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Retaining Walls 101 for Busy Homeowners and Future Developers

Posted 29/09/16

Retaining walls can be both functional and decorative features in a garden. As structural engineering plays a part in their construction, they are best left to expert tradespeople. We take a look at what you need to know about retaining walls... What are retaining walls? The main purpose

Successfully Incorporating Retaining Walls Into Your Landscaping

Posted 27/10/16

Retaining walls play an important role in our landscaping efforts. Every wall is carefully planned and constructed to ensure it is able to withstand the required load. But all too often, the aesthetic aspect of it is not considered. This leaves many homeowners with unattractive landscaping featu

8 Ways to Protect Your Trees Before Heading Into Winter

Posted 29/04/15

Many homeowners are under impression that the vast majority of winter damage to their trees comes as a result of unusually cold temperatures. While this can be an aspect, there are other factors at play and we explore them... What causes most damage is the drying due to cold air and the u

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

6 Smart Tips for Hiring a Gardener You Can Use Right Now

Posted 15/09/16

Hiring a gardener may seem like a luxury for some, but having your garden tended to on a regular basis can be a game changer for many homwowners. Freeing up time and allowing space to do the other jobs our modern lives demand... We’ve gathered our best 6 tips to make hiring a gardener

Creating Successful Indoor Outdoor Flow in Older Homes

Posted 05/01/17

Great indoor/outdoor flow is high on the must have list for many homeowners. But achieving this this can be a challenge in older homes... Summer weather just makes us want to head outdoors. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done for many homeowners with older homes. Older properties

Planting Bulbs for Spring

Posted 22/04/15

The autumn months of March, April and May are the best bulb planting months. The more effort you can put into planting bulbs for spring, the better the rewards during winter and spring... Planting bulbs for spring If you’re planning to planting bulbs for spring, look out for bulbs arriving

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

Achieve Success with Our Spring Landscaping Guide

Posted 04/08/16

Spring is the perfect season for undertaking landscaping projects in your garden. The soil is still soft, weeds are easily treated before they multiply, transplanting conditions are right. Most importantly, it is a fabulous time to start a landscape design project for your outdoor entertainment

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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Navigating Wet Lawns - One Family's Solution

Posted 30/07/18

Hiring Jared, from Firth Landscapes, for a few days work was the ideal solution to put an end to one family's soggy lawn crossings this winter...... The Job Liz needed a garden path extended. One already existed, but it stopped short of the lawn, which meant that every time anyone in her family went to the washing line, or woodshed, they had a stretch of often wet and muddy lawn to cross. Liz had the pavers to match her existing path, she had made the plan and measured up exactly where the path would go, all she needed was to find a willing tradie. The Solution It was during this search that she came across builderscrack.co.nz. She immediately liked the way only tradies interested in doing the job were presented to the homeowner. For Liz, who works full time, it meant she could cut out the time-consuming step of “cold-calling” tradies to see if they were even interested in her job. She decided to give this new way of finding a tradie ago, she posted her job, added photos and wa

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Simple front yard

Posted 2 weeks ago

We will dig up the garden bed. Need someone/persons to; 1. Remove small pohutukawa tree including stump 2. Take away dirt/rubbish 3. Level out and pave entire area.

Basic Landscaping Maungaraki, Hutt Valley

Backfill and levelling outdoor area

Posted 1 month ago

I need a 80-90m2 area prepared for artificial turf. The area is currently topsoil that has been weed killed, but needs to be excavated or replaced with a substrate and basecourse. I've already built retaining walls and edging around the area so only earthworks is required for this job. Hoping to complete this job between the 7th and 21st January 2019.

Basic Landscaping Waiwhetu, Hutt Valley

Revive entertainment area

Posted 1 month ago

1. Take apart existing 20sqm (approx) deck, remove nails and stack timber on site. 2. Cut concrete 4m (approx) and remove 0.7 cubic meter (approx) of concrete. 3. Pebble and pave area.

Landscape Design & Construction Clouston Park, Hutt Valley

Landscaping - Front of House and Backyard

Posted 1 month ago

We are looking to have our front yard architecturally designed and landscaped that would match our house them (about 45 sqm - front yard area, no topsoil yet). And we are looking to have our backyard covered with top soil only (about 100sqm). I can do the lawn myself for the backyard.

