09 · building trades # Cladding and recladding specialists in Auckland ## Summary **Cladding and recladding specialists** (Building trades). New cladding, recladding and weathertightness repairs. Cladding work is restricted building work. Ask which LBP licence classes they hold (such as Carpentry or External Plastering) and check the LBP register. Get a building surveyor's report for leak repairs. No listings yet: free listings are open. ## What cladding and recladding specialists do Cladding specialists install and replace the exterior walls of a house (weatherboard, board and batten, plaster, brick or sheet systems) and repair leaky-building damage. **You usually need them for:** Recladding a leaky or aged home, new cladding on an extension, or repairs after a weathertightness report. ## Where they fit in a new build or renovation Typical project stages where this trade is on site: 1. **Roof and cladding (weathertight)** 2. **Completion and maintenance** Usually needed for: [extensions & additions](/projects/extensions-additions/), [recladding & weathertightness](/projects/recladding-weathertightness/), [townhouses & developments](/projects/townhouses-developments/). Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence. ## Check before you hire Cladding work is restricted building work. Ask which LBP licence classes they hold (such as Carpentry or External Plastering) and check the LBP register. Get a building surveyor's report for leak repairs. ### Official links * [Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP) scheme](https://www.lbp.govt.nz/) * [LBP public register](https://kete-lbp.mbie.govt.nz/advanced-building-practitioner-search/) * [Building Performance (MBIE): restricted building work](https://www.building.govt.nz/projects-and-consents/planning-a-successful-build/scope-and-design/choosing-the-right-people-for-your-type-of-building-work/use-licensed-professionals-for-restricted-building-work/restricted-building-work/lbp-licence-classes) ### Questions to ask * What does the independent weathertightness report recommend? * Which cladding system and manufacturer's installation requirements will you follow? * Who inspects the framing and flashings before cladding goes on? Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice. ## Cladding and recladding specialists in Auckland ### We're adding cladding and recladding specialists soon — are you one? Get a free listing: it takes a couple of minutes, and homeowners comparing cladding and recladding specialists in Auckland will find you here. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/?trade=cladding-recladding#claim) No cladding and recladding specialists listings yet, so this page is hidden from search engines until the first listing goes live. ## Frequently asked questions What do cladding and recladding specialists do? Cladding specialists install and replace the exterior walls of a house (weatherboard, board and batten, plaster, brick or sheet systems) and repair leaky-building damage. When do I need a cladding specialist? Recladding a leaky or aged home, new cladding on an extension, or repairs after a weathertightness report. How do I check a cladding specialist? Cladding work is restricted building work. Ask which LBP licence classes they hold (such as Carpentry or External Plastering) and check the LBP register. Get a building surveyor's report for leak repairs. What should I ask a cladding specialist before hiring? 1. What does the independent weathertightness report recommend? 2. Which cladding system and manufacturer's installation requirements will you follow? 3. Who inspects the framing and flashings before cladding goes on? Does recladding need consent? Usually yes, particularly when the work changes the cladding system or addresses weathertightness. A building surveyor's report helps scope the work and the consent application. ## Related trades * [Builders and carpenters](/trades/builders/) * [Plumbers and gasfitters](/trades/plumbers-gasfitters/) * [Electricians](/trades/electricians/) * [Roofers and spouting/gutter installers](/trades/roofers-spouting/) * [Plasterers and GIB stoppers](/trades/plasterers-gib-stoppers/) * [Painters and decorators](/trades/painters-decorators/) * [Tilers](/trades/tilers/) * [Joiners and cabinetmakers](/trades/joiners-cabinetmakers/) [All trades](/trades/) · [Trades by project type](/projects/)