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Our blog is full with helpful news and knowledge covering renovating related repairs and renovations around your home. 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.

Composite vs. Timber Decking

Posted 28/01/20

Composite or timber decking – which is better? To choose a suitable material for your project, we have gathered the key aspects to look at.

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 As the saying goes - "The devil is in the detail" and this couldn't be mor

Guide to Cladding Options and Materials

Posted 31/07/19

Here’s a guide on the types of cladding options and materials available in New Zealand and how they stack up against each other.

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

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

Your Ultimate Lawn Comparison Guide

Posted 30/04/21

If you’re wondering what type of lawn to go for, we’ve got you covered. Know what type of lawn best suits your needs, budget, and lifestyle.

7 Things Tradies Want You To Know Going Into 2022

Posted 30/11/21

Next year will be the year of catch-22’s for home improvement. So, how can you get a great outcome for your project in these busy times?

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

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

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Latest renovating case studies

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

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 renovating. Check out how they did it.

Living the Dream: Geoff Converted This '86 School Bus Into a Home-on-Wheels

Posted 29/07/20

While waiting for the tours to resume from border closures, Geoff prepares for a trip of a lifetime aboard his home-on-wheels.

Sleek Splashback Completes Kitchen and Laundry Reno

Posted 20/11/20

Read about a sleek splashback project for a kitchen and laundry with one of our tradies. Also get advice for your next tiling work.

Small Bathroom Renovation Turns Major When The Unexpected Happens

Posted 28/06/21

Budget blow-outs, schedule delays and an unforeseen scenario - this bathroom renovation's got it all! See the incredible transformation.

A 3yo’s Take on Having Plasterers in the Home

Posted 31/03/21

Renovating with kids at home is no small feat. Read on to find out how this family hired a plasterer for their living room reno.

Overgrown Patio to Contemporary Deck: How Lex Doubled His Living Space

Posted 26/09/20

Find out how a contemporary deck project transformed a ‘cold and unused’ area to create indoor-outdoor flow.

Garage Door Colour Update Challenge Solved By Our Tradies

Posted 21/09/18

A homeowner shares how a tradie from Builderscrack helped her update the colour of her metal garage door from bland blue to striking ebony.

Homes On Show - Save My Bathroom

Posted 30/05/18

Read about how a tradie helped a homeowner with her bathroom renovation, turning an outdated relic into modern, clean and functional.

Bench Seating Took This Small Dining Room From Awkward To Cosy

Posted 31/05/21

Got an awkward space that can't be solved with furniture? Enter: bench seating. Find out design tips and hindsight from these NZ homeowners.

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Recent jobs posted

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

Bathroom renovation

Posted 7 months ago

Take the bath out and put a walk in shower.

Bathroom Design Kaiti, Gisborne

New bathroom. Top to bottom

Posted 4 months ago

Start to finish. Wanting everything supplied. Whenever possible. Hopefully not too long

Bathroom Renovation Tolaga Bay, Gisborne

Install new glass shower unit supplied

Posted 3 months ago

Demolish existing shower and fit new shower unit . Repair skirting from material supplied,(plus other small jobs). Premises available from weekend of 20th November

Bathroom Renovation Elgin, Gisborne

Kitchen renovation

Posted 2 months ago

Advice around renovation and quote. Wanting to start Mid January 2022 or Feb 2022 Hoping to get rid of boiling cupboard in kitchen and place outside of house or gas for water only if possible.

Kitchen Design Gisborne, Gisborne

Main Bathroom Reno

Posted 5 months ago

We need our family bathroom redone. No idea of the cost.

Bathroom Renovation Inner Kaiti, Gisborne

Up grade shower

Posted 9 months ago

Up grade shower to enable husband to get into as it's the old style shower with the 2sliding doors

Bathroom Renovation Kaiti, Gisborne

Relign small bathroom and install new vanity

Posted 6 months ago

We have a small bathroom , spa bath and vanity, we would like to replace the seratone with hardiglaze and get a new vanity installed, a good tidy up asap, please help, a small inside job in winter.

