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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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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

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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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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

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Guide to Cladding Options and Materials

Posted 31/07/19

Are you wondering what cladding to choose for your new build? Is your existing cladding looking dilapidated and ripe for renovation? Recladding your home will breathe new life into its appearance. In this article, we give you the information to choose the right cladding for your home. Ext

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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Latest renovating case studies

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

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
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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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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 ti
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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
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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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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 ti
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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.

Kitchen revamp

Posted 4 months ago

Total re do of kitchen. Walls out etc

Kitchen Design Pukerua Bay, Porirua
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Bathroom strip plus wall removal

Posted 2 months ago

This is stage one: Remove wall 1.5 m long between bathroom and toilet. Put wall where there is currently a door into bathroom Remove old bath, vanity and shower and toilet. Strip tiles from wall and floor ready for lining with as yet unspecified product.

General Renovations Papakowhai, Porirua
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SH home

Posted 2 months ago

build a new bathroom in the laundry

Bathroom Renovation Whitby, Porirua
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House renovation

Posted 2 months ago

Rebuild two decks, install new aluminium windows and new weatherboard

General Renovations Papakowhai, Porirua
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Replace old bathroom and toilet, fix distressed wall lining, tile.

Posted 2 months ago

I am buying a house built in 1975. It still has the original bathroom. One of the walls has a distressed wall lining and needs attention. I want to replace the bathroom (includes a toilet) with a fairly inexpensive (eg Bunnings) but more modern bathroom, have an over-the-bath shower and a bath screen. Tiling around the bath. There is also a separate toilet and I want that replaced with a modern one, too. I get the keys to the house on Friday 9th August and will be there, decorating, until (i...

New Bathroom Titahi Bay, Porirua
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Ensuite and Toilet renovation in Whitby

Posted 5 months ago

Renovation of Master bedroom ensuite bathroom. The bathroom needs updating. The Lino flooring is an outdated pattern and colour as is the paint on the walls so looking to replace flooring, skirting boards and repaint walls and ceiling. The vanity, shower cubicle, mirror, toilet etc will need replacing also to something more modern. All the structure, plumbing and wiring etc should be able to remain in place as i think the layout is ok the way it is. The small extraction fan should be upgraded...

Bathroom Renovation Whitby, Porirua
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Kitchen

Posted 1 month ago

Install kitset kitchen and remove existing, plus fit new front door.

Kitchen Renovation Titahi Bay, Porirua
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Looking for someone to install a Rangehood

Posted 3 days ago

Hi all, recently bought a new house and am looking for someone to install a Rangehood. There is not an existing Rangehood there.

Kitchen Renovation Cannons Creek, Porirua
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Shower and Bathroom Tap Replacement

Posted 2 days ago

Need old (leaking) shower head replaced very soon, as last time I used it, it leaked out the back and onto the floors. Pictures attached. Looking to get it replaced with a chrome adjustable height type shower with dettachable hose. Also small side job - need old (mixed) bathroom tap relaced as that has also been leaking for a while. Having had a look at bunnings at the cost of the showers and taps, they are quite cheap (showers ranged from $20-$400 max), taps ranged from ($40+). Need full quo...

Bathroom Renovation Linden, Porirua
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Bathroom Renovation

Posted 2 months ago

Repair and repaint water damaged walls. Remove shub and replace with shower. Would need to waterproof walls for shower. Relocate and replace extractor fan. The room is about 12m s. Work must be done before end October.

Bathroom Renovation Whitby, Porirua
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Kitchen renovations_ 17 Cleat Street.

Posted 3 months ago

We are planning to re-do the kitchen of our new house. We are open to the idea of either making the current layout much more practical or more thinking about re-doing the whole kitchen area however; this depends upon the cost vs our budget. We aren't looking for the high end renovation so we are open to ideas and options from you.

Kitchen Renovation Whitby, Porirua
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Shower liner needs changing on the side of shower mixer

Posted 2 months ago

shower liner over bath needs changing. we want to change the shower mixer and change from old Felton mix to shower head with separate shower mixer. just one side shower liner need changing where shower mixer goes. plumber can be organize from our side if required or builder can organize there own. please can someone provide us with approx cost as this is not a very big job but if project is successful can be implemented in other houses. welcome if u have any questions. dont need very expensive q...

Bathroom Renovation Cannons Creek, Porirua
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Shower and Bathroom Tap Replacement #2

Posted 13 hours ago

Need old (leaking) shower head replaced very soon, as last time I used it, it leaked out the back and onto the floors. Pictures attached. Looking to get it replaced with a chrome adjustable height type shower with dettachable hose. Also small side job - need old (mixed) bathroom tap relaced as that has also been leaking for a while. Having had a look at bunnings at the cost of the showers and taps, they are quite cheap (showers ranged from $20-$400 max), taps ranged from ($40+). Need full quo...

