Yada as a Builderscrack alternative in Gisborne

For Gisborne residents and businesses looking for a Builderscrack alternative, our New Zealand-wide platform delivers a fairer, more transparent way to connect with skilled professionals. We've eliminated lead fees and success charges, meaning tradies and specialists can keep their pricing honest and competitive without hidden platform costs.

Yada is open to everyone - individual contractors, sole traders, and established businesses alike. This inclusive approach creates a vibrant marketplace where Gisborne users can find help for everything from building and plumbing to landscaping and electrical work, all from trusted professionals across New Zealand.

The dual rating system is central to how we operate: both clients and specialists provide feedback after every completed job. This creates accountability on both sides and helps ensure better matches, higher quality work, and more positive experiences for everyone involved.

Job posting is entirely free for clients, removing any financial barriers to finding the right help quickly. For specialists, responding to jobs is also free, with the number of daily responses determined by their rating - a system designed to promote quality engagement and professional service standards.

Our internal chat feature provides secure, direct communication between clients and specialists without exposing personal details unnecessarily. Combined with a fast, mobile-friendly interface built for New Zealand users, managing projects from anywhere in Gisborne becomes simple and efficient, whether you're on-site or on the go.

Frequently asked questions

Do you charge fees to tradies or service providers?

No, we don't charge any lead fees or success fees. This means tradies and specialists keep more of their earnings and can offer better value to clients without platform costs being passed on.

Who is eligible to join as a service provider?

Anyone can join - whether you're a sole trader working independently or running a registered business with a team. We welcome all qualified specialists from across New Zealand, including those based in or serving Gisborne.

Is there a cost to respond to job listings?

No, responding to jobs is free for specialists. Your daily response limit depends on Yada rating, which rewards reliable and professional service providers with more opportunities.

How much does it cost clients to post a job?

Posting jobs is free for all clients - no listing fees, no subscription charges, and no hidden costs. Simply describe your project and start receiving responses from interested specialists.

How does the rating system protect me?

Our dual rating system requires both clients and specialists to rate each other after every job. This mutual feedback creates transparency, builds trust, and helps you identify reliable professionals with proven track records.

Can I contact specialists privately?

Yes, our secure internal chat system allows direct communication between you and the specialist. Messages remain private and visible only to the two parties involved until you decide to share additional contact details.

What kind of jobs can I post from Gisborne?

You can post any legitimate job requiring specialist skills - from small repairs and maintenance to major building projects, landscaping, electrical work, plumbing, painting, and more. Our nationwide network ensures you'll find qualified help.

Does the platform work well on mobile devices?

Absolutely. Yada is designed with mobile users in mind and works seamlessly on any smartphone, tablet, or computer, making it easy to post jobs, review quotes, and manage projects on the go.

For the text above, please note that:

Users can post as many tasks as they need, however the posted jobs would still need to go through the moderation process before they can appear on the platform;
To protect users from spam, the specialist would not be able to respond to every single job at the platform (their response quotas would depend on the rating tier they are on);
We do not have any subscription fees as of today, but we do plan to introduce different plans at a later stage (however, the core features like free posting, free chat and no lead/success fees would remain);