09 projects # Trades you need for townhouses & developments ## Summary A development adds cost planning, civil and site works and repeated building trades across several dwellings. 15 trades are usually involved: architects, designers and draughtspeople, structural and geotechnical engineers, quantity surveyors, earthmovers, excavation and site prep, drainlayers, concrete and foundation contractors, retaining wall builders, scaffolders, roofers and spouting/gutter installers, cladding and recladding specialists, plumbers and gasfitters, electricians, paving and driveways, fencing contractors, landscapers and landscape designers. A development adds cost planning, civil and site works and repeated building trades across several dwellings. ## Typical order 1. **Design and consent**: [Architects, designers and draughtspeople](/trades/architects-designers/), [Structural and geotechnical engineers](/trades/engineers/), [Quantity surveyors](/trades/quantity-surveyors/) 2. **Site prep and earthworks**: [Earthmovers, excavation and site prep](/trades/earthmovers/), [Drainlayers](/trades/drainlayers/), [Retaining wall builders](/trades/retaining-walls/) 3. **Foundations and structure**: [Concrete and foundation contractors](/trades/concrete-foundations/) 4. **Roof and cladding (weathertight)**: [Scaffolders](/trades/scaffolders/), [Roofers and spouting/gutter installers](/trades/roofers-spouting/), [Cladding and recladding specialists](/trades/cladding-recladding/) 5. **Services first fix**: [Plumbers and gasfitters](/trades/plumbers-gasfitters/), [Electricians](/trades/electricians/) 6. **Outdoors and landscaping**: [Paving and driveways](/trades/paving-driveways/), [Fencing contractors](/trades/fencing/), [Landscapers and landscape designers](/trades/landscapers/) Trades appear under the first stage where they are needed. Your builder sets the real sequence. ## Trades you'll need for townhouses & developments Sponsored businesses are shown first in each trade, then other listings. Add them to a comparison one by one or all together. No suggested businesses are listed yet, so there is nothing to add to a comparison. Each trade below links to its page. * ### [Architects, designers and draughtspeople](/trades/architects-designers/) Concept and consent drawings for new builds and renovations. No architects, designers and draughtspeople listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/architects-designers/). * ### [Structural and geotechnical engineers](/trades/engineers/) Structural design, geotechnical reports and producer statements. No structural and geotechnical engineers listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/engineers/). * ### [Quantity surveyors](/trades/quantity-surveyors/) Cost estimates, budgets and cost control for building projects. No quantity surveyors listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/quantity-surveyors/). * ### [Earthmovers, excavation and site prep](/trades/earthmovers/) Excavation, site clearing, cut and fill, trenching and access. No earthmovers, excavation and site prep listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/earthmovers/). * ### [Drainlayers](/trades/drainlayers/) Stormwater and wastewater drains, connections and repairs. No drainlayers listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/drainlayers/). * ### [Retaining wall builders](/trades/retaining-walls/) Timber, concrete, block and engineered retaining walls. No retaining wall builders listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/retaining-walls/). * ### [Paving and driveways](/trades/paving-driveways/) Driveways, paths, patios and paved outdoor areas. No paving and driveways listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/paving-driveways/). * ### [Concrete and foundation contractors](/trades/concrete-foundations/) Slabs, footings, piles, driveways and floors. No concrete and foundation contractors listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/concrete-foundations/). * ### [Scaffolders](/trades/scaffolders/) Scaffolding for building, cladding and roof work. No scaffolders listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/scaffolders/). * ### [Roofers and spouting/gutter installers](/trades/roofers-spouting/) Roof replacement, repairs, flashings, spouting and downpipes. No roofers and spouting/gutter installers listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/roofers-spouting/). * ### [Cladding and recladding specialists](/trades/cladding-recladding/) New cladding, recladding and weathertightness repairs. No cladding and recladding specialists listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/cladding-recladding/). * ### [Plumbers and gasfitters](/trades/plumbers-gasfitters/) Water supply, waste, hot water, gas and drainage connections. No plumbers and gasfitters listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/plumbers-gasfitters/). * ### [Electricians](/trades/electricians/) Wiring, switchboards, lighting, power and electrical safety. No electricians listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/electricians/). * ### [Fencing contractors](/trades/fencing/) Boundary, garden and pool fences and gates. No fencing contractors listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/fencing/). * ### [Landscapers and landscape designers](/trades/landscapers/) Garden design, planting, lawns, irrigation and hard landscaping. No landscapers and landscape designers listings yet. [See what they do, how to check them and how to join](/trades/landscapers/). [Find builders for this project](/find/?type=Townhouses & developments) [All trades](/trades/)