Tradie Law & Business Support
Whether you’re a builder, subcontractor, plumber, electrician, or a sole operator juggling multiple jobs, you’re expected to wear every hat in the business—from quoting and managing staff to chasing payments and navigating contracts. That’s where we come in, through years of experience in the industry we understand what it’s like running a trade business in New Zealand.
TradieDESK – New Zealand Wide Tradie Law
Keeping builders, subbies & contractors protected!
TradieDESK is not a tradie law office that is about a gold, silver, or bronze subscription service where you’re boxed into set packages. We’re not construction lawyers who charge you by the minute, and we’re definitely not an online template library that leaves you to figure it all out alone. Instead, we act as your in-house legal stratergy and business partner—without the cost of a full-time salary.
When you work with us, you get one of our in-house contract managers who’s on your side month after month. Someone who gets to know your business and helps you make smart, informed decisions. We take on the roles you shouldn’t have to carry alone: your construction lawyer, contract manager, HR advisor, and business strategist.
As your construction law stratergist, we review, draft, and negotiate contracts so you’re never caught off guard. As your contract manager, we help you manage risk, handle payment issues, resolve disputes, and stay on top of variations—whether you’re working under NZS 3910, a subcontract, or a standard residential contract. We also provide HR advice, including employment agreements, onboarding subcontractors, and ensuring your health and safety systems are up to scratch. And when it comes to the bigger picture, we act as your business strategist—offering guidance on growth, cashflow, systems, and how to scale or structure your company for long-term success.
Tradie Law & Business Support
No two trade businesses are the same! Some weeks you need contracts reviewed. Other months you’ve got a staffing issue, or a big tender due, or a client who won’t pay. So we flex to suit what you need. We don’t limit your support to a fixed list. Instead, we roll up our sleeves and work with you. We can help with:
We’ve been working alongside builders and subcontractors across New Zealand for years, working on specialist tradie law and business stratergy. We know how contracts work in real life. We understand how site delays, material shortages, and payment hold-ups can crush your cashflow. We know how to fix it – legally and commercially. Our clients don’t call us “a construction lawyer”. They call us their go-to advisor. Someone who knows their business, and is willing to work along side you to gets things sorted.
TradieDESK
Tradie law support without the hourly rate | no lock-in contracts!
We offer our services on a simple monthly arrangement, tailored to the size and needs of your business. You’ll get consistent support with transparent pricing – no time billing, no surprise invoices. It’s not about counting hours. It’s about delivering outcomes that protect your business and help it grow.
Tradies We Help
- Licensed building practitioners (LBPs)
- Main contractors and subcontractors
- Small-to-medium construction companies
- Electricians, plumbers, roofers, tilers, painters, concreters
- New builders setting up their first company
- Trade professionals taking on larger commercial projects
- Tradies who’ve been burnt before and don’t want it to happen again
Whether you’re on the tools or managing a growing team, TradeDESK is the partner you need.
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