HD Contractor Limited

  When you’re building a house you start from the ground up, meaning the foundations are the first job undertaken. We take a look at three different types of foundations. There are 3 types of foundations to choose from. You choices depend on the type of home you are building and where you’re building it. A proper foundation does more than just hold a house up. It keeps out moisture, insulates against cold weather and resists movement of the earth around it. One more thing: It should last forever. House foundations NZ When you’re building a new home, consult with your builder and other design professionals to see what kind of foundations for a house are suitable for your particular needs. A mix of slabs, basements and crawlspaces are common in New Zealand. But slabs becoming more and more popular over recent years. In wet and coastal areas such as the Waitakere Ranges, it’s not uncommon to build houses up on posts. Concrete slab house foundations Slabs are the simplest foundations t...

  Your home’s exterior paint stands as the major line of defense between the external environmental agents and the housing materials that were used for its construction. Moreover, it’s your home exterior that buyers and guests first notice, which is why maintaining it in the best possible manner makes sense. But, the main issue is that – most homeowners out there don’t even know what is the right time for them to paint their house exteriors. Times like these are when you need some help from professional painters in Auckland to assist you in knowing the significant signs which will tell you that your home  wall painting design  need a new coat of paint. When Should You Be Re-Painting Your House Exteriors? It should be perceived that re-painting your house exteriors every five to ten years is the currently recommended timeline. But you should recollect that this is a general timeline and your home might conform differently towards it. One of the predominant reasons behind t...

  It’s always our goal to help you make your home beautiful, functional, peaceful and super stylish – creating the best possible backdrop for you to live your life. Meeting with a professional  house interior designer  may seem daunting but use our top 6 tips to make the most of your initial consultation to start the journey of creating a home you absolutely love. show us what you like It’s super helpful if you have visual examples to show us like images from magazines, Pinterest boards, or even photos from our own Instagram page or website. Even if you don’t know why you like them, we’ll start to see patterns emerging. know your priorities Be sure to communicate any non-negotiables, deadlines or constraints. And be clear on what’s most important to you – think about price, timings, convenience, looks, quality, durability, New Zealand designed and made. how do you want to use your space? We will want to know about your lifestyle, how you live in your home and what you wan...

We specialize in painting services from interior to exterior, and even up to the roof. If you are looking for top-notch quality work at an affordable price, we are your ideal choice. ​Our process for every aspect of the job, be it interior, exterior, and the roof is rigidly adhering to the specifications for each job, from the cleaning, preparation, primers, undercoats to final coating. Interior painting We have a passion to exceed every expectation for the painting of your home. Interiors need special attention from the care and protection of furnishings to the high degree of finish that is required. Our professional team from our dedicated project manager to our experienced painters will ensure that every painting project is undertaken and finished to a high degree that is second to none. Home exteriors Exteriors need special attention to detail that, we excel at from every aspect of your home and any condition, right up to a full paint strip. Our dedicated Project Manager...

You want an accent wall that adds more than just a pop of color. You can paint a design that invites conversation, works as a piece of art, and is different from anything you've seen before. Here are some wall painting ideas you'll want to try in your home. Ombre Walls An ombre wall adds a gradient color that can make your accent wall look like a sunrise, water, or even animal fur. “Perhaps this is why ombre effects have gained such popularity—infiltrating the design world, popping up on everything from walls to clothing, furnishings and art pieces,” according to Behr paints. After you clean and prep your wall, you’ll need to determine how many colors you’ll use. The Behr website offers tips on blending colors to create a stunning ombre wall painting. Polka Dots When it comes to accent wall painting ideas, polka dots can make a room playful and cheery. Go for a subtle look with small dots in a single color or be bold with large polka dots in a mix of colors. Watercol...

  Look around you, you are bound to see several products made from wood. Yet there are still many people who question, what is joinery? Joinery is a skilled trade that involves constructing furniture, houses, shops, offices, shops. This usually involves materials such as wood and timber but can often incorporate other materials such as plastics and cement boards. A joinery specialist is a trained craftsman who makes or joins the wood, usually in a workshop, whereas a carpenter constructs the timber on site. In simple terms, a joiner makes the wood that a carpenter then fixes on site. A joiner, therefore, is usually associated with making doors, windows, staircases, and fitted furniture that is normally made in a workshop off-site, due to the heavy machinery involved. Our Specialist Joinery is manufactured using traditional mortice and tenon joints and assembled skilled craftsmen. We offer services such as in house glazing and factory paint using a 3 coat micro-porous system Ou...

Historically, New Zealand has imported architectural styles from overseas and set our homes apart like ‘objects’ in the landscape, often with little relationship to the surrounding environment, the climate or the position of the sun throughout the day. But, today, there are many different house designs around the country that reflect the differing contexts in which we live. Contemporary homes are more influenced by geography, climate, and socioeconomic factors, such as whether it is a permanent home or a retreat, located in the city or in the wilds, along with what the local history is, what materials are best suited to the area, and the local and personal preferences. CONTEMPORARY HOUSE STYLES OF NEW ZEALAND In the north of New Zealand, where the weather is generally warmer and less blustery, more time can be spent living outside. As a result, local architecture responds to this in many ways with softer, more natural, and layered materials combined with living spaces that open ...