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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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What do builders’ services include?

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!