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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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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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Paint exterior quote! Some prep done already. Must be a high grade finish.

Posted 5 months ago

Hi our home has new linear boards and I need another quote to have it painted. Please only reply if you are available to do a house paint in October/November.

Exterior Painting Huntly, Waikato

House paint

Posted 2 months ago

We have a relocatable home that needs a complete inside and outside paint job. Just a small 2 bedroom 68sqmtrs. Will need to come and View.

Decorators Ngaruawahia, Waikato

Repairs to work completed by very poor plasterer

Posted 1 month ago

Quote for repair work required to a number of upstairs rooms in new home. Will require areas to be replastered and repainted to match rest of ceiling areas.

Interior Painting Matangi, Waikato

Re-staining cedar cladding.

Posted 5 months ago

We would like a quote to re-stain the cedar cladding on our house. It is a black stain and the house was built 3 years ago. It is not the whole house, just some areas, but the roof height is quiet high in places so may need some scaffolding.

Exterior Painting Puketaha, Waikato

John PHILLIPS

Posted 5 months ago

Just installed new gib and ali windows need interior painted before new kitchen & vanity showers install,bedrooms dining & lounge as well ?

Interior Painting Horotiu, Waikato

Finishing the plastering then painting

Posted 6 months ago

We put in a new ceiling in the bathroom, and hubby has done the initial plastering. But we need someone to finish the job and paint the ceiling with the paint we already bought. Hopefully all that is needed to be done is to sand the plaster smooth and then paint. However there is also an unfinished job in the bedroom,new sliding doors were installed on the wardrobe, and most of the plastering is done. Just need someone to do a tiny bit more and then paint the inside and outside of the wardob...

Interior Painting Ngaruawahia, Waikato

Window frames and lower level of house

Posted 1 week ago

7 medium sized window frames need a light scrape and undercoat and top coat supplied. Paint will be supplied. Scaffolding will be required as they are on the second story of the house on a sloped section. also the bottom half of the house needs painting in a dark brown colour paint not supplied. This job is easy as no major obstacles in the way. 106m2 house.

Exterior Painting Meremere, Waikato

Paint my roof

Posted 1 month ago

My roof needs repainting (same colour), is made from coloursteel. House floor is approx 350 including one upstairs room. You are to quote and organise for the cleaning of roof. Let me know when you can come out to have a look.

Roof Painting Newstead, Waikato

Home Renovation | Interior Painting

Posted 5 months ago

Job will be required mid November in Tamahere. Interior painting for a home to be renovated. 2 livings (with open kitchen), corridors, dining and 4 bedrooms. Resene colours TBC. Most probably one colour only for all rooms and white for ceiling. House will be empty and floorings will be changed after painting. You can view the place on Thursday 30th August 11am ONLY in order to quote. Thank you

Interior Painting Tamahere, Waikato

Exterior and Interior Painting

Posted 3 months ago

It's a commercial building which needs exterior and Interiors painted. Need someone as soon as. Building is in Huntly. Call direct on phone:... - Sodhi

Exterior Painting Huntly, Waikato

Repaint iron roofs

Posted 2 months ago

house and garage iron roof and garage doors colour change repaint please.

Roof Painting Gordonton, Waikato

Full internal house and sleepout paint

Posted 10 hours ago

120sqm house and 28sqm sleepout to be professionally painted. 2.4m stud. 3 bed 2 bath house. sleepout has bathroom containing shower and toilet. plans can be sent via email. ready to paint in approx 5 weeks.

Interior Painting Meremere, Waikato

Gokul

Posted 6 months ago

For a new build in Raglan

Automotive Painting Raglan, Waikato

TorresPainting

Posted 7 months ago

Hello my job is to paint all types of interior and exterior housing, repaint, paint roof I have been painting for more than 8 years in New Zealand, I try to leave as much as possible the work and be very consistent with the work charges. I believe that I am responsible when taking a job and completing the job I try not to have a problem with the clients since they are the ones who give the job. Teamwork of 2 to 3 person depending on the work that must be done. I do jobs like painting ho...

Interior Painting Waikato Surrounds, Waikato

Exterior Cedar stain and roof paint

Posted 5 months ago

2 storey cedar house plus roof. Wanting cedar prepped and stained (prefer using Resene Woodsman Oil), and Coloursteel roof prepped and painted. All scaffold and other H&S requirements to be supplied by contractor. We will also be replacing guttering at approximately the same time (not required in this quote). Must have experience with cedar

Exterior Painting Tamahere, Waikato

Te Kauwhata Bungalow - Full Exterior Painting & Roof

Posted 5 months ago

Full exterior paint + roof painting including timber windows / window surrounds. 1940's weatherboard bungalow (floor area is roughly 110sqm) with masonry block to garage area on sloping section. Current paint is in average condition, hoping a waterblast and light sand is sufficient prep. Two coats of Resene Exterior Paint system, with two colours (light grey & darker grey to chimney, masonry & vertical cladding at eaves) with white trim. Roof is corrugated iron, and will have new roof nails...

