09 · building trades # Tilers in Auckland ## Summary **Tilers** (Building trades). Floor, wall and splashback tiling, including wet areas. Tiling is not a licensed trade, but a tiled shower or wet area needs correct waterproofing and usually building consent. Ask who waterproofs it and for the system warranty. No listings yet: free listings are open. ## What tilers do Tilers lay floor and wall tiles in bathrooms, kitchens, laundries and outdoor areas, and finish them with grout and sealant. **You usually need them for:** A bathroom or laundry renovation, a kitchen splashback, a tiled shower or outdoor tiling. ## 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: [kitchens](/projects/kitchens/), [bathrooms](/projects/bathrooms/). Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence. ## Check before you hire Tiling is not a licensed trade, but a tiled shower or wet area needs correct waterproofing and usually building consent. Ask who waterproofs it and for the system warranty. ### Official links * [Consumer Protection (MBIE)](https://www.consumerprotection.govt.nz/) ### Questions to ask * Who waterproofs the wet area, and what warranty comes with it? * What tile layout, trims and substrate preparation are included? * How long before the shower can be used? Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice. ## Tilers in Auckland ### We're adding tilers soon — are you one? Get a free listing: it takes a couple of minutes, and homeowners comparing tilers in Auckland will find you here. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/?trade=tilers#claim) No tilers listings yet, so this page is hidden from search engines until the first listing goes live. ## Frequently asked questions What do tilers do? Tilers lay floor and wall tiles in bathrooms, kitchens, laundries and outdoor areas, and finish them with grout and sealant. When do I need a tiler? A bathroom or laundry renovation, a kitchen splashback, a tiled shower or outdoor tiling. How do I check a tiler? Tiling is not a licensed trade, but a tiled shower or wet area needs correct waterproofing and usually building consent. Ask who waterproofs it and for the system warranty. What should I ask a tiler before hiring? 1. Who waterproofs the wet area, and what warranty comes with it? 2. What tile layout, trims and substrate preparation are included? 3. How long before the shower can be used? Does a tiled shower need consent? Usually yes: a tiled wet-area shower is normally building work that needs consent because of the waterproofing. Like-for-like fixture swaps often do not. Check with Auckland Council. ## 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/) * [Joiners and cabinetmakers](/trades/joiners-cabinetmakers/) * [Bricklayers and blocklayers](/trades/bricklayers-blocklayers/) [All trades](/trades/) · [Trades by project type](/projects/)