Dave's Building Services
Builders in Kaukapakapa

"Dave has done three building jobs for me. Removing old capping and replacing it on a large high barn tin roof, also replacing rotten struts and several poly carb sheets. Next job required working off scaffolding replacing facia boards on my two storey house. which was also tricky. The latest job was establishing cause of a leaking internal gutter on my carport. He had to remove the tin roof and remove a 6 meter long wide gutter which had been badly installed had no tilt on it so had rusted out in places. Dave got a new one fabricated and built a proper frame with tilt so the water could run easily into the down pipe. . On the variety of building jobs Dave has done for me he has displayed good judgement, building knowledge and an excellent work ethic. I am a female with no building knowledge and appreciated not being taken advantage of. Dave's estimates of time jobs would take were honest and his charges are very reasonable."

4th Jul  •  Rating by: Shirlie  •  Contact: Dave Murray Dave's Building Services  •  Job date: Jun, 2025

"Dave replaced the kwila decking timber for us on a small deck and ramp at the side of our house. The work was completed in two days and his workmanship was excellent. Dave was a pleasure to deal with and his communication was great. He called around to quote quickly, was prompt with his response and started the job two weeks later on time as promised. We are very happy customers and would highly recommend Dave."

19th Apr  •  Rating by: Angela  •  Contact: Dave Murray  •  Job date: Mar, 2025

"Dave has completed a number of jobs for us over the past two years, including pergola over the decks, lining the sheds, building a long flight of steps, and most recently renovating an existing room & installing a new bathroom. He has done an excellent job, & we would highly recommend him. If we have any further renovation projects in the near future, we will definitely engage Dave again, he is prompt and reliable, going out of his way to come to our address."

9th Apr  •  Rating by: Todd  •  Contact: David Murray  •  Job date: Mar, 2025

"After a high recommendation from a workmate I got Dave in to do some work on my deck and advice on bathroom work I have coming up. Dave was punctual and did a great job, great work ethic. It is so refreshing to deal with such a down to earth guy whose skills and advice are about the best result's for his clients. Definitely be getting Dave back for some work coming up. Highly recommended."

5th Dec, 2024  •  Rating by: Marc  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Nov, 2024

"Dave has done many jobs for us.
The latest job was a shelter for our motor home this involved very large 4.8mtr poles
and a height of 3.8mtrs with a roof . The finished job was exactly what we were expecting and on time and budget .
Dave also offers ways to save time and money if this is an issue .
He always turns up when he's says he will and does not stop for extended breaks which some operators do .
I highly recommend Dave and will be using him for any future work"

5th Dec, 2024  •  Rating by: Greg  •  Contact: Dave Murry  •  Job date: May, 2024

"We found Dave on NoCowboys after months of trying to find a builder to build a porch on our cabin. He turned up, gave us a quote and the job was done within a couple of weeks. He did a fabulous job and we called him back weeks later to do some more work in the house. He’s professional and friendly and he’s in our contacts list on our phones in case we need him again. He solved two big problems for us."

14th Jun, 2023  •  Rating by: Kyra  •  Contact: Dave Murphy  •  Job date: Apr, 2023

"Highly recommend Daves Building Services. Dave carried out an outstanding job on our shower renovation - top notch!!! Dave is prompt, hardworking, professional and a great guy!!! He made the whole thing so easy for us!!!"

26th Apr, 2023  •  Rating by: Sandy and Jimmy  •  Contact: Dave Murray  •  Job date: Apr, 2023

"Like having a trusted relative do the job for you, except twice as fast! We were understood and well supported. I would happily trust Dave to complete work, at whatever stage of the project.

Thanks Dave for a great job, completed within time frame and to an excellent standard. Thanks for the many hints and tips along the way, appreciate it!"

2nd Apr, 2023  •  Rating by: Danielle  •  Contact: Dave Murray  •  Job date: Apr, 2023

"Dave did a fantastic job of a pergola build over our deck.
He understood our verbal requirements perfectly.
Designed and quoted for the work quickly and accurately.
Clearly communicated and confirmed starting dates and completed the work on time.
He is polite and considerate, keeps the work area safe and clean and removes all waste when he finishes.
Highly recommended."

