Hire a Tradie in New Zealand
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Builders
Licensed building practitioners for renovations, new builds, decks, and structural work.
Plumbers
Certified plumbers for repairs, installations, hot water systems, and drainage.
Electricians
Registered electricians for wiring, lighting, switchboard upgrades, and electrical safety.
Painters
Professional painters for interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, and surface preparation.
Roofers
Expert roofers for repairs, re-roofing, new installations, and gutter work.
Landscapers
Landscaping professionals for garden design, retaining walls, paving, and outdoor living.
Carpet Layers
Flooring specialists for carpet, vinyl, laminate, and timber floor installation.
Gasfitters
Certified gasfitters for gas installations, repairs, and safety inspections.
Tilers
Professional tilers for bathrooms, kitchens, floors, and splash-backs.
Drainlayers
Licensed drainlayers for drainage systems, septic tanks, and stormwater management.
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How to Hire a Tradie on Call A Tradie
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Use the search bar above to find tradies by trade and city. Browse profiles, ratings, and reviews.
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Compare tradies side by side. Check their ratings, read reviews from real Kiwi homeowners, and view their specialties.
Get Quotes
Send a free quote request to one or more tradies. Describe your job and they will get back to you with pricing.
Hire
Choose the best tradie for your job based on quotes, reviews, and qualifications. Get a written contract before work begins.
Checking Tradie Qualifications in NZ
New Zealand has mandatory licensing for several key trades. Before hiring, verify your tradesperson is properly qualified:
Builders — Restricted building work (structural, weathertightness, fire safety) must be done by a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP). Check on the Building Performance website at building.govt.nz.
Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers — Must be registered with the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB). It is illegal for unregistered persons to do this work. Check on the PGDB website.
Electricians — Must hold a current practising licence from the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). All electrical work (except changing light bulbs and appliance plugs) must be done by a registered electrician.
Painters, Landscapers & Others — No mandatory licensing, but look for relevant trade qualifications, association membership, and a track record of quality work on Call A Tradie.
Your Rights When Hiring a Tradie
Under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, all services provided by tradespeople must be carried out with reasonable care and skill, be fit for the intended purpose, be completed within a reasonable time, and be provided at a reasonable price.
For residential building work over $30,000, a written contract is required by law under the Building Act 2004. MBIE provides free standard contract templates on the Building Performance website.
If something goes wrong, you can take a claim to the Disputes Tribunal for disputes up to $60,000. It is a low-cost process that does not require a lawyer.
Hiring a Tradie — FAQ
Use Call A Tradie to compare verified tradespeople in your area. Check their reviews and ratings from real Kiwi homeowners, verify their qualifications and licences (LBP for builders, PGDB for plumbers, EWRB for electricians), and get at least three written quotes before making a decision.