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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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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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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Remove old bath tub and toilet and install new showr cabin and new toilet

Posted 2 weeks ago

Remove old bath tub and toilet and install new show cabin and new toilet

Toilets Marfell, New Plymouth

Drainlaying

Posted 7 months ago

Drainlaying required from New bathroom in sleepout.

Drainlaying Fitzroy, New Plymouth

Install new pool filter and pump

Posted 2 months ago

Installation of a new pool filter and pump. Should be an easy job for an experienced plumber to run a few pipes and connect it all up. Have an instruction manual. Need it to be completed next week please don't respond if you can't fit it in.

General Plumbing Welbourn, New Plymouth

Plumber wanted for new Kitchen

Posted 6 months ago

We are getting a Kitchen installed at the end of this month. We need on a price on moving waste water and pipe work for the island unit and also on gas oven. Everything needs to be cut of before hand.

General Plumbing Spotswood, New Plymouth

General Plumbing Work

Posted 6 months ago

Install new * Floor standing vanity * laundry super tub * Shower mixer * Kitchen Mixer Change out some tap washers and sort our leak at the roadside toby.

General Plumbing New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Hot water cylinder removal and hot water heat pump plumbing and electrical

Posted 5 months ago

Site Description 1975 house on piles, easy crawl access. Walls currently exposed in bathroom and from HWC so those tasks ready to do now. Kitchen will be renovated in a couple months time so keen to do prep work for this also if possible. Plumbing Bathroom • Re-pipe and install shower diverter and spout fittings (already have methven fittings purchased) Hot water Cylinder • Remove old low-pressure hot water cylinder • Remove old wetback pipes (not currently connected but potentiall...

Hot Water Cylinders (Plumbing / Install) Welbourn, New Plymouth

Water supply to fridge freezer

Posted 7 months ago

built in water supply to a new fridge freezer

General Plumbing New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Whiteley

Posted 6 days ago

Install drain - remove concrete pad, lay drain, connect to existing soak hole,dispose of debris. Water is building up at entrance way after rain, compromising access to the main entrance and adjoining garage. Require assessment and detailed quote as this is a bodycorp apartment building of 4 flats and all owners will be contributing to the costs. The job needs to be completed before the winter rains arrive!

Drainlaying Moturoa, New Plymouth

Water feed for a new fridge

Posted 2 months ago

Hi. I have a new house. forgot to add a water supply for a fancy new fridge that has filtered water and makes ice :( during construction A water supply is available in the wall at the back of the fridge cavity

General Plumbing New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Sylvia

Posted 7 months ago

Looking for someone to fix a kitchen tap. The mechanism is loose and swivels around

General Plumbing New Plymouth, New Plymouth

General Plumbing Work 2

Posted 5 months ago

Plumber required Thursday the 13th of September. Install new * Floor standing vanity * laundry super tub * Shower head * Remove kitchen taps and block off for new kitchen to be installed Change out some tap washers.

General Plumbing New Plymouth, New Plymouth

New kitchen

Posted 5 months ago

I want a plumber who is capable to clear those blocked drains in my kitchen,

Blocked Drains Mangorei, New Plymouth

Bathroom maintenance

Posted 5 months ago

1. Our bathroom tap is leaking from the base so that water is pooling on our vanity. 2. Our bath tap water pressure is really sad. Hoping to have the pressure increased because right now it takes a really long time to fill the bath. 3. Our bath is a spa bath and if possible it'd be great to have the jets and drain cleaned.

General Plumbing Moturoa, New Plymouth

Bathroom plumbing

Posted 5 months ago

Remove existing bath, sink and two toilets then install new items.

General Plumbing Oakura, New Plymouth

Bake Shop Coffee

Posted 3 months ago

Plumber to install a water feed and possible drainage option for a coffee machine being installed in a bakery. Small issue with the water feed needing to cross an indoor access route.

General Plumbing New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Plumbing - fixing hotwater mixture in bathroom

Posted 2 months ago

My bathroom is a new bathroom with a new mixture (hot and cold mixture). However we have not been able to use the bathroom because we could not find any good mix of the hot and cold. It is either cold or hot. Unfortunately we could not find the person who did the work for us to come and fix what he did.

