Thisyear’sHandyTradesBookletispacked withusefulinformationaboutwhoto contactforallthosejobsneededforboth theinteriorandexteriorofyourhomeor property,whetherit’sintownorthecountry.
Notably,thisyearwe’ve seenmanybusinesses expandingtheirservices toaddressthechallenges ofclimatechange,offering sensibleandsustainable solutions.
Wehopeyou’llkeepthis handyreferencebookletnearby, asyouneverknowwhenyou mightneedtoreplacecurtains, findapainterorpaperhanger, replaceawindow,seeklegal services,repairyourvehicle, orcallonaplumber,builder, orcontractor.You’llfinditan excellentguideforboththe smallandlargejobsthatarise aroundyourhomeorproperty.
Blenheimboastsavibrant buildingandconstruction industry,richwithinnovation andexpertisethatissecond tonone.It’shometosomeof thecountry’sbestandmost skilledtradespeople.Remember
thatbuildersandrelated professionalsareoftenbooked monthsinadvance,soit’swise toplananymajorprojectswell aheadoftime.
It’snotjustintimesof emergencythatwerelyon skilledtradespeople—thereare alwaysprojectstotackle,from homeandgardenrenovations tovehicleservicingandrepairs. You’llfindeverythingyouneed righthereinthistradedirectory.
Allouradvertisershavethe knowledgeandexperienceto workwithouruniqueclimatic conditions,ensuringtheir workmanshipstandsthetest oftimeandprotectsourmost importantinvestments,our homesandproperties.
Ifyoucontactanyofour advertisers,pleasementionthat yousawtheiradvertisementin the2026TradesBooklet.
BuildingyourHome
FalloonBuildersisafamilyteamof architecturalbuilderscrafting timelesscountry,moderncoastaland luxurylifestylehomesacrossthe CanterburyandWestCoastregions
Wearededicatedtoexceedingclient expectationswhiledelivering
Oneofthebestways tofindagoodlocal electricianisbyasking forrecommendationsfromyour friends,family,andneighbours.
Hiringanelectricianwho’s alreadybeentriedandtested bysomeoneyoutrust,andthey werehappywiththeelectrician’s work,thenchancesarethey’lldo agoodjob.
Electricalworkcanbe dangerousifnotdonecorrectly. Registeredelectriciansaretrained tofollowstrictsafetystandards, reducingtheriskofelectrical fires,electricalshocks,andfaulty wiringthatcouldharmpeopleor property
Ifunlicensedworkcauses damageorinjury,yourinsurance maynotcoverit.Usinga registeredelectricianhelps
protectyourinsuranceclaimsand avoidliabilityissues.
Choosesomeonewith experienceinthetypeofwork youneed(e.g.,rewiring,installing lighting,switchboardupgrades).
Agoodelectriciancanoffer practicalsolutionsandadvice, andtheyshouldbeabletogive youadetailedquoteupfront.Ask iftheychargehourlyorperjob andconfirmanyextracosts.
Communicationwithany contractorisimportant.Arethey polite,punctual,andeasytotalk to?Dotheyreturnyourcallsor emailspromptly?
Youshouldfeelconfidentthat theyunderstandthejobandcan explainittoyou.
Andonafinalnote,agood tradespersonleavesthejobsite safeandclean.
ELECTRICIANS:
Aregisteredelectrician’sjob includesawiderangeof tasksrelatedtoinstalling, maintaining,andrepairing electricalsystems.
Youmustusearegistered electriciantoensuresafety, compliancewithbuildingcodes, andtheproperfunctioningof electricalsystemsinhomes, businesses,andindustrialsettings.
YouneedaRegistered Electricianforwiringnewhomesor buildings,installingpoweroutlets, lightfittings,andswitchboards, settingupheatingsystems, ventilation,alarms,andappliances, andconnectingbuildingstothe mainspowersupply.
Whenitcomestorepairand maintenance,theywilldiagnose electricalproblemsandfaults, repairyourfaultywiring,fixtures,
andequipment,andreplace outdated,worn,ordamaged components.Theywillalsotestto ensuresafetyandperformance
Ifyouareupgrading switchboardsorrewiringhomesto meetmodernstandards,installing energy-efficientlightingorsolar systems,makesureyouusea registeredelectrician.
Theywillinspectandtest electricalsystemsusing specialisedequipmentand canprovideElectricalSafety Certificates(e.g.,inNZ:COCs–CertificatesofCompliance)
Theyarequalifiedtoworkfrom architecturalorelectricalplans, understandingtechnicaldrawings andwiringdiagrams.
Witharegisteredelectrician,you canfeelateaseknowingthatyour homeisinsafehands.
