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"Steve did a great job. Very self sufficient, brought own tools to do the work and completed it in time quoted with no ha..."
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"Highly recommended for plastering (with plasterboard & villaboard). Very friendly and great communication. Will use agai..."
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"Simon was spot on time, professional and helpful. Did a great job and left the place looking great. thank you."
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Recent Building & Construction reviews in Canberra
Adnan did a great job. Completed in less time than planned. Adnan was punctual and courteous.
I need garden shed installation
$200
Great job.
I need a garden shed installation
$200
Great work, good advice, flexible, a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.
Help build my pergola
$2,000
Thank you for assembling the shed.
I need shed installation
$250
Works like a trojan, communicates proactively and well, and has great workmanship. Fantastic!
I need garden shed installation
$300
Fantastic helper, very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with, highly recommend:)
Assist with putting roof on pergola.
$150
What's the average cost of a building & construction contractor in Canberra
$147 - $375
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$147
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$250
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$375
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4.92
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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 Canberra
Shed installation
$200
Taylor ACT, Australia
4th Jun 2023
Bought a shed storage from Bunnings and need installation. - Due date: Flexible
Garden shed installer
$300
Isabella Plains ACT, Australia
4th Jun 2023
I bought a 3x2.5m shed from bunnings and want it to be installed - Due date: Flexible
Need a metal post put in to support pergola
$150
Richardson ACT, Australia
3rd Jun 2023
Pergola support post needs replacing and either cement or joist in the ground - Due date: Flexible Budget flexible I just put a random amount in and will have to purchase the materials - Due date: Flexible
Pergola support beam to be replaced and roof re-aligned
$5,000
Isabella Plains ACT, Australia
30th May 2023
Gutter leaking and damaged supporting beam needs replacing and roof needs re-aligning - Due date: Flexible
Epoxy driveway
$2,000
Throsby ACT, Australia
29th May 2023
Epoxy driveway flooring needed in driveway - Due date: Flexible
Demolition and removal of pergola
$400
Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
28th May 2023
Demolition and removal of old wooden pergola. Concrete pillars stay. - Due date: Flexible
Bruce did a great job
Quotation to fix pergola of or install shed
$5
Watson ACT, Australia
27th May 2023
As per picture Either option s - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 28 May 2023
Garden shed installation
$100
Oxley ACT, Australia
27th May 2023
Install 2.25m x 2.25m Gable Roof Shed - Classic Easy Shed garden shed on concrete slab - Due date: Flexible
Concrete BBQ demolition
$300
Aranda ACT, Australia
26th May 2023
Removal of concrete and rock framed BBQ unit. - Due date: Flexible
Build a sleeer wall.
$300
Page ACT 2614, Australia
22nd May 2023
To put it together its simple - Due date: Flexible
Build Pergola
$5,000
Garran ACT, Australia
21st May 2023
We are looking to get a pergola built over our deck. Around 10m x 3m. We want half covered in Laserlite Multiwall and the other with wire strung. Hoping to get this done as soon as possible. - Due date: Flexible
Construct an outdoor pergola with a roof in my backyard.
$9,000
Scullin ACT, Australia
19th May 2023
I want to build an outside pergola in my backyard, with a roof that can be used as a relax space. I want it to be aethetically pleasing, sturdy construction, waterproof, comfortable seating, with ambient lighting fixtures. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 21 June 2023
Scrap metal pick up - remove gas furnace/wall heater from driveway
$20
Palmerston ACT, Australia
5th May 2023
Remove scrap metal gas furnace/heater from driveway - Due date: Flexible
Awesome and quick. Would recommend
Need a pergola roof
$10
Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia
29th Apr 2023
Just need a roof outside on the pergola. - Due date: Flexible
Install shade brackets under pergola
$100
Mawson ACT, Australia
20th Apr 2023
I need someone to install 4 heavy duty brackets under a pergola that is approximately 3 metres above a deck. - Due date: Before Friday, 28 April 2023
Arrived on time, got the job done quickly
Shed assembly
$100
Coombs ACT, Australia
3rd Mar 2023
Shed assembly, ?anchoring - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 10 March 2023
Draftsman for shed BA
$5
Page ACT, Australia
1st Feb 2023
Need to get drawings done for a shed (unbuilt) building approval. Have the engineering drawings. Shed is 6m x 8.3m x 3m h Not sure of price hence the $5 - Due date: Before Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Replace 3 old pergola supports as shown in photos
$200
Page ACT, Australia
24th Jan 2023
3 Pergola supports are rotten, 2 thin one about 5 meter each has already been removed, the thick one needs to be removed first then place the new one. I will pay extra for the materials with purchase receipt.
He is awesome! Very friendly and very reliable and profession
Spread gravel on driveway
$5
Red Hill ACT, Australia
19th Dec 2022
Need to spread gravel around on driveway - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 21 December 2022
Exterior painting work - 2 pergolas
$800
Fisher ACT, Australia
9th Dec 2022
I have two pergolas and a adjoining staircase (railings and barricades) that need painting. Hoping to get it done before Christmas. - Due date: Before Friday, 23 December 2022
Gerald was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful!