General Plumbing Waitara, New Plymouth

Toilet install

Posted 2 days ago

Toilet to be installed in shipping container. Also, need spa bath and taps removed from bathroom and shower dome purchased/installed

Toilets Spotswood, New Plymouth

Replace toilets

Posted 2 months ago

Provide advice on new toilet units, Remove & replace two toilet units, plus dispose of removed units

Toilets Ferndale, New Plymouth

Bathroom/laundry upgrade

Posted 5 months ago

3 small jobs which ideally could be done together. a) replace toilet vanity with similar unit b) replace bath taps with similar c) replace laundry tub with sink/bench suitable for front loader to go under (washing machine not yet purchased but likely to be ... . Sink bench eg rexon laundry station 1300 may be supplied or purchased by owner) Note budget for this work will depend on what is supplied by owner.

General Plumbing New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Plumbing and Drainlaying

Posted 6 months ago

New bathroom in sleepout. Need quotes for installing shower, toilet and basin inside and drainlaying outside.

General Plumbing Fitzroy, New Plymouth

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leaking hot water cylinder

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Hot water cylinder removal and hot water heat pump plumbing and electrical

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3rd October 2018

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plumber required

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31st May 2014

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Plumbing\gas fitting for new kitchen

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14th June 2016

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Lynda Hunt

13th June 2017

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Plumbing and Drainlaying

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26th November 2018

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Plumber needed for a new build in Whalers Gate

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12th February 2017

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Plumber to improve showers

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6th May 2018

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Plumbing

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8th December 2016

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Move Hot water cylinder

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17th November 2016

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Find Plumbers in New Plymouth

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.

Rooney Builders

Joined October 2018

Old school registered master builders. Chris being in the industry for 40years priding himself on price point and good quality works. We can do anything, from project management to everyday handy man chores. Just ask and we can help. We travel all over north island for your needs.

J R Builders

Joined March 2011

Hi, I am a young quilfied builder looking for extra work. I have spent most of my time building redesintal homes, including decks, fences and some renovations.

Up Ease LTD

Joined March 2011

Here at Up Ease we have over 15 years experience providing access solutions for residential and commercial properties. Specialising in all forms of vertical access we also provide Dumb waiter's chairlifts for stairs, frieght lifts, hospital bed lifts,passenger lifts,Maintenance/service and car park solutions. As well as elevators we can undertake onsite engineering, demolition and removal wor...

Mackinder Plumbing

Joined August 2016

Hi, we have over a decade of experience in the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industry,from new homes to maintenance work and everything in between. We pride ourselves on doing a quality job, producing quality work for our clients.

Teraforma Construction

Joined November 2010

I am a builder who does tiling and landscaping when required, I have 15 years experience working in Auckland, Northshore, Hibiscus Coast & New Plymouth.I hold a degree in physical geography and I am very good with structural work. My rates are very reasonable and I work hard to meet deadlines for project completion.

WireWise Ltd

Joined May 2011

Don't hesitate to contact Neil Hocken if you want a Quality Electrical job done at your property, with sustainable values and your best interests in mind. RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL SWITCHBOARDS POWERPOINTS LIGHTING TV / FREEVIEW AUDIO / VISUAL NETWORKING HEAT TRANSFER PHONES

LeafScreen

Joined October 2010

Leafscreen protects gutters from leaves, debris and birds. Great for those on tank water or have soak holes that need protecting. In business over 9 years and proud mambers of The Roofing Assn of NZ. Tje keys to our ongoing success is our quality conscious installers and happy satisfied clients. We do free assessments and quotes. We cover from The Far North to Christchurch.

M W Plumbing

Joined July 2017

Hi there, I am a qualified, tradesman plumber with 10 years industry experience. I specialise in home renovations, HWC's and general plumbing maintenance.

PD Plumbing & Drainlaying ltd

Joined November 2016

Hi, We're a competitive plumbing company set up in the Taranaki area. Primarily servicing New Plymouth and surround suburbs, We also travel around the mountain at low travel costs. We specialize in renovations, new homes, fire installations, maintenance, and all sewer and storm water drainage requirements, big or small we do it all. Give our friendly crew a go and we won't let you down.

Savvygas ltd

Joined May 2018

Hey there, we are a plumbing and gas fitting company based in new plymouth. Able to anything from a leaking tap to a major house renovation and everything in between. Able to sort out any gas issues. Competitive quotes available and always willing to work to clients requirements.

Webber Building Ltd

Joined October 2010

25 years experience. Member of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand. Liceinced Building Practioner. Competitive rates for high quality workmanship. Specialise in New Homes, renovations, additions, hard landscaping, Maintenance, Bathroom and Kitchens.

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