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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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.

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

Homes On Show - Save My Bathroom

Posted 30/05/18

Expert Tiling Provides The Finishing Touch to a Kitchen Renovation

Posted 28/08/18

Garage Door Colour Update Challenge Solved By Our Tradies

Posted 21/09/18

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Home in need of maintenance

Posted 1 year ago

I would at first like all taps and water to house shut off, so I can pull down and renovate bathroom toilet and wash house and depending on cost may want hot water cylinder removed and have instant water heating gas installed. May be renovating kitchen depending on available funds

General Renovations Outer Kaiti, Gisborne

New bathroom

Posted 9 months ago

I want excistin shower,loo,and vanity removed and new ones installed.also old tubs removed from the laundry and new one installed.

Bathroom Renovation Gisborne, Gisborne

Complete renovation

Posted 4 months ago

I have a vacant 2 * 2 bedroom units that I am looking at completely renovating before renting out again. New Bathroom, kitchen work, painting, exterior, carpets, doors, firewall, vinyl.

General Renovations Gisborne, Gisborne

Renovated Bathroom

Posted 1 year ago

My bathroom is in its original1940s design - bath/shower, toilet and hand basin. Flooring is currently lino and the walls are painted. I’d like a robust low maintenance bathroom with easy access shower (wet room style if possible). I want to put in a new hand basin unit and toilet. Approximately 12-15 square metres. I’d like walls to be tiled and appropriate flooring for walk in shower (tiling or similar).Ventalation has been installed but may need replacing.

Bathroom Renovation Gisborne, Gisborne

Kitchen bathrm laundry guttering and facia reno

Posted 10 months ago

Need new pipes, fully enclosed shower installed, floor, wall to separate toilet from bathrm, sliding doorway installed, new bath and basins. Completely replace and insulate walls. New lights heater ventilation.

Bathroom Renovation Elgin, Gisborne

Advice on Bathroom Renovations

Posted 11 months ago

My bathroom is 10-11 square metres. I have a floor plan for what I want done. At this stage I need a builder to come and advise me on a scope of works that I have developed for the renovation. First step is to advise on the removal of a wall to make sure there are no structural issues.

Bathroom Renovation Whataupoko, Gisborne

Lethbridge lane

Posted 4 months ago

Converting garage into bed sit with shower and wc

General Renovations Tokomaru Bay, Gisborne

Bathroom reno

Posted 9 months ago

I am looking for a builder to fit new bath , vanity and re line walls etc.Basiclly my bathroom needs a complete makeover.Its very tiny, 175 cm width and 183cm in length.We want to also change plumbing over to gas.

Bathroom Renovation Gisborne, Gisborne

Dion

Posted 1 year ago

Remove wall between kitchen and living area open new doorway to back of kitchen to outside decking area remove french doors to replace with weather board

Kitchen Renovation Whataupoko, Gisborne

Cottage renovation

Posted 1 year ago

We have a cottage that we want to fully renovate we will need builder electrician plumber

General Renovations Manutuke, Gisborne

New Bathroon

Posted 1 year ago

Out 1950s bathroom is badly in need of rejuvenation including walls and floors. We want a practical modern easy maintained smart solution for our rental property. The jhouse is available for immediate start prior to new tenants moving in.

Bathroom Renovation Gisborne, Gisborne

Kitchen bathrm laundry reno

Posted 10 months ago

Need new pipes, hot water system, pantry sink benchtops lighting dishwasher eye level oven installed

Bathroom Renovation Elgin, Gisborne

Bathroom at Tolaga

Posted 1 year ago

Ive suffered a major stroke and we like to gutted our bathroom..no bath and a walk-in shower&.hard to climb over the bath..right side my body is semi-paralysed. I dreamed of Twin vanities and Inside toilet too. And fix plumbing too.

Bathroom Renovation Tolaga Bay, Gisborne

Leak repairs

Posted 1 month ago

My roof/spouting has a leak that has started allowing rain to flood through the ceiling when rain is heavy. There is a wooden board framing the sliding door in the dinning room that has obviously been bogged up in the past and and is now given way and lets water through. There may be a can of worms behind the wall.

