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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCO PATRIZIO VERONESI | 20251534 | Class B | Active |
| MARCO VALERIO GALEOTTI | 1972732 | Class B | Active |
| MARCUS GRAHAM ASHLEY | 2013713 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARCUS HALL | 2017159 | Class D | Active |
| MARCUS JOHN FRANCIS | 20211883 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARCUS JOHN LAWRENCE | 2009233 | Class A | Active |
| MARCUS JOHN THOMPSON | 2013632 | Class C | Active |
| MARCUS KENNETH MCMILLAN | 2017522 | Class B | Active |
| MARCUS MCADAM | 2024154 | Class D | Active |
| MARCUS PAGLIUCA | 20251473 | Class B | Active |
| MARCUS RAPPEL | 2013666 | Class C | Expired |
| MARCUS SPENCER NOBLE | 2012763 | Class A | Active |
| MARCUS VARTIAINEN | 20221343 | Class C | Active |
| MARCUS WILLIAM HUGHES | 201678 | Class C | Expired |
| MAREE ANN GUTHRIE | 2015433 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MAREE WILLIAMS | 2013250 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MAREE WRIGHT | 20221345 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MAREK BORKOWSKI | 20251147 | Owner Builder | Active |
| MAREK PODVESKY | 20221413 | Class C | Expired |
| MARGARET ANN CALVERT | 2014578 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARGARET MAUREEN GOSPER | 20151082 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARIA BERNARDITA WALSHE | 20151142 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARIA BROZINIC | 2015819 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARIA COLLEEN PURNELL | 2022482 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARIA FRILLINGOS | 20191297 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARIA MILICEVIC | 2011622 | Class C | Active |
| MARIAM GORDON | 2015870 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARIANA GALINEC | 2012719 | Class B | Expired |
| MARIE LOUISA Schlosser | 20121324 | Class A | Active |
| MARIE MCNAMARA | 2019429 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARIJAN VUKOJEVIC | 200313106 | Class A | Active |
| MARIJO KRESOJA | 2007796 | Class B | Active |
| MARINA LEHMSTEDT | 2016972 | Class B - Energy Efficiency | Expired |
| MARINA PROPERTY INVESTMENTS PTY LTD | 201522 | Class C | Expired |
| MARINKO MARJANOVIC | 20131082 | Class C | Active |
| MARIO ANTHONY DOSEN | 2010252 | Class B | Active |
| MARIO CAPASSO | 2017467 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARIO DOMINGOS GUERREIRO | 2019420 | Class B | Active |
| MARIO MAGRO | 200413878 | Class B | Active |
| MARIO MIHANOVIC | 20201283 | Class A | Expired |
| MARIO PELLEGRINO | 2015832 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARIO SIMUNEC | 2010260 | Class C | Expired |
| MARION PHILLIPPA LEVY | 2015539 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARIOS Kardaris | 2021941 | Class B - Energy Efficiency | Expired |
| MARISA GONZALEZ | 2016338 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARJAN STOJANOVSKI | 2015625 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARJAN Zagar | 19925824 | Class B | Active |
| MARK WILLIAM Clements | 19894895 | Class D | Expired |
| MARK ADAMSON | 19751205 | Class C | Expired |
| MARK ALEXANDER BIGNELL | 20111401 | Class A | Expired |
| MARK ANDREW LANGHAM | 19936669 | Class C | Expired |
| MARK ANDREW MATHIESON | 2013691 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARK ANDREW SCOTT | 2014138 | Class A | Active |
| MARK ANDREW WHITHEAR | 19905016 | Class B | Active |
| MARK ANDREW WICKHAM | 20111260 | Class A | Active |
| MARK ANGELO DI IULIO | 20091028 | Class C | Active |
| MARK ANTHONY MCDONALD | 2009895 | Class D | Expired |
| MARK ANTHONY MCMAHON | 2023532 | Class A | Active |
| MARK ANTHONY MOUMDJIAN | 20181170 | Class A | Expired |
| MARK ANTHONY REIMER | 2015533 | Class C | Expired |
| MARK ANTHONY SIRACUSA | 20101443 | Class A | Active |
