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Home Renovation and Repair – It’s All in The Prep

Posted 29/06/18

Renovating or doing work on your home can be a big investment – yet most of us put more effort into choosing a pair of shoes or a new camera. Repairs might not be as exciting as new clothes and gadgets but if you want a good result, value for money, and minimum hassle, the more you think abou

Need to Add an Extra Bedroom for Your Kids?

Posted 10/11/16

Kiwi parents have on average 1.9 kids, which works fine for those who have three bedroom homes. Except when you have more than two children, have guests over to stay or want to use a bedroom as a study or home office. That’s when adding on an extra bedroom for your kids is a great solution to gi

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

The Benefits of Building a Conservatory

Posted 22/10/14

If you've been thinking about adding an extension to your home, Building a conservatory is a clever way to add more living space without having to move to a larger home. One of the benefits of building a conservatory is the potential to add a lot of value to your home. Hiring an architect

Choosing Between Another Storey or Adding a House Extension

Posted 16/03/17

Extending your house or adding another storey can give you the much needed space a growing family needs. We look at the advantages and disadvantages of these two renovation options... How to choose between another storey or a house extension Depending on the size of your backyard, you can

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

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

Asbestos Removal - Stay Safe & Hire a Professional

Posted 07/01/15

If you’re looking at buying or renovating a property built between the 1940’sand 1980’s then there’s a good chance that it contains some Asbestos... A fibrous mineral that’s found in metamorphic soils and rocks, it was a popular and widely used material in the building industry due to its

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

Top 5 Bathroom Renovation Tips - Direct From Our Experts

Posted 29/04/19

Find out the Top 5 bathroom renovation tips direct from our Builderscrack bathroom experts. This advice can make all the difference between a successful bathroom renovation or not... 1) It's All in The Planning [caption id="attachment_8825" align="alignright" width="255"] Adam Pearce. Bath

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Discover in-depth, ways which our homeowners have used Builderscrack to shape their house into the home of their dreams.

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

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

Expert Tiling Provides The Finishing Touch to a Kitchen Renovation

Posted 28/08/18

Hiring an expert tiler gave the final polishing touch to one of our homeowner's stunning kitchen renovations...... Only a few months ago Natalie's kitchen was a dark space, coated in the once popular dark blue of the 90's. It not only made the already small kitchen appear tiny, but it created a dark feeling throughout the wider open plan living area. Fast forward to today, and the transformation is something out of a magazine. Not limited to the kitchen itself, but also the lightness it's brought to the rest of her living space. The Vision Natalie started with a firm style in mind, along with some key "must have" elements. “I had a vision of what I wanted, I wanted it bright, fresh, clean, compared with the dark blue.... every time I came into the space there was a gloomy feel to the room.” A essential element was to incorporate a crisp, white subway tile splash-back. The Execution After sorting her kitchen supplier, she turned her attention to finding a tiler.

Homes On Show - Save My Bathroom

Posted 30/05/18

Garage Door Colour Update Challenge Solved By Our Tradies

Posted 21/09/18

Expert Tiling Provides The Finishing Touch to a Kitchen Renovation

Posted 28/08/18

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Check out how homeowners like you are using Renovation Specialists on Builderscrack to build, repair and improve their homes right now.

Skye

Posted 6 months ago

Shower, bathroom, toilet renovations asap. My name is Sophie, 1 Sydney Street, Kaikohe. Contact ... .

Bathroom Renovation Kaikohe, Far North

Bathroom renovation

Posted 4 weeks ago

Full bathroom renovation Pull up tiles Remove shower and replace with new Install bath and vanity Plumb hot water line for bath. Only cold at the moment. Re tile floor and walls

Bathroom Renovation Kerikeri, Far North

Kaikohe Reno Kitchen

Posted 2 weeks ago

Renovation of kitchen, new cupboards, bench and sink. Possible addition of breakfast bar. New Vent.

Kitchen Renovation Kaikohe, Far North

New benchtop

Posted 5 days ago

quote to replace existing benchtops with stone

Kitchen Renovation Kerikeri, Far North

Bathroom remodel & toilet replacement, KAITAIA.

Posted 6 months ago

Bathroom Remodel & Toilet Replacement, KAITAIA. Bathroom Fitting & Plumbing: Remove and dispose of bidet, shower-over-bath, and bath. Remove some tiles (preferably saving a few for re-use). Relocate plumbing and drainage for new bath in different location (reversed lengthwise, where bidet currently is). Re-gib/plaster if necessary. Relocate or use existing shower/bath plumbing/drainage and install new free-standing shower in that corner. Refit tiles on new bath surround. Paint where necessar...

Bathroom Renovation Kaitaia, Far North

General Renovation & Build

Posted 7 months ago

I am buying an old run down house which needs to be renovated thru and thru. I needed an estimate.