Bathroom Renovation Te Hapara, Gisborne

Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation

Posted 6 months ago

Hi there, looking at someone to do and give us quote for a bathroom and kitchen renovation, thank you

New Kitchen Gisborne, Gisborne

Downstairs renovation

Posted 8 months ago

We have an upstairs unit and would like the underneath built in to form a separate unit

Structural renovations Hexton, Gisborne

Granny Flat Renovation

Posted 7 months ago

We have a sleepout attached to a double garage, I'd like to turn half the garage into a bedroom with ensuite and need plans draw up by a licensed designer, would also like to put a small kitchen into the existing sleepout

New Bathroom Mangapapa, Gisborne

Fit new back door

Posted 1 month ago

Fit new door supplied in frame into laundry wall, cover old door way and even floor. Need this done urgently. Most materials can be supplied. We need some expertise for a day job.

General Renovations Gisborne, Gisborne

New shower installation

Posted 3 months ago

Old shower removed due to leak new shower purchased needs to be installed timber work has been done already need plumber or experienced builder to complete job

Bathroom Renovation Gisborne, Gisborne

Bath installation

Posted 7 months ago

I would like a quote to get a bath and shower combo installed (at present I only have a shower)

Bathroom Renovation Gisborne, Gisborne

Shower installation #2

Posted 3 months ago

Found out that plumber won't do it. We want to move in and this is one thing holding us back. Happy to help if required.

Bathroom Renovation Mangapapa, Gisborne

Graham bath and laundry

Posted 10 months ago

I need to have my shower renovated, new lining, taps and base, new glass doors. A new top on my vanity, new taps, new basin. Claw foot bath surface to be redone. Laundry cupboard and sink area to be updated to make better use of space and placement of washing machine and drier. Other small jobs such as replacing catches on French door, installing a shelf and wood edging on exterior steps. None of this is urgent but would be great to get quotes etc and be on someone's list to get done. Can be don...

Bathroom Renovation Mangapapa, Gisborne

Wairere

Posted 2 months ago

We are looking for a qualified builder to undertake renovation work on our home (will be vacant).The work is mostly internal demo for open plan design.With new openings for glass doors/sliders etc. We think there is about 10 - 12 weeks work. Quite happy to assist as labourer/gofor .

General Renovations Gisborne, Gisborne

Opening up rear of villa.+ deck and front porch.

Posted 1 month ago

opening up rear of villa for bifold doors and windows. Opening up kitchen living Deck and porch

General Renovations Mangapapa, Gisborne

Downstairs Bathroom

Posted 8 months ago

Gut the room and start again. Line, put in bath ,shower, basin.

Bathroom Renovation Hexton, Gisborne

Bathroom makeover

Posted 7 months ago

Presently have separate shower room, want to block that door off & make access to shower from bathroom to create a wet room. Bath to be removed & hopefully 2nd toilet installed. New vanity, flooring. Walls will probably have to be replaced as are old plaster board. I know builders are busy at present but would like to get in queue!🙂

Bathroom Renovation Manutuke, Gisborne

Bathroom Repair/ Renovation

Posted 7 months ago

Some water damage to floorboards and wall gib board/skirting board. Likely tear out and replacement of shower and potentially toilet. Identify and repair source of leak. Repair/replacement of gib board and floorboards to return to usable room standards. Would like it done soon as possible to minimise further damage.

Bathroom Renovation Outer Kaiti, 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.

NZ CCS ltd

Joined December 2019

Hi, we have been involved in the rebuild of Christchurch for over 7 years. We have experienced LBP builders and able to do a wide range of building works and construction. We are specialist in foundation re-level works and retaining walls, Our team are able to provide a solution that works for you. Please look at our web site for more information. ...

Ameribuild

Joined January 2019

Ameribuild supplies affordable, top quality windows and doors nationwide! Once you’ve decided on a material and style for your windows and doors, simply complete our online quote form and we’ll get back to you with a detailed quote. We work with a range of qualified builders throughout New Zealand to measure and install joinery, no matter where you are. Our no-pressure sales approach lets you get...