| MARK ANTHONY WARD | 19894516 | Class C | Expired |
| MARK ANTOINE BAYEH | 2024387 | Class C | Expired |
| MARK AZZILLA | 20181075 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARK BABIC | 19936411 | Class B | Active |
| MARK BALLAT | 19936339 | Class C | Expired |
| MARK BARISIC | 19873791 | Class C | Active |
| MARK BORKOWSKI | 2014262 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARK CATANZARITI | 2017348 | Class C | Active |
| MARK CERNE | 2017408 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARK CHISHOLM | 2025224 | Class A | Active |
| MARK CHRISTOPHER MASSARI | 2017753 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARK CHRISTOPHER WADE | 2013718 | Class C | Active |
| MARK COLE | 2019218 | Class C | Active |
| MARK CONNORS | 20241269 | Owner Builder | Active |
| MARK COOK | 19915683 | Class C | Expired |
| MARK CUELLO | 2016235 | Class C | Expired |
| MARK DAVID Cooper | 2013673 | Class A | Expired |
| MARK DEVRIES | 20141236 | Class A - Energy Efficiency | Active |
| MARK EDMONDS | 2022703 | Class A - Energy Efficiency | Expired |
| MARK EDWARD Azzopardi | 201165 | Class A | Active |
| MARK EDWARD BULLEY | 19957558 | Class C | Active |
| MARK EDWARD DUNSBY | 20241361 | Class C | Active |
| MARK EDWARD FLETCHER | 2015273 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARK EDWARD LYNCH | 199911669 | Class D | Expired |
| MARK EDWARD RUFF | 2012503 | Class A | Expired |
| MARK EDWARD SOUTHWELL | 19946869 | Class B | Active |
| MARK ERIC READ | 200112506 | Class D | Expired |
| MARK ERNEST ROBERT BAUER | 200586 | Class A | Active |
| MARK EUGEN OSAREK | 19926069 | Class C | Expired |
| MARK FLETCHER | 2017678 | Class C | Expired |
| MARK FRANCIS DUNNE | 20111370 | Class B | Expired |
| MARK GAGLIARDI | 20141400 | Class C | Expired |
| MARK GAWTHORPE | 20241450 | Class A | Active |
| MARK GAYKEMA | 20251397 | Owner Builder | Active |
| MARK GERARD FAIRMAN | 200313238 | Class B | Active |
| MARK GODFREY DRIVER | 2011429 | Class A | Expired |
| MARK GRAHAM HUGHES | 2006615 | Class C | Active |
| MARK GREGORY WELSH | 201576 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| MARK GREGORY WILLIMS | 20141215 | Class A | Expired |
MARCO PATRIZIO VERONESIActive
Licence20251534
ClassClass B
MARCO VALERIO GALEOTTIActive
Licence1972732
ClassClass B
MARCUS GRAHAM ASHLEYExpired
Licence2013713
ClassOwner Builder
MARCUS HALLActive
Licence2017159
ClassClass D
MARCUS JOHN FRANCISExpired
Licence20211883
ClassOwner Builder
MARCUS JOHN LAWRENCEActive
Licence2009233
ClassClass A
MARCUS JOHN THOMPSONActive
Licence2013632
ClassClass C
MARCUS KENNETH MCMILLANActive
Licence2017522
ClassClass B
MARCUS MCADAMActive
Licence2024154
ClassClass D
MARCUS PAGLIUCAActive
Licence20251473
ClassClass B
MARCUS RAPPELExpired
Licence2013666
ClassClass C
MARCUS SPENCER NOBLEActive
Licence2012763
ClassClass A
MARCUS VARTIAINENActive
Licence20221343
ClassClass C
MARCUS WILLIAM HUGHESExpired
Licence201678
ClassClass C
MAREE ANN GUTHRIEExpired
Licence2015433
ClassOwner Builder
MAREE WILLIAMSExpired
Licence2013250
ClassOwner Builder
MAREE WRIGHTExpired
Licence20221345
ClassOwner Builder
MAREK BORKOWSKIActive
Licence20251147
ClassOwner Builder
MAREK PODVESKYExpired
Licence20221413
ClassClass C
MARGARET ANN CALVERTExpired
Licence2014578
ClassOwner Builder
MARGARET MAUREEN GOSPERExpired
Licence20151082
ClassOwner Builder
MARIA BERNARDITA WALSHEExpired
Licence20151142
ClassOwner Builder
MARIA BROZINICExpired
Licence2015819
ClassOwner Builder
MARIA COLLEEN PURNELLExpired
Licence2022482
ClassOwner Builder
MARIA FRILLINGOSExpired
Licence20191297
ClassOwner Builder
MARIA MILICEVICActive
Licence2011622
ClassClass C
MARIAM GORDONExpired
Licence2015870
ClassOwner Builder
MARIANA GALINECExpired
Licence2012719
ClassClass B
MARIE LOUISA SchlosserActive
Licence20121324
ClassClass A
MARIE MCNAMARAExpired
Licence2019429