General Renovations Kerikeri, Far North

Kitchen upgrade

Posted 8 months ago

We have an approx 25 year old kitchen which needs some attention to doors shelves etc.Also stove needs to be replaced .We have bought a kitchen from our neighbour who installed a new kitchen. It came with recently installed granite bench tops .It may have been a mistake .Advice needed.

Kitchen Renovation Kerikeri, Far North

Garage conversion

Posted 4 months ago

Wanting to convert 6m x6m double grarage into master bedroom with onsuite

New Bathroom Kerikeri, Far North

Kit set kitchen installation

Posted 3 months ago

Small size kitchen install. Looking for someone with experience with kitchen installation. Job will be around the end of February

Kitchen Renovation Kaitaia, Far North

Pantry removal

Posted 1 month ago

We are having a new kitchen installed and to do so we need to have the pantry taken out for an island to replace it. This will require moving light switches as well.

Kitchen Renovation Ohaeawai, Far North

Bungalow

Posted 1 month ago

I have a Bungalow I'm doing up I have Gibbing to be finished off to windows to main bathroom,ensuite and kitchen. Lots of work. Just need someone that knows what they're doing.

General Renovations Kaeo, Far North

Tile a bathroom floor and wall

Posted 8 months ago

I am looking for a licensed tiler to tile the bathroom floor and wall. The floor area is about 3m X 1.5m I have purchased tiles.

New Bathroom Paihia, Far North

Cherry Chen

Posted 6 months ago

We would like to change one small storage room to have shower so need to add the shower box/ Cabinet on it, The small storage room is next to toilet room, if it needs to be put it together as one room ( total around 9 square metres) that is fine to us. We need your advice, Please. The property at Kaitaia Commerce St, If someone interest on it, would you please call Hansen on ... ?

New Bathroom Kaitaia, Far North

Structural wall

Posted 2 months ago

Installing concrete pillars and a steel beam.

Structural renovations Kerikeri, Far North

Bathroom & Toilet

Posted 6 months ago

Bathroom: Remove bidet, shower-over-bath, and bath. Remove some tiles. Install new bath in different location (reversed, where bidet currently is), and new free-standing shower. Toilet: Replace complete toilet (bowl, cistern, and seat). Supply of new bath, shower, toilet, and any fittings to be arranged.

Bathroom Renovation Kaitaia, Far North

Drafts / concept drawings for a bathroom and kitchen renovation.

Posted 5 months ago

I want drawings for my builder to renovate - 3 small rooms comprising separate shower, toilet and laundry - to be converted into one bathroom. This involves removing 3 small dividing walls and replacing with one. From the kitchen, a walk in pantry and linen cupboard to be built using some of the space gained by the above changes.

Bathroom Design Russell, Far North

Retro fit Thermal Break (Thermax B) onto a Barn

Posted 1 week ago

I have a Barn I am turning into a dwelling and was not aware of a Thermal Lining I was expected to install during the build. This is a steel framed shed. I am now required to install the lining - having to remove the Iron to install this Thermal Break.

Structural renovations Kerikeri, Far North

Kaikohe Reno

Posted 2 weeks ago

Renovate with a wet area shower and toilet, vanity unit and ventilation, take out the present bath, shower unit and vanity unit. Also consider new storage cupboards. Please quote for tiles and or vinyl for the wet area shower

Bathroom Renovation Kaikohe, Far North

Multiple house/garden renovation jobs

Posted 6 months ago

Looking for renovations of our new home. Realise you guys are all busy but want to get the ball rolling and get on some ones “ to do list” Jobs can be broken down to suit other job commitments. Bathrooms renovated and partial kitchen renovation. Also garden projects

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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.

Grant builders

Joined February 2018

Grant builders. Repairs and Renovation Hi I am a qualified builder, I have been building for 7 years, and completed jobs In the past, to a good quality Finnish. Im punctual and get the job completed on time and bugget. Also do Free quotes.

LDH CONTRACTING

Joined October 2017

We have Contractors based in every major city throughout New Zealand operating under Labour-Day-Hire Contracting. Our business is to provide Expert Project Management offering Competitive Wholesale Pricing, but if preferable, we also cover General Labour Only. We cater to all forms of Home Renovations, Landscaping and General Construction. Enquire now to discuss your requirements.

ALL DONE

Joined October 2016

Hi there, Having worked in many industries including construction and also technician positions ,has provided me with experience to tackle almost any task. I am very handy and can think outside the box to resolve any problem you might have at a reasonable rate. Thank you for your consideration.

DNT construction

Joined January 2018

We are a small family owned construction company we have been around for 3 years now. I've been building for coming on 20 years. We cover pretty much all construction. From changing door handles to building apartment blocks and everything in between. We offer quality service on time and on price. Call us any time for a free quote

Hawke Property Developments Ltd

Joined February 2009

We provide qualified building and maintenance work in Kerikeri and surrounding areas, specialising in alterations, additions, renovations for private home owners, landlords, and commercial interests. We also provide customised building tasks, along with maintenance and repairs. If you are looking to renovate to sell and market your home, or to enhance your lifestyle, or get repairs done, c...

