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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Bathroom Renovation

Posted 4 months ago

Just after a few quotes to renovate our bathroom. The house may be on the market in the next few months, so probably don't want to get too carried away.

Bathroom Renovation Feilding, Manawatu

Bathroom reno

Posted 7 months ago

Just needing someone to come round and quote for putting up some gib and putting up a new wall hung vanity, bath and shower in place, and filling in some holes n the floor from old plumbing

Bathroom Renovation Feilding, Manawatu

Bathroom renovations

Posted 8 months ago

We are needing the wall between the toilet and bathroom taken out, blocking in a window on weatherboard house. Replace all the Gib in the room

Bathroom Renovation Feilding, Manawatu

Relining of Ensuite room

Posted 5 months ago

we have a small ensuite that about 10 sq m that needs most of the wall board removed, ceiling removed, regibbed ready for a tiler that we will choose. Exact description of job can be given at time of quoting

Bathroom Renovation Feilding, Manawatu

Revamp Bathroom

Posted 7 months ago

We are looking to renovate a bathroom, which used to have a toilet in it (removed by previous owners). We are wanting to Remove a corner bath, and replace with a longbath / shower unit, with glass walls. (The existing corner bath has a shower unit over top of it.) Reinstate the removed toilet. Add a basin and vanity inset into what is currently a cupboard space. Replace/Repair and/or Repaint the bathroom ceiling Replace the waterproofed wall paneling around the bathro...

Bathroom Renovation Feilding, Manawatu

Laundry Renovation

Posted 2 months ago

Laundry is 3.5 square m. I would like the floor tiled, the walls lined, ceiling lined and a new laundry tub installed. An electrician will need to install some new lighting and plugs.

General Renovations Feilding, Manawatu

Adrian's Reno.

Posted 8 months ago

Bathroom is 1650 x 2250 approximately. Need wall and ceiling panels replaced.

Bathroom Renovation Feilding, Manawatu

Quentin

Posted 9 months ago

I've had an inwall heatpump removed. Needing repairs to studs/dwangs. Gib repaired or replaced in 2 rooms, gibstopping and painting

General Renovations Highbury, Manawatu

New kitchen bench

Posted 1 week ago

New kitchen bench to be fitted and the kitchen walls to be tidied up. Stove and oven is already there. Just wanting to know how much it will cost to tidy up

Kitchen Renovation Highbury, Manawatu

Kitchen bench replacement

Posted 1 week ago

The kitchen bench in my rental property currently appears to be MDF/chipboard (or similar) with tiles on top. Over the years the grout between the tiles has cracked and the wood beneath is swelling. This means the tiles are popping out and it needs to be replaced. One section of the kitchen bench is a type of laminate that is still in excellent condition. Pics attached. I need the tiled area of the kitchen bench top replaced with a new material. This includes taking the tiles and previous wat...

Kitchen Renovation Highbury, Manawatu

Bathroom reno

Posted 7 months ago

We have an old bathroom that has been emptied out and needs some work to become an ensuite. It is around 2m x 3m. We currently have a plumber lined up but he wants us to get the base work done before he can assess properly. Needs whole new floor and a corner added and will need some tiling work done also.

Bathroom Design Feilding, Manawatu

Bedroom reline and insulate with probable structural repair

Posted 11 months ago

Strip reline and insulate exterior walls of corner bedroom, built in palmet requires replacement as leak in tile roof has caused soft "rot" in board. There looks to be a repair to section of top plate required. We expect additional cost once fiberboard lining removed. Exterior wall is rough cast stucco approx 50-75mm thick.first photo of soft spot. Second photo is of room from door. Third shows ceiling detail.

Structural renovations Feilding, Manawatu

Renovate kitchen cabinets....

Posted 6 months ago

To renovate/add to the kitchen cupboards that are already here, as per pics. Replace/renew benchtops. Replace or fix front draw covers, as they don’t sit properly. Install and make the kitchen look better.

Kitchen Renovation Rongotea, Manawatu

Bathroom makeover

Posted 10 months ago

We are looking at taking out the wall between the toilet and bathroom and making all one, adding in a new shower and changing the position and installing a new toilet, bath and vanity and flooring to be laid. We will also need to get some windows moved and possibly blocked in and weatherboards added to cover the holes.

Bathroom Renovation Feilding, Manawatu

Ceiling panel replacement needed!

Posted 10 months ago

Due to a leak (which has since been fixed) we need a new panel installed. Unsure where to source the product or how to install it. All and any help is needed due to the property going to market.

Kitchen Renovation Feilding, Manawatu

Patio renvation

Posted 2 weeks ago

Build timber style roof shading Add lighting effects

General Renovations Highbury, Manawatu

Joyz reno.

Posted 10 months ago

Bath tub removed, wall and floor down the side checked for water/ dampness, shower or wet area shower installed. (Not sure what would work best in this small area).

Bathroom Renovation Feilding, Manawatu

Ensuite renovation

Posted 8 months ago

I am in the process of ripping out my 80s era ensuite to modernise - replace vanity, inset shower and toilet; re-paint (and re-gib where necessary). New flooring can go in whenever the best time is. Ceiling requires replacement, with refit of existing down lights, extractor and heater (as these were recently replaced). Possibly more renovation work if the job is well done.

Bathroom Renovation Feilding, Manawatu

Complete Kitchen Revamp

Posted 5 months ago

We have half plans from an architect for a major kitchen renovation including; moving some structural walls; enclosing a porch; moving the laundry; installing a new set of French Doors. I am looking for people to quote on all works & materials except a few things that can be discussed further in person.

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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.

