Finding a good tradesperson in Auckland

This directory lists Auckland businesses that publicly advertise the credentials that matter for each trade — licensing (Licensed Building Practitioner), trade-association membership (Master Builders, Master Painters, the Roofing Association of NZ, Master Plumbers), Auckland Council approval for arborists, insurance and workmanship guarantees.

How to use this list

• It is a starting point, not a ranking or endorsement. The details for each business are as they state publicly; we have not independently audited them.
• Verify credentials yourself. Licences and memberships change — check the official registers below before you hire, and confirm cover for your specific job.
• Always compare. Get written, itemised quotes from more than one business, and check any work needing consent is properly consented.
• Featured listings are promoted placements. A listing marked “Featured” is a promoted placement and is not presented as a neutral third-party pick. Every other listing on this page is an ordinary entry we have not been paid for.

Concrete & Driveways

Concrete & Driveways businesses serving Auckland. See the Concrete & Driveways guide for costs and what to check.

• Auckland Concrete ContractorsFeatured — Driveways, patios and slabs across Auckland.
• Blundell Concrete — Family-owned business operating since 2006.
• Concrete Projects Ltd — States 30+ years in the concrete industry; residential and commercial.
• Driveway Experts — Concrete and asphalt driveways; states 10+ years’ experience.

Roofing & Gutters

Roofing & Gutters businesses serving Auckland. See the Roofing & Gutters guide for costs and what to check.

• Roof Repairs AucklandFeatured — Roof repairs and re-roofing across Auckland.
• Auckland GutterFeatured — Gutter repair, replacement and cleaning.
• Delta Roofing — Advertises every team member holding an LBP licence; repairs, re-roofing and gutters.
• Master Roofing — Member of the Roofing Association of NZ; states 35+ years.
• Rightway Roofing — States LBP status and Roofing Association of NZ membership.
• Aspect Roofing — Family-owned; advertises LBP roofers and project management.

Retaining Walls & Landscaping

Retaining Walls & Landscaping businesses serving Auckland. See the Retaining Walls & Landscaping guide for costs and what to check.

• Red2 — States it uses its own licensed builders and builds to the NZ Building Code.
• Seaview Projects — Retaining wall construction; states code-compliant structural and design walls.
• Auckland Earthworks — States LBP builder; can provide engineer inspection and PS4 where required.
• JZ Excavation — States licensed and insured; walls to NZ Building Code B1 and NZS 3604:2011.
• Luijten Landscaping — Advises on walls needing resource consent and engineering.
• Empire Excavations — States 15+ years in landscaping and excavation.

Painting & Exteriors

Painting & Exteriors businesses serving Auckland. See the Painting & Exteriors guide for costs and what to check.

• The House Painters — Registered Master Painters; states 25+ years of Auckland exterior work.
• Eastern Painters — Master Painters certified; states operating since 1987 with a 5-year guarantee.
• Profile Painters — Advertises being a Quality Assured Master Painter for 25+ years.
• MIM Ltd — Master Painters; states 15+ years running a Master Painter business.

Plumbing & Drainage

Plumbing & Drainage businesses serving Auckland. See the Plumbing & Drainage guide for costs and what to check.

• Sonic Plumbing — Master Plumbers member; 24/7 emergency, drainage and hot water.
• Auckland Plumbers Group — Master Plumbers member; states registered tradespeople and a 12-month guarantee on eligible work.
• Water To Waste Plumbing & Drainage — Certified Master Plumber; blocked drains through to full fit-outs (West Auckland).
• Precision Plumbing — Certified Master Plumbers (North Shore); drain unblocking and hot water systems.

Trees & Sections

Trees & Sections businesses serving Auckland. See the Trees & Sections guide for costs and what to check.

• West Auckland ArboristFeatured — Tree pruning, removal and section work in West Auckland.
• ProClimb — States it is an Auckland Council approved contractor; arborists holding NZ Certificate in Arboriculture (Level 4).
• Oakwood Treecare — States Auckland Council approved contractor; 20+ years.
• Treesafe — States fully insured, qualified and Site Safe certified.
• NZ Tree Tops — States insured, qualified and council-approved arborists.

Check credentials yourself

Before hiring, confirm current licensing and membership directly:

• LBP public register (lbp.govt.nz) — check a Licensed Building Practitioner
• Ask For Licensed (PGDB) — check a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer
• Registered Master Builders — verify Master Builders membership
• Master Painters NZ — verify Master Painters membership
• Roofing Association of NZ (RANZ) — verify a roofing member
• Auckland Council — consent rules and protected-tree checks

For how we research the costs in our guides, see our methodology. Spotted an error or want your business listed or updated? Get in touch.