09 · building trades # Fires and wood burners in Auckland ## Summary **Fires and wood burners** (Building trades). Gas fires, wood burners and flues. Gas fires must be installed by a licensed gasfitter (check the PGDB register). A solid-fuel burner install generally needs building consent, and the burner must meet the council's air-quality rules. No listings yet: free listings are open. ## What fires and wood burners do Fire installers supply and fit gas fires and solid-fuel burners, including flues, hearths and the supporting building work. **You usually need them for:** A new fire in a build or renovation, replacing an old burner or adding a gas fire. ## Where they fit in a new build or renovation Typical project stages where this trade is on site: 1. **Fit-out and finishes** 2. **Services first fix** Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence. ## Check before you hire Gas fires must be installed by a licensed gasfitter (check the PGDB register). A solid-fuel burner install generally needs building consent, and the burner must meet the council's air-quality rules. ### Official links * [Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) public register](https://www.pgdb.co.nz/advice_for_consumers/search_the_register/) ### Questions to ask * Is building consent included, and who lodges it? * Which burner is it, and does it meet Auckland's air-quality rules? * If it's gas, who is the licensed gasfitter? Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice. ## Fires and wood burners in Auckland ### We're adding fires and wood burners soon — are you one? Get a free listing: it takes a couple of minutes, and homeowners comparing fires and wood burners in Auckland will find you here. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/?trade=fires-woodburners#claim) No fires and wood burners listings yet, so this page is hidden from search engines until the first listing goes live. ## Frequently asked questions What do fires and wood burners do? Fire installers supply and fit gas fires and solid-fuel burners, including flues, hearths and the supporting building work. When do I need a fire installer? A new fire in a build or renovation, replacing an old burner or adding a gas fire. How do I check a fire installer? Gas fires must be installed by a licensed gasfitter (check the PGDB register). A solid-fuel burner install generally needs building consent, and the burner must meet the council's air-quality rules. What should I ask a fire installer before hiring? 1. Is building consent included, and who lodges it? 2. Which burner is it, and does it meet Auckland's air-quality rules? 3. If it's gas, who is the licensed gasfitter? Can I put a wood burner into my house? Often yes, but it normally needs building consent and the burner must meet local air-quality rules. Ask the installer to confirm both before you buy. ## 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/)