ClassOwner Builder
MARIJAN VUKOJEVICActive
Licence200313106
ClassClass A
MARIJO KRESOJAActive
Licence2007796
ClassClass B
MARINA LEHMSTEDTExpired
Licence2016972
ClassClass B - Energy Efficiency
Licence201522
ClassClass C
MARINKO MARJANOVICActive
Licence20131082
ClassClass C
MARIO ANTHONY DOSENActive
Licence2010252
ClassClass B
MARIO CAPASSOExpired
Licence2017467
ClassOwner Builder
MARIO DOMINGOS GUERREIROActive
Licence2019420
ClassClass B
MARIO MAGROActive
Licence200413878
ClassClass B
MARIO MIHANOVICExpired
Licence20201283
ClassClass A
MARIO PELLEGRINOExpired
Licence2015832
ClassOwner Builder
MARIO SIMUNECExpired
Licence2010260
ClassClass C
MARION PHILLIPPA LEVYExpired
Licence2015539
ClassOwner Builder
MARIOS KardarisExpired
Licence2021941
ClassClass B - Energy Efficiency
MARISA GONZALEZExpired
Licence2016338
ClassOwner Builder
MARJAN STOJANOVSKIExpired
Licence2015625
ClassOwner Builder
MARJAN ZagarActive
Licence19925824
ClassClass B
MARK WILLIAM ClementsExpired
Licence19894895
ClassClass D
MARK ADAMSONExpired
Licence19751205
ClassClass C
MARK ALEXANDER BIGNELLExpired
Licence20111401
ClassClass A
MARK ANDREW LANGHAMExpired
Licence19936669
ClassClass C
MARK ANDREW MATHIESONExpired
Licence2013691
ClassOwner Builder
MARK ANDREW SCOTTActive
Licence2014138
ClassClass A
MARK ANDREW WHITHEARActive
Licence19905016
ClassClass B
MARK ANDREW WICKHAMActive
Licence20111260
ClassClass A
MARK ANGELO DI IULIOActive
Licence20091028
ClassClass C
MARK ANTHONY MCDONALDExpired
Licence2009895
ClassClass D
MARK ANTHONY MCMAHONActive
Licence2023532
ClassClass A
MARK ANTHONY MOUMDJIANExpired
Licence20181170
ClassClass A
MARK ANTHONY REIMERExpired
Licence2015533
ClassClass C
MARK ANTHONY SIRACUSAActive
Licence20101443
ClassClass A
MARK ANTHONY WARDExpired
Licence19894516
ClassClass C
MARK ANTOINE BAYEHExpired
Licence2024387
ClassClass C
MARK AZZILLAExpired
Licence20181075
ClassOwner Builder
MARK BABICActive
Licence19936411
ClassClass B
MARK BALLATExpired
Licence19936339
ClassClass C
MARK BARISICActive
Licence19873791
ClassClass C
MARK BORKOWSKIExpired
Licence2014262
ClassOwner Builder
MARK CATANZARITIActive
Licence2017348
ClassClass C
MARK CERNEExpired
Licence2017408
ClassOwner Builder
MARK CHISHOLMActive
Licence2025224
ClassClass A
MARK CHRISTOPHER MASSARIExpired
Licence2017753
ClassOwner Builder
MARK CHRISTOPHER WADEActive
Licence2013718
ClassClass C
MARK COLEActive
Licence2019218
ClassClass C
MARK CONNORSActive
Licence20241269
ClassOwner Builder
MARK COOKExpired
Licence19915683
ClassClass C
MARK CUELLOExpired
Licence2016235
ClassClass C
MARK DAVID CooperExpired
Licence2013673
ClassClass A
MARK DEVRIESActive
Licence20141236
ClassClass A - Energy Efficiency
MARK EDMONDSExpired
Licence2022703
ClassClass A - Energy Efficiency
MARK EDWARD AzzopardiActive
Licence201165
ClassClass A
MARK EDWARD BULLEYActive
Licence19957558
ClassClass C
MARK EDWARD DUNSBYActive
Licence20241361
ClassClass C
MARK EDWARD FLETCHERExpired
Licence2015273
ClassOwner Builder
MARK EDWARD LYNCHExpired
Licence199911669
ClassClass D
MARK EDWARD RUFFExpired
Licence2012503
ClassClass A
MARK EDWARD SOUTHWELLActive
Licence19946869
ClassClass B
MARK ERIC READExpired
Licence200112506
ClassClass D
MARK ERNEST ROBERT BAUERActive
Licence200586
ClassClass A
MARK EUGEN OSAREKExpired
Licence19926069
ClassClass C
MARK FLETCHERExpired
Licence2017678
ClassClass C
MARK FRANCIS DUNNEExpired
Licence20111370
ClassClass B
MARK GAGLIARDIExpired
Licence20141400
ClassClass C
MARK GAWTHORPEActive
Licence20241450
ClassClass A
MARK GAYKEMAActive
Licence20251397
ClassOwner Builder
MARK GERARD FAIRMANActive
Licence200313238
ClassClass B
MARK GODFREY DRIVERExpired
Licence2011429
ClassClass A
MARK GRAHAM HUGHESActive
Licence2006615
ClassClass C
MARK GREGORY WELSHExpired
Licence201576
ClassOwner Builder
MARK GREGORY WILLIMSExpired
Licence20141215
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.