Fromhomeupgradesto commercialprojectsand solarinstallations,our experienced,award-winning teamkeepseveryjob simple,safe,andstress-free.
• Award-winningservice
• AccreditedSEANZmember
• Solarpower–installation, maintenance&cleaning
• Qualityworkmanship
• Residential&commercialsolutions
AvailableMonday–Sunday 039722755|0277553018 info@goodyersolar.co.nz info@goodyerelectrical.co.nz
CONSTRUCTION&ROOFING
ROOFING
Aroofprotectsyourhome againsttheweather,beit rain,sun,orsnowandis avitalpartofthestructureof yourhouse,andonethatcan sometimesbetakenforgranted untilthere’saproblemlikea leak,andthenitbecomesan emergency.
Likemostfeaturesofahome, theyalsoneedlookingafterand regularmaintenance,aswellas beingkeptrodent-proof.Birdsand ratscanbethebiggestproblemsif theydecideyourroofisasuitable placetobuildtheirnest.Rats caneatwiring,andbirdscanuse ductingasacosyplacetoraisea family!
Aroofshouldlookgoodand alsobefunctionalbutchecking overaroofisnotthesortofjob foramateurs.Itcanbedangerous andrequiresprofessionalstodeal withissues,whethermaintenance, re-roofing,repairing,orpainting.
Roofingcontractorswillalso dealwithcleaning,mending brokengutters,andreplacing eavesanddownpipes.Ifyouhave claytiles,theywillneedtobe sprayedonanannualbasisto preventmouldandlichen.
Makeitaroutinetovisually inspectyourroofoftenand calltheexpertsifyounotice somethingneedsattention.You arebettertodothissoonerrather thanlater.
Guttersareunavoidableand requirecleaningquiteoften. Whiletherearevariousproducts availabletostopleavesfrom cloggingthemup,theywillstill needattention.Clamberingup laddersandcleaningguttersisn’t possibleformanypeople,but thereareplentyofskilledpeople availabletodothejobforyou. Plus,oftenscaffoldingisneeded tobeorganisedformanyroofs.
LandscapingandGarden Design–MadeEasy
Whetheryourequireanewfront gate,arefresheddriveway, oracompletelandscaping transformation,ourregionoffersawide rangeofexperiencedcontractorsequipped todeliverexceptionalresults.Fromlargescaleearthworkstosmaller,detail-focused projects,theseprofessionalscombine expertisewiththerightmachinery,suchas diggers,graders,bulldozers,andtrucksfor majorworks,alongsidebobcatsandpostholeborers,formorecompacttasks.
Inaddition,localhirecompanies andsuppliersensureareliablesupply ofessentialmaterials,includinggravel, aggregate,andtopsoil.Thisaccessibility supportseverythingfromsubstantial developmentstosimplegarden enhancements.
Whenitcomestogardendesign, personalpreferenceplaysakeyrole.Some favourstructured,formallayouts,while othersaredrawntorelaxedcottage-style gardensorlow-maintenancespaces.
Moderneasy-caregardenscanstill achievestrongvisualappealthrough thethoughtfuluseofpavers,foliage, decorativefeatures,andoutdoorart. Incorporatingawaterfeaturecanalso introduceasenseoftranquillity.
Gardencentresprovidevaluable inspiration,offeringoptionssuchasraised beds,pebbles,bark,privacyscreens,pots, arches,andseating.Decorativescreening isparticularlyeffectiveforconcealing lessattractiveareaswhileaddingvisual interest.
Containergardeningremainsapopular andversatilechoice,allowinglayoutstobe easilyrefreshed.Creativeplanting—using baskets,windowboxes,orrepurposed items—canaddpersonalityandcharm. Forestablishedproperties,professional arboristscanassistwithtreemaintenance, ensuringsafetyandlongevity.Finally, regulargreenwasteremovalserviceshelp maintainatidy,well-presentedoutdoor spaceyear-round.
LawnandLandscapingbusiness servicingtheMarlboroughRegion. QualifiedGreenkeeperwith15+ yearsexperience.
Longstoryshort,Ilovegrassand wanttohelpyoubetheenvyof yourfriendsandneighbours!
Itsanidealtimetotreatthose broadleafweedsandensure healthygrassbeforewinter. Getafreequoteandfeelfreeto getintouchwithyourquestions. Goaheadwiththeworkandrefer anotherperson, youbothwillget10%off
Wealsodo:
Don’tget fencedin
Ifyou’reconsideringinstalling fencing,agoodstarting pointistolookaround yourneighbourhoodandsee whatstylesandmaterialsare commonlyused.Thiscanhelp guideyourdecisionandensure yourfencecomplementsyour surroundings.
