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Practical building repairs, maintenance and renovations across Christchurch & Canterbury. Licensed Building Practitioner. Good rates.

Specialising in rental repairs, leak investigations, bathrooms, pre-sale work and property maintenance. I'm a qualified and licensed builder with 14 years experience. I have a great team of plumbers, electricians & painter plasterers to help your project to take shape. Brand new builds, kitchen, bathroom and whole house renovations and extensions. Removal of timber rot, gates, fences and decks any repair or project you can think of I also create kids play huts etc.

28/07/2026

🔨 Not every uneven floor needs to be ripped apart and started again.

This floor had developed some pretty significant humps over the years, making it uneven underfoot and affecting the overall floor profile.

After lifting the flooring, we found the existing subfloor structure was generally in good condition. Instead of replacing piles, we reduced the height of the existing concrete piles and installed adjustable galvanised pile brackets to bring the bearers back down to the correct level. Additional strengthening was carried out where required before the flooring was reinstated.

The result is a floor that's now solid, level and feels like new underfoot.

Every house is different. The key is identifying the cause of the problem and choosing the right repair—not just the biggest one.

Need help with uneven, bouncy or sagging floors? Get in touch with Galbraiths Building Ltd. 🔨

21/07/2026

🚿 Bathroom Transformation Complete! ✨

Another tired bathroom brought back to life.

This project included removing the old shower-over-bath and replacing it with a modern shower enclosure, new wall linings, updated vanity, new flooring and fresh finishing touches to create a brighter, more practical space.

A great example of how the right layout and quality workmanship can completely transform a bathroom without needing to alter the entire footprint.

🔧 Carpentry by Galbraiths Building Ltd
🚰 Plumbing by Quality Plumbing Services

If you're planning a bathroom renovation or need repairs to an ageing bathroom, we'd be happy to help.

17/07/2026

🚿 A leaking shower doesn't always mean a full bathroom renovation.

Water damage had taken its toll on these shower wall linings, leaving them stained, swollen and beyond repair.

We removed the damaged linings, installed new waterproof shower wall panels, replaced the tapware, completed the finishing work, and got the bathroom looking clean, fresh and ready for everyday use again. ✨

Plumbing work for this project was completed by Quality Plumbing Services.

A practical repair like this can extend the life of a bathroom and save the cost of a full renovation when the damage is limited to the shower area.

Need help with a leaking shower or water-damaged bathroom? Get in touch with Galbraiths Building Ltd. 🔨

13/07/2026

🔨LEAKING SHOWER REPLACEMENT

This shower had been leaking and required replacement, along with repairs to the water-damaged door jamb.

The existing square shower was removed, the plumbing was altered to suit the new shower layout, and a new curved shower enclosure was installed. The damaged door jamb was also replaced as part of the repairs.

The curved enclosure makes better use of the available space and gives the bathroom a much more open feel around the vanity and doorway.

Another leaking shower sorted and the bathroom back in use.

10/07/2026

A kitchen refresh without the cost of a full replacement 🔨

This kitchen was still functional, but the old cupboard and drawer fronts were well past their best.

Rather than ripping everything out and starting again, we retained the existing cabinet carcasses and gave the kitchen a fresh new look with new custom-made cupboard and drawer fronts, new handles, a new benchtop and a new sink.

A practical way to give an older kitchen a completely refreshed look while making use of what’s already there.

The property remained occupied throughout the work, so some of the photos were taken while the kitchen was already back in everyday use.

08/07/2026

🔨 WHEN THE PAINT IS HOLDING THE RAFTER TOGETHER…

This bay window roof was one of several areas requiring repair following a building report carried out as part of the sale of this Christchurch character home.

The cedar shingles had completely failed in areas, the sarking underneath was extensively decayed, and some of the rafters had rotted so badly that there was barely any sound timber left. In places, it looked like the paint was doing more work than the timber itself.

We stripped the roof back, replaced the decayed rafters and sarking, rebuilt the roof structure, and finished it with brand-new cedar shingles—retaining the original shape and character of the home.

One of several repairs completed to get this beautiful old home ready for its new owners. 🔨

04/07/2026

🪚 Another completed project by Galbraiths Building Ltd.

This outdoor living area was developed from our client's ideas, with the final layout and construction completed on site to create a space that complemented both the home and their lifestyle.

The project included a custom timber deck, privacy screen and matching gate, transforming an underutilised area into a practical and inviting outdoor entertaining space.

✨ It's always rewarding to see a client's vision come to life, especially when the finished result blends seamlessly with the existing home.

📍 Christchurch

01/07/2026

🪚 Another recently completed project by Galbraiths Building Ltd.

We custom built and installed this timber balustrade to complement the existing staircase, creating a clean, modern finish that blended seamlessly with the home's existing design.

✨ Small projects like this can make a significant difference to the overall look and feel of a home.

📍 Christchurch

29/06/2026

🛠️ CUSTOM DISPLAY UNIT | CHRISTCHURCH ARTS CENTRE

This custom display unit was built for a client displaying their products at the Christchurch Arts Centre.

Built from scratch using sheet material, the sheets were ripped down into the required widths, cut to length and assembled in our workshop.

Once everything had been test fitted, the unit was dismantled, professionally spray painted, then transported to the Christchurch Arts Centre where it was reassembled and installed.

A rewarding project that turned out really well.

📍 Christchurch

27/06/2026

🚜 OLD FARM PUMP SHED REBUILD

When a large tree came down, it destroyed the old pump shed and pushed the adjoining heritage lean-to sideways into another tree.

The easy option would have been to demolish the lean-to and start again.

Instead, we carefully straightened the original structure, repaired borer and impact-damaged framing, reinforced it, and built a brand new pump shed alongside it. By saving the existing lean-to, we were able to retain part of the original farm building while creating a strong, practical new pump shed to protect the property's water system.

This wasn't a straightforward rebuild. Every stage had to be worked out on site, carefully pulling the old structure back into alignment before permanently bracing and rebuilding it. The existing water pump remained in place throughout the project, so every movement had to be controlled to avoid causing further damage.

The owners were expecting to lose the lean-to completely, so seeing it standing again beside the new shed made all the extra effort worthwhile.

Sometimes the best building jobs aren't about replacing something—they're about saving what others thought couldn't be saved.

📍 South Canterbury
📞 027 501 0083

Address

Christchurch
8052

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 8pm
Tuesday	6am - 8pm
Wednesday	6am - 8pm
Thursday	6am - 8pm
Friday	6am - 8pm
Saturday	6am - 8pm
Sunday	6am - 8pm

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