Foundation Member Launch β€” Join Renovator Kiwi at our founding rate. Register as a Tradesperson for $57.50/year before pricing changes on 31 March 2027. Posting a job is free.

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One flat fee. Direct by design.

How It Works

Fair for customers, fair for tradespeople. Here's exactly how Renovator.kiwi connects you directly β€” no middlemen, no commissions.

For Customers

Post your job in five steps

From posting to picking your tradesperson, you're always in control β€” and never obliged to accept an offer.

  1. 1.Register your job for free

    No payment required. Describe your job and get matched with local tradespeople.

  2. 2.Fill out a detailed job form

    Location, trade needed, itemised description of the work, photos, and timeframe.

  3. 3.Your listing goes live

    Visible to relevant, qualified local tradespeople in your area.

  4. 4.Tradespeople contact you directly

    Compare and choose freely β€” you decide who you respond to.

  5. 5.No commission, no obligation

    No inflated pricing from middlemen. You choose who you work with.

  1. 1.Pay $57.50 (incl. GST) to register

    Secure Stripe checkout. One annual fee ($57.50/year total) covers everything.

  2. 2.Create your profile

    Your trade(s), service area, experience, qualifications, and hourly rate.

  3. 3.Browse live job listings

    See jobs relevant to your trade and area as they come in.

  4. 4.Contact customers directly

    Quote straight to the customer β€” no bidding fees, no per-lead charges.

  5. 5.Renew annually to stay active

    A simple yearly renewal keeps your profile visible to customers.

For Tradespeople

Keep what you quote

No lead fees, no per-bid charges, no commission taken from jobs. Your annual $57.50 (incl. GST) registration is the whole cost β€” everything else you earn is yours.

Join hundreds of tradespeople already quoting directly across New Zealand.

Common questions

Good to know

Is it really free to post a job?

Yes β€” posting a job is completely free. There are no fees, no subscriptions, and no commission taken on the job itself. Tradesperson registration is a separate $57.50/year (incl. GST) fee.

How long does it take for my listing/profile to go live?

Most listings and profiles go live within 1–2 business days after we review your details.

How are tradespeople verified?

Every tradesperson's qualifications and registration numbers are checked when they sign up, and their profile is reviewed before it goes live.

Does Renovator.kiwi take a cut of the job?

No. We charge a flat fee to each side and never take a commission or markup on any job. What you quote is what you keep.

What areas of New Zealand does this cover?

Renovator.kiwi is available New Zealand-wide, from Whangārei to Invercargill and everywhere in between. Coverage in your specific area depends on how many tradespeople have registered there β€” as more tradespeople join, coverage keeps growing across the country.

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Ready to get started?

One flat fee, direct contact, no middlemen.

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