18th Jan, 2023  •  Rating by: Barnaby  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Jan, 2023

"Thanks for doing such a great job. The workmanship is terrific and your flexibility and patience was much appreciated."

29th Sep, 2022  •  Rating by: Christine  •  Contact: Dave's Building Services  •  Job date: Sep, 2022

"Second time I have used Dave this year this time on my own property. We had various jobs done including replacing internal doors, erecting an internal dividing wall with double cavity sliders, creating a new cupboard in the hallway and repairs to our deck. Dave is reliable, does high quality work, and is fair on price. I will be using him again and have no hesitation in recommending him."

5th Sep, 2022  •  Rating by: Stuart  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Aug, 2022

"Absolutely recommend Dave. Did a brilliant job with building our fences, was friendly, reliable and very easy to communicate with. We look forward to working with Dave in future."

23rd Jul, 2022  •  Rating by: Jess  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Jul, 2022

"I cannot fault Dave!! If you want someone reliable, who turns up on time and puts in a hard days work, who is a great communicator and completes the work to a high standard, Dave is absolutely your man. Not only is he friendly, but he’s incredibly reliable and trustworthy. He built our deck to a very high standard and he will be the first call I make for any future building work. I wish I could upload a photo here so I can show off his amazing work. An absolute legend. Thanks so much Dave."

9th Jun, 2022  •  Rating by: Natalie  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Jun, 2022

"I found Dave through No Cowboys and based on reviews of his previous work. I needed a bathroom renovating at a rental property after the shower had leaked and damaged the floor. Dave was very helpful throughout the whole process and organized the plumber and gib stopper/painter so I did not need to do anything. The work was done to a great finish and the new bathroom looks fantastic. We only had a limited time window as the tenant needed to move out and Dave managed to get it done right on schedule and to his estimate. I also got Dave to replace the carport roof that had suffered storm damaged over time, the new roof looks great and with the additional purlins should be stronger and less likely to get damaged in future. Dave is very friendly and reliable and is a great communicator. I already have more work lined up for him on my own house."

16th May, 2022  •  Rating by: Stuart  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: May, 2022

"Dave came to my rescue after another builder I had engaged with to install a new front door did not turn up. It turned out for the best because Dave did an amazing job, the door fits well and there were no leaks or draughts from the recent storm. I have since engaged him to replace some fencing and install locked gates, and these were also completed to a high standard. They feel and look sturdy, and I am very pleased with the quality of workmanship and attention to detail. I have also had comments on how good the fence and front door looks. Dave is a true professional, who ensures he understands his customers’ requirements and offers his advice where needed. He is honest, reliable, patient and well-experienced, and works quickly without any fuss. Thank you Dave for always putting in 100% effort and approaching your customers’ projects as if they were your own. I cannot praise Dave enough and he will definitely be my go-to builder for future projects."

22nd Apr, 2022  •  Rating by: Suling  •  Contact: Dave Murray  •  Job date: Apr, 2022

"Dave is an outstanding builder. He did a small bathroom room renovation for us. The workmanship was excellent. Unlike so many people nowadays, he didn't let us down. The job started on time, and finished as expected. Dave was very reliable .... always on time and returned emails and phone calls promptly. The original quote for the job reflected the final invoice. I honestly cannot fault the project. The next time I have any new building job, I will be contacting Dave. Thanks Dave :)"

18th Jan, 2022  •  Rating by: Nigel  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Jan, 2022

"Thank you so much Dave for the amazing job you have done on my deck. I highly recommend Dave to all. Everything he did was top quality and professional. So impressed with every detail Dave went to. He was so incredibly friendly, helpful and very reliable. Dave will be the builder I go to now for any other jobs- Thank you again Dave for all your hard and incredible work!"

11th Nov, 2021  •  Rating by: Steph  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Nov, 2021

"Thank you Dave for the great job. You had excellent communication, time management and we no longer have squeaky stairs. You will be our first call for anything we need in the future and we recommend Dave to anyone wanting a great contractor."

2nd Nov, 2021  •  Rating by: Tani  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Nov, 2021

"Did a great job on our bathroom refurb. Co-ordinated well with other Tradies. Price was reasonable. Turned our Sows ear into a Gold purse."

