09 · siteworks trades # Drainlayers in Auckland ## Summary **Drainlayers** (Siteworks trades). Stormwater and wastewater drains, connections and repairs. Drainlaying is regulated. Ask to see the licence and check it on the PGDB public register, including the class. No listings yet: free listings are open. ## What drainlayers do Drainlayers install and repair stormwater and wastewater drains, connect them to the council network, and lay drains for new builds and additions. **You usually need them for:** A new build or additional dwelling, an extension that needs new drains, or blocked, damaged or failed drains. ## Where they fit in a new build or renovation Typical project stages where this trade is on site: 1. **Site prep and earthworks** 2. **Services first fix** 3. **Completion and maintenance** Usually needed for: [new builds](/projects/new-builds/), [minor dwellings / granny flats](/projects/minor-dwellings-granny-flats/), [townhouses & developments](/projects/townhouses-developments/). Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence. ## Check before you hire Drainlaying is regulated. Ask to see the licence and check it on the PGDB public register, including the class. ### Official links * [Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) public register](https://www.pgdb.co.nz/advice_for_consumers/search_the_register/) ### Questions to ask * Does your practising licence cover drainlaying? * Who gets the inspection and the as-built plan? * Will you certify the work? Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice. ## Drainlayers in Auckland ### We're adding drainlayers soon — are you one? Get a free listing: it takes a couple of minutes, and homeowners comparing drainlayers in Auckland will find you here. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/?trade=drainlayers#claim) No drainlayers listings yet, so this page is hidden from search engines until the first listing goes live. ## Frequently asked questions What do drainlayers do? Drainlayers install and repair stormwater and wastewater drains, connect them to the council network, and lay drains for new builds and additions. When do I need a drainlayer? A new build or additional dwelling, an extension that needs new drains, or blocked, damaged or failed drains. How do I check a drainlayer? Drainlaying is regulated. Ask to see the licence and check it on the PGDB public register, including the class. What should I ask a drainlayer before hiring? 1. Does your practising licence cover drainlaying? 2. Who gets the inspection and the as-built plan? 3. Will you certify the work? Who can lay drains on my property? Drainlaying is restricted to people registered and licensed by the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board (or trainees working under supervision). Always check the licence. ## Related trades * [Earthmovers, excavation and site prep](/trades/earthmovers/) * [Concrete and foundation contractors](/trades/concrete-foundations/) * [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/)