09 · siteworks trades # Concrete and foundation contractors in Auckland ## Summary **Concrete and foundation contractors** (Siteworks trades). Slabs, footings, piles, driveways and floors. Foundations for a house are restricted building work. Check for an LBP Foundations licence on the LBP register. No listings yet: free listings are open. ## What concrete and foundation contractors do Concrete and foundation contractors place footings, slabs, piles and concrete floors and paths, and prepare and reinforce them for the structure above. **You usually need them for:** Foundations for a new build or addition, concrete floors, driveways and paths. ## Where they fit in a new build or renovation Typical project stages where this trade is on site: 1. **Foundations and structure** 2. **Outdoors and landscaping** Usually needed for: [new builds](/projects/new-builds/), [extensions & additions](/projects/extensions-additions/), [minor dwellings / granny flats](/projects/minor-dwellings-granny-flats/), [decks & outdoor](/projects/decks-outdoor/), [townhouses & developments](/projects/townhouses-developments/). Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence. ## Check before you hire Foundations for a house are restricted building work. Check for an LBP Foundations licence on the LBP register. ### 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 * Do you hold an LBP Foundations licence for house foundations? * What is the engineer's design for reinforcing and thickness? * Who arranges the council inspections before the pour? Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice. ## Concrete and foundation contractors in Auckland ### We're adding concrete and foundation contractors soon — are you one? Get a free listing: it takes a couple of minutes, and homeowners comparing concrete and foundation contractors in Auckland will find you here. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/?trade=concrete-foundations#claim) No concrete and foundation contractors listings yet, so this page is hidden from search engines until the first listing goes live. ## Frequently asked questions What do concrete and foundation contractors do? Concrete and foundation contractors place footings, slabs, piles and concrete floors and paths, and prepare and reinforce them for the structure above. When do I need a concrete or foundation contractor? Foundations for a new build or addition, concrete floors, driveways and paths. How do I check a concrete or foundation contractor? Foundations for a house are restricted building work. Check for an LBP Foundations licence on the LBP register. What should I ask a concrete or foundation contractor before hiring? 1. Do you hold an LBP Foundations licence for house foundations? 2. What is the engineer's design for reinforcing and thickness? 3. Who arranges the council inspections before the pour? Who inspects foundations? The council inspects foundations at set stages before concrete is poured. The contractor should book these inspections and have the engineer's design on site. ## Related trades * [Earthmovers, excavation and site prep](/trades/earthmovers/) * [Drainlayers](/trades/drainlayers/) * [Retaining wall builders](/trades/retaining-walls/) * [Paving and driveways](/trades/paving-driveways/) * [Fencing contractors](/trades/fencing/) * [Decks and pergolas](/trades/decks-pergolas/) * [Landscapers and landscape designers](/trades/landscapers/) * [Pool builders](/trades/pool-builders/) [All trades](/trades/) · [Trades by project type](/projects/)