09 · building trades # Joiners and cabinetmakers in Auckland ## Summary **Joiners and cabinetmakers** (Building trades). Custom kitchens, vanities, cabinetry, doors and windows made to measure. Workshop joinery is not licensed, but fitting exterior joinery to a house is restricted building work, so ask whether an LBP will install and sign it off. No listings yet: free listings are open. ## What joiners and cabinetmakers do Joiners and cabinetmakers make and install custom cabinetry, vanities, shelving, doors and timber windows, usually built in a workshop and fitted on site. **You usually need them for:** A custom kitchen or vanity, built-in storage, bespoke doors or windows, or a renovation where standard units will not fit. ## Where they fit in a new build or renovation Typical project stages where this trade is on site: 1. **Fit-out and finishes** 2. **Roof and cladding (weathertight)** Usually needed for: [full renovations](/projects/full-renovations/), [kitchens](/projects/kitchens/), [bathrooms](/projects/bathrooms/). Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence. ## Check before you hire Workshop joinery is not licensed, but fitting exterior joinery to a house is restricted building work, so ask whether an LBP will install and sign it off. ### 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/) ### Questions to ask * What materials and hardware are specified, and what are the lead times? * Do you install, or do other trades need to connect plumbing and power? * What is covered by the warranty? Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice. ## Joiners and cabinetmakers in Auckland ### We're adding joiners and cabinetmakers soon — are you one? Get a free listing: it takes a couple of minutes, and homeowners comparing joiners and cabinetmakers in Auckland will find you here. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/?trade=joiners-cabinetmakers#claim) No joiners and cabinetmakers listings yet, so this page is hidden from search engines until the first listing goes live. ## Frequently asked questions What do joiners and cabinetmakers do? Joiners and cabinetmakers make and install custom cabinetry, vanities, shelving, doors and timber windows, usually built in a workshop and fitted on site. When do I need a joiner or cabinetmaker? A custom kitchen or vanity, built-in storage, bespoke doors or windows, or a renovation where standard units will not fit. How do I check a joiner or cabinetmaker? Workshop joinery is not licensed, but fitting exterior joinery to a house is restricted building work, so ask whether an LBP will install and sign it off. What should I ask a joiner or cabinetmaker before hiring? 1. What materials and hardware are specified, and what are the lead times? 2. Do you install, or do other trades need to connect plumbing and power? 3. What is covered by the warranty? Is a joiner the same as a carpenter? Joiners usually build joinery in a workshop (cabinets, doors, windows) and fit it; carpenters frame and build on site. Many businesses do both. For exterior joinery installed in a house, check who holds the LBP licence. ## 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/) * [Bricklayers and blocklayers](/trades/bricklayers-blocklayers/) [All trades](/trades/) · [Trades by project type](/projects/)