Level Ridge Limited

Joined July 2017

Level Ridge Limited is a home maintenance company in the Manawatu/ Whanganui/ Hawkes Bay Region offering a comprehensive range of maintenance services using both internal staff and trade qualified specialist contractors including plumbers and electricians. We can accept payment by major credit card (American Express, MasterCard, Visa), cash or direct credit. Why use Level Ridge? 1. Remove the...

ENOCK CONSTRUCTION

Joined November 2016

Enock Construction are certified and licensed Palmerston North builders. We specialise in home renovations, alterations, kitchen upgrades, bathroom renovations, decks, fences, and shop and office fit outs. At Enock Construction we take personal interest in giving you the highest quality at a realistic price. We insure one point of contact throughout the job who will assist with design, applica...

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.

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.

Fast Flow Plumbing Ltd

Joined September 2018

Fast Flow Plumbing Ltd is located in the Manawatu . We have 16 years experience in the trade.We specialise in Maintenance, New Homes, Renovations and Heating. Reasonable rates and efficient service. 24/7 CALL OUT service. ( Quality without Compromise)

AS Building Ltd

Joined November 2016

A.S. Building Ltd - Palmerston North Builders offering a wide range of building related services and catering to the Manawatu region. We are certified builders with backgrounds in carpentry, landscaping and renovations. Although we are qualified and capable of any scope of jobs; from full house builds and extensions, to replacing door hinges and installing smoke alarms, we decided we would foc...

Latch Construction

Joined May 2013

I've been building for ten years now. Qualified Builder and a Licensed Building Practitioner which means I can do restricted work unlike other tradesmen. All my work is carried out to a very high standard. I specialise in all work from new houses to renovations. Landscaping and fencing aswell. Very competitive quotes and finish work on time if not before. If you want the job done quick and to...

yardiez maintenance

Joined July 2018

Yardiez have over 15 years experience, we do a hole in the wall fix, change a handle, fit a door stop, install a new bathroom or fix the old one. We even do full house renovations. and water blasting. We do fencing (wooden and aluminium), gates automated & manual. There is no job to small, so give us a call . We will see you rite.

Dawson & Gerrard PN Ltd

Joined June 2013

We are a small building company with 14 building staff. We have been operating since 2005 building everything from Residential houses - 3 million plus Commercial projects - house decks - concrete drives - garden fences etc. The Principals are Licensed Building Practitioners and between them have 40 years experience in the building industry We are a client focused company who strive to achieve cu...

Semtex Plumbing & Gas

Joined May 2015

Semtex Plumbing & Gas was established in 2015 and offers professional and extensive gas, plumbing, drainage & bathroom renovation services to Palmerston North and the wider manawatu. Founder Matthew Nieper has 15 years experience. Why You Should Choose Semtex Plumbing & Gas Semtex Palmerston North is a member of the Master Plumbers Association, giving you the Master Plumbers Guarantee and u...

BuildPoint ltd

Joined November 2017

Construction & Property Maintenance Building energy efficient, comfortable and affordable homes for Kiwi families is at the heart of what we do at BuildPoint. Our company has been successfully providing the people of Wellington Region with the very highest standard of building services for many years and we are immensely proud of the reputation we have built up as a small but professional, fu...

palmer construction

Joined June 2016

Palmer construction is a new building business with a passion for house renovation and all general building and property maintenance including painting.

Brent McEwan Builders Ltd

Joined December 2017

Hi,we have been in the building trade for 30 years completing a range of new builds, alternations, renovations and in particular kitchen and bathroom renovations. We are a small team that pride ourselves in attention to detail, great communication with our clients.

Champion Building Solutions

Joined February 2019

Hi we are a small locally owned business specialising in bathrooms, decks, fences and concrete projects. We are very professional and take pride in our work completing it to a top quality standard.

Ace Building

Joined July 2018

Hi, I'm Alistair, owner of ACE Building, and nothing gives me more pleasure than a job well done. I'm a jack of all trades with experience in multiple areas and am constantly expanding my knowledge base. I am proficient in many areas, including (but not limited to); building maintenance & extensions, decks, fences, concrete pads, water drainage, insulation and joinery. I pride myself on meticul...

Long Building Solutions

Joined August 2016

Hi there, we are a small building outfit based in Palmerston North. Servicing the greater Manawatu and Horowhenua, we take pride in offering friendly service and completing quality finishes for our clients. For a range of building needs, or to talk with us about your next project, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to working with you. Cheers Chris Long LBS

Truline Group NZ

Joined May 2018

Truline Group's building contractors are specialists in building fences, decks, garden sheds, pergolas & retaining walls. Over the last 10 years we have built a brand of assurance providing a reputable service throughout the lower North Island.

Protrades Property Group

Joined August 2018

Hi, Protrades is a solution offering main Trades sectors needed to transform, install and protect customers assets. No obligation quotations with affordable costing plans. Call today to book us for your next rejuvenation project.

Evan Kangisher Contracting

Joined May 2010

Hello. I am a certifying plumber and drain-layer, and I have many years experience in residential and commercial plumbing work. I do not concentrate on drain-laying but I am also a certifying drain-layer with experience in residential drain-laying. I do not do gas-fitting. I do not ordinarily supply quotes - particularly for maintenance and minor alteration work, but can provide advice and an esti...

Kitchen projex 2007Ltd

Joined July 2013

Hi,im Patrick Bryant owner of Kitchenprojex.We offer a full range of kitchen options from design to completion. We can complete the intire job for you including relining walls and gib stopping.we supply plumbing an electrical schdules to work in with other subbies. Olso do bathroom renovation and timber joinery maintenance. Thanks Patrick.

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