Structural renovations Inner Kaiti, Gisborne

Charmers

Posted 4 months ago

My bathroom has cerytone walls and ceiling. I've removed 2lrge panels and a box type structure and the end of the tub. I'd like the 2 wall panels replaced and install the off cuts over the "box" at the end of the tub. (I've purchased these panels and joins already). I'd also like cerytone cut for my kitchen splash back. Thnx

Bathroom Renovation Elgin, Gisborne

Bathroom Reno

Posted 2 weeks ago

Installation of bath and basin, toilet(, Plumbing,) Adding Door, the current bathroom is made for a disabled person we adding bath Tub and the door is a sliding one want this removed and replaced with a single open/close door

Bathroom Design Mangapapa, Gisborne

Bathroom

Posted 5 months ago

The bathroom needs a new vanity, waterproofing done and shower re done removable of old shower and replace old gib.

Bathroom Renovation Mangapapa, Gisborne

Seeking quotes

Posted 4 months ago

I have an enclosed outdoor patio/sunroom (2nd floor) I want to convert in to a dining room and also wanting inside of garage roof to be gibbed.

General Renovations Inner Kaiti, Gisborne

Quick job- replace ceiling boards

Posted 9 months ago

I have a small unit and would like to replace the ceilings in the lounge and bedroom, no need to paint just replace the boards

General Renovations Gisborne, Gisborne

Bathroom renovation

Posted 2 months ago

My bathroom is 6.72 square meters. The toilet is part of the bathroom and we would like the toilet to be in its own room. We will be demolishing all the walls in the bathroom and putting up another wall for the toilet. The floors will be tiled around the new shower as well as above the new bath and vanity. We will also need new windows in the bathroom and the new toilet. Also we would need an electrician to install lighting and put in an extractor. We are also looking at installing gas.

Bathroom Renovation Elgin, Gisborne

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Find Renovation Specialists in Gisborne

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.

Craig Dodd Building Surveying and Design Ltd

Joined August 2016

I am an experienced Building Surveyor, Architectural Designer, and Chartered Building Engineer, with over 30 years experience in construction. Being a weathertightness expert and Government contract Assessor as well as the above, allows me to deal with the full range of property issues, including condition surveys, weathertightness failures, remediation design, new property design, mediation and a...

Goodwin property services

Joined May 2010

One man-and -a-van. Residential and commercial painting. Interior/exterior. Six years of satified customers in Gisborne. All work up to B.R.A.N.Z. Standard. All work has a five year guarantee

East Coast Construction

Joined September 2014

Hi fences and di have been building for eleven years or so any, decks fences and Renovations. My brother is a draftsman so can get plans drawn up if required. I am currently doing up my own house reroofing rebuilding the deck, recladding weatherboard, and extending the house redoing bathroom and kitchen. Fixing up our sleep out too. I will need some work to finance my project. Concrete work, ret...

Hexton Stoneworks

Joined September 2010

Tradional Stonecraft and Stonemasonry. Specialising in stone cladding systems, stone restoration, stone features, stone walling, fireplaces, chimneys, stonescapes, sculptural installations. Gisborne based stonemason, available for private commissions and restoration work. Quality work record with references available.

RHL Fortuna Ltd TA RHL Contracting

Joined October 2017

Based in Hastings with over 20 years combined experience, we take pride undertaking and completing jobs in affordable and efficient way, Producing work that is creative and is sure to please. We are happy if you are happy.

Nationwide Housemovers Ltd

Joined March 2011

Nationwide Housemovers Ltd was established by Robert Jones, who has had over 24 yrs experience in the housemoving industry. With a broad range of knowledge from the relocation of one bedroom granny flats up to the relocation of two story buildings. With Robert following the job through, from pricing to completion, you can be assured that you will have a direct contact at all times. This is...

