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quickymart

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#284579 2-May-2021 07:48
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In my newly-moved-into apartment, there are some light fittings that need replacing - these are ones where I can't just change the bulb, they're actually hardwired into the roof and need to be totally replaced, which can only be done by an electrician. I also have a hardwired smoke detector that is playing up (making the chirping sound a normal one does when the battery is low).

 

I had Just Wright Electrical recommended to me, but the guy never answers his phone and finally e-mailed me saying he's fully booked out for 3 weeks!

 

Can anyone suggest a reliable, inexpensive electrician on the North Shore who could look at these two things?
Also open to suggestions for a handyman (window latch needs replacing) and a plumber (to fix a slowly leaking tap).

 

Thanks :)


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  #2700599 2-May-2021 08:11
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Have you tried builderscrack?
Is a good way to get quotes and find an available tradesman



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  #2700788 2-May-2021 14:18
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I can reccommend Jamie from Tonkin Electrical,

 

 

 

https://www.tonkinelectrical.co.nz/

 

 

 

 


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  #2700790 2-May-2021 14:26
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FYI smoke alarm beeping is likely to be a flat backup battery on the unit




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  #2700801 2-May-2021 15:36
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Another one to try.

 

Steve from Form Electrical did a great job in our house, and wired in a new bathroom heater pretty quickly for my mother in law too.

 

http://formelectrical.co.nz/

 

 


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  #2705539 10-May-2021 15:14
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Thanks for the suggestions, I've reached out to the two electricians inquiring about their services.

 

Any handyman/repairman suggestions as well? :)


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  #2705569 10-May-2021 16:03
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If you have no joy with the sparkies above, I can suggest a good husband/wife team - Moss Electrical. 

 

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  #2705626 10-May-2021 16:56
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I've never used BuildersCrack, but have used NoCowboys a half dozen times in the last 3 years with zero hassles.





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  #2705707 10-May-2021 18:07
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Brett from License to Wire has done work for us for years and I can highly recommend him.

 

 


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  #2705752 10-May-2021 20:02
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Jack of all Trades have in the past been really good for this kind of... well, jack-of-all-trades remit.

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  #2734667 25-Jun-2021 19:42
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Thanks for all the suggestions, I got the electrical work done and a water filter installed by a professional. Still got a few odd jobs outstanding, so I've reached out to Jack of all Trades (as suggested above) to see what they come back with. I may return :)


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  #2734810 25-Jun-2021 21:31
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out of interest, when you newly moved in.....why did the outgoing owner or landlord not fix the lighting?





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  #2734873 26-Jun-2021 09:44
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The lights all worked fine when I moved in, a couple of months afterwards one of the lights died. That one and two others were the "older" type (so I'm told), so I just got all three replaced at the same time.


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