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Hiring a Gas Fitter or Plumber - Tips from a Tradie

Posted 26/11/14

If you’re looking to hire a plumber or gas fitter? There’s a few things you need to know first... We’ve spoken to Colleen from Hutt Gas & Plumbing and she’s been kind enough to put together a few words of advice for all you homeowners looking at getting gas, plumbing or drain laying work

Downpipes and Spouting – How to Make the Best Choice For Your Home

Posted 17/08/17

Whether you are building or renovating, at some stage you will need to consider your downpipes and spouting options... We’re lucky in New Zealand that we have many options when it comes to rainwater collection systems. With down-pipe and guttering manufacturers all praising their own prod

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

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

Are You Considering Adding an Ensuite to Your Master Bedroom?

Posted 24/11/16

Should I build another room for my ensuite or should I alter my existing master bedroom to fit one in? It might not seem like an important question, but there are pros and cons to consider for both these options... Adding an ensuite - should you extend or convert your master bedroom? Insta

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)

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

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

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

Green Plumbing - Just How Affordable & Environmentally Friendly Is It?

Posted 14/05/14

Having an eco-friendly or ‘green’ home is becoming more and more popular in New Zealand. Sometimes it’s hard to know what aspects of home improvements will reap the biggest rewards both environmentally and financially when going green. Not many areas of your home will have more potential than your p

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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

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Replace bathroom vanity sink

Posted 9 months ago

We have a bathroom sink in a two draw vanity unit that needs to be removed and a new one fitted. We have bought the new sink and it is 750 X 460.

General Plumbing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Laundry plumbing upgrade

Posted 1 year ago

We have a supertub currently in our bathroom with the waste pipe going through the floor. I need this removed and plumbing for a stacked washing machine and Heat Pump dryer installed in its place

General Plumbing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Unblock toilet

Posted 9 months ago

Unblocking of toilet so can be used again. Toilet is on ground floor.

Toilets Charteris Bay, Banks Peninsula

Plumber 17th july.

Posted 1 year ago

Need a certifying plumber to do a underslab on the 17th in duvachelles. Also looking to contract out the rough in & final fit down the track.

New Home Plumbing Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

Blocked drain

Posted 1 year ago

Our waste water drain is blocked. It drains at moment but very slowly so we're having to avoid showers, flushing loo etc. Need a reasonably urgent fix thanks!

Blocked Drains Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Plumb Laundry Tub

Posted 1 year ago

Plumb in new laundry tub and remove existing in wall taps Work to be carried out ASAP

General Plumbing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Water filter install.

Posted 10 months ago

We need to have a Puretec water fitted to our house in Lyttelton. We have purchased the filter so need install only.

General Plumbing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Replace toilet and sink with a vanity unit

Posted 2 months ago

Hi there, We want to replace our old toilet (cistern leaks) and sink (leaking taps) with a new toilet and vanity unit and looking for a quote. The sink has copper pipes to the taps so will need new Flexi hoses fitted too. I can send pics of both if that helps too. We haven't bought a new toilet or vanity unit yet as we wanted to find out the costs of a plumber to complet the work first. Look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Steve

Toilets Diamond Harbour, Banks Peninsula

Garden water pipe

Posted 1 year ago

I need an outside line cut off. Have the water turned off at the moment as if it is on the water is pouring out through a brick retaining wall. The line is not necessary so it just needs to be plugged at the join where the new pipe meets the old.

General Plumbing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Overflow pipe is always overflowing

Posted 1 year ago

There is an overflow pipe on my deck from the water tank in the roof, and it is always overflowing.

Hot Water Cylinders (Plumbing / Install) Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Toilet install

Posted 1 year ago

Old toilet is removed. pvc outlet in the floor.New toilet assembled so i need the pan connector put in place and two brackets screwed in to the floor to hold the new toilet. Have a new flexihose to attach to cistern. this is a back to wall type toilet. Thanks

Toilets Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Hot water cylinder

Posted 8 months ago

The overflow pipe has been dripping rapidly for a while now, but stops when the hot tap is running. It seems the pressure valve is faulty.

Hot Water Cylinders (Plumbing / Install) Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Lyttelton new hot water cylinder

Posted 1 month ago

Looking to replace a ~30yr old leaking hot water cylinder. 180L, low pressure. current size ~ 500 x 1200.

