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Recent Building & Construction reviews in East Melbourne

Mark and his boys were fantastic. Really lovely and did an excellent job. Thanks so much!

Draft-proof front door

$100

Execellent work and well done Dimitrios. Very happy with the end product

Pergola Roof Installation

$125

Jaydan did a great job. Discussed any possible problems and had solutions. Great communication.

I need shed installation

$350

Terry done a great job! Prompt response and completed task excellently!

Install 2 x driveway gates

$400

Brillant. High attention to detail, friendly and helpful.

I need flat pack bike shed assembly

$75

Tom was excellent!

Stop draft from cavity slider door

$200

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

$199 - $500

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$199

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$300

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$500

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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 East Melbourne

Stratco shed assembled

$5

Box Hill North VIC 3129, Australia

19th Mar 2023

Handi mate garden shed with sliding door 1.86x.85x1.90 Concrete Slab provide Need your own tools Dog on site - Due date: Before Sunday, 26 March 2023

Replace beams in existing pergola

$300

Blackburn VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2023

Require a carpenter to help replace two rotten beams on our pergola. The poly sheet will be removed by myself. - Due date: Flexible

Concreting Driveway and shed

$4,000

Blackburn South VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2023

Concreting the driveway 19mX2.7m and the shed 3.2mX3.8m Need demolishing the driveway. And the sample driveway is attached as well. For shed concrete, no demolish needed and plain concrete is fine. Can you please quote seperate for the shed itself as well? - Due date: Before Friday, 24 March 2023

Shed assembly

$80

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

13th Mar 2023

Put together a flat pack bike shed - Due date: Flexible https://www.bunnings.com.au/absco-sheds-2-26-x-0-78-x-1-31m-monument-bike-shed_p0115321?store=6400&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6rCgBhDVARIsAK1kGPJwumxjEru-VhXcgrYPOhoKTUZsDmO5j-1_RgxZpHzL357rHTh2uYYaAkrsEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Demolition internal -plaster boards, floor boards

$5

Blackburn VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2023

Hi, Looking for someone to take off all the plaster boards, floor boards in a 2 bedroom house. The plaster to be taken off the walls as well as roof.. And rubbish cleared. Kitchen to be taken off as well.. Floor boards to be removed and disposed off as well.. these are vinyl floor boards.. Bathrooms and laundry stays, means they are NOT required to be demolished, neither their roof plasters.. Happy to organise the bin(s) if required. Please advise the quote.. Thanjs

Pressure clean driveway

$250

Kew VIC, Australia

10th Mar 2023

Pressure wash concrete driveway. There are some flecks of paint otherwise it's not too bad. Only the unpainted portion. Ideal timing is today i.e. Friday (viewings on Sat) otherwise before Thursday. Please indicate the time you can do the job. Power point inside the house ~10 meters away. Water tap next to driveway. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Cover steel pergola with laser lite sheets

$500

Camberwell VIC, Australia

9th Mar 2023

Refer to photos and drawing with dimensions before quote. Area to be covered - 4200 x 1420 Require laser lite sheeting to be installed on top of steel pergola. Sheets will easily slot in and be able to be screwed into wood. Laserlite requires a run off. Needing someone who has done roofing or landscaping construction before. Quote for labour, laserlite, screws and elevation of one side for run off. Can be done when suits. - Due date: Flexible

Concrete part of driveway.

$150

Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia

5th Mar 2023

I am looking for a concreater to concrete part of our driveway: 3.2m wide and about 3.5m long. There is a bump in the overpass so some cars touch the bottom unless if we lift up the driveway. The amount specified is a deposit only. We can organise for a measure and quote if we can agree on a price. - Due date: Flexible

Building surveyor

$500

Box Hill South VIC 3128, Australia

2nd Mar 2023

Building Surveyor services for front fence and deck - Due date: Flexible

Shed assembly

$150

Blackburn North VIC, Australia

27th Feb 2023

Need a shed purchased from Bunnings to be assembled/ put together. - Due date: Flexible

Amazing service! Communication was outstanding and very professional. Would recommend to anyone.

Connecting the pergola’s down pipe to storm pipe

$20

Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia

27th Feb 2023

Connecting the down pipe of pergola to the storm water drain More details in the photos. Photos indicate the locations of down pipe and storm water drain - Due date: Flexible

Perfect job done. Thank you!

Welding bolts on driveway gate

$90

Doncaster, VIC

24th Feb 2023

failed bolts connection ,need to fix by specialist like you

Concrete Driveway and footpath

$50

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

23rd Feb 2023

Driveway and foot path excavation & concreting - Due date: Before Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Build a wooden wall that can be lifted and turned into a roof.

$2,000

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

14th Feb 2023

I have a driveway for one car. I want to use the side fence to attach a liftable timber/aluminium structure that becomes a roof when needed and serves as a wall/fence otherwise. The size is approximately 3m x 5m. Please see the attached picture as an idea. - Due date: Flexible

Build concrete slab for spa

$800

Doncaster VIC, Australia

9th Feb 2023

Cut 2m x2m hole in deck, build 150mm thick reinforced concrete slab for a spa relocation. - Due date: Flexible

Hard working and a job well done.

Assemble Shed (provided) on concrete pad

$300

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

30th Jan 2023

Update - apologies for the delay all. Realised that we need to allow time for the concrete to cure - have confirmed we need 2 - 4 weeks so have updated the task date accordingly. Would you comment please whether you can do the job within the 20 - 22nd Feb? Thank you so much! We need help to assemble our EasyShed Bike Shed (2.25m x 0.78m x 1.34m) and secure it to a concrete slab (slab 2.42m x 0.93m x 0.10m). The shed should be a installed to be set out a little from the wall to keep ventilation vents clear. We've also got the concrete fixing pack (8pk) and Door Ramp, and require the door ramp to be installed also. - Due date: Before Sunday, 12 February 2023

Damian has been helpful, communicative and efficient, and done a thoughtful and careful job installing our shed. The whole experience has been smooth and the shed looks great, couldn’t be happier. Very glad we went with you, thanks Damian!

Easyshed installation

$100

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

17th Dec 2022

I have an Easyshed shed that needs to be put together this week. - Due date: Needs to be done before Christmas.

Athanasios was fantastic!Highly recommend his work. He is fantastic to deal with too! Hard worker!

Clean driveway and outdoor tile area

$400

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

30th Nov 2022

Require hire pressure/machine clean of driveway and outdoor tiled areas, front, side and back of house, around the pool and paved steppers. Aerial image attached to give you guide for scope of work

Brilliant!!

Drill metal plate into concrete with 40mm bolts x 4 for driveway gate

$60

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

12th Nov 2022

Metal plate into concrete driveway with 40mm x4 bolts to hold gate in place, currently a little broken concrete. - Due date: Flexible

Excellent service who completed the task promptly. Would use again and would recommend his services to others.

Compact sand/ toppings in driveway-15mx2m

$150

Mont Albert North VIC, Australia

23rd Sep 2022

I have put down toppings beside the driveway. It Needs compacting. Area is approx 15m long by 2m wide - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 24 September 2022

Fast, responsive and excellent work. Thank you