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Recent Building & Construction reviews in Cairns

Jamie was on time, veru courteous, very efficient and completed the job quickly. Highly recommend

Install shade sail on driveway

$300

Good job, very prompt and great communication. Job exactly as described. Very happy. I would use Steve again for sure.

Small paving task on driveway

$200

Joss was fantastic, very experienced job, pleasant and professional. Would totally recommend. Thank you

Buffet build

$150

Can't improve on perfect on time every time expert in every application eye for detail and works like a machine and a gentleman I would most recommended Jamie he is in great demand because he is like a Swiss army knife Jami can do and adapt to any task required and exceed your best expectations and dreams on any renovations from bathrooms to driveways to security fencing paving and more cairns best kept secret magic handy genius all thing Reno

Paving drive way Yorkeys knob

$350

What's the average cost of a building & construction contractor in Cairns

$170 - $380

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$170

median

$300

high

$380

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Local builders can help you with your needs and concerns regarding constructing your home, office, business or any dream property! Here’s what you can expect from builders near you:

Conceptualisation and planning

Before general builders start your construction project, the first stage is to create your concept behind it and plan the blueprints, design and other essential elements. Feel free to plan precisely how you want to as your Tasker guides you to ensure everything is up-to-code and the design and structure are sound and stable. Once the construction plans and blueprints are ready, the next step would be obtaining building and construction permits. This may sound overwhelming, but your Tasker can help you get the right planning permission for your project.

Implementation and execution

Once all the necessary documents and planning are done, your Tasker can now start your construction project! This stage usually starts with clearing and excavating the land to remove boulders, trees or anything that stands in the way of your building. It can also mean demolishing an old property standing on your preferred space while following building regulations. Afterwards, they can proceed with pouring and curing the foundation. Framing comes next, and that includes installing wooden frames and steel beams. 

When your property has been completely framed out, that’s where doing rough electrical and plumbing work comes in. A good builder will install the roof, vents, ductwork, heating, and cooling units and may even start paving your driveway and other outdoor spaces.

Finalisation and completion

The interior of your property is completed at this stage. General builders near you install insulation, drywall, ceilings and outlets. And once the interior walls are good to go, that’s when fixtures such as lighting, windows and doors are added. Renovating the bathroom and installing tubs, toilets, faucets, and sinks can also be a part of this phase. The final step in building services covers finishing touches, from installing your flooring and painting your walls to putting countertops in. 

A construction project may leave a massive mess once it’s finished. Get someone to clean after the builders to make your property look more polished without you having to lift a finger!

Recent Building & Construction tasks in Cairns

Cut a piece of concrete with a demolition wet saw

$200

Trinity Beach QLD 4879, Australia

27th Nov 2023

Need to cut a piece of concrete, a demolition wet saw is required, easy access and about an hour work, do not need to cut the whole thing, keeping the pole, just around it. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 27 November 2023

Garden Shed Installation

$2,000

Edmonton QLD, Australia

28th Oct 2023

Lay & level a concrete slab and then build/install garden shed *shed not included - this will need to be purchased as part of the job* - Due date: Flexible

Small paving task on driveway

$200

Earlville QLD, Australia

24th Sep 2023

Change profile of small area on paved driveway. Use existing pavers. approx. 2m square section. Need some paving experience - Due date: Flexible

Good job, very prompt and great communication. Job exactly as described. Very happy. I would use Steve again for sure.

Build a roof over our deck

$9,999

Machans Beach QLD, Australia

18th Sep 2023

Looking for a builder to build us a roof over our outside deck - Due date: Flexible

Retired Builder to oversee a project

$45

Koah QLD, Australia

31st Aug 2023

Retired experienced Builder to guide a multi-skilled Owner Builder in a new build ensuring compliance with the building code: ' 2 bedroom home with double garage and large deck overlooking a dam ' building with block and steel on concrete slab rate negotiable ie hourly or for the whole project - Due date: Flexible

Paving drive way Yorkeys knob

$350

Yorkeys Knob QLD 4878, Australia

15th Aug 2023

7 Meters by 3 all materials supplied 4to 5 hours - Due date: Flexible

Can't improve on perfect on time every time expert in every application eye for detail and works like a machine and a gentleman I would most recommended Jamie he is in great demand because he is like a Swiss army knife Jami can do and adapt to any task required and exceed your best expectations and dreams on any renovations from bathrooms to driveways to security fencing paving and more cairns best kept secret magic handy genius all thing Reno

Patio pergola and deck

$9,999

Trinity Beach QLD, Australia

19th Jul 2023

Patio pergola and deck .. - Due date: Flexible

Patio deck built 2 sides of house

$9,999

Trinity Beach QLD, Australia

19th Jul 2023

Decking and pergola done - Due date: Flexible

Expert Fire Place Builder/ Stone Mason

$2,500

Koah QLD, Australia

21st May 2023

Building a brick home and need assistance from someone skilled at building a stone or brick fireplace. Unsure of the time involved so difficult to indicate price, open to negotiation. Many thanks - Due date: Flexible

Fix gravel driveway

$4,000

Kuranda QLD, Australia

10th May 2023

I have a fairly long driveway which has eroded due to heavy rains - Due date: Flexible

Demolition saw/3 cuts $$

$60

Earlville QLD 4870, Australia

2nd May 2023

Need 3 concrete cuts done, will pay cash You need a demo saw. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 2 May 2023

Build gazebo

$10

Brinsmead QLD, Australia

1st May 2023

Looking at having a Gazebo put on depending on cost. I can assist with labour too - Due date: Flexible

Need my gravel driveway repaired

$4,000

Kuranda QLD, Australia

26th Apr 2023

I have a fairly long gravel driveway which has partly washed away due to heavy rains. I need to get this repaired - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 10 May 2023

Drafting a house extension

$500

White Rock QLD 4868, Australia

16th Mar 2023

Looking for a draft person to do drawing to add a garage/shed on to the side of my house, cerment slab, block wall with door, windows, extend truss roof from existing gable roof approx 3 truss, 7mtr by 3 mtr approx, Need to be in cairns come to my house, take measurements, draft up drawings suitable for council approval, happy to pay cash. - Due date: Flexible

Install shade sail on driveway

$300

White Rock QLD 4868, Australia

23rd Feb 2023

Hi, i need to habe install two triangular shade sails on top of my driveway. One side will be from the carport wall and the other will need to have a rope between to trees. - Due date: Flexible

Jamie was on time, veru courteous, very efficient and completed the job quickly. Highly recommend

Tightening and repair of driveway pavers

$6,000

Cairns City QLD, Australia

17th Feb 2023

Driveway at unit complex requires repair and replacement of broken pavers along with tightening where pavers have become loose Area is 200 square metres however not all the areas need fixing - Due date: Flexible

Create a driveway down side of house

$2,000

Trinity Park QLD, Australia

16th Jan 2023

Swap gates over remove some soil to flatten move small garden shed over 10mt is couple man lift and move have moved it before. - Due date: Flexible

Build a carport

$9,999

Bungalow QLD, Australia

26th Oct 2022

Quote to build a carport awning at the front of the house - Due date: Flexible

Shed installation, council plans, concrete slab

$2,500

Smithfield QLD, Australia

22nd Sep 2022

Errection of 4.5m X 3m X 2.4 garden shed. Draft plans for council ensuring all local lawws and building regulations are met. Form and lay 100mm conctete slab. - Due date: Flexible

Build wall and door in my garage space - quote

$5

Trinity Beach QLD, Australia

19th Sep 2022

I have a garage that needs a wall and door built in (see photos). Looking for a quote, thanks. - Due date: Flexible