fix it or replace it.

General Handyman Tasks Roslyn, Palmerston North

Childcare service

Posted 1 week ago

Door replacement and install Stairs need safety stair grip Window latch replacement Baby change table needs reinforcement

General Handyman Tasks Awapuni, Palmerston North

Catio build

Posted 20 seconds ago

I’m looking for a Catio (Cat patio) to be built outside my back window. I will get a cat door in the window so the cat can access it. As per the photo, I was thinking of 2.1 x 1.3 x 1.5m. The fence wire will need to be strong enough to hold a cat and there will need to be a human size door on the front. Second photo is an example of a Catio.

General Handyman Tasks Roslyn, Palmerston North

Garden work - General

Posted 2 months ago

- remove mulch from front lawn into gardens around the property (2 hours) - flatten area and then remove the rest on the driveway in a pile to be removed. (2 hours)

General Handyman Tasks Roslyn, Palmerston North

Lay stone chip

Posted 3 days ago

Lay 1/2 cubic metre of white stone chip and 1/2 a cubic metre of bark in our garden. A wheelbarrow and shovel will be required.

General Handyman Tasks Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North

Handyman

Posted 1 month ago

needing a handyman to get few bits done around the house before xmas in a new house: install shelves in cupboard mount tv to wall door stop toilet paper holder drill holes in the side of laundry cabinet for washing machine hose to access water line. install washing line (provided)

General Handyman Tasks Awapuni, Palmerston North

Fix a clothes line

Posted 1 month ago

Clothes line metal arm has split and needs to be repaired.

General Handyman Tasks Cloverlea, Palmerston North

Change entrance door lock

Posted 2 months ago

Hi, looking to change the lock on my front door. The lock I’ve purchased is slightly too big for the current hole in the door, so I need someone with the right tools to make the hole bigger (see photos)

General Handyman Tasks Roslyn, Palmerston North

All-round Tradesman

Posted 3 months ago

Looking for someone to do all of these jobs if possible: I have a new washing line I need to have secured onto my existing fence. This will possibly need some additional posts put on the fence to help secure and build the height of the washing line up. I have about a 2m long wooden gate around the side of my house that I would like taken down, and replaced with the pool fencing and pool gate I have already purchased from Bunnings. This needs to be assembled, possibly cut down and secured on t...

General Handyman Tasks Ashhurst, Palmerston North

Repair wooden wheelbarrow (garden planter)

Posted 2 weeks ago

Wooden wheelbarrow planter needs fixing. Wooden spokes on the wheel have broken off and need replacing.

General Handyman Tasks Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

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Fix a cavity slider

22nd June 2020

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Door frames and little house jobs

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30th August 2021

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10th January 2021

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Washing line (retractable) restrung

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31st May 2020

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Clear gutter and down pipe

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23rd December 2020

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All-round Tradesman

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16th November 2021

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Decking repair

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10th May 2021

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Put up smoke alarms, tv, and dryer

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10th October 2020

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Mount dryer on wall

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18th April 2021

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General Fixing

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8th June 2021

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Waterblasting house paths and weeding

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9th September 2020

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Bike hooks into concrete

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9th June 2021

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Erect a garden shed

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23rd October 2021

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fixing door handle in the house

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23rd December 2021

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Reinforcing clear light on front porch

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5th August 2021

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Fasten overflow pipe to roof

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31st May 2021

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Secure bookcase to wall.

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27th November 2021

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shower

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3rd September 2020

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Remove cable materials from roof

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5th March 2021

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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.

Flex Electrical LTD

Joined December 2016

All Electrical Repairs & Wiring. Residential, Commercial & Industrial. Specialising in On and Off Grid solar Installations. Family owned and operated busniess servicing Wellington, Wairarapa and Kapiti regions. Reliable and on time with free competitive quotes. All work guaranteed, no job too big or small.

JK Project Management

Joined June 2012

JK Project Management looks after all the trades on your projects to give you one simple point of contact. Renovating? Full build? Landscaping? - Let us sort the builder, sparky, plumber etc. As well as offering Project Management, we also offer Excavation works, Driveways, home handyman, rubbish removal, tiling, plastering, painting from all the trades on our books. Having so many trades on...

