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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Homes On Show - Save My Bathroom

Posted 30/05/18

Garage Door Colour Update Challenge Solved By Our Tradies

Posted 21/09/18

Expert Tiling Provides The Finishing Touch to a Kitchen Renovation

Posted 28/08/18

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

Jimmy Shepherd

Posted 1 year ago

A master bedroom built in the internal garage and a full fence rebuild

Requires new shower, and vanity, remove bath, new flooring, house built 1995, repair gib, plaster and repaint

Bathroom Renovation Motueka, Tasman

Commercial Street Takaka 3

Posted 6 months ago

General Renovations Takaka, Tasman

Adding new ensuite to master bedroom

Posted 1 year ago

We are wanting to see if it’s possible to add a small ensuite to our master bedroom. I think the size would be approximately 1m x 2.8 and we would be using the existing built in wardrobe recess for part of that space and extending out into the bedroom for the rest. We would also need to move/add back the wardrobe onto another wall (looking at doing it this way to keep the bedroom as big as possible). No idea what’s required in terms of permits etc but would be wanting to do the work sooner rathe...

New Bathroom Richmond, Tasman

Bench top modification for new cook-top

Posted 1 year ago

I have bought a new cook-top which means our laminated bench top needs a different hole size,need builder to cut bench top to suit. Also need some RTV between bench top and wall tiles re-done.

Kitchen Renovation Richmond, Tasman

Garage conversion

Posted 8 months ago

Close in a double garage and convert to a gym and man cave (separate rooms) both to have bathrooms. existing garage door removed and a ranch slider fitted as access to each room.

General Renovations Richmond, Tasman

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Find Renovation Specialists in Tasman

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.

NW PROJECTS LTD

Joined May 2017

NW PROJECTS is a family-owned and operated building company, servicing the Nelson and Tasman regions. We specialise in Renovations, Alterations and Repairs. Owner/Builder Nick Watmuff, is a Licensed Building Practitioner, and has a background in commercial construction, high-end renovations, and site management. Nick approaches every project with professionalism and a high level of workmans...

MIB Contracting ltd

Joined February 2018

Hello, MIB Contracting Ltd is a small company that operates in the construction industry, specialising in residential and light commercial sectors which include carpentry, earthworks, landscaping & building solutions to the rural farming communities and the city folk of the Canterbury and Tasman regions. Our focus is to be reliable and efficient in meeting and exceeding our customer's requirments.

Flint Construction

Joined March 2015

Small family owned building company, servicing the South island. Run by an experienced Licensed Building Practitioner. Providing tailor made building solutions for your budget and needs. We can complete your renomb bvation, new build or light commercial project. No job is too small for us, we can be building a new house or replacing pickets on a fence, our professional attitude remains. Happy to...

NailWorx Building Ltd

Joined January 2013

NailWorx Building Ltd believe in providing first class service and quality workmanship *Repairs & Maintenance *Renovations *Rentals *New Builds *Licensed Building Practitioner Need help completing an unfinished project or starting a new one? We offer competitive prices with a quality service!

Birdseye landscape and build ltd

Joined March 2017

We are qualified tradesman that undertake landscape and building work. We have a landscape architect on our team qualified builders and landscapers meaning we can design you outdoor living space and bring it to life. We take on building work like decks, fences, and general landscaping work. We cater to all sized jobs from a tidy up to high work.

Bearded Builder Ltd

Joined November 2017

Hi, We are a small company that focuses on the needs and wants of our clients. We specialise in custom timber work and renovations although that doesn't hold us back from new builds, in fact it gives you a better end product. We specialise in kitchens and door repairs. We do all sorts from insulation and architectural builds. We pride ourselves on our workmanship and our communication to the clien...

JMS Builders Ltd

Joined October 2009

I am a qualified builder and have experience in building architectural and standard homes. This includes a number of decks, fences, paths etc. Building is a passion, and I enjoy what I do. I take pride in my work, and hope that clients get the same level of satisfaction from what I construct, as I do.

