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Painters and Decorators - What They Do and How to Find a Good One

Posted 28/06/18

Hiring a quality painter can feel like a daunting task, especially when it comes to a big project. But it needn't be.... There's a key step right at the beginning that can almost guarantee finding the perfect painter/decorator for your job, and that's carrying out detailed research on an

5 Tips for Spring Home Renovations

Posted 29/10/14

We've talked to industry insiders and experts, and have put together a list of our top 5 tips for getting started your spring home renovations. Spring home renovations Coming out of a cold winter, spring home renovations may seem like a daunting prospect. Yes, you've been thinking about i

Understanding the Differences Among Tradespeople Accreditations

Posted 08/06/17

With so many tradespeople belonging to different accreditation organisations, how do you know which one to trust ? We take a closer look... Tradespeople Accreditations There are 10 common tradespeople accreditation to be aware of. Each one is not equal, yet they are work towards bettering

Bathroom Renovation Cost & Getting Started

Posted 10/09/14

If you’re thinking about undertaking a bathroom renovation, then you’ll no doubt be considering what you want to achieve by doing so. Whether it’s updating the look, increasing resale value or adding functionality, amenities and storage, the scope of your bathroom renovation project will depend

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

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

Budget Bathroom Renovation Costs - What You Can Expect

Posted 17/09/14

Bathroom renovation series - The Budget bathroom renovation. Part two in a four-part series of articles that looks at bathroom renovations and what to expect at different budgets, and tips to help plan your bathroom renovation. The basic budget bathroom renovation (from $3000-$12000)

Mid to Upper Range Bathroom Renovation Costs & Ideas

Posted 24/09/14

Bathroom renovation series - The mid-range bathroom renovation. Part three in a four-part series of articles that looks at bathroom renovations and what to expect at different budgets and what you need to help you plan your bathroom renovation. Mid-range bathroom renovation costs ($12,000 t

Deluxe Bathroom Renovation Costs - What You'll Get for $30,000+

Posted 01/10/14

Bathroom renovation series - The deluxe bathroom renovation. One in a series of articles that looks at bathroom renovations and what to expect at different budgets. The deluxe bathroom renovation $30,000 to $100,000+ The deluxe bathroom renovation may also be known as a full gut job. There

Decorating a Child's Bedroom? Here's Some Great Tips!

Posted 28/03/17

Decorating your child's bedroom can be an enjoyable, yet challenging task. We share some tips on how to get the best out of decorating this room... Remember to consider your child’s special interests and personality when planning the bedroom decor. Attention to detail helps make the bedro

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Garage Door Colour Update Challenge Solved By Our Tradies

Posted 21/09/18

A simple colour update for her garage doors was all that one homeowner wanted. But it proved a little easier said than done until a “can do” tradie was found... The Job Paulette wanted to update the colour of her metal garage doors from what she called a “bland new denim blue” to a more striking ebony black. The Challenge Paulette contacted the garage door company to find out if, and how, the colour could be changed. They came back with two options; replacing the doors entirely at great expense; or powder coating at a cost not much less than new doors, and required them being taken away for two to three weeks. The Solution Not satisfied with these options, Paulette turned to builderscrack.co.nz to see if there were any other options. She already trusted the platform, having used it in the past to find some great tradies. For Paulette, the “ease of use is the best thing”, going on to say that “once you’ve used it the first time, it’s easy to go back and use again” and

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Hemi

Posted 4 weeks ago

I need a quote on painting the exterior of my house. Am hoping that will be done before winter

Exterior Painting Owhata, Rotorua

Paint wooden frame around windows

Posted 4 days ago

Narrow wooden framing around windows require painting. Approx ten windows to paint. Existing paint is flaking off. I am happy to scrape and sand off existing paint. Require a tradesman to silicon seal any exposed joints, undercoat(s), and finishing coat(s) paint. Job is in Glenholme, Rotorua. Would like to get the work completed in Feb/March while the weather is dry.

Exterior Painting Rotorua, Rotorua

Nicky

Posted 1 month ago

Hi. I have 2 heavy mirrors that need fixing to the wall and a candelabra ( not electrical) that needs to be hung from the ceiling please.

Wallpaper Hanging Rotorua, Rotorua

Paint interior of Lockwood house

Posted 3 months ago

We would like to have currently varnished walls and ceilings painted white through out the house. It has been suggested that spray painting is the way to go. House floor area is 100m2. Needs to be done by early December.

Interior Painting Ngongotaha, Rotorua

Calling all painters

Posted 3 weeks ago

85sqm house unsure on exterior dimensions. Have started sanding - most frustrating job EVER. Need exterior walls, windows and roof painted.

Exterior Painting Utuhina, Rotorua

Interior painting of bach required

Posted 3 months ago

We would like the interior of a small 3 bedroom bach with 2 bathrooms and a laundry painted in February 2019. We rent it out but we could block out some time in February for the work to be done. Existing colour is fine. I am at Tarawera weekend of 1 December if you would like to view, discuss and quote.

