Data sourced from public government registers. Always verify directly with Access Canberra before making hiring decisions. Read full disclaimer.
Licensed Builders in Canberra, ACT
8986 Verified
Browse all verified licensed builders serving Canberra
and surrounding suburbs.
Data last updated: 17 February 2026 from Access Canberra register
Builder Directory — Canberra, ACT
| Name | Licence # | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATARINA Nappo | 2022948 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KATE Mcloughlin | 2015447 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KATHARINE HERRON | 20231121 | Owner Builder | Active |
| KATHERINE DALE | 2018430 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KATHERINE FALLOWFIELD | 20161027 | Class A - Energy Efficiency | Expired |
| KATHERINE GORMAN | 2019322 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KATHERINE GRACE | 20221374 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KATHERINE SEDGMEN | 2016239 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KATHERINE WATT | 2014327 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KATHRYN LEHMENSICH | 2017354 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KATHY HATZIS | 2014310 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KATIE IRIS Gabriel | 2016837 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KAVA PIRAN | 2017965 | Class C | Active |
| KAY CHEE LANCE | 2013628 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KAYLENE MARY PRADO | 2014818 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KAZ ERICKSON | 2013396 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KBA INSURANCE REPAIRS PTY LTD | 2024533 | Class A | Active |
| KE CHENG | 20241424 | Class C | Active |
| KEE YUEN LEE | 2015144 | Class C | Active |
| KEGGINS INDUSTRIAL PTY LTD | 20151154 | Class B | Suspended |
| KEITH CALVERT | 2010304 | Class A | Expired |
| KEITH GRAHAM CAMPBELL REED | 20131235 | Class A | Expired |
| KEITH JEFFERIES | 2024631 | Class A - Energy Efficiency | Active |
| KEITH JOHN JEFFERIES | 2014622 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KEITH MANN | 2009450 | Class D | Active |
| KEITH PERRETT | 2016797 | Class C | Active |
| KEITH STANLEY SHEPPARD | 20101460 | Class D | Expired |
| KELA BUILDING GROUP PTY LIMITED | 2014673 | Class A | Expired |
| KELLIE ANN PATAFTA | 2011517 | Class C | Active |
| KELLIE MCINNES | 2024254 | Owner Builder | Active |
| KELLIE SPENCE | 20241557 | Owner Builder | Active |
| KELLY ANN Christensen | 20131080 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KELLY Davis | 2017112 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KELLY FORDHAM | 2020231 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KELLY FRANCES Davis | 20131389 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KELLY HILL | 2022178 | Class A - Energy Efficiency | Active |
| KELLY PRICE | 2020393 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KELLY SHI | 2023565 | Owner Builder | Active |
| KELLY: SHANE | 200025925 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KELLYBUILT (ACT) PTY LTD | 201014 | Class C | Expired |
| KELTON CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD | 2010209 | Class C | Active |
| KELVIN LUPIS | 20241183 | Class A - Energy Efficiency | Active |
| KELVIN MARTIN | 20201608 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KELVIN RUSSEL EVANS | 2007909 | Class C | Active |
| KEN HARVEY | 2011588 | Class C | Active |
| KEN KERRISON | 20131292 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KEN MCRAE | 2021499 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KEN MILLER | 199911589 | Class D | Active |