Dream Builders Bay of Islands Limited

Joined March 2019

WE’RE BLAIR AND ADAM, THE FAR NORTH’S DREAM BUILDERS. With a joint experience of over 30 years in the industry, we’ve built everything you can imagine: and quite a few things you can’t! Not only are we best mates, we’re also absolutely passionate about joinery, creative carpentry, cabinetmaking and custom designs for new homes and renovations. Our building skills have taken us across the world at...

AB Building

Joined January 2019

Hi, previously trading as Blood Sweat and Tears, partner has moved on now trading on my own. I can provide competitive quotes for a variety of work and I will try to work within your time frame.

Uncut Home Improvements

Joined May 2017

Hi We are a small business Myself and my Partner that take pride in our work .We will work to your budget and with you to complete a professional result . I have 25 years in the Building Construction / Landscape Industry . At present we are manly doing Bathroom and Kitchen up grades New ceilings and cavity sliding doors , all seam to be the go. I also have an airless spay unit for the finishing to...

PGM CONSTRUCTION LTD

Joined August 2016

PGM CONSTRUCTION is a building company willing to take on any size job big or small, we have no trouble with travel. We are a reliable and trustworthy company. We can take full control of your job or let you organise and work in together.We undertake all residential building work from repairing that old door to building your dream home, we also do light commercial work as well. Please don't hesit...

New Vision Building and Construction Ltd

Joined October 2016

Welcome to New Vision Building and Construction Ltd. As a member of the Licensed Building Practitioners Board we specialise in new homes, renovations, additions and alterations. Get in touch to begin the process of creating your dream home. We look forward to hearing from you.

Renovation New Zealand

Joined March 2018

Hi, we're a design and build renovation company based in Whangarei. We get our kicks out of helping homeowners achieve their renovation dream. We often meet homeowners that have been dreaming about a renovation for a long time. The trouble is they are not sure if their renovation is even possible or where to start. There are a number of things than can trip up an idea - local council requi...

Blue Zone Homes Limited

Joined April 2018

Hi, we've been building and renovating homes and commercial buildings for more than 20 years in New Zealand and overseas. We have teams of builders based in Northland and Auckland. While we can handle all types of renovation and new builds our specialty is newer building technology that can save time and money and result in a superior product compared to traditional building methods. Our focus is...

Levels Painting & Renovations

Joined April 2019

Hi Neighbours, we are your local professional Painting Company & renovations, our goal is always to achieve customer satisfaction. We provide painting services for houses and companies with quality and time efficient work. We provide services such as Water blasting, Residential internal & external painting and Commercial painting, plumbing, Tiling, tiling etc. Our trustworthy professionals wil...

box13 ltd

Joined October 2016

hi , we have been renovating properties for 20 years , from fitting new bathrooms & kitchens , plastering , painting , paper hanging , artistic decorating , tiling to landscaping & landscape construction including decks & patios ,verandas , gazebos & pergolas & custom made outdoor kitchens

Southern star building and maintenance Ltd

Joined May 2018

We are a small but growing business who take on all general maintenance and carpentry work in and around your property. All jobs undertaken from small to large. Workmanship and quality guaranteed. We offer competitive quotes and meeting of deadlines.

Five Star Contractors Ltd

Joined August 2015

Five Star Contractors Ltd are a registered NZ building company with qualified, licensed and insured tradesmen. Specializing in all aspects of residential building services from Re-Clads, New Builds, Extensions, Renovations, Alterations, Demolition, Decks, Fences, Landscaping, Concrete, Earthworks, Transport, Backyard Clean Ups, Maintenance and Organising All Other Trades. We can provide free quote...

Advancedesign Architecture

Joined October 2012

We are an experienced Architectural Design company with over 500 building consents issued. LBP registered Builders as well, so we come from a practical background. In house Engineer & Resource Consent Planner available for a complete and comprehensive design service. We enjoy creating great homes and buildings and are partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help create cost effective homes for...

OTK SOLUTIONS LTD

Joined March 2017

Hi, We are your #1 project specialists providing the Far North with building Solutions big or small 24/7 Anytime, Anywhere...we also are linked in with third party contractors making us versatile, competative and best of all flexible without limitations in all aspects of the Game....Only The Keen!....

Drake Building & Construction

Joined June 2018

Experienced Carpenter with proven skills and knowledge of the industry. I love my job and believe it shows in my workmanship and the pride I take in my work. 12 years exp from High-End Coastal Homes to Historic Renovations and everything in between. No job to big,No job to small.

Sergeant Builders Ltd

Joined March 2019

Hi, we are a building company based in Whangarei, but happy to travel. We do everything from small fencing and deck jobs, to renovations and new builds. Please contact us if you have any questions

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