Choosingtherightfencefor yourpropertyinvolvesseveral importantconsiderations,suchas yourneedforprivacyandsecurity, thearchitecturalstyleofyour home,localclimateconditions, and,ofcourse,yourbudget.
Popularfencingmaterials includetimber,steel,aluminium, andcomposite.Eachoffersunique advantagesintermsofdurability, maintenance,andvisualappeal. Forinstance,timberprovidesa natural,classiclookbutrequires
regularupkeep,whilealuminium islow-maintenanceandrustresistant.
It’sessentialtocheckyour localcouncilregulationsand districtplans,asthesemay dictatemaximumfenceheights, boundarysetbacks,orapproved materials,especiallyforfront boundariesorpoolfencing.
Whetheryourfenceisintended tokeepchildrensafearoundthe pool,stoppetsfromwandering,or simplyprovidemoreprivacy,there areplentyofoptionstosuityour needs.
Ifyou’restillunsureaboutwhat fenceisrightforyourproperty,it’s alwaysagoodideatoconsultwith fencingprofessionals.Theycan offertailoredadviceandhelpyou findasolutionthatfitsyourneeds andstyle.
Designing& landscapingyour garden
Gardensallcomedownto personaltaste.Someof youmayenjoyastructured garden,whileotherspreferthe cottagestyle,andsomeprefer easycare.Startingagardenfrom scratchiseasierthantakingover anestablishedproperty,although visionisrequiredtobeableto ‘see’thefinalproduct.Landscape designerscanhelpinthisrespect andhavetremendouscreative ability,offeringideasaswellas solutions.
You’llneedawishlist,an understandingoftheclimate,sun andsoilandabudget!Aplanof thesection,toscale,willalsobe needed.Considertheimmediate needsofyourfamilyandalsohow theymightchangeinthefutureas thefamilyages.
Easy-caresectionsthese dayscanbegood-lookingwith judicioususeofpavers,foliage, andotherdecorations.Itisgreat toaddsomeartintoyourgarden, andhavingawaterfeatureadds thattouchofserenitytoany garden.
Fencingoffunsightlyareasin thegardenbyusingdecorative screensforprivacyaddsinterest, andthere’savastselectionof sizesandfinishestochoosefrom.
Containergardeningispopular, givingflexibilityinthatitcan bemovedaroundtocreatea freshlook.Pre-plantedbaskets, shrubsinpots,windowboxesand flowersinunusualcontainers suchasoldboots,oldbicycles, withappropriatedrainage,canall createastunningtalkingpoint.
Plantlover’sparadise.LocalindependentGarden Centre.Ahugerangeoffruitandornamentaltrees, shrubs,perennialsandplentymore.
Open7Days9till5pm35RowberrysRd www.Islingtongardens.co.nz 035781630
Hiringa professional cleaner
Whodoesn’tlikeaclean home?Unfortunately,our livesseemtobegetting busierandbusierandfinding timefortheextracleaningjobsis gettingharder.
Windowwashing,oven scrubbing,cleaninglightfittings, eventacklingtheceilings,these aresomeoftheleast-lovedchores mostofusface.
Butdowereallyhaveto?Today, thereareexcellentcleaning companiesthatcantakethat burdenoffyourhands,completing theworkquickly,efficiently,andto aprofessionalstandard.
Imaginecominghomeafter alongdayatworktofindthose dreadedjobsalreadydone;it’snot
justcleanersurfacesyou’llgain, butalsopeaceofmind.
Moretimetorelaxandenjoythe thingsyouwanttoenjoy!
Andifyou’removinghouse, manycleanersofferfull“top-tobottom”servicesoncethepackers arefinished,leavingyouroldhome spotlessandyourmovetruly hassle-free.
Itisalsoagoodideatohave yourhomeprofessionallytreated onceayearforcommonpests suchascockroaches,ants,and spiders.Hiringaqualifiedpest companyensuresthecorrect productsareusedsafely,targeting hiddeninfestationsandhelping preventpestsfromreturning.
MORTGAGEADVICE
Tailoredhomeloanadvicetohelpyousecuretherightmortgage andsaveoninterest—whetheryou’rebuyingyourfirsthome, refinancing,orinvesting.
INSURANCEPROTECTION
Expertadviceonlife,income,mortgage,andhealthinsurance, helpingyouprotectwhatmattersmostwiththerightcoverat competitiverates.
KIWISAVEROPTIMISATION
MakethemostofyourKiwiSaverwithexpertreviewsofyour fund,contributions,andstrategytogrowyourretirementsavings withconfidence.