| KEN WEI | 2014326 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KENDALL JOY HAMMOND | 2017720 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KENDALL WHITE | 20221372 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KENELM VAUGHAN | 20091128 | Class A | Active |
| KENNELLY CONSTRUCTIONS NSW AND ACT PTY LTD | 20201266 | Class A | Expired |
| KENNETH BARRON FRASER | 2016576 | Class A | Expired |
| KENNETH CRAIG HINZE | 2014269 | Class D | Active |
| KENNETH DE SOUZA-BINGHAM | 20241041 | Class A | Active |
| KENNETH GEORGE HUNGERFORD | 19822465 | Class A | Expired |
| KENNETH GEORGE RIGGANS | 200427645 | Class D | Active |
| KENNETH JAMES HALL | 19894790 | Class A | Expired |
| KENNETH JOHN DEVITT | 2008277 | Class B | Expired |
| KENNETH PATRICK ROCHE | 19863345 | Class C | Active |
| KENNETH RICHARD DUFFEY | 2009250 | Class A | Expired |
| KENNEY MARC THOMAS | 2025103 | Class A | Active |
| KENNY KOTEVSKI | 2011259 | Class C | Active |
| KENT BUILDING & DESIGN PTY LTD | 2025807 | Class C | Active |
| KENT DAVID LANE | 20111348 | Class A | Active |
| KENYON GEORGE LAURENCE Hopkins | 19967883 | Class A - Energy Efficiency | Active |
| KERRIAN TANAY LAWS | 20251480 | Owner Builder | Active |
| KERRIN FORREST | 2015205 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KERRY ANNE MCINERNEY | 2014403 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KERRY DEAN PURSER | 2014109 | Class C | Active |
| KERRY KOURPANIDIS | 2014364 | Class B | Active |
| KERRY MCINERNEY | 20241023 | Restricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning | Active |
| KEVIN ANDERSON | 2019198 | Class B | Active |
| KEVIN ANTHONY DALY | 2019668 | Class D | Expired |
| KEVIN ARTHUR ABBEY | 20141265 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KEVIN ARTHUR WATSON | 2010290 | Class D | Active |
| KEVIN CHARLES SEAL | 19946833 | Class D | Expired |
| KEVIN CHARLES TRAYLING | 201528 | Class B | Expired |
| KEVIN CROWE | 2016733 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KEVIN DAVID HIBBERSON | 20161124 | Class A | Expired |
| KEVIN EDWARD GRAHAM | 19967849 | Class C | Active |
| KEVIN FOURIE | 20231252 | Owner Builder | Active |
| KEVIN GEOFFREY GAAL | 20141335 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KEVIN GOMEZ | 20201638 | Class A | Active |
| KEVIN HALL | 2017231 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KEVIN IMBRIANO | 20231118 | Owner Builder | Active |
| KEVIN JAMES HINGSTON | 2020532 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| KEVIN JOHN WILSON | 2011559 | Class B | Active |
| KEVIN JOHNSON | 2023666 | Owner Builder | Active |
| KEVIN LINDSAY HONG | 201688 | Class A | Expired |
| KEVIN LONERGAN | 2026221 | Owner Builder | Active |
| KEVIN LUKE CRAWFORD | 2022437 | Class A | Expired |
| KEVIN MAXWELL MATTHEWS | 2005340 | Class B | Expired |
| KEVIN MICHAEL SWAIN | 2005381 | Class C | Active |
| KEVIN MILES WILLIAMSZ | 20121062 | Class D | Cancelled |
| KEVIN O'HARA | 19936590 | Class A | Expired |
| KEVIN O'SHEA | 2013716 | Class A | Expired |
| KEVIN ORMSBY | 20181169 | Class A | Expired |
| KEVIN PHILLIP BAULCH | 2016868 | Class A | Active |
KATARINA NappoExpired
Licence2022948
ClassOwner Builder
KATE McloughlinExpired
Licence2015447
ClassOwner Builder
KATHARINE HERRONActive
Licence20231121
ClassOwner Builder
KATHERINE DALEExpired
Licence2018430
ClassOwner Builder
KATHERINE FALLOWFIELDExpired
Licence20161027
ClassClass A - Energy Efficiency
KATHERINE GORMANExpired
Licence2019322
ClassOwner Builder
KATHERINE GRACEExpired
Licence20221374
ClassOwner Builder
KATHERINE SEDGMENExpired
Licence2016239
ClassOwner Builder
KATHERINE WATTExpired
Licence2014327
ClassOwner Builder