Interior Painting Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

Entire house

Posted 1 month ago

Need the walls, ceiling and doors repainted for the entire house (over existing paint)

Interior Painting Hamurana, Rotorua

60 sqm Room

Posted 3 months ago

Paint supplied, no time frame required on job, white single coat around 60sqm room.

Interior Painting Tikitere, Rotorua

Two room paper hang

Posted 2 weeks ago

Wall paper and paint in two rooms. Start week 11 feb

Wallpaper Hanging Rotorua, Rotorua

Stripping house for painting (strip only)

Posted 1 month ago

Stripping only. My house is a compact 3+ bedroom 1960s home, approx 100m2 floor area. The house has weatherboard cladding and although it was painted approx 5 years ago, the paint has blistered and is now peeling. There seems to be several layers of paint. I am looking for someone to remove paint down to the wood. I plan to do the painting myself. The land slopes towards the back of the house so partially 2-story above the garage. Ideally only the weatherboard area would be stripped, not the s...

Exterior Painting Ngongotaha, Rotorua

Paint x2 Walls of Deck & Oil Deck

Posted 2 weeks ago

My side deck is about 2m by 2m and I need it water blasted, cleaned and stained.The walls around the deck need to be painted as well.

Exterior Painting Owhata, Rotorua

Strip weatherboard house for painting

Posted 1 month ago

Stripping only. My house is a compact 3+ bedroom 1960s home, approx 100m2 floor area. The house has weatherboard cladding and although it was painted approx 5 years ago, the paint has blistered and is now peeling. There seems to be several layers of paint. I am looking for someone to remove paint down to the wood including leaving a final paintable finish. I plan to do the painting myself. The land slopes towards the back of the house so partially 2-story above the garage. Ideally only the wea...

Exterior Painting Ngongotaha, Rotorua

Sanding and painting Eaves

Posted 1 month ago

Our house is 80sqm. Single story. Need the Eaves sanded and painted on 3 sides.

Exterior Painting Pukehangi, Rotorua

Roof repaint #2

Posted 1 week ago

We want to have the roof repainted. Its a 2 storey cottage with steep pitch. each side is approx 9.30m (length of ridge) by 4.60m. One side has a dormer. Attached are several photos. One side is easily acccessible from a veranda roof and the dormer. Other side is steep and doesnt have a dormer. I can provide ther address to painters that are interested in quoting and contact me on my cellphone. (... ) Thanks

Roof Painting Rotoiti, Rotorua

Bathroom tidying

Posted 3 months ago

Small bathroom needing sanding,painting(walls and ceiling)tiling in shower shrub. Would really like this completed by 10th December at reasonable rate.

Interior Painting Ngongotaha, Rotorua

2 x houses need exterior painting

Posted 1 month ago

Hi, we are about to put two properties on the market in Western Heights, and both need the exteriors re-painted. There is a bit of repair work needed on a deck, and then the decks to be repainted also. Would like to get this done by end of February. Just need to work around tenants, but shouldn't be too hard given it's just external painting required. We'd love to hear from you if you can fit this in. Cheers- Mandy Adcock

Exterior Painting Western Heights, Rotorua

Paint our home (amanda)

Posted 3 months ago

We would like our house and roof painted 😀 it's a 4 bedroom house.

Roof Painting Mangakakahi, Rotorua

Room painted in Lynmore

Posted 1 month ago

Have stripped old wallpaper in lounge. Just need someone to paint it. Preferably before new years.

Interior Painting Lynmore, Rotorua

Finish painting the outside of my house

Posted 2 months ago

I need someone to finish painting the outside of my house. It was started last summer and has a first coat on about 80% of the house. I have all the paint, brushes, rollers and a spray gun. I need it done asap. I am just about to put the house on market as I am moving to take up a new job in January

Exterior Painting Pukehangi, Rotorua

Spruce up

Posted 3 months ago

I have a weatherboard home where the classing was covered by fibrolite for many years. Looking to have this repainted

Exterior Painting Western Heights, Rotorua

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Unlock Painting and Decorating Ltd

Joined February 2019

Painting and Decorating. Commercial and Residential. We provide reliable services all around the north island, New Zealand. Exterior and interior painting, we provide all the types of decorating that your house needs. Washing, preparation, weatherboards, roofs, painting in general, feature walls, decks, wallpaper, cleaning and inspecting.

Finz Contractors

Joined May 2018

Finz Contractors are a team of masons with 25 years experience in the stone industry. We offer a wide range of services covering the northern region of New Zealand whether in a residential or commercial setting, we do it all. We provide the best quality and work hard to meet your expectations.

