Plasterers / drywallers in New Zealand
66 plasterers / drywallers across New Zealand, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.
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What to check when hiring plasterers / drywallers in New Zealand
MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.
- In New Zealand, restricted building work must be carried out or supervised by a Licensed Building Practitioner, and all electrical, plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying by a licensed tradesperson (EWRB for electricians, PGDB for plumbers and gasfitters). Check the public register before you hire.
- For residential building work of $30,000 or more you are legally entitled to a written contract and a disclosure statement setting out the tradesperson's skills, licences and insurance. Ask for both before work starts.
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
How to judge a plasterer / drywaller
Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each tradesperson’s public evidence above.
Verify before you hire
- Interior plastering and stopping isn't licensed, but exterior solid plaster and monolithic cladding is restricted building work affecting weathertightness and must be done or supervised by a Licensed Building Practitioner (external plastering class): check the licence on the LBP register (lbp.govt.nz).
- Re-cladding or exterior plaster usually needs a building consent and a Code Compliance Certificate, and you should get a Record of Work for the restricted work: confirm these where the work is on the building's exterior.
- Check public liability insurance and GST registration (required above $60,000 turnover).
- Get a written scope covering substrate, plaster system, coats and finish; your work is covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act.
Warning signs of a cowboy
- Does exterior plaster or cladding with no LBP, or isn't on the LBP register: NZ's leaky-building history makes weathertightness critical.
- Skips the building consent for exterior cladding work, or won't provide a Record of Work.
- No proof of insurance, a large cash deposit, or no written quote.
- Vague on the plaster system, number of coats, or how junctions and flashings are sealed.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is any exterior plaster restricted building work, and will an LBP (external plastering) do or supervise it?
- Will the work have a building consent, Code Compliance Certificate and a Record of Work?
- Do you carry public liability insurance?
- What plaster system and finish are you using, and what's the warranty?
Frequently asked questions
- How do I choose a trustworthy plasterer / drywaller?
- Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A plasterer / drywaller backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
- Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend plasterers / drywallers for payment?
- No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Plasterers / drywallers are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
- Where do the reviews come from?
- They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
- What should I check before hiring a plasterer / drywaller?
- Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the plasterer / drywaller, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.
More ways to check who to trust
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- Cowboy Checker
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- Company Health Check
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- Licence Check
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