10th Aug, 2021  •  Rating by: Thomas Wepiha  •  Contact: Dave Murray  •  Job date: Aug, 2021

"Highly recommend Dave's Building Services. Very knowledgeable & helpful & goes the extra mile. Awesome to deal with, great solutions, especially when I wasn't sure what it was exactly I needed or if it was at all possible. Thanks Dave, you're the best, would most definitely recommend his business to anyone & everyone."

5th Jul, 2021  •  Rating by: Janine  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Jun, 2021

"HIghly recommend. Dave suggested practical solutions and did great work. He also communicated so I knew what was going on. Really happy."

5th Jul, 2021  •  Rating by: Hanna  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Jul, 2021

"I had been putting off fixing my deteriorating bathrooms, as I thought it was too hard to organise all the different trades required. I first contacted Dave who listened to what I wanted to achieve and he offered a number of options to get there. He did all the building work himself, sourced all the materials, and organised the plumber, tiler, electrician, and plasterer when required. Through the process he was in constant contact, letting me know the next steps and when each of the trades or himself were arriving on site. Totally happy with the end result - looks great and exactly what I wanted. Will definitely be using Dave again for any other projects that I have in the future."

4th May, 2021  •  Rating by: Craig  •  Contact: Dave Murray  •  Job date: May, 2021

"I'd collected a list of at least 15 repairs and improvements inside and outside the house, and never imagined it could be so simple getting them all sorted! Dave's work was thoughtful and meticulous, and I'm delighted to know he's there to sort out any future problems. Great value for money, too."

14th Mar, 2021  •  Rating by: Jacqui  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Mar, 2021

"I have found Dave to be extremely efficient and professional with regards to two projects that he has completed for me.These projects involved full bathroom renovations. Dave completed the work on time, within budget and the results were extremely pleasing. Dave is highly skilled and progresses the work quickly whilst maintaining a very high standard. On the projects that he has completed he has also arranged and co ordinated the additional resource that is needed including plumber, tilers and stoppers and included the work in an accurate quote. I have no hestitation in recommending Dave forthwith."

14th Nov, 2020  •  Rating by: John  •  Contact: John Hodson  •  Job date: Nov, 2020

"Daves skills are fantastic, nothing is too much trouble and yet again, he did an amazing job. He's extremely trustworthy, skilled and friendly. Excellent communication the whole time and I was kept informed the whole way. I've used Dave before and I'll definitely be using him again."

25th Sep, 2020  •  Rating by: Rik  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Sep, 2020

"Dave is really helpful, reliable and easy to have around. The standard of work is great and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him."

14th Sep, 2020  •  Rating by: lisa  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Sep, 2020

"I engaged Dave to complete some work at my mothers. Excellent communication and great workman ship.

I would use Dave again."

26th Jul, 2020  •  Rating by: Mike  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Jul, 2020

"Job was an outdoor deck job interrupted by poor weather but was completed in a satisfactory time frame. All good."

22nd Jul, 2020  •  Rating by: Janis  •  Contact: Dave Murray  •  Job date: Jul, 2020

"Dave is realiable and flexiable. I wasn't sure of the exact amount of work needed around the new home we brought, Dave is very accommodating and helpful in getting everything needed done, thanks Dave. Dave is my goto builder!"

21st Jul, 2020  •  Rating by: Fiona  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Jul, 2020

"Dave's building work is always beautifully finished, very reasonably priced and he is a very easy person to have about the house. His work on our studio was completed in a timely and professional manner. Thanks Dave, we will certainly ask you back if we need help with any future projects. Highly recommended."

1st Jul, 2020  •  Rating by: Sarah  •  Contact: Dave Murray  •  Job date: Jul, 2020

"I highly recommend Dave the builder. My new fence and gates are excellent, sturdy, and have a quality finish. Dave provides a professional service, he kept us informed all the time, and has respect for the persons he works for. My husband says Dave is the 'Roger Federer' of fencing. Great value for reasonable pricing."