Workshop Brasem

Joined May 2014

Hi, I'm Raymond, a Dutch carpenter and owner of Workshop Brasem which focus is on interior fit outs and the occasional residential job. Projects and clients we're proud of include : BoConcept / Datacom / SiteCom / Eroad Ellerslie Veterinary clinic and cattery (250m2 warehouse to clinic conversion) Flow Academy (600m2 parkour gym fit out) Jaye's Dance Howick (East Auckland's most well know...

JRS Builders

Joined August 2010

My experience is manly building and renovating however I am adept carpenter as well. I have also had some very successful work making entranceways, vertical trellis fences, deckings and feature walls with rimu as well as designing these projects myself. I am reliable, my work is extremely accurate and contructed to last and my prices are very competitive. I have my own tools, hammer hand (if ne...

Kept Under Wraps

Joined August 2015

We have been in the signwriting industry for many moons and have adapted to the changes in the industry. Our current focus is vinyl wrapping vehicles and we have launched a new business tapping into a niche market of wrapping heat pumps, and anything else you can imagine. We also have a firm grasp on anything else signage from design to installation to anything hand painted. We carry a current Sit...

Allen Plumbing & Gas

Joined December 2011

Locally owned and operated and a family business in the true sense of the word, Allen plumbing and gas have been serving Nelsonians for over 20 years. Starting out as Dennis Allen Plumbing in a bright blue Toyota Hiace in 1988, it wasn’t long before his 3 sons followed in his footsteps prompting the name change to Allen Plumbing and gas in 2004. Since then our workshop car park is full of brig...

Chris Donnelly Builders

Joined March 2019

Nelson Based Builder for new build and alterations, Chris has been building in Nelson since 2003 and has worked on a variety of projects using various construction methods. You can find our work on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube, just search '@chrisdonnellybuilder'

Space Craft NZ Ltd

Joined May 2016

While we are passionate about building small, beautiful, affordable residential, homes, we also take on project work for extensions and renovations - helping you achieve exactly what you set out to create from design to building completion. If you already have plans, we are happy to quote for the build. With over 25 years in the construction industry, Simon will deliver your project on time and w...

ProColour Painting

Joined September 2010

Through my company I paint interior and exterior of houses , spray roofs or commercial buildings. I have great people and project management skills and have references availiable in any of the above areas. I aim to exceed customers expectations. I also have access to other top quality tradesman if the Job requires . I am a member of Master Painters NZ . Feel free to contact me for a free quote a...

Welldesignz

Joined July 2018

Full renovations, new builds & kitchens. With over 20 years experience in the construction industry we take real pride in our work. Attention to detail is one of our strongest attributes. We have a team of qualified builders and master joiners. We offer a full project management service to take the stress away. Certified shower installations with 5 year warranty. No jobs to big or s...

T E contracting

Joined July 2017

Hi, I am a Licensed Bricklayer Blocklayer, Solid plasterer, tiler and waterproofer (ardex accredited) with over 20 years experience in the trade.I work alone so it is me you deal with not a big company. I do have extra tradesman i can call on for the bigger jobs. I pride myself in my workmanship , being punctual, listening to the clients needs and advising on issues that may arise.I have a full...

MAKESPACE

Joined February 2018

Hi There, I have been working as a Spatial Designer and in Residential interior work for Ten years plus and I am highly passionate about what I do. Improving people's environments and making space's work is my thing! People and communities succeed when their environments respond to their lifestyle. I have vast experience and happy to send relevant info with regards to my experience depending o...

Gilcro Ltd

Joined October 2018

For all your Re-roofs, New-roofs, Roof-repairs and Waterproofing needs. Residential, Commercial and Industrial Give us a call /mail for a free quotation

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.

Tandy building Solutions

Joined November 2007

I am 41yrs yrs old and have been building since 1995 .I started my own business 12 year ago now , having moved to Nelson from Spending 5 years in England.There i worked as a Carpenter mainly doing Loft conversions and general wood working.With12 years running my own business I Have a broad building background working on new houses, commercial construction and Renovations.I have a eye for style an...

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