Bathroom Renovation Linden, Porirua
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Addition of internal staircase, garage to bedroom conversion

Posted 3 months ago

Addition of internal staircase leading to a new front door and storage area, and conversion of garage into bedroom. Working drawings completed and available.

Structural renovations Camborne, Porirua
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Stainless Steel Sink re installation

Posted 2 months ago

The glue has come away from the sink to the granite benchtop and the sink has dropped out. i have propped it up with timber for now but needs to be re-glued to the granite. would like it done this week before Sunday.

Kitchen Renovation Whitby, Porirua
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Small Bathroom Renovation

Posted 3 weeks ago

Full reno of bathroom - replace shower, sink/vanity. Likely that walls and ceiling will need to redone due to mold. bathroom size = 5m².

Bathroom Renovation Camborne, Porirua
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Bathroom Renos - Shower & Toilet

Posted 1 week ago

Looking to remove old Shower and Toilet and install new.

Bathroom Renovation Cannons Creek, Porirua
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Garage renovation

Posted 2 months ago

Supply and install 2.7m wide double glazed stacker door to create separate area. Need some building work to pack out the door. Thanks

General Renovations Aotea, Porirua
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Rozendaal Bathroom shower

Posted 4 months ago

Installing a Crest Ava shower tray ... . Tile tray plus water proof walls and tile walls. Product supplied. Plumbing will be installed and operational.

Bathroom Renovation Papakowhai, Porirua
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Remove old bathroom, replace with new in the same layout.

Posted 2 months ago

I am buying a 1970s house which still has the original bathroom and 70s tiles. I want to replace it with a more modern one. Nothing fancy, just something reasonably priced from Bunnings or similar. I need someone to remove the old bathroom suite and tiles, and fit the new one. Ideally you will also be able to put upi the new tiles, but if I need to add that as a separate job, I will. I had listed this together with the need to have work done to the wall, but got very little response. So I'm...

New Bathroom Titahi Bay, Porirua
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Recent renovating reviews

With over 146,000 reviews in total, and an average rating of 9/10, you can be confident that your job will be handled with the utmost care.

New kitchen - Aotea

Work carried out by the owner/operator

1st February 2018

Workmanship
 5
Cost
 5
Schedule
 5
Communication
 5
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Bathroom fix

Work carried out by an employee of the company

27th June 2018

Workmanship
 5
Cost
 4
Schedule
 5
Communication
 5
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Bathroom strip plus wall removal

Work carried out by the owner/operator

7th September 2019

Workmanship
 5
Cost
 5
Schedule
 5
Communication
 5
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Make the stupid lounge beautiful

Work carried out by the owner/operator

18th April 2018

Workmanship
 5
Cost
 5
Schedule
 5
Communication
 5
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Complete bathroom renovation

Work carried out by the owner/operator

23rd June 2019

Workmanship
 5
Cost
 5
Schedule
 5
Communication
 5
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Bathroom repair

Work carried out by an employee of the company

13th October 2018

Workmanship
 4
Cost
 5
Schedule
 5
Communication
 5
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13th September 2018

Workmanship
 5
Cost
 5
Schedule
 5
Communication
 5
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Bathroom floor repair

Work carried out by the owner/operator

3rd April 2018

Workmanship
 5
Cost
 5
Schedule
 5
Communication
 5
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Bathroom floor replacement

Work carried out by the owner/operator

10th March 2018

Workmanship
 4
Cost
 5
Schedule
 5
Communication
 5
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Bathroom reno in Paremata 2

Work carried out by the owner/operator

13th December 2018

Workmanship
 5
Cost
 5
Schedule
 5
Communication
 5
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Find Renovation Specialists in Porirua

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.

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Green Innovations NZ

Joined July 2019

Here at Green Innovations, our goal is to provide top quality thermally efficient products to create warm and healthy Kiwi homes. We use our years of industry experience to work alongside our clients to advise different options and their advantages. Using high quality European and Canadian tried and tested products that are eco-friendly, low maintenance and low allergen, we strive to bring New...

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Oncore

Joined August 2019

We provide full property maintenance and repair solutions from small jobs such as fixing a broken window latch or waterblasting your deck, to kitchen and bathroom installations, fencing and decks and building work. We pride ourselves on our professional and prompt service and delivering solutions that meet your needs.