Landscape Design & Construction Upper Hutt, Hutt Valley

Sue

Posted 3 weeks ago

1/2 rounds and mowing strip round gardens

Retaining walls Wainuiomata, Hutt Valley

Landscaping - retaining wall, pond removal, deck and fence

Posted 1 week ago

Just bought the property and want some advice and quotes on a series of work. Retaining wall alongside driveway, pond removal, deck adjoining house and possibly a new fence. We don’t anticipate all the work done at once but would rather have someone consistent across all pieces. No set timeframe. Photos below of area of main area for work - some trees will be removed before any work commencing

Landscape Design & Construction Wainuiomata, Hutt Valley

Topsoil

Posted 2 weeks ago

Looking for topsoil around 30 to 40 cubic mtres for our newly building home. Can you please provide me with the quote including delivered to Upper Hutt-

Basic Landscaping Upper Hutt, Hutt Valley

Retaining Wall

Posted 1 month ago

One area of my place does not have retaining wall. i would like to a recommendation and quote from a professional please

Retaining walls Stokes Valley, Hutt Valley

Gretchen Campbell

Posted 2 months ago

I need someone to lay some artificial turf on to concrete

Astroturf / Synthetic grass Lowry Bay, Hutt Valley

Ready lawn

Posted 3 days ago

Remove existing lawn and approx 70mm soil and replace with good topsoil and ready lawn. Approx 75sqm. Limited access through small gate and stairs

Grass / Ready lawn Silverstream, Hutt Valley

Retaining Wall

Posted 1 week ago

Quote for new retaining wall. Partial stone wall in place with driveway above

Retaining walls Wainuiomata, Hutt Valley

Relay part of existing path 2

Posted 22 hours ago

hi, some of my path pavers were lifted by the plumber to fix a water leak. As the plumber is not a paver, he couldn't put them back in place properly and are now uneven and could be a trip hazard. this is a small job as it only affects around 15 pavers.. see photos.

Paving & Stonework Totara Park, Hutt Valley

Nisha Bhana

Posted 1 month ago

Hi, I am in the process of purchasing my first home. I have had a builder go through and he has found that there is work required on the retaining wall and posts that are connected to the deck and roof. It is work that he says needs immediate attention. I have made an offer on the house however the conditions period of ten days started Monday 7th January, I would prefer to have someone look at the job and give us a good quote on what work needs doing if possible. Would this be something you coul...

Retaining walls Kelson, Hutt Valley

Lime Stone part of Driveway

Posted 1 week ago

We require someone to finish the front of our driveway area. We are wanting to have the dirt area scraped down a little bit, have edging installed where it meets the current concrete drive way and then back filled with compacted hard fill and then spread lime stones on top.

Paving & Stonework Kelson, Hutt Valley

Retainer wall

Posted 2 weeks ago

We would like a retainer wal height ranging from 0.5-1.2 m and length approximately 18 long We would like it made with wood. Hear soon

Retaining walls Upper Hutt, Hutt Valley

Lawn make over

Posted 2 weeks ago

My lawn is in horrible state. Need to improve it asap before family moves up from Christchurch in a couple of weeks. Its not a big yard aprox 25 square mitres. open to options about what to do to improve the state of my lawn whether thats laying new grass or something else.. Not looking to spend millions though.

Grass / Ready lawn Belmont, Hutt Valley

Leveling the backyard

Posted 1 month ago

Looking to level the rear of our section to make it more useable. This will involve the removal of material to level, provision of topsoil for regrassing, drilling holes for retaining wall posts and the possible construction of a retaining wall. Height of excavation is such that no RMA consent is needed. Truck access to the rear of the property for removal of the spoil is very good (sections of fence will be taken down - shown in last photo).

Basic Landscaping Silverstream, Hutt Valley

Paving

Posted 3 weeks ago

Relaying of existing pavers to 2 areas, requires excavation, base course etc.

Paving & Stonework Upper Hutt, Hutt Valley

Patio pavers

Posted 3 weeks ago

Just had pavers cleaned but they need re sanding etc possible to treat so no weeds Have 2 paved areas

Paving & Stonework Upper Hutt, Hutt Valley

Landscaping

Posted 1 month ago

We are building a new home and we are looking for a quote for a landscaping including topsoil. The total area is 800sqm including 160sqm home and 100sqm concrete paths and 150sqm existing lawn. Thanks

Basic Landscaping Upper Hutt, Hutt Valley

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small concrete block retaining wall 2

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Hard Landscaping

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Retaining wall on slope

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Retaining Wall

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Path and steps

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Deck Landscaping

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Garden work

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grace

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Small patch of lawn

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17th December 2018

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Landscaping

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24th October 2018

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Water Feature and Minor landscaping

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Trench to drain water

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6th January 2017

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Agapanthas replaced with natives

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19th April 2018

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Jules

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Ready for Ready Lawn!

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9th March 2018

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Removing Old Brick Work

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Pole retaining wall

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21st April 2018

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Rotary hoe a small plot of land - labouring job

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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.

stevefixit

Joined July 2010

Hi, I've been in the building trade now for approx 20 years. I was a master painter by trade originally but liked the idea of making things so I went into the carpentry trade and qualified. My expertise is designing and building decks, fences and smaller jobs. I prefer the one to one personal touch. I don't enjoy the bigger commercial side of works as much. I have many, many pictures of w...