KATHRYN LEHMENSICHExpired
Licence2017354
ClassOwner Builder
KATHY HATZISExpired
Licence2014310
ClassOwner Builder
KATIE IRIS GabrielExpired
Licence2016837
ClassOwner Builder
KAVA PIRANActive
Licence2017965
ClassClass C
KAY CHEE LANCEExpired
Licence2013628
ClassOwner Builder
KAYLENE MARY PRADOExpired
Licence2014818
ClassOwner Builder
KAZ ERICKSONExpired
Licence2013396
ClassOwner Builder
Licence2024533
ClassClass A
KE CHENGActive
Licence20241424
ClassClass C
KEE YUEN LEEActive
Licence2015144
ClassClass C
KEGGINS INDUSTRIAL PTY LTDSuspended
Licence20151154
ClassClass B
KEITH CALVERTExpired
Licence2010304
ClassClass A
KEITH GRAHAM CAMPBELL REEDExpired
Licence20131235
ClassClass A
KEITH JEFFERIESActive
Licence2024631
ClassClass A - Energy Efficiency
KEITH JOHN JEFFERIESExpired
Licence2014622
ClassOwner Builder
KEITH MANNActive
Licence2009450
ClassClass D
KEITH PERRETTActive
Licence2016797
ClassClass C
KEITH STANLEY SHEPPARDExpired
Licence20101460
ClassClass D
Licence2014673
ClassClass A
KELLIE ANN PATAFTAActive
Licence2011517
ClassClass C
KELLIE MCINNESActive
Licence2024254
ClassOwner Builder
KELLIE SPENCEActive
Licence20241557
ClassOwner Builder
KELLY ANN ChristensenExpired
Licence20131080
ClassOwner Builder
KELLY DavisExpired
Licence2017112
ClassOwner Builder
KELLY FORDHAMExpired
Licence2020231
ClassOwner Builder
KELLY FRANCES DavisExpired
Licence20131389
ClassOwner Builder
KELLY HILLActive
Licence2022178
ClassClass A - Energy Efficiency
KELLY PRICEExpired
Licence2020393
ClassOwner Builder
KELLY SHIActive
Licence2023565
ClassOwner Builder
KELLY: SHANEExpired
Licence200025925
ClassOwner Builder
KELLYBUILT (ACT) PTY LTDExpired
Licence201014
ClassClass C
Licence2010209
ClassClass C
KELVIN LUPISActive
Licence20241183
ClassClass A - Energy Efficiency
KELVIN MARTINExpired
Licence20201608
ClassOwner Builder
KELVIN RUSSEL EVANSActive
Licence2007909
ClassClass C
KEN HARVEYActive
Licence2011588
ClassClass C
KEN KERRISONExpired
Licence20131292
ClassOwner Builder
KEN MCRAEExpired
Licence2021499
ClassOwner Builder
KEN MILLERActive
Licence199911589
ClassClass D
KEN WEIExpired
Licence2014326
ClassOwner Builder
KENDALL JOY HAMMONDExpired
Licence2017720
ClassOwner Builder
KENDALL WHITEExpired
Licence20221372
ClassOwner Builder
KENELM VAUGHANActive
Licence20091128
ClassClass A
Licence20201266
ClassClass A
KENNETH BARRON FRASERExpired
Licence2016576
ClassClass A
KENNETH CRAIG HINZEActive
Licence2014269
ClassClass D
KENNETH DE SOUZA-BINGHAMActive
Licence20241041
ClassClass A
KENNETH GEORGE HUNGERFORDExpired
Licence19822465
ClassClass A
KENNETH GEORGE RIGGANSActive
Licence200427645
ClassClass D
KENNETH JAMES HALLExpired
Licence19894790
ClassClass A
KENNETH JOHN DEVITTExpired
Licence2008277
ClassClass B
KENNETH PATRICK ROCHEActive
Licence19863345
ClassClass C
KENNETH RICHARD DUFFEYExpired
Licence2009250
ClassClass A
KENNEY MARC THOMASActive
Licence2025103
ClassClass A
KENNY KOTEVSKIActive
Licence2011259
ClassClass C
Licence2025807
ClassClass C
KENT DAVID LANEActive
Licence20111348
ClassClass A
Licence19967883
ClassClass A - Energy Efficiency
KERRIAN TANAY LAWSActive
Licence20251480
ClassOwner Builder
KERRIN FORRESTExpired
Licence2015205
ClassOwner Builder
KERRY ANNE MCINERNEYExpired
Licence2014403
ClassOwner Builder
KERRY DEAN PURSERActive
Licence2014109
ClassClass C
KERRY KOURPANIDISActive
Licence2014364
ClassClass B
KERRY MCINERNEYActive
Licence20241023
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
KEVIN ANDERSONActive
Licence2019198
ClassClass B
KEVIN ANTHONY DALYExpired
Licence2019668
ClassClass D
KEVIN ARTHUR ABBEYExpired
Licence20141265
ClassOwner Builder
KEVIN ARTHUR WATSONActive
Licence2010290
ClassClass D
KEVIN CHARLES SEALExpired
