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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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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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Latest renovating case studies

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

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.

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.

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

Posted 31/03/21

Renovating with kids at home is no small feat. Read about a family’s experience having their toddler meet tradespeople working with them.

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, budget and hindsight from these NZ homeowners.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

New Bathroom

Posted 4 years ago

bought an old state house with wall between toilet and bath removed so gonna aqualine the walls and ceiling which is gonna be lowered so need a sparky as well, gonna put new white ware in (already bought), double floor vanity to go possibly where the hand basin is now, so need a plumber, bought self-adhesive tiles for the floor.I am sorry but I cannot provide pics :(

Bathroom Renovation Stratford West, Stratford

New kitchen

Posted 1 year ago

Hi. We are after a quote for a new kitchen. Thanks

New Kitchen Stratford, Stratford

Bedroom Re-Gib and new door , arcs , skirts

Posted 11 months ago

Re Gib walls and ceiling, plaster , install new Door and possibly paint .

General Renovations Stratford, Stratford

Kaboodle Kitchen 2

Posted 2 years ago

Remove old fittings. Install fairly basic small kitchen.

Kitchen Renovation Stratford East, Stratford

Kaboodle Kitchen

Posted 2 years ago

Remove old fittings. Install fairly basic small kitchen.

Kitchen Renovation Stratford East, Stratford

Ina

Posted 2 years ago

Want to renovate single room shower

Bathroom Renovation Stratford, Stratford

Lee's bathroom renkvation

Posted 3 years ago

Install shower move toilet install vanity and bath

Bathroom Renovation Stratford, Stratford

Shower replacement ???

Posted 2 years ago

My shower walls are rotting from the bottom up and Id like the whole shower surround replaced with a new shower unit, measurements are 750 x 900mm, it currently has a shower curtain and I'd like a glass door put in here along with a dome on the top. Im not sure if I need a builder or a plummer or both.

Bathroom Renovation Stratford, Stratford

House

Posted 2 years ago

we need to extend pvc pipe and replace bath spouts with our sourced units. Also connect waste with extisting waste pipes . install of new toilet as new toilet drain has moved by aroun 50mm. We also need to have a gas connection from our hot water unit to the kitchen top , located pretty much outside wall of location from hob.

Bathroom Renovation Stratford, Stratford

Bathroom Renovation

Posted 2 years ago

My bathroom is about 2 1/2 metres long and 3 meters wide I would like to removed the bathtub and replace shower glass 900mm X 900mm and put toilet bowl with new connections and vanity as well and tiles for flooring i think need a some plumbing job for water connections for shower and toilet bowl thanks

Bathroom Renovation Stratford, Stratford

Wall cladding prep

Posted 1 year ago

I need 3 large walls to be insulated with batts and building paper throughout.

General Renovations Midhurst, Stratford

Kitchen

Posted 2 years ago

Small kitchen , remove old fittings and install Kaboodle. Kitchen should be delivered this week. Sorry , can't figure out how to add photo.

Kaboodle Kitchens Stratford East, Stratford

Outside door install

Posted 4 months ago

I need a door put in, I already have the door. There is some wiring In the wall, and a down pipe on the outside wall.

General Renovations Stratford, Stratford

Door and ramp

Posted 5 years ago

we need a ramp built and exterior door changed as well as interior door changed and change the plumbing and hot points in my wash house. we also need to have our bath taken out and replaced with a walk in shower installed in our bathroom.

Disabled Access Stratford, Stratford

Creating an open plan kitchen & living, new bathroom, move boiler renovation.

Posted 3 days ago

New bathroom - trying to keep plumbing as is and just a full freshening up with tilling. Kitchen & living - Remove wall between kitchen and living, move boiler (potentially to outside) and move (decommission) old cold water tank from ceiling. We are looking for some tradies who are available to come and give us some quotes. Along with time frames of availability as we would like to start the work asap. Thanks

General Renovations Stratford, Stratford

Rebuild front wall of 1950's garage and install a door

Posted 1 year ago

Old door and front of garage removed. Need to have a new door put in and possible extend front of garage to increase length of shed and fit new door

Structural renovations Stratford, Stratford

Loz @ Stratford

Posted 4 years ago

I need an electrician, plumber and builder to complete bathroom, and wall removal & renovation plus install water heater . Lighting to outside house.

General Renovations Stratford, Stratford

Stratford Bathroom Reno

Posted 4 months ago

We’re happy to do the demo (if needed) and will purchase items but we’re just looking for someone to sort the building bits needed to: - Replace bath with a shower over bath - Replace vanity with wall hung vanity - Replace toilet

Bathroom Renovation Stratford, Stratford

Bathroom renovation

Posted 1 year ago

Bathroom needs to be gibbed and install vanity and bath and floor ect.

Bathroom Renovation Midhurst, Stratford

New bathroom

Posted 2 years ago

Hi, there I looking for plumbers for renovating my bathroom renovation I would like to transfer my shower top opposite side and put a new toilet bowl.Thanks

Bathroom Renovation Stratford, Stratford

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Find Renovation Specialists in Stratford

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.

Building Lab

Joined July 2020

Hi, Andy here from Building Lab. I have been building for 16 years, with my experience ranging from new builds, major renovations, to smaller jobs. I pride myself on being reliable, motivated, and finish every project to the highest standard. I guarantee great communication throughout the process to ensure I meet your expectations. To ensure your project runs smoothly, I have strong relationsh...