Level Up Decorators Limited

Joined July 2021

Kia ora, we are a new company with a lot of painting experience in home renovation, and new builds. We pride ourselves on our workmanship and making sure our clients are happy with the results. We make sure health and safety is always up to standard, and don't have the attitude of "she'll be right". We are passionate about our work and treat every job as if it was our own home. Our prices are reas...

A T Painters ltd

Joined May 2020

Hi, we recently started a business about a year ago after working in the painting trade for about 15 years, we have experience in small and large jobs, interior, exterior, new builds, repaints, commercial and residential. we also pride ourselves on getting the job done within deadlines and meeting budgets, we are a friendly team who cares about the finished product.

BOLD Landscape Design and Construction

Joined September 2011

Over 30 years landscape design and construction experience. From a simple fence to a full residential contract. Happy to simply provide a concept plan with estimates on costs of work required, right through the finished product. Excellent portfolio can be provided upon request - ...

Manaia Build Nz

Joined February 2020

Cabinet Makers. New Kitchens. Custom furniture. Entertainment Units. Shop Fit outs. Renovations. New Bathrooms. New Showers. New Flooring. Staircases. Decks. All Building works.

Handyman Pro

Joined January 2020

Handyman Pro is able to provide a wide range of indoor and outdoor handyman services around your home and office and property maintenance services. Our team are equipped with all the required tools and experience ready to get the job done within your budget. Please contact us if you are interested in our services. ... Ricardo

Archemics Design

Joined April 2019

Archemics Design is an architectural design, structural engineering and interiors studio based in Auckland. We provide design services from pre design briefing, concept design through to full building drawings and documentation and consents. We have worked on both residential and commercial projects in New Zealand that form the basis of our industry knowledge. With a design focused env...

Reporoa Contracting LTD

Joined January 2015

I provide good quality work at a competitive price. I can achieve this by working closely with clients. I have been building in the Rotorua area since the early 90's & have done commercial work , new housing & alterations as well as insurance claim repairs. I’ve Recently relocated to Gisborne where I will do some building work on a part time basis for selected clients.

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, most general handyman stuff, welding most things like fences and trailers, look at my web sites please. ... ...... ...

Bestbuilds limited

Joined May 2020

Hi, we are a small construction business which specializes in new residential builds, renovations and concrete (RIB raft) foundations. We also do smaller jobs such as decks and fences. Our workmanship is at the highest level and we are very competitive pricing and keeping our projects to budget.

Peak Construction Gisborne LIMITED

Joined August 2019

Peak Construction Gisborne LIMITED are your renovation and new home specialists. We are qualified builders and are members of the New Zealand Certified Builders group. This assures you that we are qualified enough to do the job. We have over 15 years experience and don't take the job lightly. We have a health and safety policy to adhere by to keep ourselves and your family safe. You can be assu...

NZ Kitchen Designer

Joined September 2019

A kitchen always starts with the space you have allocated between walls and windows. NZ Kitchen Designers use creativity and functionality to create the most fulfilling space for you and your family. Whether you are after a kitchen renovation or a plan for building consent, I can help. With a Diploma in Interior Design complimented with mid-high end kitchen design, retail and manufacturing...

EastCoast Builders NZ

Joined September 2021

We are a small New Zealand owned company specialising in residential building work in the Gisborne region. We are very professional and work hard to get your job done on time.

JK builders

Joined August 2017

2009 Our company was founded and instantly engaged in conducting four property building projects during this year. We currently have LBP designer, carpenter and site manager within our team. Our consultants all have solid backgrounds in both design and construction. You get the benefit of experience that's been acquired year after year, job after job.

Builders Inc

Joined January 2015

Integrity Foundations: Quality - Safety - Integrity. We do any and everything to do with repiling, foundation work and floor levelling. Accept the Integrity challenge: Call us last - you'll notice a difference.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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