Licence19946833
ClassClass D
KEVIN CHARLES TRAYLINGExpired
Licence201528
ClassClass B
KEVIN CROWEExpired
Licence2016733
ClassOwner Builder
KEVIN DAVID HIBBERSONExpired
Licence20161124
ClassClass A
KEVIN EDWARD GRAHAMActive
Licence19967849
ClassClass C
KEVIN FOURIEActive
Licence20231252
ClassOwner Builder
KEVIN GEOFFREY GAALExpired
Licence20141335
ClassOwner Builder
KEVIN GOMEZActive
Licence20201638
ClassClass A
KEVIN HALLExpired
Licence2017231
ClassOwner Builder
KEVIN IMBRIANOActive
Licence20231118
ClassOwner Builder
KEVIN JAMES HINGSTONExpired
Licence2020532
ClassOwner Builder
KEVIN JOHN WILSONActive
Licence2011559
ClassClass B
KEVIN JOHNSONActive
Licence2023666
ClassOwner Builder
KEVIN LINDSAY HONGExpired
Licence201688
ClassClass A
KEVIN LONERGANActive
Licence2026221
ClassOwner Builder
KEVIN LUKE CRAWFORDExpired
Licence2022437
ClassClass A
KEVIN MAXWELL MATTHEWSExpired
Licence2005340
ClassClass B
KEVIN MICHAEL SWAINActive
Licence2005381
ClassClass C
KEVIN MILES WILLIAMSZCancelled
Licence20121062
ClassClass D
KEVIN O'HARAExpired
Licence19936590
ClassClass A
KEVIN O'SHEAExpired
Licence2013716
ClassClass A
KEVIN ORMSBYExpired
Licence20181169
ClassClass A
KEVIN PHILLIP BAULCHActive
Licence2016868
ClassClass A
Hiring a Builder in Canberra
Before hiring any builder in Canberra, use this checklist to protect yourself and ensure you're working with a properly licensed and insured professional.
- Verify their Home Warranty Insurance is current — For residential building work above the state threshold (e.g. $20,000 in NSW, $16,000 in VIC), the builder must hold Home Warranty Insurance (also called Home Building Compensation in NSW). Ask for the certificate before signing — it protects you if the builder dies, disappears, or becomes insolvent before defects are rectified.
- Ask to see their QBCC or equivalent financial standing — In Queensland and several other states, builders must meet minimum net tangible asset requirements. A builder who has recently had financial conditions placed on their licence may be at risk of insolvency. Check the public register for any conditions, sanctions, or disciplinary actions.
- Request a detailed scope of works, not just a lump-sum price — A one-line quote of "$350,000 for your renovation" tells you nothing. Insist on a fully itemised scope of works that lists each trade, materials, allowances, PC (prime cost) items, and provisional sums so you can compare quotes fairly and avoid surprise variations.
- Confirm how they handle variations and cost overruns — Variations are the number-one source of building disputes in Australia. Ask how changes are documented and priced, whether there is a margin applied to variations, and ensure the contract requires written approval before any variation work commences.
- Check their licence class matches the scale of your project — Builder licences are tiered by project scale — for example, QBCC offers Low Rise (up to 2 storeys), Medium Rise (up to 3 storeys), and Open (unrestricted). A builder licensed only for Low Rise cannot legally construct a three-storey townhouse. Verify the licence class on the relevant state register.
Pro Tip
Get at least three quotes and compare not just price, but response time, warranty on workmanship, and whether the quote includes parts.
Red Flags to Watch For
- No Home Warranty Insurance certificate for work over the threshold — Builders are legally required to provide Home Warranty Insurance before starting residential work above the state threshold. If a builder says insurance "isn't needed" or asks you to split the contract to stay under the threshold, walk away — this is a serious red flag and may indicate they cannot obtain insurance.
