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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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 needs reviewing

Posted 11 months ago

Bathroom floor needs assessing - ? Soft and what may be required. Would also like to discuss watertighting/renovating the bathroom

Bathroom Renovation Lake Taupo, Taupo

Replacing a leaking shower

Posted 2 months ago

We require a shower to be replaced in our ensuite.

Bathroom Renovation Lake Taupo, Taupo

New bathroom

Posted 2 months ago

Wall removed between toilet and bathroom. Floor and walls tilled including walking shower( glass shower). New windows. New bath, vanity and wall toilet.

Bathroom Renovation Richmond Heights, Taupo

Patikura Fix Ups

Posted 9 months ago

Looking to get a number of small things fixed up for my inlaws 1) Assess/Drop pergola down slightly to provide more fall 2) Repair External Cladding 3) Repair any Timber needing fixing 4) Replace boards at bottom of house

General Renovations Turangi, Taupo

Bathroom reno

Posted 11 months ago

Re-line bathroom walls and install new shower and fittings. Will need to line around new mirror and vanity. * Also quote to swap toilet and shower locations. Lining and shower materials will be pre-purchased. Room measures: 2.2m x 2.6m approx.

Bathroom Renovation Town Centre, Taupo

Revamp

Posted 1 year ago

This bathroom is around 6 square meters. It has had most of the wallboards replaced with new gib and new shower and vanity. I would like someone to gib stop the bathroom ready for painting in the next week or two.

Bathroom Renovation Hilltop, Taupo

Paul

Posted 11 months ago

Shower installation, 2 x toilets installed and 1 set of taps.

Bathroom Renovation Lake Taupo, Taupo

Bathroom Renovation

Posted 8 months ago

We have a small bathroom with separate toilet that we want to renovate (making it into one room). There is a mixture of building/plumbing/electrician work needed so would need to have the job done as one project. Requirements are: Plumbing work: Remove existing bath, toilet basin, toilet and vanity. Install new toilet and vanity. Building work: Remove wall between bath and toilet area to make one room. Remove toilet door and jib up that area to form a wall. Line two walls with Jam...

Bathroom Renovation Richmond Heights, Taupo

Bach reno - ready to start Monday 3 July and finish that week

Posted 8 months ago

Remove bath and toilet, replace with new shower, toilet, vanity. Remove wall and replace. In a bach.

New Bathroom Mangakino, Taupo

Kitchen

Posted 9 months ago

Refreshen kitchen. Cupboards and benchtops to a tidy fresh looking standard. Redoing prices where needed.

Kitchen Renovation Lake Taupo, Taupo

Bobs Hostel Bathroom reno

Posted 1 year ago

We need quotes for bathroom renovations in a central Taupo backpacker hostel

Bathroom Renovation Town Centre, Taupo

Felicity Cantwell

Posted 1 month ago

Hi I have just purchased a very cute cottage with the tiniest bathroom. It has a shower over the bath so I would like to remove this and have a lovely new shower. Including tiling and new bathroom door. If you require a photo I can take one tomorrow. Work needed in march

Bathroom Renovation Lake Taupo, Taupo

Kaz needs help

Posted 4 months ago

I need a shower dome supplied and installed in my corner shower and a new magnetic seal put on the door of shower as other is in bad condition

Bathroom Renovation Lake Taupo, Taupo

Bathroom.kitchen.washhouse

Posted 9 months ago

Plumbing in new taos bathroom. Sprucing bathroom and kitchen where needed and warehouse where needed. General refresh

General Renovations Hilltop, Taupo

Renovate bathroom

Posted 3 months ago

Current bathroom is tiled - not professional I want a bath with shower over bath new vanity. Toilet needs to be repositioned slightly to tile behind. Plumbing all in place but will need small adjustment. Will need to be re-tiled under bath.

Bathroom Renovation Broadlands Forest, Taupo

A staircase has been added between two units and the this needs to be removed

Posted 7 months ago

A stair case has been placed between two units and this stair case needs to be removed to separate the two units.

General Renovations Lake Taupo, Taupo

Bathroom Ideas

Posted 8 months ago

I have a small bathroom, shower/toilet/sink in one...the lower half of the walls and walls of shower are lined with seratone I believe. One panel has a hole in it and I am wanting to re do/replace all the base area and shower walls. Just wanting the best option to fix the hole in wall....being an older house I know the seratone colour cannot be matched anymore. So need some ideas. Thanks

Bathroom Renovation Town Centre, Taupo

Update Kitchen

Posted 9 months ago

Remove existing kitchen and install new kitchen. Create doorway through to lounge. Require quote.

Kitchen Renovation Lake Taupo, Taupo

New Kitchen,bathroom,ensuite,reclad ,garage,

Posted 4 months ago

Complete House external wall reclad and installation of wall insulation.New bathroom and Ensuite,,Kitchen and down stairs accomodation and house entry.