Smileys decks and fences

Joined May 2017

Have been building for the last 4 years. Looking for weekend/after work jobs to get a bit of extra money. I will work hard to give you a finished product you love at a great rate.

JKlass Construction Limited

Joined September 2021

Hi there we have been building for 10 plus years with experience in high end homes to small renovations. Specialise in finishing work. (Shopefitter by trade) Open to anything, Kids play houses, toys, Man caves, or just a revamp of your kitchen or bathroom. We pride ourselves in doing an A-Class job to the highest of quality. No jobs too small

City Central Property Maintenance

Joined July 2016

General handyman tasks Deck and fence construction Lawnmowing Yard clearing Waterblasting Rubbish removal Pole saw chainsaw & hedge trimmer 6 metre reach Concreting

palmer construction

Joined June 2016

Palmer construction is a well established building business with a passion for house renovation and all general building and property maintenance including painting.

Rapid construction

Joined November 2018

HI, we have been doing residential fencing and decks for the last 2 years. while we are specialized in two sectors one being residential fencing and decks and other being plasterboard installs for renovation works. we do other jobs as well, anything from water blasting to minor renovations to verandahs - pergolas and even those small property repairs. we are professional and reliable at reasona...

Fresh Building Solutions

Joined April 2017

Hi there, I've worked for a well established and locally renowned building company for over 10 years, which has a great reputation for specialising in new homes, renovations, decks, fencing and any other residential building needs. I've also had stints overseas, and worked in Australia and the UK for 5-6 years, working in the commercial building industry, and also have experience in shop fittin...

Evan Kangisher Contracting

Joined May 2010

I am a certifying plumber and drain-layer, and I have many years experience in residential and commercial plumbing work. I do not concentrate on drain-laying but I am also a certifying drain-layer with experience in residential drain-laying. I do not do gas-fitting but have a regular gas-fitter I can call on should I need to. I do not ordinarily supply quotes, particularly for maintenance and...

Uncut Home Improvements

Joined May 2017

Hi We are a small business Myself and my Partner that take pride in our work .We will work to your budget and with you to complete a professional result . We have over 35 years in the Building Construction / Landscape Industry . We do everything from New Kitchens /Bathrooms, Complete make overs, Tiling, Maintenance of Rentals, House Painting Just ask Now with having a Digger and Truck we are abl...

Express Property Maintenance Whakarongo Ltd

Joined March 2018

Hi, we're relatively new to the New Zealand market but have been operating in Australia since 2011. Specialising in Deck, Fence and retaining wall construction we also provide all aspects of property maintenance services from repairing holes in walls to fixing your guttering or mowing your lawn, we are your first choice in property maintenance whether private or commercial.

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...

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...

BOLD Landscape Design and Construction

Joined September 2011

Over 30 years landscape design and construction experience. From a simple fence to a full residential contract. Happy to simply provide a concept plan with estimates on costs of work required, right through the finished product. Excellent portfolio can be provided upon request - ...

JAMAP Property Maintenance Limited

Joined September 2017

Hi, we specialise in general handyman, property maintenance tasks and general plumbing advice. We also offer a bathroom design service. We are professional and work hard to meet customer deadlines for project completion. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and completing jobs on budget. Give us a try - you won't be disappointed.

Salaikeni Build

Joined June 2020

Hi, My names Edwin and I have 8 years of building experience and am a qualified builder. I'm honest, trustworthy an reliable, I pride myself in taking care of my work as well as my clients ensuring utmost respect for workmanship and you. I work with you to make sure that its within budget and cost effective so that nobody loses out. I've just started my own business so I look forward to working wi...

J Hill Contracting

Joined August 2020

Hard working qualified builder, focused on client satisfaction. I specialise in fencing, decks and outdoor work but also can take on other projects. I work to a high standard to meet your requirements and offer competitive quoting. I pride myself on getting your project completed on time and on budget.

Dr Tree

Joined March 2020

Hi there, I've been working in the industry as an Arborist and Landcaper for over 15years. No job to small. Get a free quote today. You will be surprised how competitive our prices are.

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...

Hawk Maintenance Ltd

Joined February 2019

Hi , I’m ranovating old bathroom . Do ceiling and three side wet wall ( hardieglaze) I do small jobs also like change locks ( all types ) New mailbox. Clothesline etc.

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