The best advice we can offer you is to make sure that your builder is trade qualified.

Certified Builders are thorough trade professionals, who have satisfied strict criteria to become members of our association.

They all carry a special Certified Builder's identity card. ask to see it. (If a builder can't show you this card, it's very likely he's not one of us. You can easily check our membership list by clicking here.)

The Certified Builder you choose should be someone you will feel totally comfortable with - after all, he's going to be working for you for quite some time. You should always ask for references - if you can, it's a good idea to visit other jobs he's done which are similar to yours. That way, you'll satisfy yourself as to the quality of his work.

How to locate a Certified Builder

Wherever you live in New Zealand, there are Certified Builders not far away. To find out who they are in your area, and for details of how to contact them, click here. Alternatively, you can phone 0800 CERTIFIED (0800 237 843) and our staff in the CBANZ national support office will tell you everything you want to know.