Hot Water Cylinders (Plumbing / Install) Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Replace Vanity, Toilet and Shower Mixer

Posted 1 year ago

Looking for someone to remove a corner vanity and replumb with new vanity as well as remove old toilet and replace with new one. Replacing an old feltonmix in the shower with a new one also. Is there a plumber going to be in the Banks Peninsula area next Tues 16th or Weds17th. I will be there and able to be of some assistance! Photos show old toilet and new Vanity!

General Plumbing Pigeon Bay, Banks Peninsula

Plumbing rehash

Posted 1 year ago

Re-doing our bathroom /laundry moving laundry to under house moving vanity to laundry spot and renewing bath and shower fittings (including fixing shower that get airlock slot)

General Plumbing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Pigeon bay maintenance

Posted 1 year ago

I need a plumber to spent approx half a day fixing a shower that is dripping hot water, replacing all tap washers in house, replacing water filter with new one that I have purchased.

General Plumbing Pigeon Bay, Banks Peninsula

Water Tank

Posted 1 year ago

We have a 15 thousand litre tank in place but needs to be plumbed to the existing concrete tank to increase our storage capacity.We also need some fittings for a 600 litre tank on the shed. The job is in Port Levy on the Banks Peninsula. I can send photos of everything.

Water Tanks Port Levy, Banks Peninsula

Shower, washing machine etc installation Motukarara

Posted 6 months ago

This is a smallish job that might suit a retired plumber or general handyperson. It specifically involves installing and creating grey water pathways from a kitchen sink, shower and washing machine and tub in a sleepout/small cottage. The cottage already has a toilet that runs to a septic tank.It is essential that the work be completed in the last two weeks of October. The job is 10 minutes drive from Halswell.

General Plumbing Motukarara, Banks Peninsula

Header Tank

Posted 1 year ago

header tank is in the ceiling and water has started to flow from the overflow a few hours each day....on inspection it looks ok but I suspect the valve/ballcock is not totally sealing and needs to be replaced......

Water Tanks Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

Replacing weak pressured shower head

Posted 8 months ago

I have a shower that is one of the Felton mix showerheads with the mixer and shower head all in one. I want to know how much it will cost us to have this replaced with a shower head and mixer separately. Wanting something that will give us more pressure and spread. I would like to purchase the shower head and parts so I can get the look I want if you let me know what you need.

General Plumbing Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula

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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.

Dunrite Drainage & Landscapes Ltd

Joined August 2015

Hi there! We offer all services from initial site scrape to installation of services, drain laying, foundation and driveway dig outs, installing pressure wastewater tanks, CCTV, driveways, paths, retaining walls, all building and construction work completed by LBP builders and all landscaping. We are professional and meet deadlines for project completion. We pride ourselves on getting the job done...

Taylor & Sons Drainage Ltd

Joined January 2019

Hi. We are a family business. Marc, his two sons, Jerome and Leroy on the tools. His daughter, Phoebe doing marketing. Stepson Perry in the office and IT. Partner Katherine, health & safety guru. Marc has been drainlaying for 26 years. He has a wide variety of experience in the greater Christchurch / Canterbury region. Taylor & Sons started trading in April 2018. Marc's two sons are both on the br...

Chris Dickson Plumbing Ltd

Joined May 2012

We are the Plumbing Specialists Servicing town and country No job too big or too small Freindly qualified staff Certifying Master Plumber Member of NZ Master Plumbers All work covered by the Master Plumbers guarantee

Murrell Contracting

Joined January 2014

A Team of Qualified Tradesmen inc a Registered Builder and a Drain layer we are based in Christchurch and service We offer6 Excellent rates and Prompt service on Odd Jobs New builds Repair work Odd jobs

Daryls Drainage Ltd

Joined July 2018

Hello, I have been in the Plumbing and Drainlaying trade for over 20 years and have worked in the fields of new housing, renovations, alterations, blocked drains, EQC work, Retail and commercial developments. I have a high standard of workmanship and professional standards and take great pride in my work where the client comes first.

Call D Handyman

Joined January 2019

Hi Guys,I am a Qualified Plumber/Pipefitter but also do,Landscaping,Gardening and any jobs needed doing around a home or business.I have a full time job but would be looking to work for during the weekends or evenings.

Uneda Plumber Ltd

Joined July 2012

Hi, Uneda Plumber is proud to be Canterbury owned and operated since 2009. Our plumbers have the highest standards, and a worldly wide range of knowledge and skills on all levels of plumbing. So whether it's a bathroom or kitchen reno, a replacement faulty Hwc, help with your wetback fire or even a complete new build. All you need to remember is, if you need a plumber UNEDA PLUMBER....