20th May, 2020  •  Rating by: Siani  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: May, 2020

"Dave did a beautiful, well-executed and tidy job. He went more than the extra mile to make sure I got what I wanted. He made suggestions that greatly improved my ideas. He is a gentleman through and through and well informed on his work.
He listened to my plans and worked tirelessly in the intense heat of this drought stricken summer. I am ecstatic at the results. Heartfelt thanks to Dave. Ireen, Kaukapakapa."

10th Feb, 2020  •  Rating by: Ireen  •  Contact: Dave Murray  •  Job date: Feb, 2020

"Dave is very good, efficient, on time and on budget to get my shower box fix. Dave is easy to talk to, and takes time to explain options when issues arise. Highly recommended."

15th Jul, 2019  •  Rating by: Fiona  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Jun, 2019

"Happy with the work that Dave did and looking at getting him back for more work, so that says it all. Dave gets a rare 100% rating for communication. Definitely recommend him."

18th Mar, 2019  •  Rating by: Carole  •  Contact: Dave Murray  •  Job date: Dec, 2018

"Very reliable. No need to worry about builders not turning up or having to deal with big companies who are just in it for the money and not the quality. Dave is honest and an expert in his trade."

18th Mar, 2019  •  Rating by: Adz  •  Contact: Adam  •  Job date: Mar, 2019

"Would highly recommend Dave. Whilst he was building our house and bathroom Dave was fast, efficient and had an incredible eye for detail. He gets the job done and you have peace of mind knowing that it has been built correctly by an experienced builder."

16th Mar, 2019  •  Rating by: Kayla  •  Contact: Kayla  •  Job date: Mar, 2019

"Dave completed numerous outside jobs around our home. His work was excellent he was on time and kept us up to date on time frames. We also added jobs as he was working which he did without fuss.
Work included replacing weather boards, and rotted French door frame and other odd jobs"

15th Mar, 2019  •  Rating by: Clintin  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Feb, 2019

"I recently hired Dave to repair and replace exterior cladding on my house. His workmanship was excellent and reasonably priced. I will definitely use Daves services again. Highly recommended."

15th Mar, 2019  •  Rating by: Andrew  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Mar, 2019

"Dave came and worked on continuing renovations on our 100 yr old villa. Nothing was to much hassle , jobs were many and varied from installing a shower to fixing sash windows and all were completed to a great standard, will certainly ask him back when I continue."

12th Mar, 2019  •  Rating by: Dale  •  Contact: Dale Hill  •  Job date: Jan, 2019

"Dave was recommended to me by a friend . I found his workmanship to be of a very high quality . He works in a very particle and methodical way . My deck that i was building was a bit tricky as it was very low to the ground in one area and about 1300 off the ground in another area . To complicated things the deck would need to be put up around an existing pool that had been put in .
The end result was fantastic and i am very happy i used Dave and will use him for any future building work that i am unable to do myself ."

11th Mar, 2019  •  Rating by: Greg  •  Contact: i don't understand your question  •  Job date: Feb, 2018

"I used Dave's services recently to remove a bath and install a shower for my elderly uncle. Dave was fantastic to deal with, always on site when he said he would be and went above and beyond helping my uncle. The bathroom looks amazing and I wouldn't hesitate using Dave in the future."

11th Mar, 2019  •  Rating by: Jackie  •  Contact: Dave Murray  •  Job date: Dec, 2018

"We employed Dave to do the fitout on our new shop.His workmanship was excellent and the job was completed quickly and efficiently, at a very reasonable price.
Will definitely use him again and would highly recommend him."

11th Mar, 2019  •  Rating by: Brett  •  Contact: Dave Murry  •  Job date: Mar, 2019

"I had a pole on my veranda rot out.I had family member recommend Dave and got him round to give me a quote.He arrived when he said,was friendly and knew his stuff.I told him I was tempted to leave it out(more room).He explained the implications for safety and insurance then checked the other poles.The end one was rotten as well. I don’t know a whole lot about building but I thought the quote was great so he got the job .He was quick,professional and did a great job.I would highly recommend him, ( in fact I did to my boss, he was impressed as well)"

6th Mar, 2019  •  Rating by: Marc Forbes  •  Contact: Dave Murray  •  Job date: Nov, 2018