- Demands large upfront deposits beyond the legal limit — Most states cap the deposit a builder can request — for example, 5% in Victoria and 10% in NSW for contracts over $20,000. A builder requesting 30–50% upfront may have cash flow problems and could be using your deposit to fund other projects.
- Reluctant to put the scope of works in writing — For residential building work above the relevant threshold, a written contract is a legal requirement in every state. A builder who resists putting the full scope, timeline, and payment schedule in writing is exposing you to variations, disputes, and limited legal recourse.
- Multiple current disciplinary actions on the public register — Check the state licensing register (e.g. QBCC, NSW Fair Trading, VBA) for any directions to rectify, licence conditions, or complaint history. One resolved complaint is normal; multiple open actions suggest systemic quality or conduct issues.
Builder Licensing Requirements in Australian Capital Territory
Licence Required
Licensing is managed by ACT Construction Occupations Registrar.
Licence Types
Builder Licence — Class A
All building work including multi-storey construction
Builder Licence — Class B
Building work up to 2 storeys
Builder Licence — Class C
Limited building work (e.g. alterations and additions)
Key Requirements
- Diploma of Building and Construction (CPC50220) or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years supervisory experience
- Fidelity fund certificate for residential building work
Penalties for unlicensed work
Unlicensed building work in the ACT can result in fines up to $48,000 for individuals. The Construction Occupations Registrar can also issue demerit points, rectification orders, and prohibition notices.
Typical Builder Costs in ACT
Hourly Rate
$75 – $130
Callout Fee
$85 – $160
Common Jobs
| Job | Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Deck construction (20-30sqm) | $5350 – $16050 |
| Bathroom renovation | $16050 – $37450 |
| Kitchen renovation | $21400 – $53500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a builder and a building contractor?
In most states, the terms are interchangeable for licensing purposes. A "builder" typically refers to someone who constructs or renovates buildings, while a "building contractor" holds the licence that allows them to contract for building work and engage subcontractors. Some states distinguish between a general contractor (whole-of-build) and a specialist or trade contractor (single trade like carpentry or tiling).
What does Home Warranty Insurance actually cover?
Home Warranty Insurance (known as Home Building Compensation in NSW) covers homeowners if the builder cannot complete the work or fix defects due to death, disappearance, or insolvency. It typically covers structural defects for 6 years and non-structural defects for 2 years after completion. It does not cover disputes about quality while the builder is still trading — that is handled through the building tribunal or commission.
How much does it cost to build a house per square metre in Australia?
As a rough guide, expect $1,800–$2,500 per square metre for a standard project home, $2,500–$3,500 for a custom design, and $3,500 or more for architecturally designed or high-specification builds. Costs vary significantly by state, site conditions, finishes, and market demand. Always get at least three detailed quotes for your specific plans and site.
Do I need council approval before my builder starts work?
For most building work beyond minor cosmetic changes, yes. You or your builder must obtain a building permit (or construction certificate in NSW) from council or a private certifier before work begins. Some minor works like garden sheds under a certain size may be exempt. Your builder should confirm permit requirements during the quoting stage.
What is a defects liability period?
The defects liability period is a window — usually 13 to 26 weeks after practical completion — during which the builder must return to fix any defects identified during a final inspection. It is separate from Home Warranty Insurance cover. Document all defects in writing during this period and issue a formal defect notice to the builder.
Can I act as an owner-builder instead of hiring a licensed builder?
Most states allow homeowners to act as their own builder by obtaining an Owner Builder Permit, but thresholds apply — for example, work over $10,000 in NSW or $11,000 in QLD. As an owner-builder you take on all legal responsibility for compliance, subcontractor management, and workplace safety. You must also disclose the owner-builder work when selling the property within 6 years in most states.
How do I verify a builder's licence in ACT?
You can verify any builder's licence using TradieVerify's free search tool or directly through the Access Canberra register. Enter the builder's name or licence number to confirm their licence status, class, and any disciplinary history.
How many licensed builders are in Canberra?
There are currently 8986 licensed builders registered in Canberra, ACT. This data is sourced directly from the Access Canberra register and updated regularly.