Halftub Plumbing and Rooter Ltd

Joined July 2018

Hi, I’ve been doing plumbing for the last 15 years. All residential maintenance, bathroom renovations and water filters. We offer very reasonable rates with no hidden costs.

Can Renovate

Joined June 2016

Can Renovate is an experienced renovation Company all over Canterbury. From design to turn key alterations to renovations we do it all. We can work with your trades people or provide all trades to site. I MAKE IT HAPPEN.

LJ Plumbing Drainage & Gas LTD

Joined February 2019

We specialize in all jobs Plumbing, Drainage, or Gas related. No job to big or to small. We have a 1.7t digger also available. It can get into the small places and is better than using the shovel. Get in contact today for a competitive quote and reliable service!

Hannon Civil limited

Joined April 2017

Drainage contractors North Canterbury - Commercial - Residential - Septic tanks - Earthquake damage - General Repairs - Maintenance - Blocked drains

Discount Drainage Ltd

Joined July 2016

Aubrey and Leigh Tuuta, and their team at Discount Drainage Ltd provide quality solutions to your drainage needs, at an affordable price. We're Professionals who take pride and care in our work, whilst completing your project on time and on budget. Based in North Canterbury and Servicing the wider Canterbury Region. Some of the services we provide include Drainlaying - Residential, Com...

POOMAN LTD

Joined August 2017

We have been working in the drainage industry for over 13 years and are Christchurch based all. We are a one stop shop for drainage, we can unblock drains, camera drains, water blast. We do small repairs right upto to extensive drainage projects. We supply EQC investigations for earthquake damaged drainage to the required EQC standards. Free Quotes for all drainage requirements. Pooman...

CJ's Plumbing Ltd

Joined June 2012

About CJ’s Plumbing CJ’s Plumbing is based in Rolleston on the out skirts of NZ’s newest developing city. They have been servicing Rolleston and the greater area for more than 5 years and now has 3 staff that are available to help you with all your plumbing needs. Although their work is mainly carried out in the Selwyn area, we have also worked extensively in Christchurch and throughout the...

Clyne & Bennie

Joined May 2018

Clyne and Bennie are Canterbury owned and operated employing over 60 people and operating for over 60 years. Our friendly team of dedicated professionals can look after all your plumbing, gas fitting, electrical and drainlaying requirements. We can manage your residential projects from conception to completion for new builds, alterations and general maintenance. For major projects we work togeth...

Downright Drainage Ltd

Joined October 2014

Licensed Drain Layer-Owner Operator-less overheads equals cheaper pricing.Free on site quotes for all Domestic,Eqc Quotes, Small Commercial,New Housing, Repairs,Blocked drains(Full reports/camering) Own Digger. All jobs-big and small.........give me a call... Blair English ph 027 2286647 Downright Drainage Ltd

Tipene plumbing

Joined February 2015

CALL NOW!!!! Tipene Plumbing Ltd offer all aspects of Plumbing-gas fitting-Roofing-drainage and more this includes maintenance- trouble shooting- new houses- CCTV drain inspections and clearing- septic cleans- slurry control. We uphold a very high standard of workmanship and will try my best to sought your issue the same day! Call now for a free competitive quote PLEASE NOTE MY PLUMBING REG IS...

ADECONSTRUCT LIMITED

Joined March 2015

ADECONSTRUCT offers the following services: Bathroom renovation Tiling. vinyl and Carpet Handyman Solid Plastering..modified plastering. Exterior &interior plastering. Painting. bricklayng Waterproof Swimming pools

Shepard Electrical Ltd

Joined October 2018

Why choose Us? ~ Competitive pricing - We price all our work at a reasonable rate. Contact us for a no obligation quote. ~ Over 20 years experience - Wade has been in the electrical trade for over 20 years and therefore has a wide range of experience in both retail, commercial and residential electrical work. He is happy to discuss any requirements. ~ Emergency electrical 24/7 - If you ha...

Revolution Plumbing and Gas Ltd

Joined February 2016

Revolution Plumbing and Gas Ltd has been built from the ground up by its owners to try and be as efficient and affordable as possible while delivering a high standard of workmanship and customer satisfaction. Our young fit four man team consists of Simon, Andy Lance and Zac with years in the trade we offer teamwork and experience in residential and commercial jobs we have seen and dealt with m...

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