Momo Stewart

Joined July 2017

Kia ora, I moved from Germany to Aotearoa last year. I have over 10 years experience as a cabinet maker and builder. My approach to design and craftsmanship is firmly anchored in my traditional German training as a furniture maker and carpenter, balanced with a Bauhaus-influenced style. I specialise in quality craftmanship and prefer to work with sustainable materials. Since moving to Auckland I h...

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.

Steve Candy Building

Joined June 2010

I have a staff of 12 and can do anything from fences to commercial contracts. Have completed a number of new houses and worked for architects. References available

JWC Builders LTD

Joined February 2014

Specialist Residential Building company with over 9 years experience..Recently Moved back to Wellington after building for several years in Gisborne as foreman of a large residential company.More recently have spent 8 months in Mangahwai,Northland building a $2 Million New Build for Wellington Clients.

about concrete

Joined July 2011

LICENCED BUILDING PRACTITIONER Residential and/or non-residential concrete floors walls footings piles etc...FOUNDATIONS "Garea Pools Established in pool construction since 1980" Full project management or labour only options available. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.

Shane's Drainage

Joined October 2016

Hello,Drain layers in the Dunedin area for the past 10 years,Specializing in all areas of drainage.Hard working,professional,free competitive quotes.

OneStop Services L td

Joined January 2017

| DEMOLITION OneStop Services Ltd are experts at assessing customer needs, and managing the complete construction, demolition, salvage and waste removal process. Whether you need a carport taken out, a garage removed, the whole house brought down, or build your dream home. We are your one stop shop. Experienced quantity surveyors and project managers are able to provide accurate costs and...

Panther Electrical Ltd

Joined October 2017

Hi I am an Electrician with 7 years experience. We have been Specialising in new builds, renovations, small and big jobs in the Wellington region.Residential and commercial. Efficient,Reliable,Friendly,On Time and fair pricing. Building,Landscaping backround and general handyman Trade skills and knowledge.Skills throughout various trade industries. Free Quote's available.

Meditech

Joined July 2017

A maverick in the methamphetamine decontamination industry using patented sterilisation technology to efficiently decontaminate all properties Services offered: Methamphetamine Decontamination Insurance Claim Consultancy Areas serviced: New Zealand Wide, subject to availability Availability: We are currently available and can work around your level of urgency for services Our success...

TUNDRA BUILDING AND LANDSCAPING

Joined October 2010

TUNDRA BUILDING AND LANDSCAPING OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES , WE DO SPECIALISE IN BATHROOM AND KITCHEN RENOVATIONS , WE DO ALTERATIONS AND XTENSIONS . WE OFFER A LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICE AND SPECIALISE IN ALL OUTDOOR LIVING STRUCTURES .TUNDRA BUILDING AND LANDSCAPING ALSO DOES POLE BARNS AND OTHER FARM BUILDINGS.WE HAVE A BASE OF SKILLED AND EXPERIENCED SUB CONTRACTORS TO CALL ON. WE ALSO OFFER A...

Ken Overton Contracting

Joined September 2017

10 years building experience. From small maintenance and handyman work to bathroom and kitchen design, installation and project management. Demolition and rebuild, Pruning trees, fruit trees, roses and grape vines. Happy to quote.

Biltons2014

Joined October 2010

I do 'what I love and Love what I do and painting is my business. I turn my clients pain into pleasure.Decorating and painting should be a good experience not a nightmare. We create an atmosphere, build trust with our clients and finish things to a standard. 25 years in the trade and humble beginnings as an apprentice has grown me in both experience and great people skills through my trade. Spray...

THE TILE LAYER

Joined August 2011

floor and wall tile layer, water proofing in all and any wet areas, over 20 years experience in residential and commercial tiling, stone, ceramic, mosaic, design and lay, i have done some building, plastering and painting. look at sites http://www.tilelayerhamilton.com http://www.waterproofinggroup.com

Acorn creations

Joined May 2011

Hi am a qualified tradesman with guys we make a great team we can do all the joinery & renovation work,bathroom renovations that you need done email us today we pride ourselves on providing competive quotes and the completing them on budget

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