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RBS Commercial & Residential Contractors

Joined November 2013

we are local wellington contracting company specializing in commercial and residential building, painting and plastering. From small jobs to the big jobs we have the team. Project management, shop fit out, Commercial & Residential Painting & Decorating, Remedial Maintenance, Roof inspection, rectification, Asbestos removal & Incapsulation, House Alterations, Fencing. Within our company we have 2 q...

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H&S CONTRACTING LTD

Joined April 2007

I am a proffesional experienced qualified licensed builder with 20 years in the building industry I'm up for any challange no job to big or to small we offer competitive pricing and free quoting for your budget.

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Rikki tibbitts

Joined July 2016

Qualified builder for 10 years competitive rates good quality work have been doing commercial work for awhile can do most building works including ceilings hard working and very easy to talk to

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cn builders

Joined March 2009

I have been in the trade for the last 25 years I am a qualified builder, specialising in all aspects of the building trade, with good references, our business is built on simple principles – like listening to our customers to ensure that we fully understand your needs before trying to offer a solution. Does it right, do it once, doing what we say we are going to do, ensuring quality is built into...

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Skinner n Skinner building company

Joined September 2010

Hi, We've been building new houses and renovating old ones for the last 15 years. We've been in wellington for the last 15 years and have worked on jobs around the city as well as in regional parts of wellington. While we specialize in major renovations and new builds we also do smaller jobs from time to time. We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for project completion. We prid...

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JDM Services

Joined October 2010

I have 17 years experience in the home maintenance area. 9 years as a Hire a Hubby now with my own company. I can undertake a variety of work around the property from minor repairs to interior/exterior painting, fences, decks, bathroom renovations etc. I also work in with a plumber, electrician, roofer and builder so can project manage a job for you to remove a lot of the hassles of having to ri...

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2PiR Construction

Joined June 2019

I’m 28 years of extensive experienced in Construction specialized in Carpentry works, Structural and Architectural Design, from Set out to Fit out, Foundation to Roof, Exterior Cladding, Interior Cladding, Concrete Staircase, Timber Staircase ( fabricating), Install of doors, door jamb and window and all relating to carpentry works. I’ve learned different techniques to make the job right. And hav...

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Mr Watts Electrical and Community Work

Joined September 2019

Electrician focused on building community on the Kapiti Coast. Happy to help with all your household electrical needs. 24 7 call outs. We also do various community work jobs

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Lister Furniture & Cabinetry Ltd

Joined September 2017

Lister Furniture and Cabinetry specialise in the design, manufacturing and installation of bespoke kitchen, laundry and bathroom cabinetry, shelving, bookcases and custom furniture. We also undertake Joinery and Cabinetry alteration and maintenance such as timber window, doors, stair and furniture repairs, alterations and maintenance to existing kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. Trade qualif...

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Leon Build

Joined January 2016

Hi, we have been building new houses as well as general home renovations and maintenance. Give us a call to discuss your requirements. (Bathrooms, Kitchens, Decking, Fencing and many more)

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G&M building services

Joined June 2019

We do building/painting/plaster and landscaping. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and then completing jobs on budget. We strive on going above and beyond for our clients. So please feel free to get in touch for any up coming project we can help you with thanks.

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Glass Innovate Ltd

Joined February 2019

Glass Innovate is one of Wellingtons top Glass and Glazing companies. Our professional qualified glaziers can install anything to do with glass. From a simple single pane window, to specialized unusual projects that other glaziers wouldn't touch, we can do anything. Some of what we can do include: Splashbacks Frameless Showers Glass Table Tops Customized Aquariums Windows Mirrors Balus...

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Rubios Pro Limited

Joined August 2018

Hello There, We are a reliable and trustworthy company with the experience and skills required to be able to provide the most professional care to maintain your house looking as good as you would want it. We can ensure you that our workers are hardworking and are ready to finish the jobs as soon as required with a great quality job . Call us for a free quote, good prices guaranteed.

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Handyman Plus

Joined August 2018

Hi there , I'm available to do general handyman work, gibbing / painting / fencing / decking / plastering / general non compliance building work / lawn mowing / waterblastering / landscaping / etc . l have been doing this on and off for some 30 odd years . Any job considered. Available weekends if job requires.

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adpainting

Joined May 2010

Hi there my names Arron Pahl and ive been painting for 15 years interior and exterior and i am willing to do free quotations no job too big or small. Very reasonable prices and cheaper than most trade painters. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me anytime.

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Living Colours & Renovations Ltd

Joined October 2019

hi We have been doing Painting and renovation work in wellington region for while now and contracting to some big compaines like Housing New Zealand, no work is small or big for us , we provide competitive quotes

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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...

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Horn's Construction

Joined October 2017

Horn's Construction We provide quality work done at a high standard. We do all building work and guarantee all our work.We are able to complete all jobs, no job is to small.

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