09 · building trades # Flooring (carpet, timber, vinyl, polished concrete) in Auckland ## Summary **Flooring (carpet, timber, vinyl, polished concrete)** (Building trades). Carpet, timber, vinyl, tile-look and polished concrete floors. Flooring is not a licensed trade. Ask for written product details, the subfloor preparation and the warranty. No listings yet: free listings are open. ## What flooring (carpet, timber, vinyl, polished concrete) do Flooring businesses supply and lay carpet, timber, engineered boards, vinyl and polished concrete, and prepare the subfloor. **You usually need them for:** New floors in a new build or renovation, replacing worn flooring, or a concrete floor finish. ## Where they fit in a new build or renovation Typical project stages where this trade is on site: 1. **Fit-out and finishes** Usually needed for: [new builds](/projects/new-builds/), [extensions & additions](/projects/extensions-additions/), [full renovations](/projects/full-renovations/), [kitchens](/projects/kitchens/), [minor dwellings / granny flats](/projects/minor-dwellings-granny-flats/). Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence. ## Check before you hire Flooring is not a licensed trade. Ask for written product details, the subfloor preparation and the warranty. ### Official links * [Consumer Protection (MBIE)](https://www.consumerprotection.govt.nz/) ### Questions to ask * What subfloor preparation and moisture testing is included? * What are the product, warranty and underlay specifications? * Who moves furniture and removes the old flooring? Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice. ## Flooring (carpet, timber, vinyl, polished concrete) in Auckland ### We're adding flooring (carpet, timber, vinyl, polished concrete) soon — are you one? Get a free listing: it takes a couple of minutes, and homeowners comparing flooring (carpet, timber, vinyl, polished concrete) in Auckland will find you here. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/?trade=flooring#claim) No flooring (carpet, timber, vinyl, polished concrete) listings yet, so this page is hidden from search engines until the first listing goes live. ## Frequently asked questions What do flooring (carpet, timber, vinyl, polished concrete) do? Flooring businesses supply and lay carpet, timber, engineered boards, vinyl and polished concrete, and prepare the subfloor. When do I need a flooring installer? New floors in a new build or renovation, replacing worn flooring, or a concrete floor finish. How do I check a flooring installer? Flooring is not a licensed trade. Ask for written product details, the subfloor preparation and the warranty. What should I ask a flooring installer before hiring? 1. What subfloor preparation and moisture testing is included? 2. What are the product, warranty and underlay specifications? 3. Who moves furniture and removes the old flooring? Can new flooring go over my existing floor? Sometimes, but the installer should check the subfloor for moisture, levels and condition. Ask what preparation is included and whether the warranty depends on it. ## 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/)