NZ Lighting & Heating Ltd

Joined December 2020

We do Led Lighting Aircond Heatpump Central Ducted system For all Residential and commercial Plus 6 years free service on all systems installed by us for peace of mind. Area's we cover Wellington to Waikato Finance also available We are also none as NZ PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS LTD For all your 1 stop property maintenance New Decking & Fencing( New design and styles)...

Glen Law Building ltd

Joined March 2019

Hello, We have a group of 4 keen hardworking builders. Two Qualified trades men and two apprentice workers. Friendly team that love the trade and what to do wright by the client and leave a positive lasting impression. Check out our facebook page to see more. Thank you.

5N1 TRADE SERVICES

Joined August 2019

Hi, As per our company name, 5N1 Trade Services, our company provides services in these 5 fields- Plumbing, gas Fitting, Drainage, Heating & Cooling/ Refrigeration and Electrical. We specialize in Renovation, New builds, New install and Maintenance for residential and commercial. We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for project completion. We pride ourselves on providing satis...

Lawrnce Builders Ltd

Joined November 2016

At Lawrence builders we like to work in with owner to find out exactly what they want we then make it happen! Wether its a new home ,house extension or simply changing a door lock.We've got over 20 years experience and the team to get your next build project finished on time and on budget!

Level Build NZ

Joined November 2020

Based in New Plymouth, Taranaki, we specialise in competitively priced, high quality builds. This includes New Homes, Renovations, Upgrades, Commercial Construction, and everything in between. Founded and led by experienced carpenter, Jarom Tipene, our uncompromising attention to detail and drive for perfection set us apart from the rest. Whatever your renovation needs or new home dreams are, Leve...

Smart Build Solutions

Joined December 2016

I have been in the building industry, working all over Taranaki for the past 5 years. I am proud to be a qualified, licensed New Zealand builder. While my work mainly consists of building houses and doing renovations, I also enjoy helping customers with smaller jobs around their home and increasing value on their properties. Building maintenance is also an area I have been expanding into, assi...

Core Civil Solutions nz Limited

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. ...

G & N Moratti holdings Ltd

Joined January 2016

building residential houses for the past 7 years, do fencing, decks,concrete drives paths, carports, retaining walls, gibing,small alterations, insulation, and renovation work and new builds. all house work done from ground up to roofs high quality workmanship Guaranteed, never had a disappointed customer. Very competitive prices, work done on time and in budget. No job too small. will w...

The BDW Collective

Joined May 2018

Founded on peoples attraction to unique and customised spaces, BDW offers customers the skills and collective mindset to make possibilities a reality. With a history of architectural and high-end building work, we will work with you to challenge your ideas and pursue your desires. The BDW Collective offers concentrated experience in construction, with exposure to new builds big and small, renovati...

Buildskills Limited

Joined October 2018

Hi, we specialise in home projects and maintenance. For all unlicensed building work of high quality at a reasonable price we are the team. For fences, decks, kitchen or bathroom upgrades or other projects around the home or rental, give us a call.

deanos maintenance services

Joined November 2013

Hi, My name is Dean I have over 20 years experience in the building and painting industry. (Not a registered Builder!) Painting interior and exterior General Handyman,Decks bathroom renovations,floor repairs/replacement,rental property tidy ups,fences,landscaping are my specialties. No job is too BIG or too small!! Rates are structured on a job to job basis.with a quote to suit you!...

P & S Window and Dorr Repairs

Joined March 2017

Hi. We repair all windows and doors Do your windows fly open or dont open at all Is your door hard to slide or wont slide at all Then call us for a free quote All glass repairs to.aluminium and wooden.joinery New window stays, handles Door wheels, Locks, hinges Security products New joinery Small building projects No job to small Free quotes

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...

Teraforma Construction

Joined November 2010

I am a builder who does tiling and landscaping when required, I have 15 years experience working in Auckland, Northshore, Hibiscus Coast & New Plymouth.I hold a degree in physical geography and I am very good with structural work. My rates are very reasonable and I work hard to meet deadlines for project completion.

Byrne & Co Builders

Joined August 2019

Hi, I've have had plenty of experience in new builds and renovations. I like to specialise in smaller jobs, not only do I like to give a competitive quote but I also have an attention to detail and like to complete jobs to high standard.

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...

Refresh Renovations Taranaki

Joined July 2021

Refresh renovations can help with all your renovation needs from bathrooms and kitchens to full home renovations and extensions. Our 5 step process eliminates wastage and headaches to home owners giving them full control of their renovation. We offer an end to end service so we will be with your through the whole process If you would like to learn more about our process please visit our website...

Handyman Solutions New Plymouth

Joined December 2020

Hi I am an experienced handyman and glazier with 20 years experience in installation and home improvement. I specialise in interior maintenance and providing top quality professional workmanship, whether you need balustrades, showers, or pet doors installed, window reglazing or general handyman services no job is too small for handyman solutions.

Aaron Collins Builders Ltd

Joined April 2010

Our family owned and operated business Aaron Collins Builders is a small team of detail driven carpenters. Aaron is a fully qualified Licensed Building Practitioner and a proud member of Certified Builders Association. We offer the Halo 10 year Guarantee to work over $30,000.00. The benefit of using us is that you're dealing directly with the business owner. We work along with you on your proj...

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