09 trades # Trades for new builds and renovations in Auckland ## Summary 42 trades in three groups: Building trades (work on or inside the building); Siteworks trades (ground, outdoor and site work); Professional services (could sit alongside either group). Each page explains the trade, how to check it (with official links), where it fits in a project and lists local businesses when we have them. A new build or renovation needs more than a builder. Browse every trade involved, see what each does, how to check their licence or registration, and where they fit in the project. 42 trades in three groups. 1 have listings so far (301 listings). The rest are open for free listings and will appear here as local businesses join. ## Building trades work on or inside the building * ### [Builders and carpenters](/trades/builders/) New builds, extensions, renovations and repairs, run by one main contractor. 301 listed * ### [Plumbers and gasfitters](/trades/plumbers-gasfitters/) Water supply, waste, hot water, gas and drainage connections. Free listings open * ### [Electricians](/trades/electricians/) Wiring, switchboards, lighting, power and electrical safety. Free listings open * ### [Roofers and spouting/gutter installers](/trades/roofers-spouting/) Roof replacement, repairs, flashings, spouting and downpipes. Free listings open * ### [Plasterers and GIB stoppers](/trades/plasterers-gib-stoppers/) Interior wall and ceiling linings and stopping, and exterior plastering. Free listings open * ### [Painters and decorators](/trades/painters-decorators/) Interior and exterior painting, wallpaper and protective coatings. Free listings open * ### [Tilers](/trades/tilers/) Floor, wall and splashback tiling, including wet areas. Free listings open * ### [Joiners and cabinetmakers](/trades/joiners-cabinetmakers/) Custom kitchens, vanities, cabinetry, doors and windows made to measure. Free listings open * ### [Bricklayers and blocklayers](/trades/bricklayers-blocklayers/) Brick veneer, structural masonry, block walls and retaining. Free listings open * ### [Window and door installers, glaziers and double-glazing retrofitters](/trades/windows-doors-glazing/) New windows and doors, glass repairs, and double-glazing retrofits. Free listings open * ### [Cladding and recladding specialists](/trades/cladding-recladding/) New cladding, recladding and weathertightness repairs. Free listings open * ### [Insulation installers](/trades/insulation/) Ceiling, underfloor and wall insulation for new builds and retrofits. Free listings open * ### [Waterproofing and membrane specialists](/trades/waterproofing/) Wet-area membranes, decks, roofs and basements. Free listings open * ### [Kitchen designers and installers](/trades/kitchens/) Kitchen design, cabinetry supply and installation. Free listings open * ### [Bathroom renovators](/trades/bathrooms/) Complete bathroom renovations, from strip-out to the final fixtures. Free listings open * ### [Flooring (carpet, timber, vinyl, polished concrete)](/trades/flooring/) Carpet, timber, vinyl, tile-look and polished concrete floors. Free listings open * ### [Wardrobe and storage fitters](/trades/wardrobes-storage/) Built-in wardrobes, pantries and garage or home storage. Free listings open * ### [Heat pump, HVAC and ventilation installers](/trades/heat-pumps-hvac/) Heat pumps, ducted systems, ventilation and heat recovery. Free listings open * ### [Solar and battery installers](/trades/solar-battery/) Solar panels, batteries and EV-ready electrical systems. Free listings open * ### [Fires and wood burners](/trades/fires-woodburners/) Gas fires, wood burners and flues. Free listings open * ### [Garage doors](/trades/garage-doors/) Sectional and roller doors, openers and repairs. Free listings open * ### [Locksmiths](/trades/locksmiths/) Locks, keys, security hardware and lock-outs. Free listings open * ### [Handymen](/trades/handymen/) Small repairs and odd jobs that do not need a specialist. Free listings open * ### [Interior designers](/trades/interior-designers/) Layouts, finishes, colour, lighting and furnishing. Free listings open * ### [Scaffolders](/trades/scaffolders/) Scaffolding for building, cladding and roof work. Free listings open ## Siteworks trades ground, outdoor and site work * ### [Earthmovers, excavation and site prep](/trades/earthmovers/) Excavation, site clearing, cut and fill, trenching and access. Free listings open * ### [Drainlayers](/trades/drainlayers/) Stormwater and wastewater drains, connections and repairs. Free listings open * ### [Concrete and foundation contractors](/trades/concrete-foundations/) Slabs, footings, piles, driveways and floors. Free listings open * ### [Retaining wall builders](/trades/retaining-walls/) Timber, concrete, block and engineered retaining walls. Free listings open * ### [Paving and driveways](/trades/paving-driveways/) Driveways, paths, patios and paved outdoor areas. Free listings open * ### [Fencing contractors](/trades/fencing/) Boundary, garden and pool fences and gates. Free listings open * ### [Decks and pergolas](/trades/decks-pergolas/) Timber and composite decks, pergolas, balustrades and outdoor rooms. Free listings open * ### [Landscapers and landscape designers](/trades/landscapers/) Garden design, planting, lawns, irrigation and hard landscaping. Free listings open * ### [Pool builders](/trades/pool-builders/) Concrete, fibreglass and plunge pools and spas. Free listings open * ### [Arborists and tree services](/trades/arborists/) Tree pruning, removal, stump grinding and tree advice. Free listings open * ### [Demolition and asbestos removal](/trades/demolition-asbestos/) Demolition, strip-out, and licensed asbestos removal. Free listings open * ### [House washing, roof cleaning and moss treatment](/trades/house-washing-moss/) House and roof washing, moss and algae treatment. Free listings open * ### [Pest control](/trades/pest-control/) Rodents, wasps, borers, termites and other household pests. Free listings open ## Professional services could sit alongside either group * ### [Architects, designers and draughtspeople](/trades/architects-designers/) Concept and consent drawings for new builds and renovations. Free listings open * ### [Structural and geotechnical engineers](/trades/engineers/) Structural design, geotechnical reports and producer statements. Free listings open * ### [Building surveyors and pre-purchase inspectors](/trades/building-surveyors/) Pre-purchase reports, weathertightness checks and defect assessments. Free listings open * ### [Quantity surveyors](/trades/quantity-surveyors/) Cost estimates, budgets and cost control for building projects. Free listings open ## Trades by project type * [New builds](/projects/new-builds/) * [Extensions & additions](/projects/extensions-additions/) * [Full renovations](/projects/full-renovations/) * [Kitchens](/projects/kitchens/) * [Bathrooms](/projects/bathrooms/) * [Recladding & weathertightness](/projects/recladding-weathertightness/) * [Minor dwellings / granny flats](/projects/minor-dwellings-granny-flats/) * [Decks & outdoor](/projects/decks-outdoor/) * [Small alterations & repairs](/projects/small-alterations-repairs/) * [Townhouses & developments](/projects/townhouses-developments/) ## Are you a trade business? Get a free listing in front of Auckland homeowners comparing your trade. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/#claim)