TASK

Joined December 2010

Hello, This is our purpose and services:- Carpentry Fencing Retaining Walls Concreting Vinyl Floors Carpetting Kitchen Painting Decking and Handrails Access Ramps and Pergolas We have a great team that meets quality,time and within approved costs. We respect the needs of our customers and we are honest with all our dealings

Full effects Ltd

Joined January 2014

Need something painted? Need a new look? Need your assets protected? Look no further than Fulleffects.co.nz. We pride ourselves for all your painting needs from residential to commercial, to renovations to new modern homes. We specialise in painting, plastering, water blasting and Gib-stopping. Our business has been NZ operating for 27 years. We are mobile and travel extensively in the Waikato an...

S WORKS Plasterboard Ltd

Joined May 2018

Hi, we've been in the construction industry for 18 years. We specialize Gib Fixing, Gib Stopping, Coving and painting. We have qualified Gib Fixer and Gib Stopper for commercial and residential. We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for project completion. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and completing jobs on budget.

Global Partnership and Development Ltd

Joined July 2012

We are here for you. We specialise in exterior and interior decorating, and colour mixing for elegant and classic looks. We use quality paint. Our painters are skilled, competent hard workers. Integrity, quality, and skills are our strengths. The A Team Your Assets Matter www.ateampainting.weebly.com

Handyman reno services

Joined August 2018

Hi, I have been building and renovating homes for years. I specialize in the strange and unique. I have built in many different climates and locations. Log cabins in USA, Mill and build in Africa and steel structures in WA. Concreting and outdoor works, balcony's, pergola's and BBQ areas a specialty. Both wooden and steel fencing also. Internal renovations and remodeling. Have an Electrician on h...

A J Tiling

Joined March 2011

Hi I have been in the building on the seen for around 41 years from new builds to do ups and also bought and sold houses , after building I did tiling and also water proofing and few course , these day I am happy to help out with and small jobs from flat pac install of kitchens and furniture and bathroom and doors and windows hardware and remove rotten wood .

Vaneo Limited

Joined May 2015

Hi, we do all sorts of renovation jobs, kitchens, bathrooms, painting, section tidy-up, organise carpet and vinyl, gutters. Complete turn-key solutions and quality workmanship. We are GST registered and provide a tax invoice for every job.

Pocket Rocket Building

Joined December 2018

Keen for a builder with a bit of vision and creativity, who does great quality work, shows up on time and cleans up after themselves? Pocket Rocket specialises in residential renovation work, including project management, fence and deck construction, and fixed furniture design and construction. We also do painting and plastering as part of the projects we undertake. We're also happy to do take on...

Gabriel Gracioli

Joined December 2018

Hi, i'm qualified painter and plaster, with a good skills working as a builder on the same time, i have been working in Christchurch for Earthquake repairs for a while.I am expert to bring the old look home looks like a new! i have good experience on hi spec homes and those delicate jobs, with hi quality finish guarantee.

All In One Painters

Joined June 2017

With more than a decade of decoration and renovation experience, there is no job too big or small for us to tackle. Interior/exterior. Residential/commercial. Painting, plastering, gib fixing and finish carpentry. We give competitive quotes and make sure the job is done to your satisfaction.

Wk painting

Joined June 2017

HI I have been working in the paint trade for 15 years as a painter and project management roll for a large international painting company, I am very professional and Reliable so if you are wanting my advice on any painting work including waterblasting I will be happy to help and give you a very competitive quote on any size job. I also only use Resene and dulux paint, I will always adhere to c...

DJ Contracting Nz

Joined October 2016

We are building maintenance experts with more than 11 years experience in residential and commercial buildings who do all kinds of building maintenance as well as high quality interior/ exterior painting, bricklaying, gutter cleaning and roof maintenance, replace rotten floorboards, concrete work, tiling, fix holes in walls, replace old door locks, fit patio bolts, window stays,fix leaking taps an...

Cranky ape painting

Joined March 2017

H I'm a solo painter and decorator interior and exterior and I also plaster and wall paper with almost 20 years experience. Trade qualified and work guaranteed to trade standard.

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...

Tui Handyman Services

Joined January 2018

Painting outdoor and indoor Fences Retaining Walls Small Repairs Outdoor and indoors Property Maintenance Decks made or restained Small trees removed Cobbles repaired Waterblasting Plasterboard repaired

Stephens Painting and Decorating

Joined October 2016

Hi, I've been painting and decorating for the past 20 years. I manly specialise in Residential and commercial properties. Im very professional and take alot of pride in my work. Giving competitive quotes and finishing in the set amount of time is a priority Yours Sincerely, Kevin Stephens

Handy Marz

Joined July 2018

Hi, I am a German brought up in NZ with very fine attention to detail & quality. I pride myself on making every job great & giving you what you want. My scope of work is very wide & my background is in light engineering, landscaping & maintenance as well as home renovations.

Double G Plaster & Paint

Joined March 2018

Hi, I've been working in the residential/commercial Plaster and Painting industry with renowned businesses in the Waikato for 14 years, I have now decided to take the big step and go out on my own. I have gained the skills to both plaster and paint to a high level of finish which is well suited to renovations such as wallpaper to paint conversions but also new buildings. I pride myself on being a...

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