Exterior Painting Te Kauwhata, Waikato

Farmhouse upgrade

Posted 1 month ago

The farmhouse is approx 100 years old, 220m2, with three gables - one at each end and on one side (photos). The house is weatherboard (good condition), with wooden joinery (which may need some tidying up in places). The windows are picture-framed and corners are boxed. It has a wrap-around verandah at the front and french doors and pergola on one side. The other side and back are just weatherboard and windows. The colours will remain the same. The job will require scaffolding for the gables....

Exterior Painting Te Kowhai, Waikato

Painting

Posted 5 months ago

a 479 sq metre two storey house built in 2007 needs external and interior paint with some outdoor areas (pergola, bbq area and a spa deck)

Exterior Painting Tamahere, Waikato

Rebecca Picard

Posted 4 months ago

We've just had a new kitchen installed and had to have the walls and ceiling re-gibbed. Not sure of the size but need the entrance way and kitchen walls and ceiling painted please. Depending on cost would also like a bedroom and ceiling painted. Located in Waingaro

Interior Painting Huntly, Waikato

Interior spray painting doors

Posted 7 months ago

Quote please.. We need our interior doors spray painted. They are new, with undercoat from the factory... 24 of them please

Interior Painting Te Kauwhata, Waikato

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Paint Bedroom I would like a quote

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Finishing the plastering then painting

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Paint exterior quote! Some prep done already. Must be a high grade finish.

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Paint interior of my home

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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.

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.

Southern Star Property Group

Joined January 2019

Hi there, We offer a range of services from experienced and qualified tradespeople, in the construction industry:- Carpentry, painting/decorating, and drywall plastering, and concrete placing. We take pride in our work, customer service, and satisfaction, and would love to be of assistance with your project. Have a great day! Regards, The team at Southern Star.

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

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.

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.

SLATES HANDYMAN SERVICES

Joined August 2012

Slates specialise in roof leak repair, Skylite change out. Chimney sweeping, gutter cleaning & repair. Moss treatments of roofs, concrete & paths. Detergent house washing & fly & spider treatment. Landscaping, tree trimming and all those jobs you don't want to do. Any questions please contact us through builders crack. Kind regards Steve.

B O L D Landscape Design and Construction

Joined September 2011

Over 20 years landscape design and construction experience. From a simple small fence to a full residential contract.Happy to simply provide a concept plan with estimates on costs of work required. Excellent portfolio can be provided upon request - simonmasters21@gmail.com

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

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.

Gateos MTL Contractor Ltd

Joined May 2017

Hi, We have been doing multi trades work from time to time for the last 16 years around the Pacific in these trades. 1. Painting- residential, industrial and commercial painting 2. Wall paper hanging- From fabric wall paper to vinyl wall paper 3. Restore of any old furniture - strip, seal, natural oiling, varnish and lacquer finishing. 4. Gold leaf decoration - wall ceiling, trim , doors, fur...

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...

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.

KI Painters

Joined March 2018

Hi, we’ve been painting for 20+ years on new, old & renovated houses. We do plaster, paint, wallpaper and no job is to big or small. We take pride in our workmanship and offer excellent quality and eye for detail. We provide competitive quotes and complete on budget and on time.

Terrys Decorating service

Joined July 2010

Hi I am a tradesman painter and decorator. I specialise in offering personal service. I offer thorough preparation, premium paint and skilled application which sees my customers being satisfied with the completed project. If you need help with your project either large or small I can offer you a free quote and consultation. I also have another tradesman who works along side me. Contact me now so I...

Ezipaint

Joined March 2017

Hi, we want to make our clients' jobs look amazing. We do what we do to make our customers over the moon about how their properties look. If you're happy, we're happy. For many years we've been working for builders, group housing companies and developers. Now we're expanding our business to further offer our skills to the general public. Are you looking for reliable and efficient qualif...

Jaymac Coatings

Joined August 2018

Hi, I have been painting residential and commercial properties for over 10 years. I have extensive experience with interior and exterior painting. I work hard to meet deadlines and ensure a professional finish to all my work. I offer affordable rates and provide a free no obligation quote.

Simply Girls

Joined October 2017

Hi I am just starting up my own business of female painters that specialise in painting and decorating. We can provide competitive prices and making sure things get done right the first time. We do both Residential and Commercial jobs. We can recommend paint brands, types and colours specific for what you need or want.

Hamilton Property Maintenance Ltd

Joined December 2017

Before starting any jobs we endeavour to find the right solution for each customer, to suit their budget and individual requirements. When we take on a job we want you to be informed throughout the process and we guarantee your satisfaction. For most people their home/property is their biggest asset and we keep that in mind with all the jobs we do. Whether it be house washing, building your fence,...

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...

Sky Painters

Joined April 2018

Hi i been painter for 20 years,,my business is going for 5 years now painting is my life,,i can do new houses,renovation,we are very professinal and work to meet deadlines for project completion We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and then completing jops on budget,,

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