•Personalised,independentadvice
•AccesstotoplendersandinsurersacrossNewZealand •Freeinitialconsultations
•Dedicatedsupportfromstarttofinish
Usingtheservicesof professionalssuchaslawyers, accountants,bookkeepers, andfinancialadvisersoffersseveral importantbenefits.
Theseprofessionalsaretrained andcertifiedintheirfields,giving themadeepunderstandingof complexlaws,taxcodes,financial regulations,andindustrystandards. Theirexpertiseandup-to-date knowledgeareinvaluableandoften farbeyondthatofnon-specialists.
Accountantsandbookkeepers managefinancialrecordsand reportingwithaccuracyand efficiency,reducingtherisk ofcostlyerrorsthatcanlead topenalties,audits,ormissed opportunities.
Byoutsourcinglegal,financial, andadministrativetasks,youfree upvaluabletimetofocusonwhat youdobest.Whetherthat’srunning abusiness,growingyourincome,or enjoyinglifeoutsideofwork.
Professionalscanalsoidentify potentiallegalorfinancialrisks early,helpingyouavoidexpensive mistakes,disputes,orcompliance issuesbeforetheyarise.
Financialadvisersand accountantssupportplanningby helpingyouoptimisetaxes,plan forgrowth,andmakeinformed decisionsalignedwithyourlongtermgoals.Theyareoftenexcellent soundingboardswhenimportant decisionsneedtobemade.
Whenitcomestocompliance, legalandfinancialprofessionals ensureobligationsanddeadlines aremet,suchasfilingtaxes, managingpayroll,oradheringto businessregulations.
Perhapsmostimportantly, knowingqualifiedprofessionalsare handlingcriticalaspectsofyourlife orbusinessbringspeaceofmind.It reducesstressanduncertaintyand allowsyoutomoveforwardwith confidence.
Weprovideapersonalapproachtoallour clientsmakingtheirdreamscomealive! WeareregisteredLicenseBuildingPractitioner
ADNZProfessionalmember
Residential,Commercial&MinistryofEducation Schoolsbuildings
• Newhouses • Renovations • TinyHomeDesigns
• GrannyUnits<70sqm Scopeofdeliveries
• RevisedFinalConceptplans • ConstructionDrawings& Specifications • ApplicationforBuildingconsent
• Projectionmanagement
OurTeamofconsultants
• Structuralengineers • Planning/Resourceconsents
Signage
Signwritinghasundergonea remarkabletransformation overthedecades,evolving fromameticulous,hands-oncraft intoaseamlessblendoftraditional artistryanddigitalprecision.What wasoncethedomainofskilled artisanswieldingbrushesand enamelpaintsisnowafieldshaped bysoftware,vinylcutters,andhighresolutionprinters.
Initsearlydays,signwriting wasatrueartform.Signwriters weremastersofbrushcontrol, letterforms,shading,andgold leaftechniques.Armedwith rulers,compasses,andtracing paper,theywouldspenddays, sometimeslonger,hand-lettering signsonshopfronts,vehicles,and billboards.Longwoodensticks, knownasMahlsticks,helped steadytheirhandsastheyworked withenamelpaintstocreate durablesignage.
The1980smarkedaturning point.Theintroductionof computer-cutvinyllettering anddigitaldesignsoftware revolutionisedtheindustry.What oncetookhoursofcarefulplanning andexecutioncouldnowbe completedinminutes.Layouts becameeditable,scalable,and easilyreplicated.Efficient,but somethingwaslostintheprocess.
Whiledigitaltoolsbroughtspeed andconsistency,theyoftenlacked thewarmthandcharacterofhandpaintedsigns.
Today,signageisalmostentirely computer-generated.Fromfull vehiclewrapstomassivedigital billboards,thepossibilitiesare endless.
Whilewemustallembrace change,thereisstillsomething specialaboutpinstripesgoing ontoanoldcar!
Thoughasmallteam,EventRentispassionate,hardworking,and committedtomakingeveryeventasuccess.Theyworkcloselywith eachclienttounderstandtheiruniquevision—offeringexpertadvice, qualityequipment,andfulleventcoordinationtailoredtoyourneeds. Fromintimategatheringstolargercelebrations,youcancount onafriendly,hands-onapproacheverystepoftheway. Nowundertheproudownership ofAdrianandNatalieWhite, adedicatedhusband-and-wifeteamfromBlenheim, EventRentcontinuestodelivertheexceptional serviceandpersonalcareit’sknownfor.
eventrenthire@gmail.com|035779100 OurServices: Shop&BuildingSignage,Embroidery, DigitalPrinting,ScreenPrinting,VehicleGraphics&Wraps, Flags,PullUpBanners,Banners&PromotionalSignage, Wayfinding&Safety