Manage MY Maintenance

Joined July 2017

We are experienced builders with fast turn around jobs. Experts in decking, fences, paving, retaining and gardening. We also are experts in all maintenance around the home including but not limited to painting roofs, painting houses, repairing gutters and house washing

MTC works

Joined November 2018

Hi I have just started this company and am looking for the opportunity to get a few jobs under way to show my experience and workmsnship. I have a baeckground in the building and civil industry with works in the comstruction and concrete. If you are intested in a quote please feel free to give me a call 0220437020

Specialized Operator Services and civil contracting

Joined July 2015

Hi there. ABOUT US. After 20 years in this industry we have decided to go out on our own. We are fully endorsed & licensed for all trucks & machinery. Please see our profile for information that relates to this job. OUR PROMISE We work with all of our customers from start to finish to make sure what you want, you get! We visit the site and go over what it is that you want to do and y...

Bonsai Decorators and Property Maintenance

Joined September 2018

Hello, Best friends combining business venture to provide excellent service to the wider Community. Combined together, we have 20 years experience working in the industry. Bonsai Decorators and Property Maintenance are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for the job completion and budget. You won't be disappointed. Here is a detailed description is to what we can do for you....

Handyman Kyle

Joined January 2019

Hi, I’ve been involved in landscaping/gardening/general household jobs for the last few years. I am very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for project completions. Take pride on providing competitive quotes and completing jobs on budget.

H&S CONTRACTING LTD

Joined April 2007

I am a proffesional experienced qualified licensed builder with 20 years in the building industry I'm up for any challange no job to big or to small we offer competitive pricing and free quoting for your budget.

Sticks and Stones Property Maintenance and Landscaping

Joined June 2018

Sticks & Stones Property Maintenance services the Wellington, Lower Hutt, Porirua and the Kapiti Coast areas with commercial and private property Fencing decks and retaining walls Carpentry Landscaping Services Repairs and maintenance minor Renovations, painting, decorating, plastering

Fox Flooring

Joined December 2014

Hi, I specialise in all aspects of domestic building and renovation. I pride myself on providing professional and affordable work for my clients. My clients are important to me and keeping them happy through out a project is paramount.

Tcontracting

Joined December 2018

Hi, we are competitive and hard working contractors with 30 combined years experience in concrete and landscaping and building constructiontrade. Confident in what we do we specialize in Driveways, footpaths, patios and much more. Every job is treated like our own so we take pride in what we do and always do well on budget and time management of work planned.

PacBuild

Joined January 2018

Hi, My team have experience in a number of building projects which includes new builds, renovations and boundary fences, gates retaining walls etc. From time to time the team will do smaller jobs to fill in between projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship while remaining conscious of delivering a project on time and on budget.

Reno Man

Joined April 2015

Hi, I have been in the industry for 20 years. - Installing and designing kitchens and bathrooms. - Landscaping properties - Alterations - and everything in between! My collegue Andrew is licensed so we can tackle any project you have in mind. We specialise in minor renovations although our last project was a 4 month complete renovation of a 1940's house. Your project is in good hands wi...

Logan strong

Joined October 2015

No job too big or small logan strong are new family owened and operated kiwi buisness who are here to help by doing the jobs you dont want too at a less expensive rate then the fat cats round town

Block n Stock

Joined December 2017

We specialise in lifestyle block fencing which involves a variety of work with all different kinds of fences. We also build residential wooden fences. We are available to mend, repair, build or replace all kinds of wooden gates. We also do digger and truck work. All kinds of land scaping from section clearance, tidy up, pile digging and retainer walls.

HESI Construction

Joined March 2018

Hello. HESI Construction specialise in both residential and commercial construction from new builds and renovations to major structures and interior fitouts.

Robert Logan Landscaping

Joined May 2018

Hi, We have been Landscaping in the greater Wellington area for 25yrs.We specialise in Solid Landscaping eg, concrete driveways,fencing ,retaining walls, decks ,excavations, etc.We are a small hardworking team with high standards.

Qian

Joined April 2018

I've been doing new builds and renovations for about 10 years. i specialise in major renovations and new builds also would like to do some smaller jobs from time to time.

City works

Joined November 2017

Please inspect our website to view the work we speaclise in.While there please click onto Trade me via "landscaping supplies " and also scrutinize our reviews.

Onemind Design

Joined November 2018

oneminddesign.co.nz We've been designing new houses, alterations and additions for the last 25 years. Whether it’s a new build, adding on a room, second storey, kitchen, laundry, bathroom, garage, spa, swimming pool, deck, courtyard, conservatory, retaining wall, pergola, addressing a leaky home, maintenance, a complete renovation or garden makeover, we can assist, turning vision into realit...

The Decksmiths

Joined August 2018

Our focus is building great decks and outdoor living spaces. Whether it be a small or large deck project we can work with you to create a great outdoor living space. We can build your vision or let our designer come up with some ideas for a great outdoor living space. We pride ourselves on quality work and fixed quotes with no surprises. Get in touch today!

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