Trades for new builds and renovations in Auckland
A new build or renovation needs more than a builder. Browse every trade involved, see what each does, how to check their licence or registration, and where they fit in the project.
42 trades in three groups. 1 have listings so far (301 listings). The rest are open for free listings and will appear here as local businesses join.
Building trades work on or inside the building
Builders and carpenters
New builds, extensions, renovations and repairs, run by one main contractor.
301 listed
Plumbers and gasfitters
Water supply, waste, hot water, gas and drainage connections.
Free listings open
Electricians
Wiring, switchboards, lighting, power and electrical safety.
Free listings open
Roofers and spouting/gutter installers
Roof replacement, repairs, flashings, spouting and downpipes.
Free listings open
Plasterers and GIB stoppers
Interior wall and ceiling linings and stopping, and exterior plastering.
Free listings open
Painters and decorators
Interior and exterior painting, wallpaper and protective coatings.
Free listings open
Tilers
Floor, wall and splashback tiling, including wet areas.
Free listings open
Joiners and cabinetmakers
Custom kitchens, vanities, cabinetry, doors and windows made to measure.
Free listings open
Bricklayers and blocklayers
Brick veneer, structural masonry, block walls and retaining.
Free listings open
Window and door installers, glaziers and double-glazing retrofitters
New windows and doors, glass repairs, and double-glazing retrofits.
Free listings open
Cladding and recladding specialists
New cladding, recladding and weathertightness repairs.
Free listings open
Insulation installers
Ceiling, underfloor and wall insulation for new builds and retrofits.
Free listings open
Waterproofing and membrane specialists
Wet-area membranes, decks, roofs and basements.
Free listings open
Kitchen designers and installers
Kitchen design, cabinetry supply and installation.
Free listings open
Bathroom renovators
Complete bathroom renovations, from strip-out to the final fixtures.
Free listings open
Flooring (carpet, timber, vinyl, polished concrete)
Carpet, timber, vinyl, tile-look and polished concrete floors.
Free listings open
Wardrobe and storage fitters
Built-in wardrobes, pantries and garage or home storage.
Free listings open
Heat pump, HVAC and ventilation installers
Heat pumps, ducted systems, ventilation and heat recovery.
Free listings open
Solar and battery installers
Solar panels, batteries and EV-ready electrical systems.
Free listings open
Fires and wood burners
Gas fires, wood burners and flues.
Free listings open
Garage doors
Sectional and roller doors, openers and repairs.
Free listings open
Locksmiths
Locks, keys, security hardware and lock-outs.
Free listings open
Handymen
Small repairs and odd jobs that do not need a specialist.
Free listings open
Interior designers
Layouts, finishes, colour, lighting and furnishing.
Free listings open
Scaffolders
Scaffolding for building, cladding and roof work.
Free listings open
Siteworks trades ground, outdoor and site work
Earthmovers, excavation and site prep
Excavation, site clearing, cut and fill, trenching and access.
Free listings open
Drainlayers
Stormwater and wastewater drains, connections and repairs.
Free listings open
Concrete and foundation contractors
Slabs, footings, piles, driveways and floors.
Free listings open
Retaining wall builders
Timber, concrete, block and engineered retaining walls.
Free listings open
Paving and driveways
Driveways, paths, patios and paved outdoor areas.
Free listings open
Fencing contractors
Boundary, garden and pool fences and gates.
Free listings open
Decks and pergolas
Timber and composite decks, pergolas, balustrades and outdoor rooms.
Free listings open
Landscapers and landscape designers
Garden design, planting, lawns, irrigation and hard landscaping.
Free listings open
Pool builders
Concrete, fibreglass and plunge pools and spas.
Free listings open
Arborists and tree services
Tree pruning, removal, stump grinding and tree advice.
Free listings open
Demolition and asbestos removal
Demolition, strip-out, and licensed asbestos removal.
Free listings open
House washing, roof cleaning and moss treatment
House and roof washing, moss and algae treatment.
Free listings open
Pest control
Rodents, wasps, borers, termites and other household pests.
Free listings open
Professional services could sit alongside either group
Architects, designers and draughtspeople
Concept and consent drawings for new builds and renovations.
Free listings open
Structural and geotechnical engineers
Structural design, geotechnical reports and producer statements.
Free listings open
Building surveyors and pre-purchase inspectors
Pre-purchase reports, weathertightness checks and defect assessments.
Free listings open
Quantity surveyors
Cost estimates, budgets and cost control for building projects.
Free listings open
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