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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 Cairns

Looking for a builder to construct a kit home

$5

Wongaling Beach QLD 4852, Australia

4th Dec 2023

Looking for a suitable builder to construct a 6 bedroom 4 car garage Duplex kit home on land. Details apon request . - Due date: Flexible

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Building certification/approval for a “shed” in cairns

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Looking for a building regulator who can help with a “tiny home kit” 6x3m to be used as a container only. Council happy for this and do not need permit. I have plans already - Due date: Flexible

Build a roof over our deck

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

Retired Builder to oversee a project

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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

Expert Fire Place Builder/ Stone Mason

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1st May 2023

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

Build a carport

$9,999

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

Build wall and door in my garage space - quote

$5

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

Buffet build

$150

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7th Aug 2022

I have a buffet needing building. It’s just too confusing for myself. And a bookshelf. - Due date: Flexible

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

Build Retaining Wall

$50

Bayview Heights QLD, Australia

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Skilled carpenter required to build retaining walls. All materials supplied. Labour to build timber sleeper and galvanised post wall. Timber stairs with only 4 steps needed as well. Someone with previous experience building retaining walls. Location: Bayview, Northern Beaches. $50 per hour.

Builder , trucky house relocation

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Cairns QLD, Australia

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Builder with knowledge of moving houses. contacts in cairns for truck . Crane. Job is to have a chat to me and give me advice on project .