Bathroom Renovation Nukuhau, Taupo

Kitchen 2

Posted 9 months ago

Refreshen kitchen. Cupboards and benchtops to a tidy fresh looking standard. Redoing prices where needed.

Kitchen Renovation Lake Taupo, Taupo

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Find Renovation Specialists in Taupo

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.

Woodstyle Building & Renovation

Joined June 2018

Hi, I am mark owner/operator of Woodstyle, Uk city and guilds trained in carpentry and joinery, i have been building and renovating for the last 27 years, and offer a very professional service and work to a very high standard, no job is considered too small and i pride myself in completing work on time and budget.

Reporoa Contracting LTD

Joined January 2015

I provide good quality work at competitive prices. We achieve this by working closely with our 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.

Mecon Ltd painting services

Joined October 2012

What I can do for you. Interior painting. Prepping / sanding / sealing / priming Exterior painting any residential, commercial, industrial and using the right products for each paint job ;-) Roof painting Industrial painting two pack Altex/International/Hempel Intumescent paint application / inspections Fire proofing ( this is a airless spray application this can't be applied by roller at...

Goodwood renovations

Joined February 2018

Experienced Licensed Building Practitioner. We specialize in Renovations and we will take the hassle out renovations with our complete service. We will project manager your job and can assist in your design if required. Our experience is backed up with qualifications in construction management and quantity surveying and colour/interior design courses.

deckedout nz

Joined December 2011

Hi,we specialise in decking and outdoor construction,new builds and renovations,garages,sleepouts. Covering all your building /landscaping requirements. We have experienced and qualified builders ready to start on your projects.

Pocket Rocket Building

Joined December 2018

Keen for a builder with a bit of vision and creativity, who does great quality work, shows up on time and cleans up after themselves? Pocket Rocket specialises in residential renovation work, including project management, fence and deck construction, and fixed furniture design and construction. We also do painting and plastering as part of the projects we undertake. We're also happy to do take on...

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.

WAIKATO HOMES LIMITED

Joined March 2019

Quality, Integrity, Consistency - Our Company Core Values We deliver top Quality work to all our customers, whether it’s your first home, luxury home, or renovation, each project is treated with the same high attention to detail and execution. We believe Integrity to be the back bone of our company, being honest and having strong moral principles enables us to satisfy every customer. The...

Oswald Construction Ltd.

Joined August 2013

At Oswald Construction we specialize in residential building from new builds, additions and renovations - big or small, outdoor entertaining areas and the like. We strive for excellence and provide high quality craftsmanship and can project manage any job - again big or small. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes.

TASK

Joined December 2010

Hello, This is our purpose and services:- Carpentry Fencing Retaining Walls Concreting Vinyl Floors Carpetting Kitchen Painting Decking and Handrails Access Ramps and Pergolas We have a great team that meets quality,time and within approved costs. We respect the needs of our customers and we are honest with all our dealings

CJH Construction

Joined November 2015

Maintenance Renovations New Builds Landscaping...

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.

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.

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. look at sites http://www.tilelayerhamilton.com http://www.waterproofinggroup.com

Hyperion Construction

Joined January 2019

Hi, we are licensed builders and have been building new homes to commercial renovations from small to big jobs. We would be more happy to show you what services we can provide and have been providing with a quote and you can choose only if you are satisfied.

A J Tiling

Joined March 2011

Hi I have been in the building on the seen for around 41 years from new builds to do ups and also bought and sold houses , after building I did tiling and also water proofing and few course , these day I am happy to help out with and small jobs from flat pac install of kitchens and furniture and bathroom and doors and windows hardware and remove rotten wood .

DNT construction

Joined January 2018

We are a small family owned construction company we have been around for 3 years now. I've been building for coming on 20 years. We cover pretty much all construction. From changing door handles to building apartment blocks and everything in between. We offer quality service on time and on price. Call us any time for a free quote

Vaneo Limited

Joined May 2015

Hi, we do all sorts of renovation jobs, kitchens, bathrooms, painting, section tidy-up, organise carpet and vinyl, gutters. Complete turn-key solutions and quality workmanship. We are GST registered and provide a tax invoice for every job.

Built Spaces TAUPO

Joined September 2016

Hi there. I am a third generation, skilled, qualified and licenced builder. I have a great team who are reliable, efficient and keen. All this backed up with an array of quality sub-trades. With expertise in Residential Builds, we do anything from renovations and extentions, to project management and new builds. We can give you a fixed price for the entire job so there are no surprises. I have a k...

Aaron Collins Builders Ltd

Joined April 2010

Hi im a enthusiastic hard working qualified builder. I will complete tasks to a very high standard and reasonable price, and will always gt the job finished on time and to a excellent standard.

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